VICTORIAN BRACELET GOLD DIAMOND ENAMEL Antique, Victorian Neo Classic 14k gold, diamond and guilloche enamel bracelet. Made circa 1850-1880. <P><P>
Measures 7 1/4 inches long (excluding tongue of clasp); weighs approx 17grams. <P><P>
Neo Classic / Etruscan REvival influence. A central half-globe protrudes on the top of the wrist. Inset in the middle/apex with rose cut diamonds in a flower form. Surrounded by transluscent blue guilloche enamel and set in a gold mount. The central globe is suspended on either side by three en escalavage rows of fine links and disks. Some are engraved, some with fine filigree work and some in the same blue enamel as the center. Strong Neo Etruscan theme. <P><P>
The clasp is extremely secure with an additional clip on one side. <P><P>
No hallmarks, but tested 14carats. <P><P>
Very good condition. I found no damage/restoration of any sort.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRACELET GOLD DIAMOND ENAMEL  

ANTIQUE / RETRO DECO NECKLACE ROCK CRYSTAL Antique or vintage necklace made of rock crystal. Made during the deco or early retro era - 1920 - 1940's. <P><P>
Measures approx 28 inches long. <P><P>
Consists of rock crystal beads, cut and faceted and graded in size, with the largest in the center and the smallest at the back of the neck. Fits easilly over the head - there is no need for a clasp. THe largest, central stone is approx 18mm / 3/4inch accross. <P><P>
Crystal is in good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE / RETRO DECO NECKLACE ROCK CRYSTAL 1930-40'S  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART MOONSTONE RUBY PEARL Antique Victorian Sentimental Romantic Necklace. Double heart and lover's bow on a gold chain. Moonstone ruby and pearls. Made circa 1850-80. <P><P>
Approx 1 inch (30mm) accross hearts; total length is 17 inches. Weighs 5.3grams. <P><P>.
NEcklace epitomises the Victorian fondness of sentimental and romantic jewellery. A pair of hearts are joined under a lover's bow. The center of the hearts consist of two large, cabochon moonstones - both shaped as hearts. They are surrounded by a border of pearls and rubies. Above is a little bow, set with tiny pearls. The necklace is set in gold. The gold chain might be a replacement. It is hallmarked 14k. <P><P>.
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN HEART MOONSTONE RUBY PEARL NECKLACE  

RETRO ESTATE GOLD ENAMEL BRACELET SCULPTED Extraordinary 14k gold and enamel bracelet. Made circa 1950-60's. <P><P>
7 3/4 inches long. Weighs 52grams.<P><P>
Bracelet consists of 12 varieties of flowers, each realistically sculpted in 3-dimentions and enamelled in appropriate colours with gold highlights and detail. Each flower is exquisitely portrayed and the sum of the group is quite astonishingly lovley. <P><P>
A sturdy clasp with safety catch for security.<P><P>
Hallmarked on either side of the clasp: The 'tongue' is engraved RDIAN c and 14K. The receiving side is engraved US PATS 4697315 AND PEND.<P><P>
Good condition.
 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOURNING BRACELET GOLD ENAM Antique, Victorian gold, enamel and hair Memento Mori Mourning Memorial bracelet. Made circa 1850. <P><P>
Measures 7 1/4 inches long. Weighs 14.5grams.<P><P>
Bracelet consists of 4 parts: a central medallion, side wings to the medallion and a set of en esclavage parallel chains. THe central parts are made of gold (at least 14carat) with very fine black enamel decoration, suitable to the mourning theme. Stylised, scrolling foliage in a very finely executed design. The center is set with an oval, bordered in gold, containing a beautifully intact plait of blond or white hair. The 3 top sections of the bracelet, with their rolling scrolling borders have great flexibility thanks to the fine hinges that allow the bracelet to curve around the wrist while providing maximum security. The clasp is well hidden, but secure between one of the side wings and the center. (see 'photos). <P><P>
The rest of the bracelet consists of 4 en esclavage beautiful gold chains (probably 9 carat). THere is a safety chain, which might be a replacement. <P><P>
The back of the central medallion is engraved : MOTHER DIED FEB 1ST 1855. Very poignant. <P><P>
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOURNING BRACELET GOLD ENAMEL HAIR  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD RUBY DIAMOND SNAKE Antique, Victorian 14k gold, ruby, diamond mesh coiled snake bracelet. Made circa 1880-90.<P><P>
Weighs 36.2grams.<P><P>
14 carat (tested) yellow gold mesh bangle of coiled design, with total flexibility so that it will fit a wrist of any size. The thinner the wrist, the more times the bracelet will coil around your arm. <P><P> Head with open mouth and sharp teeth visible inside. Head is set with a pair of diamond eyes and a ruby in the center. The surface of the head is patterned with a scaly texture. Snake narrows near the tail, the tip of which has a solid gold surface. Beautiful, fine meshwork in braided pattern, somewhat resembling scales. <P><P>
COndition: bracelet is generally in very good shape. However, close observation shows a couple of patches where the fine meshwork is a little dented/out of place. These are shown magnified in the 'photos. They do not impinge on the great looks of the piece, which looks absolutely fabulous when worn. <P><P>
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K GOLD RUBY DIAMOND SNAKE BRACELET  

