Showing posts with label Fine Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fine Jewelry. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Etruscan Revival Earrings - Articulated - 1870s



IMPORTANT ABOUT CONDITION: These earrings need ear wires for hanging. The bale or loop is there so that ear wires can be put on them. They were repaired at some point and have solder on the back. Please see all photos. They have been priced accordingly.

A pair of antique Victorian earrings. They are made in the Etruscan Revival style. Articulated, the bottom sections of the earrings swing from the top sections. Applied rose gold pyramid shapes on each earring. The earrings acid tested to be at least 12K yellow gold. The earrings have a dark patina or oxidation. As stated above they need ear wires, but the loop or bale is in place. These date to the 1870s.

Condition:
---These need ear wires. 
---Dark patina or oxidation.
---Solder showing on the backs of each earring. See photos please. Priced accordingly.

Measurements:
Length: 1 1/8"

Width: 5/8" at widest point

Weight:
6.1 grams total weight for the pair

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331869805274

Antique Victorian 10K Rose Gold Cigar Band Ring - Wedding Band - 1870s to 1880s



Being sold AS IS. Priced accordingly. Please read the following:

An antique Victorian 10K rose gold cigar or wedding band. Unmarked but tested to be at least 10K. There are issues with this ring, but it is still very wearable. There are some repairs inside and out. Also tears or cracks. I do not find the tears and cracks noticeable when wearing the ring, but when you look inside the ring, under a light, you can see them. There is some engraving inside the ring. Much of it seems lost to repairs. It is a bit out of round. At any rate, please look at all of the photos to decide. I clearly show the damage. Being sold as is. Priced accordingly.

Measurements: 
Size: 9 (Please keep in mind that wider bands fit somewhat smaller.) 
Width: 5/16" (approximately 8mm)

Weight: 
2.5 grams

Condition: PLEASE look at all photos and read description above.
---Tears 
---Discoloration to the gold inside the ring from early repairs. 
---There are scratches on the surface as well. It was obviously well loved and worn quite a bit. 
---A bit out of round.

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331869623359

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Antique 14K Victorian Blue Enamel Fleur De Li Pin



A truly beautiful antique Victorian enameled gold pin. A stylized fleur de lis. 
It is unmarked but tested 14K gold. Unmarked, but acid tested. The cobalt or 
navy blue guilloche enamel is so deep and rich. It has a tube type hinge and 
a simple C clasp. All in working order. The craftsman ship and artistry that 
went into the making of this piece is so amazing. It dates to C1870. 

Measurements: 
1 1/2" by 1 1/2"

Weight:
4.0 dwt 
6.2 grams

Condition: 
----There is some loss of enamel on the piece. 
----There is a small bump on the back. I don't know if there was perhaps a loop there 
at one time. The back also has what I consider to be light surface scratches.

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Antique Victorian / Edwardian 10K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Cuff Links



A beautiful pair of antique Victorian /Edwardian era rose cut diamond gold 
cuff links. These are very light weight and delicate. Not your usual bulky 
pair of cuff linksThe tops of both cuff links tested 12K gold and the back 
connecting hardware tested 10K. The total weight of all pieces combined 
is 3.9 grams. Each piece is set with a .02 carat rose cut diamond. For a total 
weight of .08 carat.

Condition:
---One of the tops has a very slight crease. 
---Also one has a small oxidation spot. 
---There is what appears to be a hallmark on one cuff link...but I cannot 
make it out. 

Measurements:
Tops: 11/16" by 1/2" 
Connectors: 3/4" long

For more photos and purchasing information:

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Antique 14K Victorian Mosaic Pin - C1870



Beautiful antique Victorian Italian pietra dura mosaic pin. The setting is gorgeous 
14K granular work. Unmarked, but acid tested by a jeweler. The back ground is 
slate with a beautiful lily of the valley design. What I had always assumed to be 
a crack in the top, appears to be part of the design. The pin stem and C clasp are 
not gold. Dates to the 1870s. 

Measurements:
1 & 3/8" by 1 & 3/16"

Weight: 
7.1 grams. 

Condition:
----There is one small green leaf tile missing.
----Slight lilt in pin shape. 

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