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Item Ships From: USA
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Ring Jordania
Located in Miami, FL
10 grams of 18 carat rose gold with a pear shape ruby and two O.5 point diamonds, Jordania Ring is a solid piece with a strong design that connects you with antique royalty.
Category
South American Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ancient Roman Bronze Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold bezel. Ring is approximately size 7. Squar...
Category
American Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Original Black Dial from Mid 1960's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Mid 1960's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diameter...
Category
Swiss Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Gucci Gold Ring 18kt Wide Top Designer Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Gold ring made by Gucci from their Icon collection featuring their signature GG motif set into a wide band ring. Excellent condition! Non-resizable!
GRAM WEIGHT: 8.63gr
GOLD: 18KT ...
Category
North American Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
22K Yellow Gold Antique 1567 AD Venezuelan Coin Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This coin is an uncirculated commemorative coin marking the 400th anniversary of the founding of Caracas, Venezuela on July 25, 1567. The front depicts an image of the founder of Caracas, Diego de Losada, and Negro Miguel, an African slave who rebelled against the Spanish.
✔ 22k gold original Venezuela minted coin...
Category
Venezuelan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is Old European cut. The brooch year is unknown.
CENTER STONE: NATURAL DIAMOND
CARAT:...
Category
Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot and Ruby 14K Gold Georgian Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A large octagonal step-cut peridont weighing approximately 8.50 carats sits in an intricate gold Georgian-style bracelet accentuated by 6 oval-cut peridots of approximately 1.50 cara...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rose Charm 14KT rose gold pendant HAND carved rose long pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning polished rose gold charm in 14KT rose gold, hand carved. Made to order will take 10 business days.
GRAM WEIGHT: 2.36gr
GOLD: 14KT rose gold
Size: 1 inches long
WHAT YOU GE...
Category
North American Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Lapis Lazuli Diamond Earrings Clips Rare 18KT Gold Omega Earrings 1.28ct Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare find, vintage lapis lazulli earrings made with VS diamonds, very large earrings with omega backing made in 18KT gold.
GRAM WEIGHT: 23.95gr
G...
Category
North American Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18th Century Enamel Bonbonnière Form of Love Birds Museum Piece Patch Box Snuff
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Enamel on Copper Bonbonnière, Patch Box or Snuff Box in the form of Love Birds. The extraordinary bird form box is from the collection of the Indianapolis M...
Category
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Copper, Enamel
NEW Natural Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald Cabochon Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold New
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite bracelet by LaFrancee is a true treasure for any jewelry collection. Crafted from 14k solid yellow gold and adorned with stunning natural ruby, sapphire, and emerald g...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Iconographic Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconographic Ring with St. Christopher
England, c. 1450-70
Gold, traces of blue enamel
Weight 8 gr.; circumference 65.5 mm.; US size 11.25; UK siz...
Category
English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
French 1790 Georgian Guilloche Enameled Pendant 18Kt Gold 4.26 Diamonds Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent late 18th century French pendant.
A fabulous and rare master-piece of jewelry, made in France during the Georgian period (1714-1830), circa late 18th early 19th centurie...
Category
French Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique H Chawmer 18th C English Georgian Sterling Silver Double-Sided Tea Caddy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian double-sided tea caddy.
In sterling silver.
By Henry Chawmer of London, England.
Each side of the caddy has an engraved wreath cartouche below a small key...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Reliquary Book Pendant Locket
Located in Chicago, IL
RELIQUARY PENDANT IN BOOK FORM
Probably southern Germany, 1630–40
Gilded silver, verre églomisé
Weight 13.2 grams; dimensions 42 × 25 × 12 mm; opens to 40 mm
Gilded silver pendant in book form with hinged, lid, corded wire surround, and engraved spine. The front cover of the book is set with a plaque depicting Moses receiving the Law in verre églomisé, and the back cover shows the Sacrifice of Abraham. The scenes are in gold against a red background. When opened, the book reveals two portraits, probably of a husband and wife, wearing seventeenth-century dress. The costumes suggest a date c. 1630-40; the wife holds a daisy. Trefoil-shaped pendant loop on top and bottom, and book clasp.
