ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OPAL & DIAMOND NECKLACE 18K Antique Victorian opal and diamond necklace. Made 19th century. <P><P>
Measures 17 inches long. Weighs approx 33 grams. <P><P>
Beautiful combination of cabochon opals with diamonds. Set in silver with gold back, typical of the VIctorian era. From either side of

the gold clasp: A line of oval opals, each surrounded by diamond semi-circles on either side followed by opals seperated by more complex

diamond scrolling design with the central area, which is the front of the necklace suspending 5 tear-drop opals, set in gold. Lovely

delicate design with flashing stones as light is reflected. The ideal necklace for wearing at night - enriches any elegant outfit. <P><P>
Gold is not hallmarked, but tested for 18k.<P><P>
Good condition.  

FRENCH NEO CLASSIC GOLD LAPIS LAZULI BANGLE Antique Victorian era 14carat gold and lapis lazuli bracelet. French, circa 1860-1880. <P><P>
Weighs over 45 grams. Width of band is 7/8 inches. Diameter of round front is over 1 1/4 inches. Circumference approx 7 inches. <P><P>
Fabulous example of French interest in Classic Revival / Neo Etruscan jewellery coinciding with archaelogical discoveries of the 19th century. Ribbed band in segments with twisted wire work and granulation in gold. The front is a round, gently arching disk echoing the decoration of the band (but granules are larger), and with a large cabochon lapis lazuli blue gemstone in the center. <P><P>
Workmanship is of the highest standard, with minute hinges at the joints between segments. The luxurious quality of the bracelet is indicated by the securing mechanisms: a safety chain; a locking mechanism to the clasp that involves the turning of a dial to secure/open and cannot therefore fall open accidentally. <P><P>
There are a number of marks on the bracelet: the tongue of the clasp has a diamond-shaped lozenge with AL&Co over a lion passant with a curling tail; Another hallmark is probably a French assay mark. The dial has a central L surrounde by a somewhat worn name BR?ETE G & CO - tantalising close but not entirely legible (see 'photos). We tested the gold to make sure it is at least 14 carat. <P><P>
Very good condition.  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER RUBY SNAKE BRACELET Exceptional Victorian silver snake bracelet with ruby eyes. Made 19th century - 1850-80. <P><P>
Measures 10 inches long. Widest part of head is 1/2 inch. Weight 40 grams. <P><P>
Body of the snake consists of amazingly crafted scales overlapping each other. V-shaped on the back, crochet-like wires on the side and the belly very realistic with overlapping articulated parallel scales that apparrently slide over each other, allowing total flexibility to the bracelet. The clasp, near the neck catches and holds the body according to the width of the wrist of the wearer and thus accommodates almost any size without any problem. The head is marvellously engraved and has a pair of ruby eyes.<P><P>
Very good condition.  

VINTAGE 14K GOLD, TURQUOISE, OPENWORK BANGLE Vintage 14 carat gold set with turquoise openwork bracelet / bangle. Probably made in Italy, circa 1950's. <P><P>
Measurements: band is approx 3 inches accross the outside and 2 1/4 inches accross the inside. It will fit a wrist of approx 7 1/2 inches
circumference. <P><P>
Front side of bracelet is a tube of diamond-shaped lattice in braided gold thread, suspended between solid gold borders. Turquoise gems appear to float in the
diamond-shaped vacuum of the lattice. Back half of the bracelet consists of a slightly smaller version of the gold lattice, without the turquoise. <br>
Back and front half of bracelet joined by solid hinge in good condition. <br>
Tonge and mouth clasp with extra security of a safety chain. Comfortable finger disk makes
putting it on/taking it off that much easier. <P><P>
A bar on the back/inside of the mouth is inscribed with a badge with maker's mark and 14k. The maker's mark is either a slightly open H or a European 7 and 1. <P><P>
Condition is very good. No damage/restoration of any sort.  

VICTORIAN 14KYGOLD PEARL RUBELLITE BRACELET Antique Victorian 14 carat gold, pearl and rubellite bracelet / bangle. Made 1860-1890. <P><P>
Weighs 12 grams. Measures 2 1/2 inches accross from hinge to clasp. Fits wrist approx 6 3/4 inches.<P><P>
Band bangle / bracelet, the top set with a semicircle of 10 marvellous pink rubellite stones. Each stone with 4 tiny pearls at it's corners. The pearls enclosed in a gold tube that is set on the outside of the bangle band and protrudes on the sides. On the band, beneath the last 2 rubellite gems is a trio of 3 tiny pearls and then one more, set in a gold ring on top of the band. <P><P>
Secure clasp with safety chain. <P><P>
No hallmarks as is common with Victorian jewellery, but tests for 14 carat gold. <P><P>
Good condition with no damage/restorations.  

