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Antique Pietra Dura brooch/pendant with a locket on the reverse side.
Here is a wonderful and very versatile antique brooch that can not only be worn as a pendant, but also has a locket compartment on the reverse side.
Pietra dura originated during Roman times and is the term given for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly-polished coloured stones to create images in solid walls and floors, furniture as well as jewellery, resulting in some truly spectacular pieces.
 This piece here dates from the 1870's and was made in 15 carat gold and uses such incredible colours that is complimented perfectly by the equally gorgeous mount. The mount measures 51.5mm by 40.8 and with the choice to be worn as a brooch or a pendant, plus having the ability to have a photo placed in the reverse to make it even more personal, this is an exception piece of antique jewellery that will always look perfect no matter how you choose to wear it.
Stock# ET360
Circa: 1870
$2,900
$2,900.00
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Victorian era antique Scottish agate brooch made in the 1890’s
Queen Victoria loved her Stuart ancestry and loved Scottish agate jewellery making it so popular, and here is a wonderful antique Scottish agate brooch that shows just why it was and still is as beautiful today as when it was made over 130 years ago.
Made in sterling silver in the 1890's, the brooch measures 46mm by 37mm, and is set with eight pieces of highly polished agate that not only display such wonderful natural earthy colours, but is so smooth and tactile to touch.
With a very elegant scalloped design, combined with the colours of the agate, this brooch will quickly become the perfect piece to wear for any occasion and outfit - it truly is as versatile in when it is worn as it is attractive.
Stock# ET317
Circa: 1890
$880
$880.00
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Antique salamander brooch set with demantoid garnets, rubies and pearls
Here is an incredible antique brooch that was made during the Victorian era and looks as fabulous today as when it was made over 130 years ago, and is destined to always get the attention that it deserves from near or far.
Made in 18 carat yellow gold in the 1890's, the brooch measures 54.5mm by 20mm and depicts a salamander which is often seen in jewellery of this period. With such a fluid style to its body, this is made even more exciting by being set with pearls, rubies and the rare green demantoid garnets.
Many are aware of the deep and beautiful burgundy-red colour that garnets are commonly found in, however this green variety is the rarest of them all and in this brooch, they stand out so beautifully as they are bordered with the white of the pearls. Set with two rubies for eyes, this is certainly an exciting brooch that will always look so elegant on any outfit that it is worn on.
Both beautiful and exciting, this is a wonderful example of a superb piece of late Victorian jewellery.
Stock# ET531
Circa: 1890
$3,300
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Magnificent antique Japanese shakudo brooch made in the 1870’s.
This antique Japanese shakudo brooch gets more magnificent the closer you look at it, and is just as much a work of art, as it is a piece of jewellery.
Shakudo is an alloy of gold and copper, having around 4 to 10% gold and 90 to 96% copper, and was originally designed for swords such as the katana, and after the end of the samurai class grew obsolete, the shakudo masters turned their attention to jewellery, resulting in such a unique and distinct style of jewellery that is truly unto itself.
The brooch measures 60mm across by 37.5mm, and is highlighted with among other aspects, peacocks, butterflies and snails. All of these are important aspects of both Japanese and Buddhist culture, with the peacock representing longevity and wisdom, the snail tolerance, perseverance and fertility and butterflies among other aspects, death and rebirth.
This brooch is truly so unique and beautiful, and will surely become a family heirloom that will be loved and treasured.
Stock# ET327
Circa: 1870
$2,400
$2,400.00
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Exquisite antique aquamarine an garnet brooch dating from the 1860’s
This antique brooch is so incredibly beautiful to admire from near or far and is a true testament to the quality of jewellery made during the Victorian era.
Dating from the 1860's, the detail and design of this brooch is just exquisite. Measuring 45.9mm across by 48mm plus the chain section, the brooch was made in 18 carat yellow gold and has such a wonderful rich colour to it that exemplifies the scroll work design.
Set with five aquamarines that come together total 6.1 carats and highlighted with six almandine garnets that total 0.48 carats, the almandine garnets have a lighter purple colour to them compared to the more common burgundy-red garnets often found in jewellery.
Not only is the design of this brooch so attractive, but the incredible hand engraving is truly exquisite and once again shows the quality of detail that went into making this brooch an astonishing 160 years ago.
From near or far, this is a truly exceptional brooch that will always be admired and get the admiration that it truly deserves.
Stock# ET295
Circa: 1860
$5,900
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Antique citrine brooch highlighted with rubies and diamonds
Here is a brooch that looks truly amazing on any outfit and will certainly be admired from near or far.
Hand made in the 1880's in 15 carat gold and silver, the brooch is not just set with a citrine and surrounded by diamonds, rather the citrine is amazingly set with both rubies and even more diamonds in the centre, both of which are highlighted by wonderful dark blue enamel sections.
Surrounding the brooch are thirty six rose cut diamonds that are set into a beautiful flowing design and then to make this brooch even more incredible, there are two sections in the centre each set with five more rose cut diamonds that all come together to total 0.54 carats. And then in the centre along with the diamonds are again two sections each set with five beautiful rubies that come together to total 0.28 carats. The way this brooch has had these rubies and diamonds set into the top of the citrine is truly amazing and shows the quality of work and craftsmanship that was accomplished all those years ago when this brooch was made.
The sections between the rubies and diamonds has been finished with dark blue enamel that adds a wonderful contrast and makes this detail in the centre stand out even more.
Measuring 30.2mm across by 21.4mm, this is an exception antique brooch like no other.
