VICTORIAN antique garnet locket back brooch to hold a treasured photo or lock of hair

VICTORIAN antique  Bohemian garnet cluster brooch with a  locket back, 1-3/4″ by 1/1/4″.  The locket back opens easily on a hinge and it has its glass cover to protect a photo or a lock of hair.  The design of the tightly clustered rich red garnets is really beautiful. The locket compartment on the back could … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique garnet locket back brooch to hold a treasured photo or lock of hair”

VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870

VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870, 2-1/4″ by 1-1/8″.  This was a very popular style in it’s time and a lovely one as well, and can be worn on either a chain or a black ribbon.  It was made between 1860 and 1880. This is such … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique banded agate pendant with a nice ribbed and gold plated frame, circa 1870”

VICTORIAN antique Scottish banded agate and garnets pendant, 1860 to 1880

VICTORIAN antique Scottish banded agate and garnets pendant, 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″.  This is a beautiful piece of agate, rich with the colors of caramel, dark chocolate and white.  The garnets are lovely as well with a marvelous glowing wine red color.  This was made between 1860 and 1880 and will be treasured for many years … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Scottish banded agate and garnets pendant, 1860 to 1880”

VICTORIAN mini hand painted portrait picture pendant with turquoise, signed by the artist

VICTORIAN miniature hand painted portrait pendant with turquoise beads, a signed piece that is 2-1/8″ by 1-5/8″.  This is perfect to wear on a gold chain or to display on your desk or dresser.  The artist’s signature is looks like the initials “LD”. Looking under magnification, you can see the lovely brushstrokes creating the translucent … Continue reading “VICTORIAN mini hand painted portrait picture pendant with turquoise, signed by the artist”

VICTORIAN banded agate brooch in chocolate, caramel and cream

VICTORIAN banded agate brooch in chocolate, caramel and cream colors set in gold tone metal, 1-5/8″ wide. It has really lovely color changes in the agate.  It looks like the hing on the clasp has been reinforced at some time in the past.   View  #V37923   $158.00

VICTORIAN antique Scottish agate buckle bracelet set with sterling silver

VICTORIAN antique Scottish agate buckle bracelet set in sterling silver with a safety chain.  There are beautifully etched designs on the sterling buckle, both flowers and scrolls.  There is a choice of wearable lengths, either 6-1/4″ or 7″, by about 5/8″ wide on the agate and 1″ at the widest part of the buckle.  The … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Scottish agate buckle bracelet set with sterling silver”

VICTORIAN agate oval brooch patchwork of agates

VICTORIAN antique agate oval brooch with a patchwork of gorgeous agates set in sterling silver, 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″.  I rarely see a brooch with the variety of color and striation that this one has, orange, green, pale yellow and gray, really lovely and circa 1880.  View   View   #V38420   $188.00