Mid-19th Century Jewelry

This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan. It features an engine-turned outer barrel with a large jump-ring attached to allow i...

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch from the mid 19th Century. 3 large graduated hoops of hand carved tortoiseshell dangle from...

LOVE this Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Bracelet Heart Padlock Bracelet! Super unique, and sure to become a family heirloom. Crafted in 12K Yellow Gold, the design features hand ...

Representative set of jewelry from the end of the 19th century, the so-called demi-parure, or a set of jewelry made of the same material, in the same style, which suited practically ...

Antique Garnet & Pearl Dress Ring 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 A conversion from an early Victorian brooch to a lovely statement ring. Set with natural garnets & seed pearls. Mea...

Centering an oval-shaped turquoise cabochon measuring 5.0 x 7.0 mm Opaque and saturated robin's egg blue in color - bead set With a halo surround of old European cut diamonds Weighin...

This Mid-Century Uno A-Erre Italian chain is crafted in 14k yellow gold and measures 35 inches in length. It is hallmarked with purity, maker’s, and Italian marks, dating to the 1960...

Vintage 1964 Gillette Travel Tech DE Safety Razor Set in Leather Case You know that scene in “North by North West” where Cary Grant is shaving in the bath...

Centering a round shaped opal cabochon measuring 7.5 mm round Translucent white in body color with spectral play-of-color Set by talon prongs with a halo surround of diamonds Old Eur...

A highly important Georgian Swiss enamel, gold, and multi-gemstone necklace with pendant elements, in 18k. The elaborately decorated links are set with topaz, peridots, garnets, sap...

This lovely example of a late Georgian mourning ring holds a weave of hair behind crystal which sits on the most beautiful shoulders. The shoulders feature a raised flower pattern an...

This antique brooch (circa 1850-1870) features a hand painted miniature of a church in the mountains. The trees are accented with macerated hair and the piece is framed in a hand cha...

A pair of 18k rose gold girandole earrings with round and pear-shaped rose-cut garnets on pink gold foil, South of France, hallmarked with the  French assay mark for 18k gold between...

Antique victorian 10k gold ring centered with 2 rose cut diamonds in full facets excellent spark back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the ...

These unusual and rare pietre dure earrings were created in 1830 ca. They are of good size and have been well cared for over the last 190/195 years. The earrings and the mechanism ar...

Antique Italian 22kt. yellow gold pendant/brooch Micro Mosaic cross.Made in the Papal workshops , marked with the Vatican stamp of the Papal tiara w...

Antique Georgian foil-back garnet necklace, circa 1850 Designed as flowers set with foil-back garnets, in a fitted box Size: width 0.88 inch, length 1...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

Wonderful and rare Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin. Substantial size and quality with an incredible oval hand painted Essex crystal of r...

Pendentif Saint-Esprit d'Aurillac ancien en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du milieu du 19ème siècle, orné d'émail et de citrines montées sur paillons. Poids total du bijou : 8,87 g e...

A 3.0-carat luminous Australian opal with iridescent hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink centers this exquisite antique ring surrounded by a halo of 0.85 carats of rose-cut ...

Lovely realistically carved putto lying in a bed of scrolled ornaments and a flower. The carving has been executed in Italy in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century and mounted on a 14...

An exquisite C 1860 Italian micromosaic cross pendant, possibly commissioned in the Papal workshops and shaped in the form of the Chi-Rho - a symbol of Christ. The center is embellis...

Collectible and beautiful, this antique Victorian 14k lorgnette is crafted with pierced, ornate scrolling designs, suspended from a handmade round link long chain, with a slide set w...

Antique victorian era unuswal large ring head size with rose cut diamond estimate weight of 5 carats in floral design centered with a large rose cut diamond...

This necklace could be worn two ways, the more decorative side or the simple side. Coins on this collar are engraved on one side and are plain and glossy on the other side. The neck...

Antique Perfume Bottle, 18K yellow gold, fine natural vivid blue lapis with slight flecks of gold, and rock crystal by Auguste Fraumont , c...

Collectible Antique French festoon Necklace with foiled glass paste stones and bresse enamel cabs set on an ornate gold gilded brass panels with light en...

These antique late Georgian dangle earrings were created in the 1830`s out of 14K gold. Each earring is made up from three articulated segments. Each earring is set with four differe...

A fine early Victorian diamond detachable centrepiece set with an old-cut diamond surrounded by eight diamond-set petals, all within an ornate openwork scroll design plaque suspending an old-cut diamond drop, set throughout with old brilliant and rose-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 6.3 carats in total, strung to five rows of cultured saltwater pearls measuring approximately 5mm in diameter, with two early Victorian plaques...

