Holbeinesque Necklaces

A distinctive charm, this intricate windmill pendant is crafted in ornate gold metal. Adorned with vibrant red and turquoise stones, it features delicate openwork blades. A row of sm...

This is an antique Emerald and Pearl Pendant Necklace set with seven gorgeous green emerald cut rectangular Emeralds in the Renaissance Revival Style. The Emeralds total approximate...

Original 1880's Victorian pendant with bow and wreath design pendant set with 43 natural untreated pearls along with one old cut diamond and one natural sapphire. Natural patina. 18 ...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 6.20 carat garnet, pearl and hot white enamel, 18 karat yellow gold pendant / brooch with a 9k yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The impressive navette-shaped antique pendant is embellished with a stunning feature oval cabochon cut garnet to the centre, surmounted with an impressive yellow gold stellate setting incorporating a single claw set seed pearl to the centre. The elevated feature stone is encompassed with an impressive band of white hot enamel, accented with yellow gold scrolling leaf designs and encompassed with a scalloped shaped border. This stunning horizontal navette setting is further ornamented with bands of rope twist decoration paralleling the central sunken portion and the outer rim; these borders flank graduating curvilinear bead arrays to the cardinal points. This feature setting supports an articulated vertical navette-shaped drop, bearing identical aforementioned ornamentation. The detachable pendant drop features an impressive articulated tassel design to the lower border, completing the design. This stunning pendant is suspended from an associated 9k yellow gold belcher chain from a similar period. The chain catch is hallmarked with the fineness mark for 9k yellow gold. This stunning antique pendant can also be worn as a brooch via a hinged pin and clasp fastening to the reverse of the apex setting. The reverse of the brooch is inset with a push fit panel, which allows a personal memento or keepsake to be displayed. This impressive antique brooch / pendant is fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation case with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. This antique garnet pendant...

Franklin Mint 14k gold enamel citrine pearls and garnet pendant. Measures 4cm long, stamped on the back FM 84. 14kt and S.N. Made in 1984 by Franklin Mint USA, in good condition.

Brooch-pendant in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Oval shapped, this brooch has in its center a flower pattern set in the center of a garnet and on both sides of half natu...

Antique 19th Century Persian 22K Gold Qajar Enameled Gem Set Gold Pendent Rare and stunning large 22k yellow gold hand made pendant with jewels. The pend...

A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...

This is a Victorian 18K yellow gold garnet round pendant brooch. It depicts a round gold plate with a cabochon center adorned with a carved flower. This ...

A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled decorations in between, surrounded by a polychrome enamel frame encrusted with eight old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a total of 2 carats, terminating to a drop of similar design centrally-set with an emerald estimated to weight 0.75, all mounted in yellow gold, the back with fine scroll and foliate engraved decorations, circa 1870, measuring approximately 7.3 x 3cm, gross weight 16.5 grams. This handsome Victorian Holbeinesque pendant comes from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, the London jewellers by appointment to both Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Holbeinesque is a term used to describe Victorian jewellery that was made in the style of the Renaissance, particularly inspired by the Northern Renaissance and the paintings of Hans Holbein. Holbein himself produced sketches of the jewellery worn at the Tudor court, and the sketches were used as reference points by Victorian jewellery designers and craftsmen. This pendant is a spectacular example of this style, featuring colourful green and red enamel, verdant emeralds, lustrous pearls, and dazzling diamonds. The ornate style of this piece reflects the high Victorian interest in Renaissance revival jewellery...

Charming Victorian Gold Gargoyle Pendant in 14k gold. Beautiful detailing with tiny ruby eyes. 1870's USA. 18" chain in 14k gold, pendant .5 high.

Amethyst and pearl Victorian 1890's cross shape pendant necklace. Natural amethyst and natural pearls in handmade 18k yellow gold with natural patina setting with 32 inch chain...