VICTORIAN 15ct and garnet 2-1/2" brooch and 2" dangle earrings with original box, 5" by 3-1/3". The workmanship is amazing, with a different texture on the leaves and tiny balls of gold accenting each piece and festoon chains on the brooch. To find a set like this with it's original box is very rare. The earrings have had a stabilizing gold bar placed across the back years ago so they are very wearable. A wonderful boxed set. A festoon brooch similar to this can be seen in Benette & Mascetti's "Understanding Jewellery" on page 96.   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V32796 

VICTORIAN 18 karat yellow gold snake necklace with garnet cabochons and faceted garnet eyes, heart shaped dangle from snake's mouth has hair compartment on the reverse, interesting snake-scale chain and intricate design on snake's head, 19-3/4" with snake's head and heart 2-1/2".    View   View   View      #V32798

VICTORIAN 18k yellow gold brooch and earrings, brooch with pendant loop 1-3/4" long 1-1/2" wide, earrings 2" long without tops and 7/8" wide .   View   View   View   View   #V32757

GEORGIAN center and Victorian band15 carat yellow gold hair bracelet with tiny seed pearls and curl over plaited gray-blonde hair, blue enamel, engraved on the back "John Burdon, b. Octr 14th 1811, d. Novr 12th 1893", 6-1/3" around the inside with the front navette shape 1-7/8" by 1". Rev. John Burdon was a son of Rowland Burdon and lived at Castle Eden Dene in northern England.   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V33003 

VICTORIAN 14 karat yellow gold bracelet with tiny star design on four-strand band with oval center double-sided finely woven hair or photo compartments, circa 1880. Hand engraved flowers and leaves decorate each side of the center oval and the oval itself as well as the catch, delicately and beautifully done. This is an unusually long 8" length and 5/8" band with 1-3/4" by 1-1/2" center.   View   View   View   #V32800  

VICTORIAN 14 karat yellow gold charm bracelet, 7-3/4" long and 1/4" wide chain with "faith, hope and love" locket compartments lined in silk 3/4" to 7/8" long, one heart-shaped and two ovals. Faith is represented by the cross, love by the heart engraved with ivy, symbol of the eternal, and hope by the anchor. Each charm has an enclosed compartment for a photo or a lock of hair on the reverse. Note the unusual design of the bracelet chain.  View   View   #V32801

VICTORIAN ivory bird pendant beautifully carved with 9 ct yellow gold fittings, tiny heart with a gypsy set pearl in it’s mouth, 2-1/8" by 1-3/4". This recalls the story of the dove who brought a leaf to Noah's ark signaling the end of the flood, a symbol of hope.    View   #V33978

VICTORIAN 15 carat yellow gold and banded agate brooch with pearl starburst center and beaded edge, presented in a vintage turtle-back box that is perfect for it, 1-3/4". This lovely brooch tests as 15 ct but has no marks.   View    View   View    View  #V33685

VICTORIAN SB & SLB 9 karat yellow gold fancy link and pad lock bracelet, marked on the heart "9ct gold" 7" by 1/3". The padlock opens with a latch and a safety chain is attached.    View   View   View   #V33979

VICTORIAN tortoise shell piqué earrings with gold and silver flowers, tendrils and leaves and gold stars, 2". These earrings have both piqué point and piqué posé design. Decorating tortoise was accomplished by heating, polishing and inlaying the material with precious metals. Dots and star designs were called "piqué point" and flower and geometric designs "piqué posé". Tortoise earrings can be seen in Davidov & Dawes "Victorian Jewelry" on page 137.   View   View   View   #V33720

VICTORIAN scenic mosaic links bracelet set in rolled gold, 6-1/4" by 1". Each link has a different Italian scene created with tiny multi-colored tessera and each is a work of art. In all probability this would have been a souvenir of a grand Victorian era European tour.   View   View   View  #V33684

VICTORIAN tortoise piqué point earrings with dangling balls at either end of gold chains circa 1880. Each ball is exquisitely decorated with gold stars and silver dots, 2". Decorating tortoise was accomplished by heating, polishing and inlaying the material with precious metals. Dots and star designs were called "piqué point" and flower and geometric designs "piqué posé". Similar earrings can be seen in Davidov & Dawes "Victorian Jewelry" on page 137.   View   View   #V33877

