Old European Cut Vanity Items

Antique Victorian sterling silver heart shaped jewellery box. The box was hallmarked in Chester, England in 1899 as indicated by the Lion Passant, Letter 'Q' marking on the bottom of the piece The stunning box it would be the perfect container for small items of jewellery. In the Victorian era it would have lived on a ladies dressing table, filled with her favourite rouge or powder. Complete your gift selection from Mayveda Jewellery...

This is an amazing 14k yellow gold mesh purse from the Victorian era. The purse measures 95mm by 66mm and weighs 42.5 grams. The purse is stamped 14K.

Edwardian parasol handle made in France. Very beautiful and elegant piece, created in Paris France during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods, back in the 1900. This fabulous parasol handle has been designed with French neo-classic patterns in the style of Louis XVI. Crafted by assembling pieces made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted with a screw to attach to any parasol or cane. The round gold parts on top are made with multiple leaf motifs, bows, tassels and floral clusters, typical from the Belle Epoque period. Gemstones: The top part is mounted, with 1 cylinder cabochon cut of natural translucent citrine quartz of about 120 carats. Birthstone: Citrine, for the month of November. Weight: 66.95 Grams, (42.91 Dwt). Measurements: 248 mm by 20 mm (9.75 x 0.79 Inches). Hallmarks: Both gold parts are stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the maker's maitre mark inside a lozange cartouche. Edwardian era, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band...

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number ...

A jade bowl made in India by the most exquisite and rare craftsmen is encrusted with natural emeralds, rubies and diamonds. Nephrite jade is known as amongst the toughest gemstone ...

Lovely Art Deco gold plated and green enamel compact, with marcasite decoration. Measuring 5.9 cm / 2.3 inches by 5.7 cm / 2.2 inches. Inside ther...

Antique Victorian perfume bottle. This unusual little bottle featured a cranberry glass with a silver screw top. The piece would have been in...

This diamond and white sapphire bridal tiara was hand-crafted by a skilled artisan in India from gold-over-silver (vermeil). This gorgeous, elegant tiara is perfectly proportioned an...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...

George V sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel vanity set. Made by Charles S. Green & Co., Ltd in Birmingham in 1927-8. This set comprises 4 piec...

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

This elegant and festive hairpin in the shape of a star was created in 1880 ca. Star ornaments for hair and clothes were all the rage in the 1880's. The star is made out of two silve...