Mid-19th Century Jewelry

An unapologetically regal natural, untreated pink topaz gemstone is surrounded by a halo of natural uncultured saltwater pearls in this magnificently rare and beautiful unisex ring f...

An Etruscan revival bracelet from the Victorian period. Beautiful woven flexible bracelet, created in England during the Victorian period (1837-1901), back in the 1860. The gorgeous...

This charming little cut steel hair pin has been hand crafted in the second quarter of the 19th century. It is made from facetted steel nails riveted onto a steel plate in the shape ...

An antique early Victorian gold, enamel, and gemstone necklace designed as an intertwined serpent with a gold, blue enamel, and old mine diamond-set head with ruby eyes, suspending a...

Antique Georgian era 14k Gold Patterned Belcher Chain Necklace 25 inch 23.1 Gram Rare Sample of Antique Etruscan revival circa 1840s, post Civil War, Chain, 25 inch original Late G...

A stunning yellow gold bracelet featuring wide facetted and engine-turned belcher links. Secured with a hand-engraved shield-shaped padlock with a recessed locket to the rear. A cab...

Introducing a stunning Vintage Mid Century 14 Karat Yellow Gold Designer Jewelry Bracelet, a true testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. This exquisite piece is ...

An utterly distinctive and truly captivating vintage treasure! This Victorian cameo, meticulously crafted from ivory, portrays a petite angel encircled by blossoms. Absolutely breath...

Victorian amethyst and citrine brooch. Set to centre with one round old cut citrine in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 60 carats, encircled by four round old ...

Experience elegance and enchantment with our extraordinary Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ring. Set in resplendent 10k gold, the band itself is a canvas for the most intricate and en...

A large curled snake brooch set with round, cabochon cut turquoises and small facetted garnets in the eyes, with an articulating hinged tail, England, circa 1830. weight: 31.67 gram...

This rare Georgian diamond set miniature brooch. Hand painted, this painting is a scene from the poem “Paradise Lost” by John Milton. It depicts the Archangel Raphael issuing a warni...

Dating from the 1870s, these pendant earrings are composed of 18K gold. Each is designed as a line of spheres flanked by scrolls suspending an elongated open drop with wirework laure...

This exquisite archeological-revival bangle is attributed to Robert Phillips, circa 1865. The hinged bangle is decorated with Egyptian hieroglyphs in glossy black enamel culminating in a jade...

A French antique, Louis Philippe I period, cluster ring, in the Georgian style, set with a cushion cut, pale yellow, citrine, in a gold rub over setting, with an old mine-cut diamond...

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 13.20 carat pink topaz and 18 karat yellow gold and 15 karat yellow gold set bracelet; part of our bangle and bracelet collection. ...

Featuring a cushion-shaped form painted with enamel portrait of a young boy Depicted wearing colorful clothes with raised hand pointing up Opaque black, white, red, brown, pink, and...

An antique six-stone ring with old European cut diamonds and round cut rubies set in prongs. Total diamond weight: 1.10 carats, total ruby weight: 1.10 carats. Handcrafted in 18k yel...

Flower Blossom Brooch Pin White Gold 14 Karat With beautiful rose gold flower core. 3 inch Length, 1.25 inch width.

Created circa the 1860s, these antique 18K gold Italian fringe pendant earrings are set with amethysts. The flexible pendant earrings in the archaeological style are designed as circ...

Antique Victorian 18kt yellow and pink gold and silver bird standing on a branch brooch set with rose - cut and old-cut diamonds and seed pearls. Tested positive for 18kt gold and 92...

This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in excellent condition, with no damaged links, stains, or damage of any kind. The original c...

An exciting fully engraved silver cuff from the Victorian period in England c. 1860-880. There is delightful texture to this bracelet which makes it feel like a ruffle. I am tempted ...

Antique Turquoise Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1860 A Stunning, Victorian Piece. Beautiful, Turquoise Blue Enamel Centre, Set with Pretty, St...

Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine cut diamond in an open back grain setting with an approximate weight of 0.15 carats, to a shie...

Antique demi-parure - Biedermeier style jewelry set Gold brooch and earrings with enamel and pearls The set dates back to the first half of the 19th century (around 1840-1850) - Ge...

A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct pear cut natural emerald displays a gorgeous lush green hue and great saturation. ...

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...

French 19th Century Silver and Clear Paste (cut glass) Pendeloque Earrings c.1860s Lever Back Post Each earring weighs 9.5 grams Length: 6.4 cm Width: 2.1 cm

Discover the elegance of history with this Exceptional 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet. Masterfully handcrafted, this piece showcases the intricate beauty of the era. The bracelet features ...

