HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets

HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets in a hand made setting with flowers on the clasp.  The green cabochon is probably dyed green chalcedony quartz, we have seen them used in similar Hobe pieces from this era.  The pendant and … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets”

HOBE attributed sterling silver dress clip with a center pink stone surrounded by bullet cabochons, dyed green chalcedony and saddle cut synthetic garnets

HOBE attributed sterling silver dress clip with a center pink stone surrounded by bullet cabochons in green, marked only “sterling” on the back, 3″ by 2″.  The green stones are dyed green chalcedony quartz and the longer pink stones are probably saddle cut gadolinium garnet synthetic stones, just beautiful.  There is a tiny flea bite … Continue reading “HOBE attributed sterling silver dress clip with a center pink stone surrounded by bullet cabochons, dyed green chalcedony and saddle cut synthetic garnets”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival antique heart shaped garnets and seed pearls brooch

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival antique heart shaped garnets and seed pearls brooch with six heart-shaped garnets around the edge and a round garnet in the center. Black enamel work surrounds the stones on the front, and the back is equally detailed.  It is 1-3/16″ across.  This is a 835 gilt silver setting and there are hallmarks … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival antique heart shaped garnets and seed pearls brooch”

BOHEMIAN GARNET oval brooch with pomegranate red garnets set in four stacked layers

BOHEMIAN GARNET oval brooch with rich red garnets set in four stacked layers and in a gold plated setting.  This is a nice size at 1-5/8″ by 1-1/3″.  The pomegranate red color of the garnets is beautiful, and they completely cover the entire top of the brooch, encrusting it in a lovely way.  The last … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET oval brooch with pomegranate red garnets set in four stacked layers”

BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets

BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets in a silver metal, 7″ by 1-2″.  The bracelet has a safety chain and it is in wonderful vintage condition in every way.  Similar pieces are in the 1893 SF Myers Catalog HERE, in the 1899 Benjamin Allen Catalog … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique saber or sword brooch with turquoise and garnets and an animal claw

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique saber or sword brooch with turquoise and garnets and an animal claw as the blade.  Set in gold gilt 900 silver, the amazing detail around the stones on the front, as well as on the gilt back side, add so much to this brooch. It is 2-1/2″ by 1-1/4″ and 1/4″ thick and … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique saber or sword brooch with turquoise and garnets and an animal claw”

BOHEMIAN GARNET oval domed brooch with nice red garnets set in four stacked layers

BOHEMIAN GARNET oval domed brooch with nice red garnets set in four stacked layers and in a gold plated setting.  This is a nice size at 1-5/8″ by 1-1/3″.  The rich red color of the garnets is beautiful, and they closely cover the entire top of the brooch encrusting it in a lovely way. Similar pieces … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET oval domed brooch with nice red garnets set in four stacked layers”