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Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian (108)

Antique Gold Pair of Wedding Bracelets 1877 Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1069306 (stock# 2599)
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These fine antique Victorian 14k gold American bracelets are dated 1877. In the 19th century, when a bride to be became engaged, a single token bracelet would be given by the groom. This would be then matched with its mate upon betrothal. This very sentimental gift was typically Victorian and finding a pair is quite unusual. Most bracelets were separated, often given to daughters and the pair became a scant memory. In ...click for details

Elegant Antique Gold Victorian Moonstone Earrings Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1067259 (stock# 2597)
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These Victorian 15k gold moonstone earrings are quite lovely. They are designed with three articulating sections, two with blue cabachon moonstones, and and a central section of cabachon sapphires. The clear blue moonstones have that glorious sheen known as adularescence. The two moonstones are set in saw tooth mounts which look beautiful from the front as well as the side. The central sapphire enhances the earring with a rich blue color. ...click for details

Antique Victorian Moonstone and Diamond Earrings Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1061981 (stock# 2592)
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These moonstone earrings are Victorian, circa 1890. The moonstones are cut en cabachon and capture that beautiful sheen known as adularescence. This magical glow has flashes of blue and white. Unlike the modern "rainbow moonstones" these are clear and shimmer with light. Set around the central moonstone and around the perimeter are tiny beautifully cut rose diamonds. These are not only a fine detail, but add an extra glimmer of light. ...click for details

Antique French Silver Gold Long Chain Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1041347 (stock# 1273)
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This French silver and rose gold chain is circa 1890. It is designed with simplicity with a long silver linked chain finely accented by faceted rose gold balls. It measures a long 60 inches, terminating with a silver dog clip that could be used for a pendant ,fob or locket. It is also quite pretty worn alone, or in conjunction with other chains such as niello. The combination of color gives this a subtle beauty. The chain is 60 inches long x 1/16 inches wide. The gold balls are 3/16th inches. ...click for details

Charming Antique Gold Labradorite Monkey Ring Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 1039037 (stock# 2561)
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This 15k antique English ring is circa 1880. It is a well carved labradorite of a monkey's face replete with hair, nose,mouth and tiny diamond eyes. The diamonds are set in silver bezels and the ring in 15k. This labradorite stone has a deep blue color with a flash of inner light called labradorescence, visible with every movement of the ring. This form of carved stone animal jewelry, was quite in vogue from th ...click for details

Antique Victorian Gold Mizpah Ring Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 998486 (stock# 2524)
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This very sentimental ring is English and is rendered in 18k gold. The word Mizpah is from the Book of Genesis and symbolized the emotional bond between people that were separated. It translates to " The Lord Watch Between Me and Thee When We Are Absent From One Another." This example is quite fine, simply designed and is fully hallmarked with a date letter for 1889, manufactured in Chester, England. It als ...click for details

Distinctive Spanish Gold Crystal Ring 17th Century Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1700 item# 994031 (stock# 2521)
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Through the centuries rings have represented wealth, power,friendship,love and mourning. Bestowed or received, they are a token to be treasured. This example is Spanish, circa 1680. It has the recognizable sculpted gold work, rub over box collets and foil back stones. The geometry is beautiful, and is matched by the superior high carat gold work. The shoulders have a foliate motif joined to an unadorned shank. As a co ...click for details

Remarkable Large Antique Pique Snake Pin Circa 1860 Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 990424 (stock# 2517)
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This very rare brooch is English, circa 1860. It is designed as a figural,a serpent by utilizing the technique of pique pose. The inlaying of gold and silver into tortoise shell is called pique and the use of strips of gold to form shapes and designs is called pique pose. The serpent symbolized eternity, and it became very popular after Albert wished to give a symbolic token of his eternal love, and gave Victoria a ...click for details

Heavenly Antique Gold Moonstone Ruby Necklace Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 988057 (stock# 2513)
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This gold moonstone necklace is Victorian, circa 1900. It is elegantly designed, with beautiful cabachon moonstones interspersed with small faceted rubies. The moonstones are clear with flashes of blue exhibiting adularescence. The term adularescence, is that play of light that crosses the stone as light passes through. So magical in appearance, the Romans believed it was formed from drops of moonlight. It is seen on the finest gem quality stones, and it is this quality that distinguishes it fr ...click for details

Antique Gold Rock Crystal Ball Locket Catalogue: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Victorian: Pre 1900 item# 985447 (stock# 2511)
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This rock crystal Victorian locket is circa 1900. It is English, rendered in 15k and has unusually pretty engraving around the bezel. Most lockets of this type are gold filled or plated, and I am always pleased to find one in gold. The orb measures 3/4 inches and with the bail it is 1 inch long. Small in scale, it looks great worn on the modern cord provided that has a 14k lobster clasp, or on a charm bracelet. It opens and closes with two tiny gold balls and will magnify and photo. I prefer it ...click for details

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