As in the scenario described for the assemblage of these pendant miniature books (see no. 34), this book may have satisfied the desires of a particular patron, perhaps even one of the Jewish faith. The images that have been chosen for the four verre églomisé inserts are somewhat unusual within the group of comparable objects; on the front is Moses, on the back is the Sacrifice of Isaac. On the inside, instead of an iconic or doctrinal image, one sees portraits of the patron and his wife, in their finest dress, contents reminiscent of a modern locket...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gilt Metal
NEW 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in Warren, NJ
These stunning 14K solid yellow gold earrings feature natural sapphires, rubies, and emeralds in an oval shape. The beautiful Byzantine theme adds a unique touch to these handmade st...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
NEW 14K Solid Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Earrings
Located in Warren, NJ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning Natural Ruby Earrings from LaFrancee. Crafted from 14K solid yellow gold, these handmade earr...
Category
North American Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold Italian Renaissance Cameo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
RENSAISSANCE CAMEO RING
Italy? 16th century in a 20th century setting
Gold and sardonyx
Weight 6.5 gr.; bezel 16.1 x 16.9 x 7.4 mm.; circumference 50.3 mm.; US size 5½; UK size L
In this oblong cameo, the bust of a woman wearing a necklace but otherwise nude stands above a blue ground. While her breast faces forward, her head is rendered in a strict profile and her hands gesture to her right. The minimalist gold setting is modern and dates to the twentieth century.
Cameos depicting nude female figures became popular in the court circles of sixteenth-century Italy, where newly-formed princely collections of ancient gems served as models for contemporary hardstone artists. Following ancient practice, the artist responsible for the current cameo has cut into two layers of the multicolor agate, creating a background of milky blue that contrasts with the white flesh of the woman above. The sharp profile of the woman’s face likewise recalls the art of the ancient Romans, who often used the profile view for portraits on coins, medals, and engraved gems...
Category
Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage Cocktail Diamond Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage Diamond ring made with old miners diamonds in 18KT yellow gold. Year unknown. Ring can be re-sized.
GRAM WEIGHT: 9.10gr
GOLD: 18KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIAMOND(S)
Cut: Round...
Category
North American Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renaissance Gemstone Ring with Garnet and Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
Renaissance Gemstone Ring
Northern Italy, 16th century
Gold, garnet and enamel
Circumference 60 mm.; weight 4 gr.; US size 9; UK size R ½
The ...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Vintage SAK Yellow Gold and Dimond Coin Collar Necklace style
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- 14 karat yellow gold
- 1.20 carats of round diamonds 0.40 carat of baguette diamond
- Ancient cooper coin pendant
- Snake finish necklace
- Box clasp closure with figure 8 safety
...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
AJD Elegant Peridot and Kyanite Dangle Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Unique earrings of sparkling green Peridot and deep blue Kyanite in handmade 14K rich yellow gold settings. These gorgeous gemstones hang one inch from top to bottom. The Peridot have a total weight of 4.42 carats and the Kyanite are 5.70 carats. They are hinged together to provide nice movement. And are one inch from top to bottom of the gemstones. The post back is also 14K gold and features cushion backs for comfort and support. The birthstone for August as well as the gem for the 16th wedding anniversary, peridot is one of those gemstones that you either love and appreciate or simply hate. Widely recognized for its brilliant green hue, it is known as the “Evening Emerald” but you can wear your peridot jewelry, , at any time of the day.
Peridot is one of the oldest gemstones and has a fascinating written history. Its mining has been traced back as far as the Egyptian civilization in 1500 B.C., according to ancient papyri. The Egyptians referred to it as the “the gem of the sun” and mined it mostly on Topazios (now Zabargad Island), out in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Peridot, in the past, has often been confused with emerald and topaz...
Category
American Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, Kyanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
European Enamel Cocktail Diamond Ring 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Vintage Diamond ring made with artistic enamel elements and single diamond in the middle. Year unknown. Ring can be re-sized.
GRAM WEIGHT: 7.66gr
GOLD: 14KT yellow gold
NATURAL DIA...
Category
European Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique Renaissance Marriage Portrait Cameo in Gold Setting
Located in Chicago, IL
RENAISSANCE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT CAMEO IN MODERN GOLD SETTING
Italy (?), 16th-17th century
White agate, modern gold setting
Weight: 10.8 g.; circumference: 54.4 mm.; size: US 7, UK N ½
Substantial rounded D-section hoop, narrowing at the base supports an oblong collet set with a white agate cameo. The cameo features a female bust behind a male bust in profile facing to the viewer’s left. The man has a curly beard, wears a fillet in his closely cropped hair, and wears a draped toga; the woman is less well defined and wears a palla. Both portraits have flat features. The carving has a metallic quality to its lines which enhances the sheen of the stone. The cameo is in excellent condition; the mount is modern.
