Oriental Pearl Objets d'Art and Vertu

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.45 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat yellow gold, silver set cocktail ring; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1...

Renaissance Revival Rock Crystal Dragon Pendant- A rock crystal dragon mounted in 18k gold set with diamonds, a pearl, and rubies Length: 4.5"

We love this large natural sapphire at the centre of this 18ct gold Art Nouveau ring. Weighing an impressive 6 carats, the sapphire displays a beautiful cornflower blue hue that cont...

The cameo at the center of this exceptional pendant is a stunning example of the art of gem engraving during the Renaissance. It likely dates to the early 17th century and features a sacrificial scene inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice a ram, while a figure in a lion skin blowing horns stands in the left corner. The carver brilliantly uses the natural layers of the stone to achieve the illusion of shadow and musculature on the figures. A second, smaller cameo is set at the top of the pendant, while a myriad of multi-colored gems, pearls and enamel adorns the 18K gold setting. A large Baroque pearl suspended from an enamel dragon finishes the design, which embodies the opulence and theatricality of jewels from the Renaissance age. Cameos and intaglios were highly popular amongst wealthy connoisseurs in Renaissance Italy, and owning the finest pieces was the privilege of princes. Although they were often elaborately mounted for display alone, cameos were also frequently worn as pendants, surrounded by enameled and stone-set gold frames. Such pieces were particularly prized by the Medici and Lorraine families, many of which can now be seen at the National Archeological Museum in Florence. Very few Renaissance cameos...

Antique Art Nouveau Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 A beautiful antique Art Nouveau 18ct yellow gold and diamond ring, dating to the early 20th century. The ring showcases the ...

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Man In The Moon Rattle with Monogram Monogram appears to be ALB An authentic Tiffany round baby rattle featuring the man in the moon face. Tiffany box ...

Antique Russian old mine cut diamond flower ring designed as a stylized art nouveau diamond flower with 2 gold leaf with 3 old mine cut diamonds diameter of 0.35mm/0.15mm/0.15mm esti...

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This charming antique ring is set on a small, delicately chased corolla with a Mabé pearl and a palmette motif on either side of th...

“The Ball - A War of Luxury and Fashion” is a monumental sculptural chess set conceived as a museum-level collectible and created within the Konforti family atelier in the spirit of ...

Vintage 14K gold and enamel Masonic Knights Templar Fob Pendant, 14.94 Grams TW. Pendant features a crown and cross motif within the Knights Templar degree of Freemasonry. The Latin ...

South Sea Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Ring, 1970 Massive 17.5 mm South Sea Pearl masterfully rolled into a Yellow Gold leaf with a line of round-cut Diamonds. 1970es ...

Mario Buccellati Large Size Pair of Silver Herons A set of life-size silver herons crafted with a technique known as ‘lavorazione a pelo’ or ‘hair-like workmanship. This technique i...

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. This ring is bezel set with 2 brilliant- cut diamonds in a wavy design with a beaded edge that is paved wit...

Circa 1910 The 18K gold ring is set with a sparkling old European cut diamond (approximately 0.48 ct) in a platinum milgrain bezel, which is in the center of a four pointed cobalt...

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...