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Antique English Gold Fob and Chain
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 972509 (stock# 2488)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
SALE PENDING
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This English 15k chain and fob are circa 1840. The chain itself is beautiful, designed with a Celtic motif of interlocking links, terminating with an early swivel bale. The fob, a perfect complement in period and color gold,has been joined to the chain.
The chain measures 55 inches long x 1/8 inches wide. It terminates with a swivel bale that opens and joins with the fob and weighs 13.5 dwt. It too, can be used for a ...click for details
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Superb Antique Etruscan Revival Bead Necklace
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 966656 (stock# 2486)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
SOLD
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This antique gold necklace is circa 1860. It is designed in the Etruscan Revival manner. The archeological excavations at Pompeii and Herculeum unearthed treasures, and brought with it renewed interest in the stunning Etruscan gold work. The term of Etruscan Revival was used to define this period, and famous jewelers such as Castellani, tried to emulate the designs and craftsmanship. This necklace is classical in inspiration, and perhaps one of the finest in execution that I have ever had the p ...click for details
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Large Antique Gold Diamond Enamel Locket
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 964258 (stock# 2485)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1150
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This antique English Victorian locket is circa 1880. The star motif was quite popular during this period, and this example is decorated with dark blue enamel,four lustrous split pearls and rose diamonds. The bale is substantial and perfectly proportioned with the locket. It opens and closes securely by fitting a thumbnail into a tiny depression. It is completely original, and the gold work is well done and in very good condition. There are scratches on the reverse of the bale, but no dings or i ...click for details
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Brilliant Antique Diamond Pendant/Pin Ca 1840
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 963730 (stock# 2484)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$11,000
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This incredibly beautiful diamond pendant is English, circa 1840. It is backed in a pale rose gold, and studded with diamonds set in silver. The gold work is superior, and the reverse is gently curved to ensure it lays beautifully on the neck. The diamonds are exceptionally fine quality old mine cuts. The dot seen in some of the photos is the characteristic "black" dot which is the culet of early mine cut stones, as the facets join at the bottom and terminate with a flat cut. The c ...click for details
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Beautiful Large 18th Century Paste Earrings
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Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Pre Victorian:
Pre 1800 item# 962672 (stock# 2483)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1350
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Incredibly lovely, these 18th century earrings are foil back and set in hand crimped rub over settings. The color of the foil makes the coloration quite amazing. The perimeter stones are set with pale pink foil and the central stone with a very,very pale yellowish green, almost the color of chrysoberyl. Foil placed beneath a stone was used to enhance the color and the reflection of light as stones were set with closed backs during this period of time. The result is a marvelous mellow hue that v ...click for details
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