A pretty antique french jet mourning brooch. The brooch has faceted french
jet (black glass) stones that are set in a geometric pattern. The brooch has a
simple C clasp that is in working order. This piece dates to the 1890s to 1910.
Measurements:
1 3/4" by 3/4" Condition: ---There is one missing stone. ---Some rust on the pin stem and the back of the pin.
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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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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 links. The 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
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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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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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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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This antique Victorian locket is so unusual. It has a faux bois or wood
grain design. A buckle or strap with a silver screw. Same design front and
back. It has a yellow, pink and green gold color. (I have not tested this locket.)
The inside looks to be gold gilt. It has the original glass covers inside.
This piece dates to the late 1800s.
Condition: ---The photo covers do not stay in place on their on. ---Wear to gold finish inside the locket. ---Opens and closes perfectly. Measurements: 1" by 3/4"
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A very beautiful, bold and ornate antique Victorian 14K gold Etruscan revival
cross pendant. The granular work is amazing. Not marked, but acid tested
by a jeweler to be 14K gold. It has a heavy gold gilt over the 14K. Common
for this era and sometimes called a bloomed gold finish. It is hollow. The
jump ring is a later add on, and is gold filled. The cross dates to the 1870s.
Measurements: 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" Weight: 6.3 grams Condition: ---There is one missing flower or clover on one arm of the cross. ---Some surface scratches.
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An antique Victorian pin and earrings set. These are small pieces. I believe
that they are made of horn. You can see the beautiful color when held to the
light. The pin and earrings both have an applied chain made of the same
material, which gives each piece some movement. Please take note of the
condition and measurements. The set dates to C1870.
Measurements: Pin: 1 1/4" by 1" Earrings: 3/4" by 9/16" Condition: Fair - Priced Accordingly
---Some discoloration, especially on one earring.
---There is some wear and scratching on all pieces. Some chipping as well. ---On one of the earrings, there is a piece of string. It looks like it has been
there forever and I have not tried to remove it.
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Very small, very dented and well loved antique Victorian locket. I say well loved
because the front and back are very dented. Most likely from a teething baby
chewing on the locket. One side of the locket has a floral engraved design. The
other side also has a decorative engraved design. Both sides have black enamel.
The front and back panels are 9k gold. The frame and bail of the locket are a
plated base metal. Inside the locket are tintypes of a man and woman (under glass).
The locket opens and closes properly. It dates to the 1860s to 1870s.
Being sold as is.
Condition: ---Front and back are very dented. ---Lots of wear to the enamel. ---Wear to overall finish and loss of plating....inside and out. Measurements: 1/2" by 3/4"
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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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An antique Georgian crescent moon brooch. Natural pearls and tiny seed
pearls. Hand sewn or hand threaded onto a mother of pearl template. Typically
horsehair was used. Very intricate work. I believe that the pearl moon dates back
much earlier than the gold hardware or finding. From the 1820s to 1850s late
Georgian to early Victorian period The pin on the back is 14K rose gold. (stamped)
Simple C clasp that is in working order.
Measurements: 3/4" by 3/4" Condition: ---There appears to be three or four tiny pearls missing from the inside edge of
the moon. That being said...I am not sure if they are missing or if that was the way
this piece was made.
---There is some yellowing around some of the pearls. Perhaps an old lacquer.
---As with most of these sewn pieces, you can see the thread. Please see photos.
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This is a huge antique floral Victorian hand painted porcelain pin. Being sold as
is. Please see item's condition below.) The pretty hand painted roses and leaves
are so soft. It has a gold painted rim. There is a raised slip border with blue along
the top and bottom. The clasp is in working order. The setting is brass. It dates
to the 1890s.
Condition: ---Quite a few scratches on the surface. ---You can see the largest one going across one of the roses. ---Wear to the painted areas...loss to the gold painted areas. ---The pin stem has an up turn at the very end. Measurements: 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" (quite large)
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A beautiful antique Victorian French jet mourning bar pin. The ends are faceted
and the overall pin has nicely done curves. The findings are 10K gold. (tested)
There is a simple C clasp and tube type hinge. All in working order. It dates to the
1870s.
Measurements: 2 & 1/8" by 3/8" Condition: ---There are chipped areas on the back. ---Small flea flicks around the edges. ---A small bend in the pin stem.
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Beautiful antique Victorian 14K Etruscan revival grape pin with seed pearls.
(For restoration. Missing many of the seed pearls.) There are still about 16 pearls
left on the pin. Mainly tucked under the grape leaves. The background is glass.
The setting is a lovely 14K granular work. Unmarked, but acid tested by a jeweler.
The pin stem and C clasp are not gold. Dates to the 1870s.
Measurements:
1 & 3/8" in diameter Weight:
7.7 grams
Condition: ----Missing many of the seed pearls. There are still about 16 pearls left on the pin.
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