VICTORIAN 14k yellow gold snake bracelet with Persian turquoise head and garnet eyes, snake 1-1/2" by 3/4", total 7".  View   View   View   #V32252

   VICTORIAN 10k yellow gold with unusual hollow floral and scrolls etched links bracelet with garnet cabochon etched scrolls padlock, bracelet 7" by 5/8", padlock 1-1/2".   View   View   View   #V31568

VICTORIAN carnelian, gold, turquoise snake earrings, total length 2". These came to me in an earring box marked "Herbert Dinsdale, 98 Stricklandgate, Kendal", but I do not know if this was the original box.   View    View   View   View   #V32109

VICTORIAN Etruscan 9 carat yellow gold hinged bangle with seed pearls and a safety chain, circa 1900, 7" by 3/8" wide. A delicate, detailed and delightful bangle.   View   #V33326

VICTORIAN 15 carat yellow gold eye-shaped high domed brooch with cannetille work, aqua and white enameling, nine rose cut diamonds and four pearls as accents, delicate wire and bead work in the gold, circa 1850. The brooch is 1-5/8" by 2" and 3/4" deep. There is hook on the back to hold a pendant watch and a compartment to hold a tiny photo or lock of hair as well as a safety chain. The brooch has substantial weight and is of excellent quality and condition.
As an added bonus, this lovely brooch is presented in it's original fitted turtle-shaped burgundy velvet lined box marked "Widdowson & Veale Goldsmiths & Jewellers, The Court of Spain 73 Strand, London" (partly illegible). They were at the Strand address from about 1830-1850. Widdowson & Veale was a well-known jewelry company who also did sterling serving pieces, novelties, weapons and flatware. A pendant like this can be seen in Benjamin's "Antique Jewellery" on page 65. He calls this color "Cambridge blue".   View   View   View   View   View   #V33207

VICTORIAN agate ornate expansion bracelet with opals set in gold tone, 5-3/4" relaxed size, stretches up to fit a 7" wrist, 1/3" wide. The sides backs of each link are also decorated. The opal links slide in and out of the agate links to create the give that makes this bracelet adjustable. A similar bracelet can be seen, 4th down, in the 1892 RCF & Co. Catalogue.   View   #V33327

VICTORIAN Flora ivory cameo brooch with full lady's face, well mellowed over the past 120 years to this lovely creamy color, circa 1880, 2" by 1-1/2". The long curls are accented by the roses in her hair. It is a classic profile which is not marred by the striation of ivory grain that is visible at the right side of her face. The twist design frames her beautifully and is typical of this style. According to Rowan in "Nineteenth Century Cameos" page 122, the French were the makers of most ivory cameos and cherubs and this is probably from Dieppe, France, where most of the carving took place.   View   View   View   #V33546

VICTORIAN ivory cameo of full face angel or child, circa 1890, 1". This is loose and ready to set in your own ring or pendant. According to Rowan in "Nineteenth Century Cameos", the French were the makers of most ivory cameos and cherubs.   View   View   #V33721

VICTORIAN antique ivory cherub pendant circa 1880, 2-3/4". The expression is beautiful, the detail amazing and the original delicate loop is still present. The patina is lovely and it has aged well over the past 120 years. This would have been worn on a velvet ribbon around the neck. According to Rowan in "Nineteenth Century Cameos", the French were the makers of most ivory cameos and cherubs.    View   #V33719

CAMEO Flora set in 10k yellow gold, a lovely full face Queen Conch shell cameo that is very deeply carved with the hair beautifully fashioned of rose blooms, classic gold twist mount, 1-1/2" by 1-1/8" and 1/2" deep. A similar cameo can be seen on page 76 of Rowan's "Nineteenth Century Cameos".    View   View   View   #U20324

GEORGIAN/VICTORIAN natural seed pearls strung with gut on mother-of-pearl backing bracelet circa 1840, comes in box marked Boodle & Dunthorne Goldsmith's, 13 Lord Street, Liverpool, 7-1/3" by 5/8" at the widest. Looks like lace made of pearls. There are 4 tiny pearls missing from the left side of the center leaf motif. This bracelet, like all these antique seed pearl pieces, is extremely delicate and could only be worn with great care, an elegant collector's piece.   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V33717

