Diamond Objets d'Art and Vertu

A Fabergé enamel, rock crystal and diamond miniature circular pill box, the sides decorated with translucent oyster-white enamel over a finely engine-turned, undulating guilloché gro...

This Mario Buccellati vintage diamond 18K yellow gold compact box from 1940's features a diamond accent closure in 18K white gold with rose-cut diam...

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, Obsidian & Lapis Horse An extremely rare and unique, one of a kind French gold, diamonds, Silver-gilt rock-crystal, obsidian and lapis lazuli jeweled sculpture "Bucéphale, Chevaux de légende", "Bucephalus, A Legendary Horse" by Mellerio, Paris, circa 1998. Sitting on black obsidian base, the solid rock crystal slab is finely applied with a lapis lazuli half-horse with harness mounted in 18k gold and brilliant cut diamonds, between two crystal and lapis lazuli columns adorned with gold and diamonds, insert with 7 ruby cabochons and 1 emerald cabochon, the obsidian base with a plaque engraved: CHEVAUX DE LEGENDE / MELLERIO DITS MELLER / PARIS / 5029 DIV Bucephalus (c355-326 BC) is among the most famous horses in history, and it was said that this he could not be tamed. The young Alexander the Great, of course, tamed him – and went on to ride his beloved equine companion for many years and into many battles. The piece is in excellent condition and comes with a custom made wood case made for transport. It's very elegant and has French hallmarks throughout. A truly magnificent piece. Measures 10" high x 9" wide x 4" deep Founded in France in 1613 by the descendants of Italian immigrants from the Vigezzo Valley in the north of Italy, Mellerio is one of the oldest jewellery houses in Europe. The family business soon attracted the attention of the Royal Court and Marie Antoinette herself reportedly purchased a precious bracelet featuring 7 cameos surrounded by rubies in 1780. Later on, in the 19th century, Mellerio became the official supplier of the French Royal family and the Court of Netherland. Mellerio creates many jewellery items, all set with rare gems such as peridots, amethysts, aquamarines, citrines and topaz, applying for a patent, the flexible stem, a very supple and light jewellery mechanism. Mellerio remains also well known for their spectacular series of Art Nouveau jewels, created at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as for the creation of trophies rewarding some of the greatest footfall and tennis players of history. In 1993, the jewellery house launched their first watch collection. Today, Mellerio has stores in Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. July 14, 1789: this date is known throughout the world as the beginning of the French Revolution. According to a ledger belonging to House of Mellerio, this was also the day that the jeweler sold a golden key to the Comte de Coutance for 10 livres. This ledger, as well as inventories dating as far back as 1768, are the jeweler’s oldest archives. These archives have continued to grow over the years, as the House, established on rue de la Paix in Paris, still lives on today, still in the hands of the same family from Craveggia, in the North of Italy. The tumultuous history of the Mellerio family in France probably goes as far back as the Italian wars of the Renaissance, but the first official document proving their commercial activity in Paris dates back to 1613. This document is the famous royal warrant awarded by Marie de Medici to a number of Italian families established along the rue des Lombards, including the Mellerios, allowing them to sell “small jewelery items”, therefore granting them a small exception to the traditional monopoly enjoyed by Parisian jewelers. At that time, powerful corporations regulated the operations and customs of Parisian business, but thanks to this exceptional warrant, the Mellerios managed to escape the confines of this framework. Today, this wax-sealed document is kept at the city hall of Craveggia. From 1613 to the Revolution, the Mellerios lived between France and Italy. The corporations tried many times to put an end to their trade privileges, but all in vain, as a dynasty of sovereigns renewed the warrant. Always marrying and often retiring in Craveggia, the Mellerios continued to maintain their jewelry business in Paris. At first, they did this without a shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs around Paris and royal castles. This is how Jean-Baptiste Mellerio (1765-1850) is said to have sold a bracelet set with rubies and Antique cameos to Marie-Antoinette, which still exists today. Many elements seem to prove the veracity of this anecdote. The queen was particularly fond of cameos, which cover the entire background of her famous jewelry cabinet, and ruby was her favorite stone after diamond. The famous bracelet, reacquired a few years ago by the House of Mellerio, is indeed an 18th century jewel, set with antique cameos representing the profiles of Roman emperors. Two branches of the family were operating in Paris during this time, under the reign of Louis XVI: that of Jean-François (1746-1828), the paternal ancestor of the current Mellerios, and that of Jean-Baptiste (1765-1850). The French Revolution forced them to return to Italy. However, both Jean-Baptiste and François Mellerio (1772-1843), who was the son of Jean-François, were eventually able to return to Paris after the founding of the Consulate. Jean-Baptiste opened a shop at the Iron Crown of rue Vivienne, and François opened his at the Palais des Tuileries, rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. His well-organized order books give an idea of his high-ranking clientele during the “Old Regime”, among which were the Comte and Comtesse Octave de Segur, the Marquise (later Duchess) de Tourzel, former governess of the royal children, and her daughter, the Comtesse de Bearn, the Craufurds -who organized the flight to Varennes, the Duc and Duchess de Gramont, the Comtesse de Boigne, and Madame de Souza, Talleyrand’s mistress. We also see the names of the imperial family: Empress Josephine, the Queen of Holland, Princess Elisa, Caroline and Pauline. At that time, the House of Mellerio specialized, among other things, in the trade of antique cameos, a newly fashionable genre of jewel that captured the imagination of all the princesses and noble women of the time. The years of the Restauration and July Monarchy were among the most glorious. The Bourbons were back on the throne, and the clientele of the House of Mellerio had regained its former wealth. Mellerio supplied Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orléans, as well as his mother, wife and sister, with sumptuous jewels, including a set of emeralds made piece by piece, while the Duke of Bourbon, last prince of the House of Condé, offered diamonds to his mistress, the scheming Baronne de Feucheres, and Monsieur de LaFayette also bought cameos for one of his granddaughters. For the first time, Mellerio ventured into the world of arts in 1815, when Carlotta Grisi, a famous dancer who created Giselle, as well as an actress named Rachel, bought jewels at the Mellerio store on rue de la Paix. 1848 marked a new turning point. France once again became a Republic. François Mellerio handed the company over to his son, Jean, and the latter decided to travel to Spain to build a new clientele. He later became one of the jewelers of the royal family, and met Eugénie de Montijo, who remained a faithful client when she became empress of the French people. The Imperial years were lavish. During the Second Empire, Paris was a pageant of crinoline dresses designed by Worth, while jewels by Mellerio, Worth’s neighbour on the rue de la Paix, adorned the noble women of the Tuileries court. The Empress bought pearls. Mathilde Bonaparte...

