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12ct gold antique seal from the 1870’s.
Here is a very unique and large 12ct gold antique seal from the 1870's that is so special and will certainly make a statement when it is worn on a chain around the neck.
Seals have been used for centuries as a way to prevent someone from tampering with a letter by quite literally sealing the envelope in wax and pressing the seal in which would break once the letter is opened.
This antique seal is just incredible for so many reasons. To begin with it is very large for a seal. The base of the seal is made from chalcedony which is a from the quartz family and has been used for centuries in seals do to its hardness, and measures 26.4mm by 22.6mm and is engraved with the initials "LP" and from the base measures 34mm tall or 53mm to the top of the split ring which is attached and can so easily come on and off.
The split ring itself is incredibly large and has the exquisite engraved design that mirrors the seal and complements both items so well. These large antique split rings alone are becoming so hard to find and to get one that is original to the seal is quite a find indeed. Please note that the split ring does not stand up on its own, but has been photographed in the upright position to show how it would look hanging from a chain.
Then there is the gold content which is 12ct gold which was used for a brief period along with 15ct gold from 1854 until 1931 and this seal has such a wonderful warm colour to it combined with the quite rare gold content makes this even more unique and special.
With such an incredible pattern and a massive split ring to match, this is a truly incredible antique seal from the Victoria era that is just so special.
Stock# ES6657
Circa: 1870
$3,250
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Antique suffragette pendant
The suffragette movement of the late 19th Century and early 20th Century was defining in allowing woman to vote and was often represented by the colours green, white and violet that was used in jewellery worn and is seen here in this very elegant antique suffragette pendant from the Edwardian era.
Dating from the early 1900's, this suffragette pendant was made in 9ct gold and is set with four round amethysts, one oval amethyst and the suspended pear cut amethyst at the bottom. This is all highlighted with the four round peridots and the pearl all set into a very refined and elegant scroll setting.
Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 48cm in length and the pendant itself measures 4cm wide by 5.1cm from the bottom of the lower amethyst to the top of the scroll work.
Suffragette jewellery has certainly increased in popularity in recent years and this antique suffragette pendant is just so elegant and destined to always be admired.
Stock# ES1542
Circa: 1910
$3,650
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Antique enamel and pearl pendant
Dating from the early 1900's comes this gorgeous antique enamel and pearl pendant that will continue to look so good year after year no matter where or when it is being worn.
With the design having a very flowing design, this is of course highlighted by the twenty two natural pearls and the wonderful purple enamel that really makes this piece even more special and unique.
Made in 15ct gold, the pendant leads up on two chains the the centre of the necklace which is set with a pearl and laid out end to end the necklace measures 41cm allowing the pendant section to sit perfectly on the neckline.
The design, grace and elegance of this Edwardian era enamel and pearl pendant, is just so charming and will suit any woman of any age and is destined to be loved and admired forever.
Stock# ES6656
Circa: 1900
$3,300
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Art Nouveau plique-Ă -jour pendant by Gaston Laffitte
Jewellery from the Art Noveau period of the late 1800's to the early 1900's was often so feminine and full of character and here is a spectacular Art Nouveau plique-Ă -jour enamel pendant by Gaston Laffitte.
Gaston Laffitte was an incredible jeweller who specialised in plique-Ă -jour enamel work as can be seen in the blue "petals" of the flowers and is considered the hardest and most sought after of all the enamelling techniques. His work is right up there with Rene Lalique making this such a wonderful piece of history to love and to wear.
Plique-Ă -jour is French for "Letting in day light" and unlike all other enamel techniques has no backing to it making it incredibly difficult to produce and not crack during the firing process.
There are four flowers of plique-Ă -jour enamel, each set with a natural pearl and in the centre are two love birds perched on a branch and the French sentences, "Le Plus Doux Des Bonheurs" which translates to "The sweetest pleasures" and "Etre Aime Quand On Aime" which translates to "Be loved when you love".
Made in 18ct yellow gold, from left to right the pendant measures 34.5mm across by 40.6mm from the bottom to the top of the bail.
Art Nouveau jewellery is so special, and this plique-Ă -jour pendant by Gaston Laffitte is just so romantic and divine.
Stock# ES6655
Circa: 1895
Maker: Gaston Laffitte
$4,400
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Antique opal and diamond pendant
Here is one of the finest antique opal and diamond pendants that you could ever come across and one that is so versatile.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold in the late Victorian era of the 1890’s, this exquisite antique pendant is also a locket to hold a photo of someone close to you and made even more versatile by being able to be detached from the pendant and worn as an elegant diamond pendant.