Stock# ET236
Circa: 1880
$4,100
$4,100.00
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Antique Victorian era agate brooch dating from the 1880’s
The colours in the agate alone are so beautiful, and combine it with the design of the elegant mount that it is set into, and you have a gorgeous antique brooch that will always be admired.
Made in the Victorian era in the 1880's, the mount is made in 9 carat gold with the warm colour of the gold being a perfect match for the agate. The agate itself has such an incredible design and colours that makes it perfect to wear with any outfit and occasion.
Measuring 37.7mm across by 27.6mm, this brooch is one that will always be loved and admired.
Stock# ET166
Circa: 1880
$825
$825.00
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Exquisite antique pietra dura brooch made in the 1870’s
Pietra dura originated during Roman times and is the term given for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly-polished coloured stones to create images in solid walls and floors, furniture as well as jewellery, resulting in some truly spectacular pieces such as this antique pietra dura brooch that has the most magnificent design in the centre that is complimented by a gorgeous mount.
Dating from the 1870's, the work in the centre is nothing short of spectacular and will be the perfect accessory to that special outfit. The smooth and tactile feel to it is also a credit to the workmanship that is even more amazing when you consider that it was all done by hand 150 years ago.
Then there is the mount that was made in 15 carat gold that is just as beautiful and compliments the pietra dura perfectly. Day or night, there is little doubt that this will always be admired for its beauty and elegance.
From near or far, this is an exquisite brooch and one that will be perfect to wear for any occasion.
Stock# ET177
Circa: 1870
$2,900
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Antique heart shaped amethyst brooch made in the early 1900’s
This brooch was so beautifully designed and made in the early 1900's and looks fantastic from near or far and will certainly compliment any outfit that it is worn on.
Made in 9 carat gold, the brooch is set with a beautiful 15 carat heart shaped amethyst in the centre that captures the eye so well and combined with the beautifully detailed setting around it, showcases the beauty of antique jewellery so well. Set with a 0.80 carat oval amethyst at the bottom, the detailed work of the brooch as well as the rich colour of the gold is a perfect match for the intense purple of the amethysts.
Measuring 31mm across by 47.2mm from top to bottom, this is a spectacular brooch that is perfect for all occasions.
Stock# ET122
Circa: 1910
$2,400
$2,400.00
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Antique arrow brooch set with diamonds and Cupid
There is no other subject in mythology more romantic and sweet than Cupid, and here is the most beautiful antique brooch that depicts Cupid and his arrow.
Made in 18 carat yellow gold in the 1890's, the brooch measures 56.5mm across by 29.5mm and was made in the form of an arrow head in such a beautiful way. Instead of the arrow head being flat and sharp, it has a wonderful soft curve to both sides that softens the look and feel of the brooch. This gives the brooch a much softer and more feminine style to the brooch which is emphasised further by not only the rose cut diamonds, but by the absolutely charming enamel Cupid. With such beautiful soft colours in the enamel, as well as so much detail, the closer you get to admire Cupid, the more it melts your heart and will make you smile.
With the diamonds "connected" by hand engraving giving them a floral look, the diamonds total 0.09 carats and sparkle delightfully in the light.
This is one brooch that from near or far will always make you smile and feel so wonderful when this is being worn.
Stock# ES9864
Circa: 1890
$4,400
$4,400.00
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Antique hardstone cameo pendant that can be worn as a brooch
Cameos are commonly carved from shell and rarely in harder materials as it takes a true master carver to get the detail when carving into harder material and here is a very beautiful antique sardonyx cameo pendant that can easily be worn as a brooch.
Dating from the 1880's, the pendant was made in 15 carat gold and has the most beautiful shape combined with incredible detail that stands out from near or far.
In the centre is a very intricately hand carved cameo made of sardonyx. Sardonyx is a naturally layered material from the quartz family that is naturally layered with white and a soft pink to orange background, that when carved allows the carver to show these colours, and to highlight the form in this case a woman's head in profile. And the quality of carving is just spectacular. The detail is captivating with so much detail in the hair and there is no doubt that this was carved by a master carver.
Measuring 27.1mm across by 40mm or 47.8mm to the top of the bail, when worn as a brooch, the bail just folds down behind the pendant to allow it to sit perfectly as a brooch.
So attractive, this is a wonderful antique piece that no matter how it is worn, will always look so beautiful.
Stock# ES9863
Circa: 1880
$2,650
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Magnificent large antique agate brooch from the Victorian era
The warm natural earthy colours that come from the agate set into this brooch match so well with the rich golden yellow from its 18 carat yellow gold mount, making this a truly sensational brooch that will always be admired from near or far.
Made in the 1870's, the dimensions of this brooch are so wonderful and large. Measuring 61.9mm across by 57.5mm, not only is the agate and mount eight sided, but the sides all have a wonderful soft concave shape to the them. This not only gives the brooch a more softer look to it, but it would have also increased the complexity of making this brooch well over 100 years ago. Whereas if the agate was carved and polished to having eight straight sides along with the mount, then setting the two together would have been quite easy. Having the curved edges to the agate and mount, would have made this exponentially more difficult to cut and make for the two to be set together, however when looking at the brooch again with this in mind, you really can see that it was worth the effort as the final result is a truly magnificent brooch.
Then to complete the perfection of the brooch, each side of the mount was made with the most elegant and refined scroll design that just finishes the brooch off perfectly.
From every aspect that you look and admire this brooch, it really showcases the quality of jewellery that was made during this time.
Stock # ES9858
Circa: 1870
$2,650
$2,650.00
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