VICTORIAN or late Georgian clear paste brooch, possibly converted early in it’s life from a buckle to a brooch. It has some of the most brilliant paste stones I have ever seen. It is 2-1/4″ by 1-1/2″ and has a heavy well made piece set in gilt silver. View View #V38464 $248.00
VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in silver, 1-5/8″. The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth. These are some of the most brilliant paste stones we have ever seen! There are some shallow dents on the back, not showing at all from the front, and … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch clear cushion cut pastes”
DECO Sydney Latimer set of ring and bar pin with purplish-red paste stones set in 9 karat yellow gold over sterling, circa 1920. The set in it’s original fitted box, pin 2-1/4″, ring size 7-1/4, stone 3/16″. I think this jewelry maker worked in Edinburgh, Scotland. View View View View View View #Q36219 … Continue reading “DECO Sydney Latimer paste bar pin & ring 9 karat gold over sterling, fitted box”
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN locket with a red paste, turquoise and pearl front as well as some very pale enamel work, fittings inside for two photos and glass for one. The locket is 1-1/4″ by 1″, and the loop 5/8″. The back has some finish differences as seen in the photo. View View #Q38355 $238.00
EDWARDIAN 10 karat yellow gold and green paste fringe necklace. The chain is 16-1/2″ with a 1-3/4″ front drop. The links in the chain are each faceted, which is an amazing detail. View View #V38363 $398.00
GREEN and clear paste lavaliere necklace that is set in 800/1000 sterling silver. The pendant including the loop is 2″ by 7/8″ and the chain is 18″ long. It is marked “800” on the back for 800/1000 silver (the US standard for sterling is 925/1000). It’s a lovely necklace that lays beautifully as well. … Continue reading “GREEN & clear paste lavaliere necklace 800/1000 sterling silver”
FRENCH Deco silver paste enamel black brooch, boxed and hallmarked, 1-3/4″. The hallmark is tiny, but I think it is the French eagle mark and the letter “B”. It has the European style trombone catch on the back. View View View #Q38364 $238.00
PASTE clear paste earrings, total length 1-1/8″, paste alone 5/8″. There is a patent number on the back “patn 48340?”, hard to read. View View View #Q38284 $238.00
INSECT blue and clear paste rhinestones insect, bug or fly on a bar pin figural, set in both yellow and white gold colored metal, 1-7/8″ by 7/8″. #V37861 $138.00
L ROUSSELET unsigned French European pastel glass necklace with delicious lavender, pink, pale blue, purple and white beads and rhinestones, strung on wire, wearable length 16-1/4″, front drop 2-1/2″, 17-3/4″. View View #Q37261 $298.00