GEMSET GOLD TOURMALINE CRUCIFIX CROS PENDANT Vintage, estate pink and green tourmaline gemstone, set in 14 carat gold, crucifix pendant. Dates to mid 1900's. <P><P>
Measures 2 inches in length, including the loop. <P><P>
Crucifix made of tourmalines that look much like rubies and emeralds, in the pink and green colours of the Woman's Sufragette movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. At that time the colours were symbolic; now they are no less attractive, even if the original meaning is lost. The stones are particularly nice in shade and sparkle beautifully with a quiet contrast in colour that makes the pendant particularly pretty. The quality of the pendant is also seen in the secure and well-made setting, done in 14K gold. <P><P>
Very good condition. No damage/loss/restoration.  

RUSSIAN CITRINE, RUBY 14K GOLD PENDANT ESTATE Antique Estate pendant made of 14 carat gold, a large cushion-shaped citrine and a ruby. Made in Russia, mid 20th century. <P><P>
Approximately 1 1/2 inches long. <P><P>
A triangular loop suspends a pretty ruffled bow with a lovely bright pink-red ruby in the center where the knot would be. A tiny loop suspends a large cushion-shaped citrine, faceted around it's rectangular, rounded, sides. (flat top). Held by long claws of an openwork arched mount. Looks lovely around the neck. <P><P>
Hallmarked with Russian marks for 14carat gold - a face in a lozenge next to 583 and a pie-sign mark (sorry, probably a Cyrillic letter) on the other side. Another round mark with a woman's head in profile. On the other side of the pendant's mount is a rectangle with GB10, which we believe is the maker's mark.<P><P>
Very good condition.  

VICTORIAN ENAMEL PEARL GOLD BROOCH MOON FLOWE Antique Victorian era brooch made of gold, enamelled and set with pearls. Circa 1880-1900. Most likely made in the USA. <P><P>
Measures approx 7/8 inches accross. <P><P>
Only the Victorians were capable of such delicacy. Sprigs of blue forget-me-nots curl over the circle formed by the open textured gold, crescent moon. The gold is further enhanced by exquisite enamelled pale blue flowers of the same variety, enclosed in tiny gold walls. Two of the flowers have tiny pearls in their center; one has a little gold granule. <P><P>
The original pin has been resoldered on one side, at the back where it is totally unnoticeable. Otherwise, good condition.  

VICTORIAN NOUVEAU ENAMEL PEARL GOLD PENDANT Antique gold pendant set with natural pearls and enamelled. Made during the late Victorian / Art Nouveau era circa 1880 - 1910, most likely in the USA. <P><P>
Measures approx 1 inch accross. <P><P>
Beautifully designed and executed pendant made of 14 carat gold, enamelled and set with natural pearls. Flowers in full bloom and blossoms, twine against a background of large leaves, beautiufully enamelled with exquisite fine detail in shades of yellow and green and modelled to show even the tiniest veins, scarcely visible by the naked eye. Great quality craftmanship and execution with a fine eye for detail. The loveliest surprise is the pair of tiny pearls set in the loop. Comes with a simple gold chain. <P><P>
Not hallmarked, but tested for at least 14 carat gold. <P><P>
Very good condition with no losses/damage/restoration.  

ANTIQUE CASTELLANI BROOCH IN ORIGINAL BOX NEO Antique 18 carat gold broch set with semi-precious stones. Made by the famous firm of Castellani, 19th century. <P><P>
Measures just under 1 inch in length. <P><P>
Brooch influenced by the Neo Etruscan / Classic style based on techniques of the Ancient Romans, Greeks and Etruscans. An oval citrine, gently cut into facets atop a golden heart with an oak leaf in it's center. A pair of globular gold balls join the top of the leaf to the upper scrolls of the heart. At the heart's base is a red stone, we think a garnet. The work is done in typical granulated style with fine engraving on the leaf. <P><P>
The brooch / pin comes in it's original, fitted box - red on the outside with golden C's on both outside of lid and on the silk lining inside. <P><P>
The pin closes with a simple c-clasp. There is some darkening on the hinge side of the clasp, where the join was possibly redone, but the hinge works well. <P><P>
The pin is hallmarked on the back for 18K gold and has the intertwining C monogram of the Castellani Company. On the other side of the hinge is another monogram hallmark, which looks like JV or JY. <P><P>
COndition is good.  