Step into a world of timeless elegance and whimsical allure with this Victorian peridot, pearl, and turquoise ring. Nestled in a bed of lustrous 10k gold, this stunning ring showcase...

One Georgian Foiled Back Pink Topaz, Emerald, and Pearl 14k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant. Featuring six foiled back pink topaz weighing approximately 10.00 carats. Accented by four octa...

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

Circa 1840, this 22k gold medallion pendant is a treasure. Encrusted with colorful antique gemstones, the pendant contains a stunning array of hand cut diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. The pendant takes its shape from a coin, with a ribbed outside border and a curtain medallion...

Immerse yourself in the dreamy allure of this exquisite meticulously crafted in 14k yellow gold. This stunning piece showcases delicate and intricate workmanship, evident in every fi...

This antique Lavalier style pendant was handcrafted during the Victorian Era ( 1840's-1900 ) The pendant is crafted from 14k victorian rose gold. This...

An Italian victorian period handmade carved coral link bracelet with 18 karat gold links. Crafted of sixteen carved oval shaped coral links connected by links of 18 karat yellow gold...

This antique 18 karat gold brooch is adorned with a center cabochon cut amethyst. The frame around the stone is beautifully patterned making it resemble a shield from ancient Greece....

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...

This Victorian ring is a remarkable piece of jewelry that encapsulates the grandeur of the Victorian era. It is masterfully crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, which offers a warm, ri...

Antique Perfume Bottle, 18K yellow gold, fine natural vivid blue lapis with slight flecks of gold, and rock crystal by Auguste Fraumont , c. 1850. an important jeweler working in Pa...

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...

A fine antique mourning brooch. In 14k (or 15k) yellow gold. Set with 2 concentric rows of seed pearls - each with dentil decorated bezels and braided locks of hair set under facet...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Penlington London STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 53mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Key...

Circa 1850 - 1870 14k Yellow Gold Buckle Form Mourning Ring, measuring 1/4 inch wide and is a 6 3/4 finger size, incredible near mint condition considering the age with hand engravin...

A Victorian snake bangle, with royal blue guilloché enamel, set with old-cut diamonds, in a cluster in the head and a line down the neck, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, gold teeth and ...

One Antique French Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Demi Parure Set. Featuring 16 rose cut diamonds. Accented by four seed pearls. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and black ename...

This precious pearl wonder dates to the mid 19th C France. Artfully hand fabricated in silver and 18 karat gold, a lustrous pear shaped pearl is perfectly adorned by a pair of softly shimmering diamond-set leaves. A miniature work...

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 Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker. Victorian choker, set with a oval gold plaque containing a raised micro-mosaic plaque depicting two doves and a flower ring against a...

This striking antique gold cluster ring dates to the mid-19th century. The ring is crafted in 18K gold with black enamel. In the centre rests a vibrant 0.44ct step cut emerald in an open-backed rubover setting. The stone is a wonderful vivid green colour and sits majestically within a halo of rose cut diamonds. The gaps in between the stones are accented with black enamel which contrasts the emerald beautifully. The open work shoulders form a lattice motif, which leads to a tapering, fluted shank. UK size N, US size 6.5 The ring weighs 4.87 grams and is stamped with a later ‘750’ mark to indicate 18K gold. The emerald is in great condition, it is securely set with no signs of surface damage - it display a great colour and clarity with natural inclusions. It measures 4mm in diameter. The rose cut diamonds measure 2mm across. The round bezel measures 13mm in diameter. The ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear, and the emerald is open-backed which makes it easy to clean! A truly gorgeous and highly unusual antique emerald cluster ring.

Elgin B.W. Raymond open face pocket watch. 10k gold filled case. Size 16, 21 jewels with 8 adjustments. Model 20, grade 571, 3/4 plate, serial number N804928...

This delightful and incredibly scarce Georgian demi-parure contains a matched suite of jewels, beautifully crafted in a bloomed 15k gold with glowing, foil backed almandine garnet c...

Victorian citrine and gold brooch. Set with two matching round old cut natural unenhanced Madeira citrines in closed back rubover set...

Victorian diamond and enamel sash buckle. Vibrant blue baisse taille enamelled border set with forty two rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with an approximate combined ...

Hardstone cameo brooch. Set with a carved hardstone cameo to centre of a bust of a lady in profile within a yellow gold ornate horizontal form, with gold wirework, floral beading and...

Created in the 1860s, these long antique pendant earrings are composed of 18K gold, enamel and split seed pearls. Each is designed as a navette-shaped top enclosing a hemisphere, sus...

Up for your consideration is this exceptional Italian micromosaic brooch circa 1850's. This extraordinary miniature work of art is exceptional in its craftmanship and details from th...