The Renaissance welcomed a revival in the ancient art of gem carving and cameos achieved renewed popularity. Important patrons, like the Medici, employed artists and goldsmiths to make dozens of beautiful examples that harkened back to antiquity and displayed current fashions. Double portraits of a man and woman, as with this ring, are called marriage portraits. They take their form from cameos of Roman rulers, mythological lovers, and citizen couples.
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This couple could be a sixteenth-century copy of an ancient gem or it could represent a Renaissnce couple in the guise of a Roman couple. The features do not point to any well-known couples. A double portrait cameo in the Royal Collection (RCIN 65861) provides a nice comparison to this ring and is from the same period. For an ancient example of the double portrait cameo see the Metropolitan Museum’s Germanicus and Agrippina (39.22.18) cameo. Another comparison, see the Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris (a 17th-century cameo with the double portrait of a couple in a three-layered agate, published in Babelon, 1897, n. 1019). For general information on Renaissance cameos...
Category
Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique 18th Century Greek Icon of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Large, unusual 18th century antique Greek Orthodox icon of Saint George and the Dragon with scenes from the life of the Saint.
This rare, multi-fa...
Category
Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Renaissance C.1580 Gilded Silver Niello Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique, museum quality partially gilded silver and niello Renaissance signet ring is probably Italian, circa 1580.
The engraved signet conceals a double meaning: a grotesque fac...
Category
Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Niello
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set w...
Category
Indian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Antique George II 18th Century Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook Sterling Silver Mug
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful George II baluster form sterling silver 1/2 pint mug.
By Richard Gurney & Thomas Cook in 1733.
With an engraved family crest to the front & t...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Gold Band 'Posey' Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
POSY RING “LET UARTU BE GIDE TO THE”
England, 17th Century
Gold
Weight 3.1g; circumference: 60.1mm ; size: US 9.25, UK S
Medium hoop, with rounded exterior and flat interior. Italic inscription reads: “Let uartu be gide to the.” A maker’s mark, CB (or LB?) app...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
NEW GIA 3.67CT Untreated Natural Hot Pink Spinel Diamond Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 14k yellow gold ring from LaFrancee features a rare and beautiful 3.67 carat perfectly clean unheated natural pure hot pink spinel as its...
Category
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Spinel, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Byzantine Gold Cabochon Carnelian Double Sided Cross, 6-7th Century A.D.
Located in New York, NY
The shape and form of this rare cross is known as Thor's Cross or the Cross of Cuthbert, a Celtic Christian associated with the Kingdom of Northumbria and Southern Scotland. After his death, Cuthbert became the most revered saint of Northern England. His Feast Days are March 20 (Eastern Orthodox Church, Church of England), August 31 (Episcopal Church) and September 4 (Roman Catholic Church, Church of Wales).
Ancient jewelry has an unparallel way of taking us to a time past, connecting the individual taste for the unusual with a certain mysticism associated with objects that are hundreds of years old. It sparks conversations about fascinating periods in history, artistic style elements and symbolic meanings.
This rare double sided Byzantine gold and carnelian cross...
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Byzantine Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
Rare Georgian Crowned Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Ring 1700s Gold Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
A very early Georgian ring with an oval flat cut Almandine Garnet crowned with four Rose Cut Diamonds and dating to the 1700s. A museum quality je...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Giovanni & Luigi Pichler 1790 Oval Intaglio Carved In Amber Mounted in 18Kt Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Important carved intaglio ring by Giovanni or Luigi Pichler (1773-1854).
Fabulous and extremely rare intaglio seal piece, created in Europe by th...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold, White Gold
NEW Natural Pink Sapphire Earrings in 18K White Gold GAL cert
Located in Warren, NJ
These stunning earrings are a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection. Crafted with 18k white gold and featuring natural hot pink sapphire stones, they exude beauty and elegance...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Georgian Enamel Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique, circa 1790 / 1810, rose 14K gold long ring features a painted enamel pastoral scene (idealized country life) of a peasant girl carrying a basket of greens. The painted enamel miniature is set in a sky blue enamel frame embellished with cobalt blue rosettes highlighted by rose cut diamonds.
