VICTORIAN antique vulcanite fern-shaped articulated earrings with gold dots down each side, and black glass tops on gold filled wires, 2-3/4″. They move beautifully and are among the best Vulcanite earrings I have ever owned, made in about 1870. These came from a decades-long collector who lived near Whitby, and we were honored to have … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique vulcanite fern-shaped articulated earrings with gold dots down each side”
VICTORIAN woven hair earrings with light brown hair woven into dangling acorns with 14k yellow gold fittings. The 2 acorns on one earring are pulling away from the top caps. These are 2-1/2″ from the top of the hoop to the bottom of the acorn. On one earring there is a hook to slide the loop under, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 14k woven hair earrings, brown hair”
VICTORIAN Whitby jet brooch with a cameo of a lady, beautifully carved by hand circa 1870, and 2″ from top to bottom. During that time jet was carved by jet craftsmen using hand tools in small workshops in Whitby, England. I have tried carving jet myself, and it is very difficult. Jet was worn for … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet brooch with cameo, hand carved in about 1870”
VICTORIAN 10k turquoise and seed pearl ring in an elongated eye shape so flattering to the finger. Even the shoulders have a lovely design. It is a size 6 and runs 1/2″ along the finger in the front. It has no marks but tests as 10 karat yellow gold, and it weighs .09 ounces. Made … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 10k turquoise and seed pearl ring in an elongated eye shape so flattering to the finger”
VICTORIAN vulcanite brooch of a hand holding a basket of fruit, British registration mark on back for the 1880s, 2-3/4″. The clasp on the back was replaced years ago with a safety clasp. View #V27230 $98.00
VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads an oval sew-on element. It is 3-1/4″ by 2-1/3″. If you make period costumes or do reenacting, this would be a real treasure. It came from the wonderful collection of a lady who made costumes for the theater many years ago, and she had wonderful … Continue reading “VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads an oval sew-on element”
VICTORIAN French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads eye-shaped sew-on elements, a pair of two, both fabric backed. Each one is 4-1/2″ by 2-1/3″, and one has the original paper tag that says “Made in Germany” in faint printed letters with the number 10185 on the back, probably an inventory number. If you make … Continue reading “VICTORIANÂ French jet black glass faceted beads and seed beads eye-shaped sew-on elements, a pair of two”
VICTORIAN crepe stone bar brooch with four diamond shaped elements and the oval center on a yellow gold colored backing. Each has the “tire tracks” texture on the top, and all are affixed to a gold plated setting that is 2″ by 1/2″. This might have been worn as a mourning piece, as well as … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crepe stone bar brooch with four diamond shaped elements and the oval center”
VICTORIAN Whitby jet expansion bracelet with lightly hand etched wild rose flowers and leaves design, circa 1880, 6-5/8″ relaxed size with a 1-1/3″ wide front and a 3/4″ back. The segments are strung on elastic, as they should be, and that leaves room for a bit more give than the 6-5/8″, and it makes it … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet expansion bracelet with rose”
VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent that is 1-5/8″ . The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth. The sparkling pastes test as having a large lead content, hence their brilliance. The crescent moon is a sign of feminine energy. … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent”
