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Stone Cut: Cabochon
Ukrainian Imperial-era Gold Cigarette Case, First Kievan Artel, c. 1900
By First Kievan Artel
Located in St. Catharines, ON
From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, the gold cigarette case decorated with alternating reeded bands and fitted with a cabochon sapphire thumbpiece.
By the First Kievan Artel, Kiev, circa 1908, stamped with the maker’s mark in Cyrillic, and the kokosnik (Russian headdress) for Kiev, 1908-17.
3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/16 in. (7.9 x 6 x 1.1 cm).
The First Kievan Artel produced items for the House of Fabergé in Kiev and was located at the same address.
Literature: Beyond Fabergé...
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Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco Sterling Gold Ruby Necklace Compact
By Boucheron
Located in University City, MO
Boucheron Paris 1940s Art Deco sterling, gold & ruby jeweled compact - necklace
The exquisite Boucheron compact is designed with a beautiful gold pie...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This large 1860's Austro-Hungarian antique cross pendant is set with many turquoise and garnet gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in rai...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Money Clip 18kt Yellow Gold with Brown Diamonds and Rubies Unique Gift for Him
Located in Athens, GR
Money clip 18Kt Yellow gold, Circle Matte Finish set with brown diamonds and rubies. A unique masterpiece that gives a view about man's different day times, and expresses the majority of men. Ready to go and unshaved. A statement ONE-OF-A-KIND moneyclip, that gives a uniquness to your style.
Title: Alter Ego Nicofilimon 2012
Metalloplasies Collection : Fragments of creativity, representing all different paths Nicofilimon has walked on during his career.
Occasion: Anniversary / Wedding / Engangment
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ARTISAN BODY PARTS
Moving parts on a body map. Valuable materials. Cosmic symbols. Processed by an attitude, dimension and motion giving hand...
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Fabergé 18 Kt Gold Egg Red Enamel with Gold Stand, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds
By Fabergé
Located in BARI, IT
Rare Fabergé gold egg with its gold stand. It is decorated with red guilloche enamel and precious stones: emeralds (0.40 carats), sapphires (3.15 carats), d...
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Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
Located in New York, NY
Freres Rochat Gold Bird Box
This stunning gold box was created by Frères Rochat circa 1820. At first glance, it may seem like a well-crafted, beautifully designed snuff box with a pearl floral motif on top. However, it holds a hidden surprise - a technical marvel of a singing, rotating bird! The button on the rim opens up the lid to reveal the intricately crafted bird that sings and rotates. It's a wonder how the complex mechanical mechanisms fit into such a small space. This antique box is truly extraordinary and a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Rochat brothers.
About Freres Rochat:
Frères Rochat is a Swiss company that was founded in the early 19th century by Antoine and Samuel Rochat, two brothers who came from a long line of skilled watchmakers. The company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest mechanical timepieces and automata of the time, including singing bird boxes, which they became particularly renowned for.
The Rochat brothers' innovative designs and engineering prowess made them highly sought after by wealthy collectors and royalty alike. They were commissioned to create bespoke pieces for many high-profile clients, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Russian Tsar, Alexander I.
In the mid-19th century, Frères Rochat was taken over by another watchmaking family, the Favres, who continued to produce exquisite automata and timepieces in the same tradition. The company continued to flourish, with many of their creations being displayed in museums around the world.
Today, Frères Rochat is still regarded as one of the foremost names in luxury watchmaking and mechanical automata. Their antique singing bird boxes are highly prized by collectors and connoisseurs, and the company continues to produce exceptional timepieces and other mechanical creations to this day.
About Bird Boxes:
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Materials
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Jocelyn Burton Seashell and Moonstone Encrusted Sterling Silver Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine cylindrical sterling silver box by Jocelyn Burton.
The box's lid is richly encrusted with miniature silver sea shells and bezel set with 2 ...
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1970s British Modern Vintage Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Carvin French Night Light
Located in New York, NY
Carvin French Night Light
A very unusual working nightlight set with one large citrine on a base of 18 karat gold and onyx set with 4 cabochon rubies.
Made by Carvin French
Measu...
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Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 1...
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Materials
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Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality Antique Indian Sarpech Necklace
Rose cut emeralds, rubies & diamonds set in 22k gold with 8 emerald bead drops. Reverse with very fine hand enamel designs.
With adjustable cord
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Bulgari Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Melon Purse Evening Bag
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Fine cabochon sapphire and 18K yellow gold "Melon" purse by Bulgari. It features a diagonal ribbed design, with cabochon sapphire button release. Inside it is adorned with suede lini...
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Materials
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Antique Victorian English Essex Crystal Gold Dog Pug Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...
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Antique Reverse Crystal Stickpin Tiepin Boxer Dog 14kt Red Gold Red Dog Collar
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This reverse crystal of a boxer dog wearing a red dog collar has been hand carved and hand painted in the last quarter of the 19th century. The crystal is mounted in a red gold setti...