GEORGIAN 18K GOLD & CABOCHON GARNET BRACELET Antique Georgian bracelet. Tested 18 carat gold with cabochon garnets. Workmanship looks very French, but possibly English. Dates to early 1800's. <P><P>
Length: 6 3/4 inches excluding clasp tongue; 7 inches including clasp. Weighs 28 grams. 1 3/4 inches wide accross middle section. <P><P>
Band is made up of a double row of moulded flowers with granulations in the center. Above the flowers, in a line down the middle, and alternating with each pair of flowers, is a moulded fan-shaped shell. The individual pieces are supported by a double row of curving-v-shaped links with granulations on the apexes at the widest part of the bracelet - each joined to a round link, thus attaining total flexibility. The workmanship is exceptional - joins simply not visible - see view of the pretty back. <P><P>
The part of the bracelet that sits on the wrist and also contains the 'mouth' of the clasp is a quatrafoil (4-rounded branches) with each side made of a pair of scrolls in the form of a heart, arching towards it's center and supporting an oval cabochon garnet. The 4 garnets rise to the center, which holds another lovely old cabochon garnet. The fine details of the scrolls looks to be all hand done with beautiful detail and sensitivity. One scroll has a minute pinprick hole, shown in the 'photos. <P><P>
THe clasp consists of a 'tongue' that fits neatly into the 'mouth' at the other end. Secure and easy fit. <P><P>
No marks, but we tested it and it stays firm for 18 carat gold. <P><P>
Condition is good. All-over quality indicates that this bracelet was a true luxury piece, made for royalty.<P><P>  

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN FIRE OPAL NECKLACE Antique fire opal necklace. Made early 1900's, probably during the Edwardian era 1900 - 1910. <P><P>
Measures 17 inches in length. <P><P>
Classic fire opal beads, graded in size with the largest in the middle center. Wonderful fire and light. Inbetween most of the opals is a small transparent bead.
Old clasp with 14K GF hallmark. Good condition.  

FRENCH GOLD DIAMOND PEARL NOUVEAU NECKLACE Outstanding antique Art Nouveau French gold, diamond and pearl necklace. Made circa 1890-1900. <P><P>
Measures a little over 18 1/2 inches long. Weighs 20 grams. <P><P>
Beautifully modelled bright gold flowers in clusters and alone, drop and dangle in swags, suspended from a ring of golden flowers seperated from each other by a delicate swag of gold containing old mine cut diamonds and centered with a small pearl. The flowers and foliage are magnificently modelled. THe setting of the stones is exquisite and offsets the gold beautifully. The whole is suspended from a chain of rectangular and round links - all very finely made. Extra loops to allow for a thinner / shorter neck. <P><P>
The only hallmarks are minute and illegible on one of the links near the clasp. I tested the gold and it is at least 18 carat and very likely 22carat judging by the brightness. <P><P>
Very good condition.<P><P>
 

ANTIQUE ART DECO DIAMOND & PEARL BRACELET IN Antique, Art Deco pearl and diamond bracelet, set in 18 carat white gold. Made 1920 - 30's . <P><P>
Measures 7 3/4 inches long when open. <P><P>
The bracelet is Classic Art Deco: 4 sections of pearls, each consisting of a triple strand, seperated by very finely set small diamonds in geometric design. A circle with a loop on either side and a backwards scroll to enclose the ends of the pearl sections. The whole combines beautifully delicate execution with a bold and highly attractive design, typical of Art Deco jewellery. <br>
The clasp is very secure and designed to match the bracelet. <P><P>
Hallmarks on the clasp are engraved 750 18K and 7. <P><P>
Very good condition.<P><P>  

EDWARDIAN 15K GOLD, PERIDOT FRINGE NECKLACE Antique Edwardian 15 carat gold and peridot fringe necklace. Made early 20th century - circa 1900 - 1920's. <P><P>
Measures 17 inches when stretched out. Weighs 9 grams. <P><P>
A gold chain with a design of gold reserves containing bright green peridot gemstones, golden flowers with raised globular centers and very finely engraved texturing on the petals. Each segment is seperated from the othes by a golden bow with a peridot hanging beneath it. The central semi-circle has two round peridots and a long, pear-shaped drop hanging beneath it. <br>
Very fine workmanship and delicate design typical of the Edwardian era / early 20th century. <br>
Clasp with a mechanism that is both easy to manipulate and very secure. <P><P>
Hallmarked 15ct on the back of one of the links. Clasp is engraved Patent 75 - '08. <P><P>
Very good condition.  