GEORGIANV/ICTORIAN natural seed pearl brooch with gut on mother-of-pear backing set in gold filled setting, circa 1840, 1-1/2" by 1-1/4". This delicate piece is not missing a single tiny pearl and is in amazing condition, a great example of the hand work that makes these so desirable.   View   View   View   #V33718

VICTORIAN 18k yellow gold and Persian turquoise knot brooch, lovely detailed design on the front and two memorial hair compartments on the back. The knot was a Victorian symbol for unending love. This fabulous brooch is 2-1/4" by 2-2/3".   View   View   View   View    #V32572

VICTORIAN sterling silver gilt fern motif locket hallmarked Birmingham 1886. The locket, which has a pattern of stars and beading all around the edge, is 1-7/8" with 1" loop on 18" by 5/8" chain collar with total front drop of 4", amazing condition and in original fitted purple-lined 7" by 9" box. The locket is fitted inside to hold two photographs.    View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V32080 

VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold, cameo and garnet long earrings with tiny foxtails, shaped flowers and leaves , 3".   View   View   #V33024

VICTORIAN karat yellow gold snake necklace with garnet cabochons and faceted garnet eyes, interesting snake-scale chain and etched design on snake's head, 17" with snake's head and leaf 2".   View   View   View   View   View   #V32446

VICTORIAN 15ct yellow gold and garnet cabochons snake pierced earrings, total length 1-7/8".    #V32446 and V32563

VICTORIAN 15ct yellow gold and garnet cabochons snake pierced earrings, total length 1-7/8".  View  View   View   Both   #V32563

VICTORIAN karat yellow gold snake bracelet with garnet cabochons and faceted garnet eyes, etched design on snake's head, double hinged, 8-1/2" total length with 5/8" wide snake head, can be worn on wrist size 5-1/2" to 7".   View   View   View   #V32799

VICTORIAN 18 karat yellow gold snake necklace with garnet cabochons and faceted garnet eyes, heart shaped dangle from snake's mouth has hair compartment on the reverse, interesting snake-scale chain and intricate design on snake's head, circa 1850, 19-3/4" with snake's head and heart 2-1/2".    View   View   View      #V32798 

VICTORIAN snake jewelry with garnets set in yellow gold. All

VICTORIAN bar pin of a shimmering sword with seed pearls, circa 1900, 2-1/3".  View   #V32445

VICTORIAN 9ct yellow gold and red stone bar brooch in box, brooch 1-7/8", box marked "Faltorini & Sons, Diamond Merchants, Bradford". The box is 2-3/4" by 1-1/2" by 7/8" deep.   View   View   View   View   #V33158 

VICTORIAN 10 karat yellow gold "regard" locket with shield and ribbon design, faceted edges and loop, fittings inside for photos, 1-1/8" by 1" by about 1/4" deep.   View   View   View   #V32921

VICTORIAN karat yellow gold 28" chain.   #V34053

VICTORIAN silver gilt brooch and earrings with lovely beaded detail, hair or photo compartment on the back, vintage box, brooch 2" by 1-1/2", earrings earrings total length 2-5/8".   View   View   View   View   View   #V34047

VICTORIAN diamond and sapphire crescent moon and stars  gold bracelet, 6" by 3/4" at front, 1/8" at back.   View   View   #V32237

VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold, moonstone and ruby hinged bangle, 7" with 1/2" front, marked "9ct" on the back.   #V32920

VICTORIAN 10 karat yellow gold, rose cut diamond, emerald and pearl lucky horseshoe hinged bangle circa 1900, with push-in clasp and safety chain, 6-2/3" with 5/8" horseshoe. Gold beads attach the horseshoe to the bangle and the prong set pearls graduate back from there, a lovely and graceful design.    View   View   #V32797

VICTORIAN parure of coral beads set in 10 karat yellow gold with etched designs circa 1880. Each piece has beautifully fashioned gold leaves and berries that hold the stick coral. The bracelet is four strands of coral beads with a coral bead catch, 7" long and has a safety chain. The larger brooch has a three foxtails and a watch hook on the back, 1-1/2"; the smaller brooch is 3/4"; earrings are 14k screw backs which were probably replaced in the early 1900's and are 7/8"; the ring is size 7. These are a mix of karat gold and gold filled, with the clasps and brooch fronts being 10k, the ring shank 14k and the fittings and earrings backs gold filled. Sets with this many matching pieces are very scarce, and this is a real treasure. In the Victorian era, coral was thought to promote good health.  A set almost identical to this can be seen in "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900" by Martha Gandy Fales on page 245.    View    View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V3800