A mid-Victorian diamond oak leaf brooch, circa 1860s. Set in yellow gold and silver, length 45 mm Designed as a cluster of two oak leaves, of graduated size and pave set with old cu...

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

Detailed out of the ordinary antique yellow gold pin, with an edgy dagger sweet motif of a sharp yellow gold dagger sleek and smooth. The handles are crafted with such consideration,...

Lacrima Celeste Face Jewel in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Moncomble Paris. Dimensions: Available upon request. Adjustable size. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold set with diamonds. A ...

Lacrima Terrassa Face Jewel in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamonds by Moncomble Paris. Dimensions: Available upon request. Adjustable size. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold set with 18 diamonds....

Rare Item - Harts & Osborne Ltd Edition Solid Silver With Diamonds & Rubies Case Hand made and decorated with a Fox to the front with Diamond eyes and three large Garnet cabochons. ...

Yupadee design. Objets d'Art wearable sculpture on your hand, an organically unique carved abalone shell ring featuring a tear drop shape in peacock col...

Asprey Rock Crystal, Diamond & Enamel Desk Clock Description: A magnificent Asprey Rock Crystal desk clock, exuding the elegance of the Art Deco era. This exceptional timepiece is f...

Cartier 3 birds pendant brooch in 18k white gold and extra heart shape emerald With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity- E color, 2.50ct Measurements: 72x 34 cm / 2 3/4" x...

This unusual watch clock was created by Paul Flato in New York in the 1930s. Paul Flato was famous for his whimsical imaginative designs. In the 1930's, he counted both socialites ...

3.12ct Natural Multi Sapphire Hair Clip Accessory 14k Yellow Gold features round cut multi sapphires set over the hair clip making fine hair accessory. ...

