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 rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches

VICTORIAN rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches with ferns and grasses on the front.  The Victorians were enchanted with nature and natural themes and this is a wonderful example of that passion.  On the back is a locket with a clear … Continue reading “VICTORIAN rare antique  birds locket brooch in sterling silver with and rose and yellow gold birds sitting on etched flowered branches”

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge

VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers, fruit and leaves and a detailed beaded edge. There is a locket compartment with a cover on back for a photo or a lock of hair.  The brooch has a c-catch and tube hinge, circa 1880, 1-5/8″ at the widest … Continue reading “VICTORIAN floral locket brooch, and antique sterling silver oval brooch with etched designs of flowers and leaves and a detailed beaded edge”

SANDOR gorgeous locket with a red teardrop shaped center rhinestone, blue marquis tucked under gold plated filigree bands

SANDOR gorgeous locket with a red teardrop shaped center rhinestone, blue marquis tucked under gold plated filigree bands and clear rhinestones.  It is 1-3/4″ by 1-3″ and it opens to hold a photo inside.  It is not signed but not all Sandor jewelry was signed, and I think it is from the 1950s.  It has … Continue reading “SANDOR gorgeous locket with a red teardrop shaped center rhinestone, blue marquis tucked under gold plated filigree bands”

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket pendant in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket pendant in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge. It is 1-1/8″ across and set in gold plated sterling silver.   It is easy to remove and replace the portrait inside with one of your own if you want to. The charming girl in the … Continue reading “NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket pendant in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo”

VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling bracelet heart padlock locket

VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling silver bracelet with a heart padlock locket closure, made in about 1890.  It’s a 7-1/2″ long bracelet with a 5/8″ by 3/4″ padlock that works.  The padlock has a lovely etched design in the sterling on one side and an open crystal-faced locket compartment on the other, a really … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling bracelet heart padlock locket”

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN STYLE but unsigned sterling silver pocket watch shaped locket brooch with a hand painted flower bouquet insert

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN STYLE but unsigned sterling silver pocket watch shaped locket brooch with a hand painted flower bouquet insert that is surrounded by scalloped blue enamel and clear rhinestones, all in a gold plated setting that is 2″ by 1-1/3″.  It is not signed, but the detail in this is excellent like other similar pieces … Continue reading “NETTIE ROSENSTEIN STYLE but unsigned sterling silver pocket watch shaped locket brooch with a hand painted flower bouquet insert”

VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones

VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones, 1-1/2″ by 1-1/3″.  It has a covered compartment on the back for a small photo or a lock of hair.  There are some scratches on the center agate, not noticeable except with close examination against a raking … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique bulls eye banded agate locket brooch with a large center stone and nine smaller surrounding stones”