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
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Edwardian Faberge Chalcedony Enamel Gold Bell Push
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An important Faberge chalcedony, gold and enamel bell push, enamelled translucent blush and pearl grey with sunburst guilloche background, with circular cabo...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
Antique French Ruby 18 Karat Gold Perfume Bottle
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine and unusual ruby and 18K yellow gold perfume bottle of French origin, circa late 19th century. Originally from the estate of Queen Nazli of Egypt.
Hallmarks: maker's mark...
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Late 19th Century Antique Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Essex Crystal Horse Equestrian Money Clip
Located in New York, NY
An antique nineteenth century 14 karat gold equestrian theme money clip, centering an Essex Crystal depicting a horse.
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Late 19th Century Antique Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Crystal, 14k Gold
Studio Greytak 'Super Seven Cufflinks On Cactus Quartz' with Ruby & Gold Leaf
Located in Missoula, MT
SUPER SEVEN CUFFLINKS ON CACTUS QUARTZ
Studio Greytak’s Super Seven Cufflinks on Cactus Quartz show off some of nature’s most powerful pairings. On one si...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Ruby, Quartz, Peridot, Citrine, Amethyst, 24k Gold, Gold
Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910
opal origin - Australia...
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Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Studio Greytak 'Larimar Earrings on Amethyst' With Opal and Apitite
Located in Missoula, MT
LARIMAR EARRINGS ON AMETHYST
No other stone so completely captures the exact teal and turquoise shades of the sea as larimar. Born of the volcanic ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, Larimar, Silver
Subtle Green Jadeite Jade Carved Antique Buddha Fine Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
High quality Antique Natural Jade Jadeite Carving; beautiful translucency, when held to the light, the carving shows off a subtle variation of soft gre...
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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Jade
Studio Greytak 'Chrysoprase Bracelet On Malachite' With Ammolite & Labradorite
Located in Missoula, MT
CHRYSOPRASE BRACELET ON MALACHITE
Soft, smooth chrysoprase and its citrusy green cousin, lemon chrysoprase, glow beside
ancient ammolite, irides...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Chrysophrase, Labradorite, Malachite, Peridot, Topaz, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Druzy Keychain on Apophyllite' with Tourmaline & Topaz
Located in Missoula, MT
DRUZY KEYCHAIN ON APOPHYLLITE
In Studio Greytak’s Druzy Keychain on Apophyllite, tiny crystals reflect light on a world of infinite possibilities and inspire fresh ideas. Druzy quar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Druzy, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Jasper Cufflinks on Malachite' Yellow Sapphire & Tourmaline
Located in Missoula, MT
Materials
Tourmaline
Jasper
Citrine
Yellow Sapphire
Malachite
Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Malachite, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Citrine, Jasper, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Ammolite Cuff on Pyrite' Fire Opal, Tourmaline, Citrine & Jasper
Located in Missoula, MT
Ammolite Cuff on Pyrite
Studio Greytak’s Ammolite Cuff on Pyrite is a controlled burn. Fire plays across the iridescent surface of ammolite, contained in bands of cool silver, and i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Fire Opal, Jasper, Pyrite, Tourmaline, Opal, Citrine, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Turquoise Bracelet On Himalayan Quartz' with Citrine & Sunstone
Located in Missoula, MT
TURQUOISE BRACELET ON HIMALAYAN QUARTZ
Warriors in civilizations throughout history have relied on the power of turquoise for its
strong defensive p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate, Citrine, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Boulder Opal Earrings on Copper' Amethyst, Citrine, & Peridot
Located in Missoula, MT
MATERIALS
Boulder Opal
Amethyst
Citrine
Peridot
Copper
Silver
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Opal, Peridot, Silver, Copper
Studio Greytak ' Lemon Quartz Cufflinks On Galena' With Garnet & Tourmaline
Located in Missoula, MT
LEMON QUARTZ CUFFLINKS ON GALENA
Studio Greytak’s Lemon Quartz Cufflinks on Galena was made for those with an entrepreneurial spirit. Sunny lem...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Pearl Earrings On Cactus Amethyst' With Labradorite & Moonstone
Located in Missoula, MT
PEARL EARRINGS ON CACTUS QUARTZ
Studio Greytak’s Pearl Earrings on Cactus Amethyst is an ode to the power of motherhood. Two stunning free-form pearls work together with the equally...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Quartz, Pearl, Moonstone, Labradorite, Amethyst, 24k Gold, Silver
Studio Greytak 'Royston Turquoise Earrings on Malachite' Emerald & Rose Quartz
Located in Missoula, MT
MATERIALS
Ammolite
Royston Turquoise
Rose Quartz
Emerald
Amethyst
Malachite
Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cabochon More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Malachite, Quartz, Turquoise, Silver
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