Turquoise and Diamond Snuff Bottle A turquoise snuff bottle with carved roses and bird motifs. The yellow gold base set with round-cut diamond...

The “Sparkling Daisy” pendant is part of our jewelry collection. All our pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim is to cre...

This miniature portrait of a young lady centers this unique gold pin 'cushion' with 14 removable pins, each topped with a pearl. Portrait is surrounded with small single cut old mine...

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite vintage solid 18ct gold fully stamped Hermes Paris Diamond encrusted belt bucket with brand new reversable Hermes brown...

The legendary Michelangelo's Moses is meticulously recreated in this 19th-century cameo brooch. Crafted of beautiful onyx, the intricate cameo resides in ...

Large Art Deco period lorgnette with a long, elegant reticulated 14K white gold handle accented by two diamonds and three sapphires set in a stylized geometrical and scrolled design ...

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 s...

This Antique from circa, Late 1800s with intricate flower motif design, Collectible Unique Perfume Bottle, Crafted in solid Fine Silver, with a center composed of a GIA certified Bl...

18K Rose Gold Bug Shaped Mixed Colored Diamond Brooch 4 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 41 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.50 CT 2 Rubies - 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold...

18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Pink Sapphire Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.01 CT 23 Pink Sapphires - 0.20 CT 21 Rubies - 0.16 CT 18K Rose Go...

Silver clasp with a total weight of 6.13 grams and 202 diamonds with a total weight of 1.14 carats. PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of reference in...

18K Rose Gold Turtle Mixed Diamond and Tiger Eye Brooch 10 Diamonds - 0.05 CT 17 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.07 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 7 Tiger Eyes - ...

18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch 44 Blue Sapphires - 0.36 CT 10 Diamonds - 0.08 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 18K White Gold - 3.90 GM...

This magnificent Swiss Art Deco minaudière compact is believed to have been owned by renowned film star Joan Fontaine. Crafted of sterling and gilded sil...

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Ct 7.20 mm M292 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of gold...

Cushion Sapphire Natural non heated probably Kashmir. The horseshoe is set by Old-mine cut Diamond on silver and gold. Late 19th Century. Length: 5.60 centimeters. Total weight: 3....

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

This ornate photo frame combines the richness of emeralds and the brilliance of diamonds in an intricate floral motif. Crafted with a blend of gold and silver, it serves as both a fu...

Madleine Kay 14k Yellow Gold "Whitetail Deer Head" pendant with Diamonds Specifications: main stone: diamonds .08pts. and Black diamond eyes brand: custom metal: 14K ye...

Legend Collection by Lladró "Divine Love" Porcelain No. 8 w/ 18K Gold & Diamonds Amor Divino: A Masterpiece of Love and Purity Step into a realm of divine artistry with Amor Divino...

This one-of-a-kind ring was inspired by Empress Wu, a 7th century ruler of China. She was the only female ruler of China to refer to herself as “Emperor” during her reign — historians changed it to “Empress” later. She was labeled a “Dragon Lady...

Presenting Rossella Ugolini's Unique 18K Yellow Gold Brooch adorned with 0.75 Karats Luminous Gold Brown Diamonds, intricately shaped like a Chestnut. This original and natural specimens brooch features a special surface treatment with brown rhodium, meticulously crafted to resemble a real chestnut, capturing the warm essence of autumn. Handcrafted in Italy through the intricate wax modeling technique, made of 18K Yellow Gold and Diamonds, this brooch stands as a testament to the impeccable skill of Italian craftsmanship. The chestnut, a symbol embedded in the heart of this exquisite brooch, carries various meanings. Often associated with Autumn, it represents warmth, abundance, and the bountiful harvest season. In some cultures, Chestnuts are also seen as a symbol of protection, prosperity, and good Fortune. With its rich brown hues, the chestnut is a source of comfort and grounding, embodying the spirit of nature's cycles and the changing seasons. Rossella Ugolini's Chestnut-Shaped Brooch is not merely a jewelry piece but a wearable work of art, meticulously designed to evoke the mood of autumn and celebrate the beauty of nature. The brown Diamonds add a touch of luminosity, enhancing the brooch's elegance and making it a distinctive accessory for those who appreciate the unique and meaningful. Embrace the warmth of Autumn with Rossella Ugolini's natural specimens Chestnut Brooch...

