19th Century Jewelry

Ornate Renaissance style 14K yellow gold garnet set band ring Late 19th Century Marks: Marker's mark A within a shield, 14K Technique: Twisted gold wire work, granulation, cullet set gemstones Size: 5.75 US Very Good Condition Very fine quality, intricate design and excellent workmanship, Hand crafted by an expert jeweler, this beautiful band is fit for a Renaissance princess or prince. A well rendered maker's mark on the interior of the letter A within a shield shaped crest. The garnets, rich vibrant red in color, faceted, cullet set. An ancient gemstone, garnet has been revered by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Medieval Crusaders, Hunza warriors, Kings and Queens. It has historically been associated with the heart, inner fire, love, friendship and vitality. Amulets using the stone have been discovered in Egyptian tombs...

Capodimonte ("Capo di Monte") porcelain was created by the Capodimonte porcelain manufactory (Real Fabbrica di Capodimonte), which operated in Naples, Italy in XVIII century & ...

Antique Luxurious Bejeweled dessert 18K Gold Filled Silver flatware set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in contemporary box. This set is one of a kind,custo...

A magnificent example of 19th century Austro Hungarian jewelry. The central feature is a large rose de France faceted amethyst surrounded by p...

Hand Painted Renaissance cameo is a bezel set in a 14-karat yellow gold ring. The cameo is distinguished with brilliant colors and flicker of color, giving it a rich and unique finish. The total diameter of the ring is 17.71 mm x 15mm, and the shank measures 2.50 mm. The ring size is 3.75. Diamonds are old mine cuts and consists of eleven pieces having an estimated weight of .15 carat. The encased bezel of the cameo is rose gold, and the ring's shank is yellow gold. The age of the cameo is early 1900s, while the shank is more modern. This one-of-a-kind ring is truly a treasure. History of the Renaissance Renaissance jewelry...

Antique 14ct Gold Pearl Earrings The pearls are cultured South sea or Akoya Pearls The style is Rococo & are dated Circa Late 1880s Stamped 14k on reverse...

A very rare decorative beautiful enamel cultured seed pearl, full-faced Hunter pocket watch, with OMEGA stamped on the dial circa. 1894 -1912, probably aimed at the export market. The ingenuity of the artisan enamelers behind this lavishly decorated pocket watch is what stands out the most. The enamel seems to be painted on either side with old masters—a figure of a woman in period dress on one side and the other side with a reproduction of “An Allegory of Venus and Cupid and A Triumph of Venus” by painter Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572). The painting displays the ambivalence, eroticism, and obscure imagery that are characteristic of the Mannerist period and is exquisitely executed. When the watchmaking industry began to boom in the 19th Century, pocket watches became the must-have tool for everyday people seeking function and style. By 1894, the most discerning customers wanted to have the very best pocket watch available, and the name OMEGA was synonymous with luxury and quality. We know the dial is in the OMEGA style and not the original, but still of some beauty and age because the forerunner of OMEGA, La Generale Watch Co, was founded at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1848 by Louis Brandt, who assembled key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen. He sold his watches from Italy to Scandinavia by way of England, his chief market. In 1894, his two sons Louis-Paul and César developed a revolutionary in-house manufacturing and total production control system that allowed component parts to be interchangeable. Watches developed with these techniques were marketed under the OMEGA brand of La Generale Watch Co. By 1903 the success of the OMEGA brand led La Generale Watch Co to spin off the OMEGA brand as its own company, and the OMEGA Watch Co was officially founded in 1903. There are also two important periods for enamel pocket watches: the first quarter of the 1600s and the two decades from 1800 to 1820. From 1800 onward, requests started coming in from China. This era saw the emergence of pocket watches and replicas made for export, some with complicated musical movements and mechanical actions whose functions were exaggerated and made visible so that buyers could marvel at their intricacy. This is an absolutely gorgeous decorative piece and is sold on its skilful enamel paintings. Enamelling is the process of decorating metallic plates in order to turn them into works of art, which takes an exorbitant amount of time to do. The pocket watch boasts an impressively large 5 cm diameter. The pale cream off-white enamel has the Swiss OMEGA symbol with Roman numerals and is signed OMEGA 1882. The circular banding design around the face of the watch is symbolic of OMEGA pocket watches of that period. The gold gilt Hunter casing is also inscribed with the OMEGA symbol. The front and back of the pocket watch are both framed with cultured seed pearl stones throughout, adding a unique touch to this lovely pocket watch. ------------------------------ Condition Report: Very Good. The enamel is intact with no signs of any deterioration. Minor scratching inside the case. 5 cm (Diameter). Our certified British Horological Institute member watchmakers inspect each watch before shipment, including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Provenance: Private collection. From a well-known independent reputable antique...

This lovely antique cluster ring dates to around 1800 and was made in either Southern Germany or Italy. In the middle of the ring head lies a red garnet, surrounded by a cluster of 8 rose cut white topaz stones in rubover silver settings. The flower head cluster design is typical of late 18th to early 19th century regional European jewellery. As expected with this type of ring, the central raised gold setting of the garnet is fixed to the ring with a cut-down rivet which is visible on the smooth and domed underside of the bezel. The trifurcated shoulders lead to a reeded shank which is stamped with two old hallmarks. This elegant and rosy hued gold ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear and is without doubt a particularly rare surviving example of its kind. UK ring size V...

Exquisite museum quality antique reticulated polychrome enamel, natural pearl 14K gold Renaissance Revival cross necklace. 19th Century A ra...

Beautiful antique Renaissance style 18K gold ring featuring a fine large oval natural Persian cabochon turquoise gem exquisitely set in a floral filigree setting composed of eight ye...

Circa 1850 The hollow 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet is embossed with Rococo style scrolls, foliage and shells. The bracelet is set with two bright white (E color) old mine cut diamonds (approximately 0.60 ct total), a blue spinel, a purple garnet, a bluish green tourmaline, a yellow citrine, and an orange red garnet...

Exquisite Onyx & Diamond Earrings in 18KT white gold by the designer Chantecler. GRAM WEIGHT: 14.30gr GOLD: 18KT white gold CLOSIRE: OMEGA NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant C...

Important onyx & diamond bangle bracelet made with custom cut onyx pieces and VS diamonds. The piece is finished in 18KT white gold by the designer Chantecler. GRAM WEIGHT: 40.82gr...

Beautiful antique, handcrafted French bronze and brass scalloped hinged jewelry or trinket or vanity box from the 19th century features a round porcelain plaque or disc, bezel set in the lid, exquisitely hand painted with a famous image depicting one of the cherubs from the "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael Sanzio, also known as "Cherubs from the Madonna of San Sisto", which was originally painted between 1513 -1514. This is considered to be one of the most popular angel images...

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Nicholas II, the tapering cylindrical quill of rococo design, the ends decorated with scrolls, one with a reeded foliate border. by Fabergé, workmaster Julius...

A vintage historic Bishop Ring made of blended metals. Rings of this kind, that have survived over time, are rare finds. All four sides of the ring are decorated with relief designs ...

A fine antique Austrian salt cellar or miniature tazza. Comprising 3 carved and polished rock crystal sections. Mounted with ornate silver mounts - the top section having 2 dragon ...

In the Louis XVI taste, a rare set of three French malachite 18k gold domed pins, one larger and a pair of matching, the tops tooled in gold tracery workshops of Paris, each enhanced...

A French scrolling diamond and pearl ring of rococo design set with an oval pearl, the curved shoulders enhanced with lines of rose diamonds, each ending in an oval rose diamond, mou...