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN V LONG CHAIN NECKLACE GOLD Antique, Edwardian very long chain necklace - 18k gold and diamonds. Made 1900 - 1910. <P><P>
Necklace measures approx 63inches long. It weighs 20grams. <P><P>
THe necklace is typical of the fine workmanship of the Edwardian era. Also consistant with that Belle Epoque is the use of small diamonds to offset jewellery. The necklace consists of sections of small loops, divided by a diamond and alternating with a long 'loop'. THe long sections have mirror-image flat, leaf shapes, with a twisted gold coil in an open space between them. <P><P>A gemologise estimated that there are well over 2 carats of diamonds in the necklace, including the fact that one small stone is missing (shown magnified in the pictures) - very easy to replace. Gold tests for 18carat.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN V LONG CHAIN NECKLACE GOLD DIAMONDS  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD CHAIN TURQUOISE PEARLS Antique very early Victorian long gold chain. Made circa 1840-50. <P><P>
Measures over 62 inches long. Weighs 43grams. Gold clasp hallmarked 18k, but newest electronic tester tests 19k. <P><P>
Tightly interlocking links at right angles to one another, form a very strong chain. At intervals of approx 5 1/4 inches distance, the chain is set with a wonderful beaded element: turquoise on two sides and pearls on two sides of cruciform tube with golden granules at terminals. The necklace is stunning when worn - suitable for day/night and can be wound a few times around the neck. <P><P>
The watch fob type clasp is hallmarked 18CT. <P><P>
Very good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE EARLY VICTORIAN GOLD MUFF CHAIN TURQUOISE PEARL  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DIAMOND RUBY GOLD BANGLE 2 Antique, Victorian bangle bracelet in 14k gold with diamond and ruby snakes. Made circa 1850-1880. <P><P>
2 1/2 inches accross from hing to clasp when measured from the outside. 2 1/4 inches accross when measured from the inside. Will fit an average sized wrist comfortably (about 7 inches). Weighs 6.4 grams. <P><P>
Plain gold band with a pair of snakes twining around the band from hing to clasp, and over and about each other. One snake is set with rubies and the other with diamonds. Another diamond is set in the gap in the middle between the two snake heads and both have diamond eyes. <P><P>
Bangle has a safety chain as well as a safety clasp, indicating the high quality. <P><P>
There is a small solering mark above the hinge, mentioned for the sake of accuracy, but otherwise very good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DIAMOND RUBY GOLD BANGLE 2 SNAKES  

VINTAGE ESTATE GOLD CHARM BRACELET - GIFT FOR Vintage, estate gold charm bracelet. Dates to 1950's. <P><P>
7 3/4 inches long. Weighs 13.3 grams.<P><P>
Consisting of a gold chain with 9 great charms: a hair comb; a teapot with hinged lid that opens and closes; an ice tongs with bead in the form of an ice cube; a cuckoo clock with movable pendulum; a guitar; number 13; a pair of child's boots or shoes; an elephant, a locket in the form of a book. The locket opens to hold a picture. <P><P>
Due to the number 13, we suspect this was probably given to a young lady on her 13th birthday. It will make a fabulous gift to anyone, especially a teenager.<P><P>
Many of the charms are hallmarked 10k. (as shown in the 'photos).<P><P>
Good condition.
Manufacturer: VINTAGE ESTATE GOLD CHARM BRACELET - GIFT FOR TEENAGER  