MIKOMOTO TOKYO JAPAN PEARL BROOCH SET ST SILV Vintage sterling silver and pearl brooch / pin. Made by Mikimoto, Tokyo Japan, probably first half of the 1900's. <P><P>
A little over 1 3/4 inches end-to-end. Weighs approx 7 grams. <P><P>
Brooch in the form of a leav with cut surface giving glitz and shine. The stem loops around one end. A row of 5 pearls in the center of the leaf, graded in size as the leaf tapers. Secure clasp on the back. <P><P>
Hallmarked on the back: K.MIKIMOTO TOKYO M S (for Sterling silver). <P><P>
Good condition.  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GOLD ENAMEL AMETHYST BROOCH Antique Victorian Neo Etruscan Memento Mori memorial / mourning 14K gold, black enamel and cabochon amethyst brooch. <P><P> Made circa 1860-1880. <P><P>
Bullseye shape - almost 1 /1/2 inches in diameter. Weighs 17 grams. <P><P>
Round, with borders of twisted gold wire in different thicknesses, very typical of the Neo Etruscan filigree jewellery of the time. The sloping surface, like the side of a cone is decorated with a black enamel pattern, leading to more filigree/wire work, which borders a fabulous cabochon amethyst - 1/2 inch in diameter. <P><P>
The pin at the back has a simple C-clasp. The original curved glass/crystal covers a compartment that might be used for a locket of hair of the departed / loved one. Part of a name, written in black is visible. <P><P>
There are no hallmarks, but the gold tests for at least 14 carats. <P><P>
General condition is very good, but a very close inspection with a magnifying glass shows tiny flaws in the surface of the gold (I can't see them even with my glasses).  

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN MICRO MOSAIC WOMAN 22K GOLD Antique Georgian micromosaic brooch with very rare depiction of a woman as a miniature portrait, set in 22 carat gold in the Etruscan Revival style. Circa 1830-40. <P><P>
Measures 2 inches long. <P><P>
Outstanding, museum quality micro mosaic, so subtly done that it appears as an oil painting, smoothe to the touch. Tiny tesserae, finely connected to form the image of a woman, dressed in semi Classic Roman robes, typical of the Neo Classical taste of the period. The woman is clearly a historic figure - reminiscent of the great Byzantine mozaic of the Empress Theodora, Justinian's wife. She wears a white turban set with gold and jewels, a white robe with Royal blue shawl and scarlet sash. She also wears fingerless gloves. Her jewellery includes dangle earrings, a brooch set in the turban and her eyes are underlined with black make-up. <P><P>
The gold mount frame tests for at least 18 carat and probably 22k. Fine granulation and filigree decoration in rings around the oval that slopes inwards, drawing attention to the central figure. The mount is in the Etruscan Revival style with a similar mount shown for a micromosaic Spaniel done by Castellani (plate 56 of Castellani and Giuliano by Geoffrey C Munn). <P><P>
Very good condition. No chips/cracks/losses/restoration found.
See THeodora page 49 of book on Costume and Fashion by James Laver.  

ANTIQUE PENDANT FOX TERRIER DOG GOLD & CARVD Antique Victorian Wire haired Fox Terrier dog carved and handpainted Essex crystal, set in a 14 carat gold drop pendant. <P><P>
Measures 1 1/2 inches from end to end (including the gold setting). <P><P>
Round rock crystal, cabochon cut and intaglio carved and then handpainted to depict the portrait of a Wire-haired Fox Terrier with a black collar. The detail is

excellent - from the twirly locks of his coat, to the greying around the nose and black ring around the eyes, that are typical of the breed. The gold setting is

highly attractive and sets off the pendant to great advantage: each section is joined to the next with loops, thus giving a great flexibility to the elegant, long

form. <P><P>
The back has inscribed hallmark 14K and the name DIANA.<P><P>
Very good condition.  

