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”

VICTORIAN antique turquoise ring in a marquis shape with three turquoises surrounded by seed pearls

VICTORIAN antique turquoise ring in a marquis shape with three turquoises surrounded by seed pearls, a lovely design.  It is marked inside the band “9 14″, and it is a size 7+ and 1/2” along the finger and the total weight is .06 ounces. This type of turquoise is often called Persian turquoise, a generic … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique turquoise ring in a marquis shape with three turquoises surrounded by seed pearls”

LOCKET Victorian revival locket with tiny seed pearls and a lovely flowers, bars and scrolls design

LOCKET Victorian revival locket with tiny seed pearls and a lovely flowers, bars and scrolls design. Inside are spaces for two photos and the name “Cora” is roughly hand engraved on one side. The are no fitting or covers for photos, and the locket is 1-1/3″ by 1″, not including the bale. View  View  View  … Continue reading “LOCKET Victorian revival locket with tiny seed pearls and a lovely flowers, bars and scrolls design”

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean boy portrait on the front

VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean or gypsy boy portrait on the front.  The bracelet is strung on elastic, as it was originally when it was made, and the links are faceted.  It is  6″ relaxed size and stretches to about 6-1/2″ with a 1-1/2″ width at the front and 1-1/8″ … Continue reading “VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet and brooch set with Tyrolean boy portrait on the front”

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”