ANTIQUE ART DECO W GOLD ROCK CRYSTAL BRACELET Antique Art Deco white gold and rock crystal bracelet. Made 1920's. <P><P>
Measurements: Weighs 10.2 grams. <P><P>7 1/4 inches long.
Gorgeous Art Deco design combining high quality workmanship: <br>
Bracelet consists of rectangles of graded sizes joined by decorated belt-like loops. Each rectangle has a square loop by which it is joined to the next segment.
There are two kinds of decoration on the rectangles: the smaller pieces with slightly concave, rounded sides have extremely fine filigree patterns. Gold studs in the design catch and play with light, in immitation of diamonds or other gemstones. The 3 larger rectangles have similar filigree openwork patterns around the borders, but the rectangular reserves are set with rock crystal, cut with a radiating, sunburst like design and set in the center with a colette mounted gem. The middle stone is a diamond (tested to be genuine). The green stones on the sides were not identified. <P><P>
14k gold confirmed by testing. <P><P>
Good condition with no damage of any sort.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE ART DECO W GOLD ROCK CRYSTAL BRACELET DIAMOND  

BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE GOLD ZIRCON PEARLS Antique ( late Victorian / Edwardian ) Belle Epoque lavalier necklace made of 14 carat gold, natural zircons and natural pearls. Circa 1890-1910.<P><P>
Weighs 5.3grams. Total length approx 15inches. Lavalier 2 3/4 inches accross (side to side) and 2 inches top to bottom.<P><P>
Exquisitely fine workmanship and design. Delicate gold scrolls adorned with tiny flower and foliage shaped colettes, each containing a tiny natural pearl. Near the top and suspended at the bottom, is a larger, blue zircon (natural stone), that gives just the right amount of colour to add extra interest to the necklace. The fine and delicate nature of the piece is typical of the Edwardian and Belle Epoque era and this is a particularly fine example. Lovely quality.<P><P>
The back of the lavalier is hallmarked for 14k gold. The manufacturer's mark looks like a fish, but is unknown to us.<P><P>
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE BELLE EPOQUE NECKLACE GOLD ZIRCON PEARLS  

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU SUFFRAGIST NECKLACE JADE Antique Art Nouveau Suffragist lavalier necklace. Made late 19th - early 20th century.<P><P>
Total length is 15 1/2 inches. Distance from top of upper pearl to bottom of drop is over 2 1/2 inches.<P><P>
Fabulous Art Nouveau design with whiplash, mirror image waves and swirls folding over themselves. The metal is set with elements that constitute the colours of the Suffragette movement - Green; White; Violet (Give Women the Vote alternatively with symbolic meaning: purple for dignity, white for purity, and green for hope.
) in the form of jadeite jade, tourmaline and pearls. The jade is a very good, deep green, uniform colour. The tourmaline a very pretty pink. Both jade and tourmaline are set in colettes with little beads on the top. On the top of the necklace and suspended from the bottom are two natural baroque pearls. The upper pearl is about 8-9mm long. The bottom, elongated pearl, with very organic shape, is 16mm long. These pearls are totaly unavailable today. <P><P>
Simple gilt silver / gold-washed mount. Silver chain. <P><P>
Good condition.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU SUFFRAGIST NECKLACE JADE PEARL GEM  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN / EDWARDIAN MOONSTONE NECKL Antique moonstone and yellow gold necklace. Made during the late 19th - early 20th century, during the late Victorian or Edwardian era. <P><P>
Measures 14 1/4 inches long. <P><P>
Necklace with wonderful cabochon moonstones set in fleur-de-lis type drops, two adjacent smaller gems contained in mirror-image c-scrolls and a larger moonstone

suspended below them. <br>
The central setting is a more elaborate 4-sectioned, flower, comprised also of c-scrolls with a moonstone radiating on the outside of each section, as well as

between sections. IN the center is a cruciform flower, composed entirely of cabochon moonstones.<P><P>
The chain is very fine - a plait comprised of many strands. Clasp in good, working order. <P><P>
We found no hallmarks, but the gold was tested with the most sophisticated electronic equipment available. The mounts test as 17k; the chain as 15-16k and the clasp

as 10k. <P><P>
Good condition.<P><P>
GOld tested on Tri Electronics gold tester - GXL 24 PRO.
Manufacturer: ANTIQUE VICTORIAN / EDWARDIAN MOONSTONE NECKLACE  

VINTAGE CARVED JADEITE CELADON JADE NECKLACE Vintage carved celadon jade / jadeite necklace. Made in China, about 50 years ago. <P><P>
Measures 30 inches long.<P><P>
Necklace made of a magnificent jade that has a luminocity and lustre seldom seen. The beads are of two sizes: two small beads seperate a larger, carved bead.
The end on one side has a celadon jade ring, while the other has a long-necked dragon that fits through the ring, thus clasping the necklace. Easy and effective.
The necklace is a particularly lovely one because the jade is such a pretty colour and has the unusual glow about it.<P><P>
Good condition.
Manufacturer: VINTAGE CARVED JADEITE CELADON JADE NECKLACE W DRAGON