This micromosaic, reproducing a painting of Claude Lorrain , come from the Vatican Mosaic Studio that started up in 1727. Here the best mosaic artists that Rome boasted poured into. ...

Loose Sphene Weight: 2.50 Cara Dimension: 9.2x6.9x5 Mm Origin: Warsak Pakistan Shape: Oval Treatment: Non Color: Yellow Fire Certificate: On Client Dem...

The clasp designed as the head of a serpent with cabochon ruby eyes, decorated with blue enamel and seed pearls, suspending a similarly decorated heart-shaped pendant with a seed pea...

A beautiful antique Victorian mourning brooch. Early to mid Victorian this brooch is a rounded rectangular shape with a glazed front compart...

A pair of antique 18K Yellow Gold earrings with drop-shaped pendants and delicate hand-engraved floral ornaments. Freely suspended dangles are hollow inside. Swedish hallmarks on b...

This stunning Georgian portrait is exquisite and painted on ivory. The portrait is set within yellow gold and has a glossy solid gold back. Dimensions: 44.5x33.5mm Width: 5mm We...

Heirloom A rare, regal and extraordinary Victorian jewel, elegantly crafted in silver over rose gold, circa 1860 Festive, important, dazzling snowflake for an impressive impact wheth...

Large enameled poissardes earrings in 18 karat rose gold. These substantial poissarde earrings are centered with a blue, green, and white enameled pansy, surrounded by a midnight blu...

This intricately woven gold ouroboros necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail is Georgian, circa 1830. The polychromed enamel clasp was a later m...

An antique warrior suffers the punishment of Poseidon, who sends a sea monster to frighten the two horses of the young man's chariot. Exquisite snuffbox with a fine soapstone carving mounted in a solid silver frame...

This piece is a one-of-a-kind gorgeous bracelet...a "wow" piece! Yellow gold, 6 square sections with ornate filigree design each connected by three "o" rings. Beautiful detail! Ea...

These shoebucles were created out of silver in the scond quarter of the 19th century. The octangular shaped shoe buckles are embossed with a rich flower and foliage design. They were...

This wonderful locket features enamelled forget me nots arranged to a flower bouquet with finely engraved leaves in two colour gold gilded metal.

An important Holbeinesque garnet and enamel pendant, the large oval carbuncle garnet surrounded by a border of round faceted chrysolite and a...

A Victorian blue enamel, diamond, ruby and gold snake bangle, with two, entwined silver snakes, set with rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, in rub ove...

An antique Georgian period amethyst rivière necklace comprising graduated oval foil-backed amethysts, suspending a detachable gold and amethyst maltese cross pendant, in 14k. Dimens...

Antique dessert set in Renaissance style, comprising six knives and six forks in Green textile poach. This set was made in Austrian-Hungarian Emp...

A Victorian bracelet in 15 Kt gold has a large dome cabochon garnet in the center that is set with a gold star and small diamond. A border of light blue enamel surrounds the garnet and that is set with natural pearls. A deep blue buckle...

This delightful cluster ring holds six bright turquoise and in the middle sits a sweet pearl. The ring is modelled out of 9ct gold. Ring Size: J or 4 3/4 Cluster Diameter: 10mm Wei...

This is the most delicately decorated piece of bog oak in the shape of a tree studded with tiny gold rivets and decorated with with an engraved god leaf and a diamond set golden flow...

Specifications: Designer: CHANEL Total Weight: 32.3 Grams CC Measurements: ~1.6" x 1.25 Plated: Gold Plated Stamped: "CHANEL "Made in France" Closure: Clip on Condition: Preowned

The oval moss agate within a rose-cut diamond surround, within original case length 2.3cm Weight: 3gr.

Mid-XIXc Victorian Police Constable's Painted Truncheon by Field, Holborn (London) It is painted and gilded with a CROWN, decorative curlecues and the word ''CONSTABLE'' inside a c...

Antique garnet gold necklace Oval- and round-cut garnets of approximately 70-80 carats, 14 karat yellow gold Size: length 15.25 inches Total weight: ...

Antique French Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in silver backed gold, showcasing 9 carats of Old cut Diamonds and a 20ct No Heat Sugarloaf Ceylon Sapphire. Made in France, Mid 19th Century.

These elegant earrings were handcrafted in 1845 ca. Each earring is set with a small garnet cabochon near the hook. The top round segment is set with a round facetted garnet in an en...

Circa 1850 This very fine antique Maltese cross is crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The cross is embellished wit...

One 18 karat yellow gold oval Victorian locket style pendant necklace with transparent glass and 18 karat yellow gold floral design, assembled to a handmade 18 karat yellow gold chai...