Antique Victorian Gold Garnet Snake and Heart Pin
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 543587 (stock# 2094)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$895
|
The snake motif and its symbolism for eternal love became popularized after Albert presented a snake ring to Victoria upon their betrothal. This 15k brooch is circa 1860, and has a coiled snake dangling a heart from its mouth. The reverse of the heart reveals a closed locket with plaited hair. The stones are rich cabachon garnets that are foiled back to reflect light. It measures 2 inches across x 1 7/8 down. It is all original including the c-clasp and t-bar. The condition is excellent.
|
|
Antique French Pearl Diamond Fly Pin
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 485936 (stock# 2008)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1150
|
This 18k brooch is French,circa 1880. It is a stylized fly resting on a gold bar with a pearl top. The silver top gold wings are set with beautifully cut rose diamonds, a fresh water pearl body and an incredible adularescent agate below the head. The eyes are foiled back cabachon garnets. The details of the legs and body are finely executed, as is he reverse. The gold work is of the highest quality, as expected of French jewelry. The C- clasp has French touch marks for silver and gold. It measu ...click for details
|
|
|
|
Antique Rose Diamond Trembler Bird Pin
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 476112 (stock# 1999)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$3200
|
This French 18k and silver brooch is 19th century. It is referred to in French as " en tremblant" for the movement of the bird created by a spring mechanism on the back. This form of brooch is quite rare to find, and has often been reproduced. This is an original with French touchmarks on the wing, pinstem, and c-clasp. Of note, are the finely cut rose diamonds all set in silver. The collar and eye are cabachon rubies set in gold. The brooch is 18k topped with silver to set the diamond ...click for details
|
|
Antique Victorian Gold Enamel Pearl Heart Locket
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 453857 (stock# 1958)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1350
|
This 15k heart locket is English circa 1890. It is a beautifully executed basket weave motif interspersed with lustrous natural creamy white pearls. The color of the enamel is a rich robin's egg blue and it is in perfect condition. The heart is plump, measuring 5/8 in depth. It measures 7/8 long without the bail x 3/4 across. The reverse has a locket with the original beveled glass framed in gold, and removable for a photo or lock of hair. The condition is excellent and the patina is rich. ...click for details
|
|
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Ring
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 445194 (stock# 1956)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1100
|
This ring is Victorian, circa 1890. It is 18k and has a conical cabachon amethyst stone surrounded by beautifully faceted rose cut diamonds. Under magnification the superb quality of the cut of the rose diamonds is observable. The diamonds are set in a silver scalloped millegrain border and are prong set. The amethyst is set in 18k as well as well the shank. The ring is 5 1/4 and can easily be sized. The central mount is 5/8 inches. The condition is excellent. Wonderful!
|
|
Victorian Whimsical Diamond Frog Pin
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 415104 (stock# 1927)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$3850
|
This rare brooch is Victorian brooch, circa 1880. The design is whimsical and most unusual. It features a frog strumming a mandolin, with 41 bright rose cut diamonds silver set on gold adorning his body. The eyes are ruby cabochons and there is an ornamental gold bracelet on its shoulder. The frog is resting on a bar and almost looks like a sculpture. It is finely executed in high karat rose gold and beautifully designed, measuring 2 inches across x 1 inch down. The reverse has all original mou ...click for details
|
|
Victorian Aqua Garnet Pin
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1900 item# 390760 (stock# 1912)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$950
|
This lovely 15k brooch is circa 1850. Designed with a central flower formation, there are radiating buds of alternating aqua and garnet. The garnets are rich in color and the pale aqua a perfect foil. There is Etruscan work around the frame and the leaves have a beautiful matte finish. The reverse has a locket and all original mounts. It measures 1 1/2 across x 1 1/4 down and is a perfect size for sweaters or suits. The condition is excellent.
|
|
|
|
Antique 18k Pearl and Gemstone Ring
Catalogue:
Estate Jewelry:
Gold:
Victorian:
Pre 1910 item# 291637 (stock# 1651)
|
click for details
|
Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
$1650
|
This beautiful ring is English, circa 1890. It is 18k and designed as a half hoop with four large plump lustrous pearls. There are alternating faceted rubies and emeralds giving an elegant look and great color play. The settings are all hand crimped and the shank heavy and well designed. The stones measure 7/8 across x 3/8. It is a size 6 1/2 US. The patina is rich and the condition excellent.
|
|
|
|
