AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired rich blue rhinestone necklace with a combination of both natural seed pearls and glass pearls

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired rich blue rhinestone necklace with a combination of both natural seed pearls and glass pearls, some of which form a halo around each stone.  They are all in a gold plated silver setting.  The wearable length of the necklace is 16″ and the drop at the front is 3″ long.  The three … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired rich blue rhinestone necklace with a combination of both natural seed pearls and glass pearls”

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”

VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling bracelet padlock locket

VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling silver bracelet with a 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 compartment on the other, a really exceptional … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Scottish agate, cairngorm and sterling bracelet padlock locket”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN St. George and the Dragon necklace and pin combination with a smooth oval agate center with turquoise, pink stones and enameling

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN St. George and the Dragon necklace and pin combination with a smooth oval agate center with turquoise, pink stones and enameling around, all set in 800-900 silver.  Renaissance Revival in style, the enamel is in white, black and green and some is missing here and there upon close examination.  The chain is 900 silver … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN St. George and the Dragon necklace and pin combination with a smooth oval agate center with turquoise, pink stones and enameling”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival garnet cross pendant necklace with natural pearls

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival garnet cross pendant necklace with small natural pearls and tiny touches of blue enamel, some of which is missing, visible only under magnified examination.  It is set in 800 silver with a light gold wash and it is 1-5/8″ by 1-1/4″.  This is a really lovely piece and will look good on … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance Revival garnet cross pendant necklace with natural pearls”