18K Turtle Mixed Diamond and Green Garnet Brooch 10 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.08 CT 42 Green Garnets - 0.35 CT 2 Rubies - 0.01 CT 2 Yellow Sapphires - 0.0...

18K Rose Gold Honey Bee Mixed Colored Diamond and Rubelite Brooch 42 Mixed Colored Diamonds - 0.32 CT 1 Rubellite - 5.43 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 3.59 GM Look at the beautiful honey bee. Often found in stunning places, surely same as the wearer! Mixed colored diamonds and rubelite make the honey bee brooch...

Beautiful Prayer Beads for the traditional and stylish man. Consists of 33 Akoya Light Gray Pearls. Very hard to find Color. Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold w...

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 s...

Introducing a remarkable Vintage late 20th-century unsigned jewelry piece, boasting an impressive 11 Carats of exquisitely rare, not heated certified sapphires. This unique jewelry report, numbered 2303751, showcases the timeless elegance of 14K yellow gold and silver craftsmanship, ensuring both enduring beauty and quality. Two bracelets, each 19 cm in length (approximately 7.08 inches), offer versatility and charm. One bracelet features a captivating line of these coveted not heated sapphires...

Madleine Kay 14k Yellow Gold "Whitetail Deer Head" 3/4 head pendant with Diamonds Specifications: main stone: Black diamond eyes brand: custom metal: 14K yellow gold ...

An intriguing pairing of ceremonial and decorative artefacts, this collection brings together two objects deeply rooted in traditional symbolism and cultural identity. Though dis...

Madleine Kay 18k white gold "Waterbuck" Head paved in diamonds with garnet eyes Specifications: main stone: diamonds carat total weight: 1.10 carats color: G clarit...

A rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond mounted carved labradorite turkey bird sculpture on a petrified wood base, attributed to Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, ...

The Bull and Bullfighter Ring is the fourth in Wendy Brandes's seven-ring Maneater series, a collection that upends assumptions about power. Each Maneater ring...

Madleine Kay 14k Yellow Gold "Large Zebra" Head Paved in Diamonds with Black Specifications: main stone: diamonds carat total weight: .20pts. color: G clarity: VS ...

Cartier enamel and diamond belt buckle. French The domed rectangular buckle decorated with green guilloché enamel and white enamel borders, set with rose-cut diamond flower-head, c...

This artistic clock features a beautifully crafted enamel deer design, lively and charming, as if leaping through nature. Created by the Frascarolo brand, this piece is a classic fro...

The HEXA S Pendant is FLOWEN's signature statement piece. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combina...

Tiger Pendant Necklace handcrafted in 18k yellow gold with 0.06 karat rubies eyes, a 0.20 karat white diamonds mustache, and captivating black-and-white enamels that mirror the intri...

For the discerning investor, AtelierX presents a tangible asset that transcends mere accessory: the Diamond Keychain. Crafted from solid 18-karat gold and set with investment-grade...

Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...

A vintage Cartier 18 karat yellow gold tie pin, circa 1960. This elegant tie pin by Cartier features an oval ball to its top designed with curved ...

An extraordinary and exceptionally rare luxury collector’s smoking pipe, masterfully showcasing an exquisite fusion of high-end wood-carving artistry and fine jewelry design. This m...

The ARCO S Pendant belongs in FLOWEN's Specimens taxonomy. A 3 dimensional sculptural art object inspired by nature, driven by innovative design technologies and realized by a combin...

Ruby 7.73 carats and Diamond 0.21 carat Belt Buckle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 3.2 cm Length: 5.8 cm Total Weight: 47.75 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...

An Exquisite 14K Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, and Semi Precious Stone Mounted Rhodonite Camel. Circa 1970, Italy A very good quality and unusual gold mounted jeweled object...

This antique platinum brooch is set with approximately 0.60 carats in diamond rounds and has such a beautifully refined craftsmanship! The design of this piece is a delicate leaf pat...

Dramatic Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Spring-Action Lorgnette Why wear ordinary reading glasses when you can make an unforgettable entrance? This breat...