VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant that is 2-1/8″ by 1-3/4″. This is circa 1890 or a bit earlier. Black materials are often the most difficult to identify, but a rock hound friend of mine identified the cross as Labrodite (also spelled “Labradorite”). I cannot prove that, so I priced it as glass, although I … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Labrodite and silver cross pendant, circa 1890”
VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo very unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls. The cameo itself is from the late 1800s, probably 1880-1890, and the rim around it and the scalloped setting for the pearl halo are both 14 karat yellow gold. The chain for the necklace has 14 open links and is … Continue reading “VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls, from the late 1800s, part karat gold”
VICTORIAN miniature Scottish agate dirk kilt pins, one marked on the back “sterling silver” and the other is marked “JC&S” for Joseph Cook & Son Limited of Birmingham England. This type of jewelry used agates, jasper, bloodstone and cairngorm or quartz. The larger brooch is 2-1/4″ by 3/4″ and the smaller pin is 1-1/2″ by … Continue reading “VICTORIAN miniature Scottish agate dirk kilt pins, set of 2”
VICTORIAN sterling silver lion watch fob or charm with a plain agate face, 1″ by 5/8″, it is solid rather than hollow and weighs .52 ounce. This would be fun to add to a charm bracelet, too. View View View View #N41831 $128.00
VICTORIAN small rectangular agate brooch set in sterling silver, made in about 1890, it is 1″ by 7/8″. Banded agate is always interesting and this piece shows that really well. View View View #V42256 $48.00
VICTORIAN Scottish agate and sterling buckle bracelet, wearable lengths 7″ or 7-5/8″, buckle part 1-1/3″ by 1-1/3″ and the back is 5/8″ wide. Circa 1880s. There is a link that has a slightly mashed silver area on one side, but the agate in it is very stable. The colors and striations in these agates are … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Scottish agate and sterling buckle bracelet”
VICTORIAN opaline glass and cut steel adjustable gold tone bracelet which can be worn as either a 6″, 6-1/2″, or 7″ wearable size. This can be seen in Davidov & Dawes “Victorian Jewelry” page 98. Cut steel is among my favorites and I have seen only two bracelets like this in almost 30 years! View … Continue reading “VICTORIAN opaline glass and cut steel gold tone adjustable bracelet”
VICTORIAN pinchbeck gold tone bracelet with an applied design to give it depth and wonderful black enamel work. It is adjustable to three sizes, 7, 7-1/8 and 7-1/4″ and it is 1-1/8″ wide at the front and tapers down to 1/2″ wide at the very back. So unusual and such fun to wear! View View … Continue reading “VICTORIAN black enamel on gold tone bracelet with an applied design”
VICTORIAN 9ct yellow gold bar brooch with garnet doublettes and a tiny diamond, hallmarked for maker “CMW” and “375 9ct” along with other marks I cannot read. It comes with it’s own fitted box. This has the older tube hinge and c-clasp and is circa 1890. This is in excellent condition. View View View #V38610 $288.00
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”