A very rare Georgian era ring...
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Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Enamel, Gold
Ancient Roman Cameo High Karat Gold Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Roman Empire, 2nd – 3rd century A.D.
This massive solid gold ring with broad shoulders is of a very fine workmanship. The ring is crafted in high karat gold (about 24K). It is centered with a conical banded three layer agate superbly carved with a cameo of a goddess (likely Minerva, the goddess of wisdom). Her hair is elaborately styled and adorned with a double stephane (tiara).
For a closely related roman agate...
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Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold
14 Karat Cabochon Lapis Lazuli Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is a one-of-a-kind beautiful piece that will complete any outfit!
Center approximately 2 carat cabochon lapis bead
Lapis is surrounded by ornate 14K yellow gold and tiny grey p...
Category
Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Antique Iberian Spessartine Garnet Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of antique Iberian earrings featuring a long cascade of spessartine garnets mounted in yellow gold. Made in Portugal, circa 18...
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Portuguese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Silver Portuguese Paste Pendant, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection, a pendant brooch of Black dot paste of every shape and size is set in rounded pillow back foiled sterling, made in Portugal where, together with France, ...
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Portuguese George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ancient Roman Bronze Carved Signet Ring with 22 Karat Gold Rope Bezel
By Vicki Orr
Located in Naples, FL
Authentic ancient Roman carved bronze signet ring (1st-4th century AD) with newly added 22k yellow gold rope detail bezel. Ring measures approxima...
Category
American Classical Roman Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Rolex Stainless Steel Datejust with Rare Original Black Dial from Early 1970's
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Datejust / Reference 1601
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: Early 1970's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm x Diamet...
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Swiss Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Georgian Sterling/18kt Long Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 2ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A striking pair of earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, these heavily patinaed earrings have an elaborate closed-back design encrusted with glinting ...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
22 Karat Gold Amphora Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Amphora Pendant by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. Our distinctive Parthia pendant recalls the shape of an ancient amphora or storage and shipping container...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain c.1820
Period: Late 18th. Century
Year: c.1800
Material: 18k Yellow Gold
Weight: 30.30g
Length: 37 inches
Condition: Excellent Ant...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 15kt Twisted Rope Chain with Etruscan Turquoise Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous chain necklace from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold, this chain is comprised of interlocking oval links that are woven together to create a twisted rope design. The chain fastens at an ornate clasp, inset with four vibrant turquoise oval cabochons in collet settings. The turquoise displays a variety of shades from a light blue to a vibrant robin's egg blue. Securing the necklace is a clasp featuring ornate Etruscan detail, striking the perfect balance between the delicate golden spirals...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
NEW GIA Cert Natural Saltwater Pearl Necklace 42 inches long.
Located in Warren, NJ
This exquisite necklace features stunning natural saltwater pearls complemented by 14k yellow gold and delicate beaded detailing. The necklace's nature theme perfectly embodies the t...
Category
Early Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
1700s Tibet Sino Tibetan Hand Painted Buddhist Thangka Vaisravana Framed
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB AND RARE EARLY ANTIQUE TIBETAN THANKGA PAINTING OF VAISRAVANA DATING TO THE 18TH CENTURY. THE PAINTING ON PAPER IS EXQUISITE WITH BLUES AND REDS AND BLACK LINE DRAW...
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Chinese Artisan Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
1.48 Carat Cushion Shaped Loose Unset Unmounted Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely red spinel is the color of the finest ruby at a fraction of the price! Spinel is a prized gemstone in its own right, and for good reason. It comes in a rainbow of strikin...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Spinel
Antique Georgian 18th Century Diamond 18K Gold, Silver Topped Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The most beautiful 18th Century Georgian earrings we have seen in a very long time, museum worthy.
Elegant, very long, unusual Rococo design at its best with intricate interconnected diamond encrusted scrolls glinting mysteriously when catching the light. Exquisitely made of 18K gold topped with silver to create the best setting for the Rose cut and European cut diamonds, totaling approximately 5 Carats.
Lovely movement, these earrings are articulated.
80mm or 3.125 inches long for spectacular impact.
Exceptionally fine condition with a desirable conversion to post pierced backs with substantial secure 18K gold backs.
