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TURQUOISE BRACELET ON HIMALAYAN QUARTZ Warriors in civilizations throughout history have relied on the power of turquoise for its strong defensive p...

Modeling the face of Don Juan Ruiz De Alarcón was finished in two pieces, with a rosewood base. Technique: chiseling and embossing. Made for the inauguration of the first Alarconian ...

This beautiful cameo brooch/ pendant depicts the Last Supper in great detail. A true cameo is a miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe he...

14 Karat Ridged Tie Bar. Simple design yet sophisticated piece that will add a nice detail to any tie. The top of the tie bar has a zig-zag design and the enti...

Please check out the HD video! From our extensive Jade collection passed down from my grandfather, this is a museum quality piece of jadeite jade. This large piece of jade is certified un-treated and un-enhanced. It has everything going for it. The detailed carving is exceptional. This substantial Jade is icy (see through) and translucent, full of "water" There are also multiple different colors within the carving. All these exceptional characters in one piece of jade makes this best of the best and super rare! this is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect best of the best world class Jade. This will be the centerpiece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...

Gucci, Two-tone Gold and Diamond Purse This purse is made of woven 18k yellow gold on the sides with a band in the center and 18k white gold thr...

OCTAGONAL RELIQUARY PENDANT Probably Italy, c. 1600 Fire-gilded brass, glass, velvet, ink on paper Weight 63.2 grams; dimensions 82 × 47 × 21 mm (with loop) Physical description: Double-sided pendant in octagonal form made of fire-gilded brass. Both sides of the pendant with deep profiled frames with glass. The slightly indented side panels comprise openwork friezes with symmetrical scrollwork. On the front is dark red velvet, onto which tiny bone relics of saints (now missing) would have been attached. Labels on a lace-like paper silhouette remain, with names written in ink, mostly faded; only “S. Agnes” is legible. The back is hinged and when opened reveals a velvet-lined interior and paper insert with floral decorations on a turquoise ground, on which fragments of bones are attached. Baluster shaped base for shield-like pendant loop and ring. This reliquary pendant is difficult to situate historically because it is a composite object. It represents traditional handwork in the form of a paper cutout, combined with a jeweler’s beautiful fire-gilt brass case. The work of paper cutting, painting, and ornamentation, sometime combined with needlework, is comparable to work still being done in the nineteenth century by nuns and pious ladies. It is prayerful work, a devotional exercise in itself, and shows reverence to the tiny relic fragments that it would have framed and honored. Early versions of this sort of handiwork might be found in the meticulous displays sometimes called “Paradise Gardens.” These were made, beginning in the sixteenth century, by the nuns at Mechelen, in northern Belgium, in multimedia handwork displays of sewing and gluing, combining relics with paper, cloth, glass, metal wire, and found materials. These textured and pious displays were then combined with paintings and cases by professional artists and artisans, as in the example in Cassel. Unfortunately, because of water damage, only one of the labels of the original relic displayed in this reliquary is legible, inscribed “S. Agnes” at the center top; the other names are faded. Presumably the deep velvet-lined box would have also held an assortment of relics other than the ones that were visible through the glass, and perhaps there would have been another display in the glass on the other side of the pendant. There is a second paper insert, this one decorated with a turquoise ground and silhouette flowers to which bone fragments seem to be still attached. The octagonal case, in contrast to the paper cutout, is not at all “home-made.” It has an openwork frieze in scrollwork patterns familiar from enamel work and other metalwork done for European courts and nobility. It is not unlike cases for expensive watches...

This mid century, solid 14 karat gold perfume bottle was manufactured by Tiffany and Company. Made during the mid 20th century the square form bottle has a ribbed or rippled type finish to the exterior of the piece which is repeated in the square topped applicator which has been engraved with the monogram 'DHJ'. Hallmarked for Tiffany and Company, this small perfume bottle...

Exceptional and individual set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, these bespoke Hasbani Diamonds cufflinks are elegant yet full of radiance. An eye-catcher glistening in every direction, with over 2 carat diamonds white colour G and VS clarity. Ideal gift for an A-lister or someone special in your life, a wonderful addition to the family heirloom. Dimension: Diameter: 14 mm Depth: 14 mm Diamond weight: 2.14 Carat Total weight: 9.5 grams approximately. We believe in creating your own unique look by creating your own style. These cufflinks are completely bespoke and exquisite for the discerning gentleman. Expertly hand crafted in solid 18 karat white gold. The back of the cufflinks is finished with a rigid tail bar...

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...

This one of a kind turquoise faience flying scarab encircles your wrist with its silver wings . Amulets in the shape of scarab beetles were used in Egypt ...

Exquisite 14 karat yellow gold flapper purse. This gorgeous and unique Art Deco piece is composed of delicate woven 14 karat yellow gold mesh accented by...