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Antique and estate jewelry is among our greatest passions. Each antique jewel tells the story of the elegant taste, imaginative design and masterful craftsmanship of a bygone era. Here we feature some of our favorite jewels from the past 200 years. You will find wonderful pieces from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco periods. |
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Egyptian Revival! An elegant Egyptian Revival brooch with a beautiful enamel portrait of an Egyptian noble woman or princess accented with eleven Rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1885. Cost: Sold |
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Diana and the Seahorses! An Art Nouveau brooch featuring a cameo of the goddess Diana carved in the soft pink tones of Angel Skin coral. The 14kt gold frame surrounding the coral cameo features seahorses and palmettes. Cost: $1,275 |
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Rococo Cherub Brooch! An elegant Victorian gold brooch in the ornate Rococo Revival style set with an oval turquoise and four white pearls. Beneath the turquoise a small cherub modestly peers downward. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1870. Cost: $1,175 |
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Crane & Diamond! A beautiful Victorian locket featuring a crane and cattails in a marsh setting. The crane grasps an Old European-cut diamond in its beak. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Dove of Peace! An 18kt gold Classic Revival brooch crafted in the "bulla" style. The brooch features a dove in flight carrying an olive branch across a swirling sea of gold. Circa 1880. Cost: $365 |
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The Questioning Serpent! A fiery serpent clutches a white pearl as it sinuously wraps itself around this elegant stickpin. Beautifully crafted in 10kt gold, this diminutive Victorian jewel dates from around 1890. Cost: $275 |
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Celtic Revival! A Victorian brooch inspired by the ancient Celtic Crosses of the Irish countryside. The brooch features a rich golden orange Citrine accented with interlaced Celtic designs. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1875. Cost: Sold |
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Scottish Revival Jewelry A collection of three diminutive Scottish Revival jewels featuring a bar pin, a battle ax and a Luckenbooth pin. Circa 1860 to 1900. Cost: $475 |
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Gothic Elegance! An elegant Victorian brooch with Gothic-inspired quatrefoil and circle motifs. Beautifully executed with twisted wire work and brightly polished gold beads. Crafted in 15kt gold, circa 1860. Cost: $385 |
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Basilisk Stickpin Basilisks, griffins, sea serpents and chimera were all part of the menagerie of fantastic creatures that graced late Victorian jewels. This 14kt gold stickpin from Riker Bros. features a fiery basilisk grasping a red stone. Circa 1890.
Cost: $445 |
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Mummy Dearest! An Egyptian Revival brooch featuring a golden scarab wrapped in the wings of two stylized vultures. Cost: $525
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Etruscan Revival Bar Pin A wonderful example of mid Victorian jewelry in the Etruscan Revival style. Cost: $475 |
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The Flyin' Lion! This Victorian stickpin features a winged lion cradled in a curved horn-like object. A small pearl is set in front of the lion. Wonderfully crafted in 15kt gold.
Cost: $325
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Exceptional Hair Bracelet Intricately woven from hair, this wonderful bracelet features a golden clasp that opens to reveal a tin type portrait of a young man. Cost: $765 |
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Antique Cufflink Gallery! An elegant collection of cufflinks from the Golden Age of cufflinks - 1880 to 1950. Here you will find elegant designs from the late Victorian era to the cool, geometric designs of the Art Deco period. |
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Antique Elegance! A beautifully designed and richly detailed antique ring featuring a 1.08 carat Old European cut diamond. Crafted in 18kt white gold, circa 1920. Cost: Sold |
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Art Nouveau Iris Brooch! The jewelers of the Art Nouveau period were masters at creating small, life-like flowers in enamel and gold. This beautiful iris brooch is a wonderful example. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Renaissance Revival! A wonderful Renaissance Revival enamel portrait brooch from the late Victorian period. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: Sold |
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Platinum Elegance! An elegant platinum estate ring featuring an emerald-cut lavender spinel and two tapered baguette diamonds. Circa 1950. Cost: Sold |
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Amethyst Elegance! A beautifully chased and engraved late Victorian brooch with a rich purple amethyst and sparkling diamonds. Crafted in 15kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: Sold |
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Edwardian Comet Brooch! An elegant platinum and diamond brooch inspired by the 1910 appearance of Halley's comet. Cost: Sold |
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Amethyst Nouveau! An elegant Art Nouveau pin set with a rich purple amethyst and six beautifully matched pearls. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost: Sold
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Tally Ho! An Edwardian bar pin featuring a riding crop and fox. A wonderful example of the late Victorian and Edwardian infatuation with equestrian and hunting themes. Meticulously crafted in 15kt gold and platinum. English, circa 1900.
Cost: Sold
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Art Deco Locket! A beautiful Art Deco locket decorated with concentric rings of blue and white enamel in a bull's eye pattern. Beneath the blue enamel an intricately engraved pattern of radiating waves creates a wonderful guilloche effect. Silver, circa 1925.