VICTORIAN coral carved segments bracelet with square rosette and carved bar stations, yellow gold fittings, 7-1/3" by 7/16". In the Victorian era, wearing coral was thought to promote good health.  View   #V32107

VICTORIAN jet and shell carved cameo brooch with Greek key design edge, 2" by 1-3/4".   View   #V29821

  VICTORIAN gilt bangle with onyx and seen pearl, 6-1/2" inside dimension with 1" front and 1/2" back, petal and bead front design with seed pearl set in only center, one shallow dimple on side.   View   View   #V31203

   VICTORIAN pietra dura bar brooch with pink morning glory and blue forget-me-nots, 1-1/3" by 1/2".   View   #V29819

VICTORIAN Victorian c. 1840s pinchbeck Swiss floral enamel bracelet with black and white enameling, 7-1/4" by 2".   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V32251

VICTORIAN Victorian c. 1840s pinchbeck Swiss floral enamel bracelet with black and white enameling, 7-1/4" by 2".   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V32251

VICTORIAN Victorian c. 1840s pinchbeck Swiss floral enamel bracelet with black and white enameling, 7-1/4" by 2".   View   View   View   View   View   View   View   #V32251

VICTORIAN yellow gold lover's knot brooch with black enamel, seed pearl flowers and leaves.   View   #V31492

   VICTORIAN 18 carat yellow gold early 1800s ring with central Old European cut diamond, four pearls and black and white enamel, size 7-3/4. You can just barely see where it was once engraved as a memorial inside the band, but over the years it has almost all rubbed away. The raised design goes all around the band  in a chain-like design meeting at the front with scrolls that hold the central rectangular element. There is slight loss of some of the black enameling visible only under magnification.  View   View   #V32118

VICTORIAN yellow gold and seed pearls hinged bangle bracelet, 7" by 1/2".   View   View   #V31780

   VICTORIAN carte de visite of a lady wearing a bull's eye brooch with foxtails at the bottom on a black ribbon around her neck. "Silas Eastham Photographer, 217 Lord Street, Southport". Size 2-1/2" by 4".  View   View   #Vkph3

VICTORIAN 14k yellow gold, pearl and rubies starburst pin in original box, 1-1/3". Box lid says "Estd. 1835, Sanders, Court Jewellers, 43 & 45 High St., Kensington, W.8.".    View   View    View   View   #V32204

VICTORIAN 14k yellow gold, pearl and rubies starburst pin in original box, 1-1/3". Box lid says "Estd. 1835, Sanders, Court Jewellers, 43 & 45 High St., Kensington, W.8.".    View   View    View   View   #V32204

VICTORIAN gilt locket with Irish harp and shamrock motif in seed pearls and Persian turquoise, etched design on locket, charming baby photo inside, 1-1/2".   View   View   #V32236

VICTORIAN HG&S (Henry Griffith & Sons) hallmarked Chester 9ct gold and seed pearl double starburst brooch in original box, early 1900s, 1".   View   View   View   View   View   #V32308

VICTORIAN HG&S (Henry Griffith & Sons) hallmarked Chester 9ct gold and seed pearl double starburst brooch in original box, early 1900s, 1".   View   View   View   View   View   #V32308

VICTORIAN large yellow gold and topaz colored rhinestone quadruple hinged bangle bracelet, wonderfully set in a large oval, 6-3/4" by 1-5/8" front and 1/2" back, slight wear the finish at the back but it does not detract from this unusual beauty.  View   View   View  View   #V32869 

VICTORIAN Swiss enamel bracelet in rolled yellow gold with engraved flowers on the band, adjustable from 6-1/8" to 6-7/8" by 1-1/4" at front and 1/3" at back.   View   View   View   #V32772

VICTORIAN yellow rolled gold hinged bangle with three green rhinestones, slight patina on the finish, 6-2/3" by 3/4".   View   View   #V32773