ANTIQUE ENGLISH 15K GOLD CHARM BRACELET Antique gold charm bracelet. Made in England, mostly late 19th century, some charms early 20th century. <P><P>
Length is a little over 6 3/4 inches. Weighs 21 grams. <P><P>
Very nicely made linked bracelet. The clasp is entirely hidden on the top side when closed. A safety chain for extra security. <br>
The charms include: <br>
a drum with carnelian and bloodstone set into either side. Engraved around the circumference and with little gold filigree straps. <br>
An iron in the heavy, old style. <br>
A heart set with a very pretty emerald. <br>
An old motor car. This would probably date to the 1940's. Beautifully made with very fine detail. <br>
A bear with ruby / garnet eyes.<br>
Another iron - this one with openwork top and sides. <br>
A Bloodhound dog. This charm looks a lot later than the others. <br>
The remnant of what might have held a pencil. <P><P>
One of the irons is hallmarked 575 (14 carat) and the clasp is hallmarked 15K. <P><P>
Good condition.  

ANTIQUE RUSSIAN OLD CUT DIAMOND GOLD NECKLACE Antique old cut diamond and gold necklace. Made in Russia 19th century. <P><P>
Length of chain is 17 1/2 inches. Distance from top of bow to bottom of longest drop is a little over 2 inches. Weighs 22grams.<P><P>
A sturdy chain with rectangular links suspends a sweep of diamonds in the form of a central flower with long, curly leaves on either side of it. A series of 5 drops dangle from the flower and foliage, graded in length with the longest in the middle. Each of these consists of a long gold arm with circles containing small diamonds, like little bubbles, that lead the eye to a very large diamond on the end of the drop. The smaller diamonds are set in a simple round collette, the larger in a flower like openwork setting. The drops are joined to the upper section by loops which allows them to move. The necklace is quite stunning when worn. <P> The necklace has a sturdy loop clasp. <P><P>
THe clasp has a number of hallmarks on the loops, (see 'photos).<P><P>
Very good condition.  

ENGLISH VICTORIAN BRACELET GOLD DIAMOND GEMS Antique Victorian set of 3 bracelets made of 15K gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires. Made in England 19th century. <P><P>
Weigh 38 grams. Distance on the inside from hinge to clasp is 2 1/2 inches. <P><P>
3 gold bands with very fine filigree work on the front of each. Scrolls forming hearts, intersperced with gold granulation as was popular during the Victorian era. Each band has diamonds and either rubies, emeralds or sapphires - the 3 primary colours and the 3 most valuable gemstones. Stones are genuine, old mine cuts. Workmanship and design are quite exquisite. <P>
There is a very well made hinge and clasp for ease of taking on/off as well as the original gold safety chain on each bracelet. <P>
The hallmarks are on the 'tongue' of the clasp - 15CT. <P><P>
Condition is amazingly good for such delicate items and especially considering their age. THere are no dings/dents/damage of any sort.  

ANTIQUE CARVED CORAL PEARL GOLD NECKLACE BIRD Antique Art Deco era necklace - carved coral, seed pearls 14 carat gold. Made circa 1930. <P><P>
Measurements: coral drop is a little more than 2 1/4 inches with the gold chain 8 3/4 inches on either side. <P><P>
Superbly carved coral in two oval medallions: the lower, elongated oval depicts a bird amongst lotus flowers. THe carving is entirely 3-dimentional with open spaces between delicate stems and buds, all on a number of levels and raised significantly above the level of the mount. Engraved detail further enhance the carving. The gold mount with beads on the cardinal points, has a ring of seed pearls around it. <P>
The 2nd oval depicts a marvellous dragonfly amidst chrysanthemum type flowers, again with wonderful 3-d carving and detail. <P>
The two sections are joined by a spacer of gold openwork in a lattice pattern. The gold chain is particularly attractive with diamond shaped links with filigree inner bands and a small, wide, solid loop in the center. <P><P>
Not marked, but tests for 14 carat gold. <P><P>
Very good condition. No damage of any sort.  

VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL GOLD BRACELET Antique Victorian 14carat gold bracelet / bangle in the Etruscan Revival style. Dates: 1860 - 1870's. <P><P>
Outside length - 2 5/8 inches; outside width is 2 inches. Inside measurement approx 6 1/4 inches. Weighs 16grams. <P><P>
Elongated oval shape with slightly straightened sides, gives a longer, more elegant 'look' when worn. Thick gold band with Classic Etruscan Revival granulation and filigree decoration. Very solid looking, adding to the luxurious appearance. Very well made, tight hinge on one side; Clasp with safety chain on the other. <P><P>
No hallmarks but tests for at least 14k gold (looks 18K). <P><P>
Good condition.