Showing posts with label Gold Filled. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gold Filled. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Vintage Heart Shaped Locket - Mother of Pearl - Gold Filled - 1940s to 1950s



A small vintage gold filled mother of pearl heart shaped locket. There 
is a heraldic or school type emblem on the front of the locket. Two 
old black and white photos inside. One heart shaped rim remains 
inside. No plastic covers. This locket dates to the 1940s to the 1950s. 

Measurements:
7/8" by 3/4" 

Condition:
---Some light surface scratches overall.
---There is some discoloration on the back of the locket, toward the top.
---The pin that holds the hinge together, hangs past the hinge itself. 
It is stable. The locket opens and shuts perfectly.

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Vintage Cultured Pearls Earrings & Pin Set - Imperial Pearl Syndicate - 1950s



Vintage cultured pearl pin and earrings set. The set was produced by the 
Imperial Pearl Syndicate. Set in 12K  gold filled brushed finish floral settings. 
The earrings are clip ons. The pin has a roll over safety type clasp. All in 
working order.   (Please see condition for additional info.) 

Measurements:
Earrings: 1 1/4" in diameter
Pin: 2 1/4" in diameter

Condition:
---The pieces do show some wear. Some discoloration on the surface of the 
pieces. 
---A spotty discoloration that shows more so on the pin than the 
earrings. Little dark spots. 
---The earrings are a darker gold color than the brooch.

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Small Antique Edwardian Clip With Chain For Fob - J.M. Fisher Company



Small Edwardian clip chain fob. It is gold filled and has a beautiful scrolled repousse design. The back is signed "PAT 6-9-08 JMFC". It was made by the J.M. Fisher Company out of Attleboro, MA. This piece would have had a watch swivel attached to the end of the chain. It is no longer there. The clip is very strong and in excellent working order.

This photos make it look HUGE...but it is not!

Measurements:
clip: 3/4" by 3/4"
chain: 3 3/4" in length

Condition:
---There is some greening on the chain and slight wear to the gold filled finish.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Antique Victorian Carved Hardstone Cameo Necklace - Choker - Tri Color Leaves - C1870



Antique Victorian cameo necklace - choker. Made for a very small neck. 
The necklace has a hand carved hardstone cameo sitting in a beautifully 
engraved gold filled setting. On each side of the cameo, there is a 
tri colored gold filled leaf. The unusual feature of this necklace is the catch. 
It has a push in catch that fits into the side of the centerpiece. Works perfectly! 
Another feature is a hook on the back. The hook looks to be made of silver. 
A beautiful piece of Victorian jewelry that dates to the 1870s. 

Measurements:
Center Piece: 1 1/8" by 1"
Overall length: 14 7/8"

Condition:
---There is wear to the gold filled finish. 
---Some dark discoloration on the center piece.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Small Antique Victorian Flower Pin - Figural - C1900



A small antique Victorian flower pin! Very detailed. It has beautiful dark 
citrine or topaz colored stones set into a gold filled setting. I believe that 
the stones are glass. They are faceted and have so much sparkle. The pin 
has a simple C clasp that is working order. The flower has a deep rich 
patina. This piece dates to around 1900. Citrine is one of the birthstones 
for November.

Measurements: 
1 1/8" by 1"

Condition:
The condition is good. 

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Vintage Simmons 6mm Cultured Pearl Earrings



This is a pretty pair of vintage cultured pearl earrings. Each pearl measures 
approximately 6mm. They are a cream color. The earrings are hallmarked
 "SIMMONS" as well as " 1/20 12K G.F." on the screw backs. These earrings 
are the screw on type. These date to the 1950s to 1960s. 

Condition:
---Some wear to the gold filled finish.
---Some greening on the gold filled screw backs. 

For more photos and purchasing information:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331725775938

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Antique Victorian Crescent Moon Pin - Natural Pearl - Gold Filled



A beautiful little antique Victorian crescent moon brooch. It has a natural 
pearl set in stylized leaves. The pin is gold filled and dates to the 1890s 
to 1900. Crescent moon pins were often known as "honeymoon" pins 
during the Victorian era.

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

Condition:
---The condition is good. 
---It has a simple C clasp that is working order.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Vintage 1940s AMCO Floral Bow Circle Pin - 1/20 10K G F - Wreath Shape



Vintage gold filled retro pin. Spiral design. Set with three flowers, a bow 
and imitation pearl. Each flower has a purple amethyst color rhinestone set 
in the center. The brooch is and marked "1/20 10K G F AMCO". A locking 
clasp that is in working order. The brooch dates to the 1940s. 

Measurements:
The brooch measures 1 3/8" in diameter.

Condition:
---Some wear to the gold filled finish. 
---There is a dark spot on the front (under the first, wire at the top) and you can 
see this in the photos.

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Antique Victorian Agate Pendant - Converts To Pin



Antique Victorian agate pendant which converts to a pin . It is one piece 
that can be worn either way. The bale simply folds down behind the piece. 
There is a pale apricot or peach color agate surrounded by laurel leaves. 
It has a roll over safety clasp that is in working order. Set in a gold filled 
setting. Dates to around 1900.

Measurements:
1 3/16" tall by 1" wide 
(that is with the bale folded down)

Condition:
---You can see the solder on the back of the piece where the pin was added. 
---Some wear to the gold filled finish.. 
---The pin back was obviously added at a later date. Probably around the 1920s. 

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Antique Victorian Gold Filled Slide - Red Rose Cut Stone - C1900



This is an antique Victorian gold filled slide. No chain. Slide only. It is 
small and features a rose cut red stone. I believe the stone to be glass 
but have not tested it. The piece dates to C1900. 

Measurements:
9/16" by 1/4"

Condition:
---Some wear to the gold filled finish. 
---Light surface scratches.

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