Cost: Sold
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Filigree Elegance! A striking white gold filigree ring from the 1920s. Set with a rich blue sapphire and two sparkling diamonds. Cost: Sold |
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Art Nouveau Brooch! A diminutive Art Nouveau brooch with flowing leaves and golden tendrils set with a diamond, pearls and a cabochon-cut moss agate. Circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Diamond Filigree Ring! A striking white gold filigree ring with a sparkling diamond. Circa 1920. Cost: Sold |
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Swan Brooch! A wonderful Art Nouveau brooch with two sinuous swans framing a cluster of enamel blossoms. Above the flowers three sparkling diamonds are set, like dew drops, on a beautifully enameled background. Circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Swedish Locket! A beautiful locket created in a Swedish workshop around 1900. Crafted in silver, this locket is decorated with rich blue enamels and beautifully engraved star burst designs creating a wonderful guilloche effect.
Cost: Sold
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Sssssss! A beautiful Art Nouveau stickpin of a fierce, writhing serpent. Crafted in 14kt gold, this is a wonderful example of the whimsical jewelry created during the early 1900's.
Cost: Sold
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Antique Gold! The elegance of the design, the uncompromising quality of the craftsmanship and the richness of a fiery red carnelian and antique gold make this ring a truly extraordinary jewel. Beautifully crafted in 14kt gold, this ring was created during the 1920s.
Cost: Sold
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Tempus Fugit! A beautifully enameled and engraved Art Deco pocket watch. The case is crafted in 18kt gold and the 17 jewel movement was created by the Swiss watchmaker, International Watch Company, circa 1925.
Cost: Sold
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Bouquet of Art Nouveau Flowers A small collection of diminutive flowers crafted in enamel and gold during the Art Nouveau period (1890 - 1910). Each of these miniature jewels is a celebration of artistry of the turn-of-century goldsmith and enameler.
Cost: Sold
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Gentleman's Estate Ring A striking gents diamond ring elegantly crafted in 14kt gold. The shoulders and sides of the ring are richly decorated with stylized flowers. Circa 1920. Cost: Sold |
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Estate Sapphire Ring! An estate sapphire ring with all the elements of cool elegance - a striking blue sapphire, sparkling white diamonds and cool platinum. The striking sapphire weighs approximately 4 carats and is set with thirty six diamonds in an engraved platinum ring. Cost: Sold |
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Art Nouveau fairy brooch. A wonderful example of Art Nouveau jewelry with plique-a-jour wings, a beautifully sculpted fairy and eight glistening diamonds set as dew drops.
Cost: Sold
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Purple Passion! An elegant Edwardian pendant watch with matching necklace. Crafted in 14kt gold, the watch and necklace are decorated with rich purple guilloche enamel and white enamel accents. The movement and case were created by the Swiss watchmaker, Hass Neveux, circa 1910.
Cost: Sold
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Edwardian Elegance! A striking Edwardian brooch created in platinum and set with 18 Old European Cut diamonds. Cost: Sold
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Art Nouveau Iris Pin This wonderful 14kt chatelaine pin exhibits all the defining elements of fine Art Nouveau jewelry - free flowing lines, a sensuous idealization of nature, and meticulous attention to craftsmanship and design.
Cost: Sold |
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Wings of the Spirit A wonderful winged brooch with a fiery garnet from the Egyptian Revival of the 1920s. Cost: Sold |
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Cloisonne Belt Buckle Rich, vibrant colored enamels are featured on this beautiful buckle. A smooth surface is covered with a myriad of "cloisons" or cells of colors within a stylish scalloped frame. Cost: Sold |
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Antique Filigree! A wonderful gold filigree ring featuring a 3/4 carat Old European cut diamond. Beautifully crafted in 14kt gold and platinum, circa 1930.
Cost: Sold
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Edwardian Amethyst Festoon Necklace Deep purple amethysts set in rich, warm yellow gold. This antique festoon necklace creates an elegant cascade of sparkle and color that will complement your most elegant party dress!!
Cost: Sold |
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Griffin Pin from Riker Bros. Crafted in 14kt gold, this little demon has a fiery red eye and four diamonds set in the handle of the sword. Cost: Sold
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Beautifully Enameled Pendant Watch This is one of the most beautiful pendant watches we have ever seen. The hunter case is 18kt yellow gold, set with pearls and is ornately enameled with floral designs.
Cost: Sold |
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Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Necklace An exquisite platinum necklace combining the light airiness of the Edwardian period with the bold, colorful geometry of the Art Deco Era.
Cost: Sold
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Miniature Portrait of a Young Girl A lovely hand-painted, miniature portrait of a young girl, set in an 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch accented with pearls and golden beads.
Cost: Sold |
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A real dazzler! A striking platinum ring set with a 35 carat rubellite tourmaline and 28 sparkling diamonds. This stunning jewel is a marriage of beautiful gemstones, elegant design and unsurpassed craftsmanship. Cost: Sold
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Beetle Belt Buckle This buckle combines elements of Japanese, Arts and Crafts, Egyptian and Aesthetic Period styles to create a unique and wonderful buckle. Wear this with a black sash or a colorful scarf and you will surely grab the attention of your friends. Cost: Sold |
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Russian Silver Dog Arf, Arf! Wouldn't this cute little dog look great sitting on your desk, warding off evil doers and your boss? Crafted by Feodor Lori in 19th century Russia, this silver bull dog sits atop of bed of green nephrite jade. Cost: Sold |
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Arts & Crafts Brooch Crafted of chased and repoussed silver, this brooch displays elements of both Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau periods.
Cost: Sold |
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