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”
VICTORIAN faceted agate cross pendant on a gold filled 18″ chain., 2-5/8″ by 1-5/8″. Note the lovely color changes in this cross! View #V37972 $198.00
VICTORIAN early 1800's cut steel bangle, 7" by 1/3". This fastens at the side and has a safety chain. There is light corrosion on the brads, though perfectly wearable, so this is priced accordingly. Other cut steel bangles can be seen in the book, "Bijoux" (Italian edition) by Deanna Cera on page 28. #V38014 $168.00
VICTORIAN dainty sterling brooch and earrings, oval shaped with a rose and leaves design and a lovely beaded edge. Made in the 1880s, the brooch is 1-1/3″ by 1″ and the pierced earrings 3/4″ by 5/8″, not including the top hoops. View View #V38395 $338.00
VICTORIAN sterling "Agnes" brooch dated 1899, 1-3/4" by 5/8". This is hallmarked for sterling, W.H.L. maker's initials, Chester, England, and the date letter for 1899. Agnes is such a sweet name typical of the Victorian era. View #V38300 $78.00
VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold locket brooch with a center star of clear and red pastes surrounded by applied wire work leaves and designs and with a beaded edge, 1-3/4″ by 5/8″. The locket back houses pale yellow backing for hair and is ready for what you may want to insert there. It is marked “9ct”. This … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold locket brooch”
VICTORIAN woven hair jewelry brooch with a man’s photograph on one side and an open compartment for hair on the other, 2-1/4″ by 2″. The frame is decorated by etched and embossed scrolls and designs, but a part of it is missing, so it is priced accordingly. Don’t you wonder whose sweetheart he was! View View … Continue reading “VICTORIAN woven hair jewelry brooch, man’s photo”
VICTORIAN woven hair lace pin with a braid and tangle of hair under a slightly domed glass with the initials “ES” engraved on the back. It has a replaced pin back so is priced as is, 5/8″ by 9/16″, a tiny piece. View #V38180 $24.00
VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with brown hair in two strands and two different weaves, gold fittings, 8-1/4″ by 1/3″. The hair is in excellent condition with only a few loose hairs, and the fittings are gold tone metal. At one end is a hand-made tag with the number “51388” on it. I wonder if that … Continue reading “VICTORIAN woven hair watch chain with brown hair in two strands”