This dramatic Portuguese chrysoberyl pendant is 18th century. It was the age of opulence in Portugal, and the aristocracy flaunted their wealth. Wealthy women were adorned with multiple jewels, rings, hair ornaments and brooches. Portugal, having dominion over Brazil had access to stones such as topaz and chrysoberyl, desirable and rare during this period of time.
The magical color of these scarce chrysoberyls, ran ...click for details
These are unusually rare and original Portuguese chrysoberyl earrings, circa 1750. In the 18th century, Portugal had access to rare stones such as topaz and chrysoberyl, via their dominion over Brazil. The aristocracy draped themselves with these stones, openly displaying their opulence wearing large brooches, rings and earrings. The women wore multiple brooches, multiple rings and balanced the height of their upswept hairdos with very long dramatic earrings. ...click for details
There have been many unusual and rare items that I have had the privilege to hold in my hands, but this set will remain among my favorites. It a demi-parure of silver,gold and diamonds. The provenance is most certainly Portugal, as it had the availability of diamonds and gemstones via its dominion over Brazil.
To begin....the earrings are a classical bow/knot motif called Laca Bow. It has three sections that articula ...click for details
During the Georgian period,the topaz gemstone was a scarce and precious stone reserved for the royals and the aristocracy. Rare with an indescribable allure, the stone has shades of gold, yellow and of course the distinctive, pale pink hue.
This pendant is designed with foil backed topaz set in 15k hand crimped cut down settings. The gold work is superb and executed with precision. The stones are each hand set, and f ...click for details
This Georgian gold necklace is designed with flower heads set with a perimeter of natural turquoise and centered with foil back paste. The flower heads are set in rub over silver top gold collets. They alternate with paste stones and the total design is simple and understated. It is easy to imagine a woman in the Georgian period wearing an umpire dress and a lovely necklace such as this around her neck.
I love finding early period lockets....This 15k Georgian locket has a wonderful clean rectangular shape . The only ornamentation is at the top, and that too was designed with restraint. It is designed with sturdy bezels and a depth that can easily house a lock of hair, photo, or small gemstones, so popular today.
It measures 3/4 inches across X 1 inch long X 1/4 inch depth. It comes with a contemporary black cord wit ...click for details
The fine art of cannetille is represented in these earrings. They are early 19th century French 18k earrings designed in a classical three section motif. Each section has been rendered in spirals of gold to create a pattern. They look like bells that gently sway and are so incredibly light on the ears. They look beautiful from every angle as they were designed as a complete circle.
Dramatic, long and beautiful, these 18k garnet and rock crystal earrings are 18th century. They are classical girandole design with three articulating sections. The mellow foil back garnets are hand cut with large tables and faceted perimeters. Each stone was set by hand in rub over gold collets. The garnets are accented by foil back rock crystals that have been as finely set as the garnets. They add light and a uniqueness to these earrings ...click for details
This ring will be appreciated by those that love early jewelry, as it has a unique beauty. Diamonds from the early 18th century were typically primitive in cut, utilizing both the earlier table cut as well as a rose cut. The diamonds in this ring were set in silver rub over collets, and closed in the back. Foil was often utilized beneath the stone to bring additional light, and gave each stone a distinctive hue.
These beautiful antique early 19th century earrings are rose diamond,silver and gold. The rose diamonds set in closed back,rub over collets. The diamonds sparkle with every movement. The design resembles a flower basket ,the basket having a lovely heart shape. It too, has a central rose cut diamond. The perimeter of the basket is accented in gold.
The reverse shows the graceful curve and the hand work of the silver. T ...click for details
