VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail.  It has intricate rose gold roses and yellow gold leaves with etched stems in the background.  It also has a double beaded edge, and an open locket compartment on the back with glass cover on it for a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail”

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

VICTORIAN 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.  On the back is a locket with a clear cover for a photo or a lock of hair.  This charming pin belonged to my friend who collects antique … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 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”

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo

VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped and beaded edge and fittings for a photo on the back, 1-1/3″ by 1-1/8″.  This is a sweetheart pin and it would be perfect for adding your own photo or a lock of hair to … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo”

VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside

VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside, shown on a black ribbon as was the typical way to wear it during that time period.  Inside is a photo of a lady dressed in her best clothing including a hat, lacy scarf … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique tortoise shell colored hinged locket with a raised cameo of a lovely lady on the top, two photos inside”

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge.  Set in gold plated sterling silver, the charming girl in the portrait, which is a print with a fold in it, wears a cap, a strand of pearls and a lacy topped dress.  I think … Continue reading “NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge”