Antiques in Amsterdam

A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings. The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...

Vintage 14Karat yellow gold Persian Turquoise brooch. Spray floral design with five oval cabochon beautiful Persian Turquoise set in 14 karat ...

Gorgeous English 19th century barley twist gateleg / foldable table with inlaid top. Very nice walnut burl top with inlaid trim. Folds smoothly with its brass wheels. Amazing qual...

Folding tri-fold / triptych tabletop or wall-mounted mirror crafted in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard (circa 1960s, Denmark) composed of three hinged-sections ...

This is very rare pair of early Rose Cut Diamond Antique Georgian - Victorian Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Enamel adornment. These antique earrings are of the highest quality. They have extraordinary design with three articulated sections. The earrings are Day Night earrings meaning that the lower portion is made to be removable so that you may wear only the top portion if desired. The earrings are Spanish gold work from the early to mid 19th Century, circa 1800 - 1850. The exquisite gold work is characteristic of the superb Spanish jewelers of the 18th and 19th century who created very special jewels with eternal appeal. Finding early earrings with an abundance of rose...

This English Cricket Table was crafted in the late 1800's from old growth walnut. The piece features a circular top resting on three legs that have been adjoined with triangular stre...

This is very rare pair of early Antique Georgian - Victorian Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with a stunning flower motif and a dramatic 2 1/2 inches long. These an...

Dating from the 1950s-1960s, these platinum day/night clip pendant earrings are set with over 30 carats of diamonds. The abstract high relief cluster tops, set with approximately 7.1...

Unique Victorian table top (cheval type) swivel mirror, that would have been on top of a dresser and used by a lady as a vanity mirror to tend to her "make up" and hair; or by a gent...

18K White gold drop earrings featuring black diamonds weighing 3.10 carats and two South Sea Pearls measuring 13-14 mm. Pearls can be removed and wear just the diamonds.

A spectacular pair of early Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Torpedo Pendant Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 - 16 Karat Rose Gold. These earrings are of the highest quality. They have extraordinary Etruscan beaded...

Lovely vintage 14 karat gold natural red coral dangle earrings. The pendant of the earrings are drop-shaped and the back is characterized by ...