AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, each decorated by garnet colored glass stones, turquoise and enamel work, which is cracked or missing in places upon close examination.  According to the hallmarks, the necklace was made in Vienna in about 1880-1890, and it is in 850 silver.  It is a wearable … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise”

VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a pop-up loop for a necklace chain

VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a flip-up loop for a necklace chain.  It is hand painted with gold trim, marked “DIBB 10k” on the back bottom, 2-1/8″ by 1-5/8″.  It is marked 14k on the catch and 10k on the frame, chain tests 10k but the catch doesn’t.  I … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 10-14 karat yellow gold and hand painted portrait brooch with a pop-up loop for a necklace chain”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, accented by black and white enameling

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN natural amethyst necklace with alternating genuine green emeralds, all but one green rhinestone that is a replacement but well matched.  It is accented by black and white enameling with bits of it missing, visible only upon very close examination.  This is in the wonderful Renaissance inspired style.  Marked “935” for sterling silver on the … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, accented by black and white enameling”

DEROSA dogwood flower necklace with beautifully enameled yellow and deep red petals with green leaves accented with clear rhinestones

DEROSA dogwood flower necklace with beautifully enameled yellow and deep red petals and green leaves accented with clear rhinestones.  In a gold plated setting from the 1940s, it is 15″ wearable length and the flower is 2-1/8″ by 2-1/8″.  It is signed on the back of the flower “R DeRosa” and on the clasp “sterling”.  … Continue reading “DEROSA dogwood flower necklace with beautifully enameled yellow and deep red petals with green leaves accented with clear rhinestones”

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece. The size is 20-1/2″ wearable length with a 4″ front drop. Note the detail on each drop, with both carved and applied decorative elements. It is all original and exactly as it was when newly made. An interesting … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet necklace that was hand carved with decorated links and stations, a one-of-a-kind piece”

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, museum quality, intricate geometric design

VICTORIAN rare antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, museum quality, a very intricate geometric design that is 18″ long with a 5″ front drop. Note the intricate detail of the pierced edging and applied carved domes that would have been hard work with the hand made tools used in that era. The masterful  and detailed … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet hand carved necklace, museum quality, intricate geometric design”