Estate sourced
Tested for 18K gold, unmarked except for the 18K backs
With an antique velvet lined box or a modern black velvet...
Category
Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold Neoclassical Ring with Carnelian Intaglio
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Ring Set with a Carnelian Intaglio of Dionysius
Likely Italy?, or perhaps England?, 18th century (intaglio); c. 1800 (mount)
Weight 5.8 gr.; bezel 21.6 x 18 mm.; circum...
Category
Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
6 Carats Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
4 Prong tennis necklace set in 14K yellow gold. The necklace is set with 0.04 carat stones, the total weight is 5.85 carats. The color of the stones are G, the clarity is SI1-SI2. Th...
Category
Italian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
22 Karat Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Minoan-Inspired Signet Ring by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Designs. The sublime power of the Bronze Age Aegean radiates in our Elektra ring, which is bas...
Category
Italian Classical Greek Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 22k Gold
NEW South Sea Pearl Hearts & Arrows Diamond "Art Deco" ENHANCER in Platinum
Located in Warren, NJ
Introducing a breathtaking AAAA+ South Sea Pearl and Diamond Pendant in Platinum, featuring an Art Deco inspired style. Crafted by renowned brand LaFrancee, this pendant is a true ma...
Category
Art Deco Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
NEW Perfectly Round White Top -Quality South Sea Pearls Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Warren, NJ
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite 18k white gold oval earrings from LaFrancee. The dangle/drop style features stunning South Sea pearls and diamonds, making them a...
Category
Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Platinum Pearl and .50 Carat Diamond Pin, circa 1890
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Victorian Platinum Pearl Pin Circa 1890
Quality pearls are matched and 20 items ranging from 5.60-6.06 mm each. The pearls have a high luster with c...
Category
Unknown Victorian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Spanish Jet Amulet Pendant with Figa
Located in Chicago, IL
AMULET PENDANT WITH FIGA
Spain, c. 1620–1630
Jet, silver, and enamel
Weight 60.7 grams; dimensions 85 × 49 × 18 mm
Large pendant in the shape of a hand carved from jet with a clinched fist in the figa (Spanish higa) gesture. In the palm of the hand is a heart carved in relief and on the back a six-ray star in a circle. The silver mount covers the wrist like a cuff and is decorated with a frilled border, and on the front with collet-set bosses with silver C-scrolls against blue enamel; on the back is a roundel in relief with floral motif. Domed base for the pendant loop in pea-pod form.
The figa (also fica or higa) represents an age-old symbol of protection against the evil eye and other demonic threats. Its origins were pagan and buried deep in antiquity. Roman examples, such as one found recently in an archeological excavation in London, also make it clear that the protective qualities are based in a sexual symbolism–particularly the power of the phallus. The Roman bone figa/phallus in effect represents the phallus twice; that is, the gesture made by the figa hand is generally explained as fingers representing the female genitalia (vulva) penetrated by the phallus of the thumb. But other interpretations are less specific, including explanations that the left hand is the feminine principle, and the right hand is the masculine.
In Spain, jet figa are common; we see one in the portrait of Anne of Austria the infanta (p. 75). That is not to say that the objects are not sumptuous or treasured. Jet was a very valuable material, and in many examples like this one, the figa is embellished with beautiful enameling or is even gem-studded. Comparable objects occur in equally sumptuous materials such as rock crystal.
The enameled setting allows a dating of these objects that otherwise might prove difficult, given that the production of such objects in Spain is so consistent over centuries. Indeed, there is another, even more elaborately carved example in this collection, attached to the “magic belt” (no. 9). That example may belong to an earlier group.
That figa includes deeply excavated carving, including on the upper surface, an M-shaped design that Walter Leo Hildburgh links to the heart shape (as it occurs more explicitly on this example). Hildburgh argues that its presence is especially common on these objects and that it originally represented the Sacred Heart of Mary...
Category
Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian1820s Early Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
A crowning glory of design, this cut steel necklace shimmers like diamonds, in available light as it did originally in the early 1800's. Serves dressy occasions or denim shirts and b...
Category
British George IV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Cut Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold Celtic Inspired Band
Located in Okemos, MI
This band resembles courage, dedication, and chivalry. A unique combination of Celtic inspired design set in 14 karat channel band that looks sturdy, yet the design gives it classic ...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Antique 18th Century and Earlier Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Gold
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