3 ANTIQUE LADYBUGS GOLD ENAMEL HAIR BUTTON Set of 3 Edwardian / early Deco 14 carat gold and enamel jewelry ladybug spirals, used to decorate hair or collar or button-holes. Made in Germany, early 20th century - 1910 - 1930. <P><P>
Each lady bug is approx 1/2 inch long (including the protruding bits). They weigh 6 grams. <P><P>
Beautifully modelled ladybirds with slightly open wings showing part of his back in gold. The wings are enamelled in yellow, blue and red, respectively. Black dots on the enamelling. Black enamelled faces with white eyes. Little protruding gold feelers and legs and gold borders of the wings. Each ladybird is attached to a strong little gold spring. This would be used in a number of ways: it could be wound around a strand of hair, it could be attached to a collar or other button hole. <P><P>
Each ladybug has engraved hallmarks: engraved AR in a triangle; a mark that is difficult to read, but probably says 14K and 750; GERMANY.<P><P>
Very good condition. No damage and no wear to enamel.  

ANTIQUE GOLD HORSE RACING BROOCH PIN Antique Victorian signed 9ct gold brooch / pin with a horse and jockey in a horse race. Made circa 1860-1890's, in England. <P><P>
Measures a tad over 1 1/4 inches long. <P><P>
WOnderfully modelled figural group of a horse at full gallop with a jockey bent over his back. Mane and tail fly backwards. Note detail to horse from the hooves to

the eyes, bridle and reigns. The jockey is even more exciting with his boots and cap, perched on the saddle. Great detail and very finely created by a true master

goldsmith.<P><P>
The back has it's original hinged C-clasp. <P><P>
A number of hallmarks appear on the back: Regsitered mark, which indicates that it was probably made in Britain. An incised number:15839. 9Ct and the maker, A&W.

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Condition is very good. Magnifying glass reveals that there is a minute hole in the sleeve of the jockey's arm which might be original to the piece (there are also

two definately intentional holes at the back - see 'photos), but I could not see this with my 'naked eyes' and mention it only for the sake of accuracy.  

ANTIQUE CZECH GARNET ARAGONITE VRIDLOVEC GEM Antique Czech garnet and Aragonite / Vridlovec gemstone brooch. Made in Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), 19th century.<P><P>
Rectangular with rounded corners. Measures approx 1 1/2 inches long X slightly under 1 1/4 inches wide. <P><P>
Vridlovec, used in jewellery especially to be bought at Europe's health spas of the 19th century with beautiful varied markings. The cushion cut rectangle is surrounded by a ring of old garnets that offset the central stone beautifully. Set in tomback (gold coloured metal used in Czech jewellery). High quality workmanship. Quiet elegance. Good condition.  

1920-30 DECO BAR PIN BROOCH SAPPHIRE DIAMOND Art Deco bar pin brooch - natural sapphire and diamonds set in platinum with gold pin. Circa 1920 - 30's. <P><P>
Measures 1 inch accross. Weighs approx 2 grams. <P><P>
Bar comprised of diamond, 4 sapphires, diamond, 4 sapphires and another diamond. Wonderful colour, excecptionally well set and matched. The platinum setting has a very fine scrolling pattern, again showing the quality of the piece. Pin at the back is in yellow gold.
No marks seen. Good condition.  

ANTIQUE GOLD SAPPHIRE DIAMOND BROOCH OPENWORK Gold, silver, sapphire and diamond brooch in an openwork design on different levels, echoing the work of Moser and Hoffman of the Wiener Werkstatte. Unmarked.<P><P>
Measures 1 6/8 inch long. <P><P>
Rectangular brooch with delicate gold border. A filigree, openwork design contains a number of round sapphires set in gold 'tubes' that protrude from the surface plain of the brooch. A pair of scrolling V's is set with old cut diamonds in silver and is also above the plain of the brooch, but lower than the sapphires. The Victorians often used silver and gold together. A number of small gold globes echo and accentuate the sapphires. The quality of the work is shown by the beauty of the back. Great design that subtly mixes antique with modern design. (modern as used early 20th century).<P><P>
Brooch is not hallmarked, but we tested the gold. It is at least 18 carat (the acid did not dissolve the gold at that level). <P><P>
Good condition.  

VICTORIAN GOLD INSECT BROOCH W FLY DIAMONDS R Antique Victorian brooch / pin with a fly insection perched on two gold bars. Diamonds and rubies. Made in ENgland, 1800's. <br><br>
Measures 1 1/2 inches long. <br><br>
2 gold bars on which a fly perches. It has 3 diamonds in each wing and two diamonds as eyes. THe body is a ruby and on it's back is a round, white pearl.
One side has 7969 engraved on it. Good condition.