Set into the centre of the heart is a gorgeous solid Australian opal that has so much fire and colour to it and shows the spectral colour and is surrounded by thirty diamonds that total 1.80 carats.
Then the bow at the top is set with a further eighteen diamonds with an additional diamond weight of 0.88 carats bringing the total diamond weight of 2.68 carats.
The heart measures 22.7mm across by 22.2mm or 26.5mm from the bottom to the top of the link, and the bow itself measures 25.9mm across by 39.9mm
And then there is the reason why antique jewellery is just so amazing. Not only does it double as a photo locket, but the pendant can be removed and worn as a diamond pendant and if this wasn’t enough, the chain is able to be removed and the top bow and heart is able to be worn as a brooch.
This is such a spectacular antique opal and diamond pendant cum brooch that is so versatile and is even presented in its original box that adds its own special charm and character.
Stock# ES3470
Circa: 1890
$26,800
$26,800.00
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Antique coral and diamond locket
No matter where or when this is worn, there is no denying that this antique coral and diamond locket is quite simply spectacular and sure to be admired every single time that it is worn.
Dating from the Victorian period of the 1870's, this locket was made in 15ct rose gold and the design on the front alone is breathtaking with the rich orange colour coming from the coral which is complimented by the colour of the rose gold and then this is enhanced by the three rows of diamonds in a spectacular swirl design.
In total there are eighteen diamonds with a total weights of 0.24 carats and these three rows are set opposite three other rows with their own Etruscan detail. It is this detail and craftsmanship that truly makes a genuine antique piece of jewellery so special and unique.
And then turning the pendant over reveals a locket compartment for a photo of a loved one making this even more personal to the wearer.
Measuring 22.4mm in diameter by 31.1 to the top of the bail for the chain, this antique coral and diamond locket is just magnificent and will be made all that more personal by having a photo of a loved one in the back.
Stock# ES6526
Circa: 1870
$2,450
$2,450.00
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Art Nouveau pendant by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn
Here is a magnificent Art Nouveau pendant by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn that was made in the early 1900's and shows all the wonderful characteristics of the Art Nouveau period of this time.
Bippart, Griscom & Osborn was an American jewellery firm that was well known for the very high quality of jewellery that produced and here is an example of the quality of one of their pieces.
Hand made in 14ct gold this Art Nouveau pendant is finely set with diamonds and highlighted with pearls and exquisite enamel.
Jewellery from the Art Nouveau period of the late 1800's to the start of World War One was highly influenced by nature as can be seen in the very natural form of this pendant.
In total there are eighteen rose cut diamonds and three natural pearls all inspired around a floral design that is emphasised by the enamel.
From top to bottom, the pendant measures 45.1mm by 17.1mm wide at its widest part and really looks so elegant around the neck.
This is such a fine quality Art Nouveau enamel piece and one that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Stock# ES6460
Circa: 1900 9Art Nouveau)
Maker: Bippart, Griscom & Osborn
$8,150
$8,150.00
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Enamel and diamond Art Nouveau pendant
The Art Nouveau era was from the 1890's until the start of World War One and was often inspired and influenced by nature and this is no more evident than can be seen here in this truly magnificent enamel and diamond Art Nouveau pendant.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold, this pendant has all the sensuous and feminine lines characterised by Art Nouveau jewellery which is made all the more wonderful by the green and pink enamel.
To further enhance this piece, it is set with seven pearls and on the top bail are three rose cut diamonds that add sparkle to the pendant but were never designed to take away from the beauty of the enamel and pearls.
From left to right, the pendant measures 22.8mm wide at its widest part by39mm from the very bottom to the top of the bail.
The form, the enamel, the pearls and the diamonds, all come together to create one the most beautiful and elegant Art Nouveau pendants that we have ever seen.
Stock# ES6451
Circa: 1895
$8,950
$8,950.00
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Antique coral and diamond locket
So much of the coral on the market today is sponge coral that is often dyed to imitate the soft pink colour that is in this antique locket making this even more special and wonderful to wear and admire.
Made in the 1870's in 15ct gold, even the colour of the gold has such a lovely soft colour to it that compliments the coral so well and then the centre piece as well as the piece at the top are each set with a diamond for that extra elegance.
To make this even more personal, not only does this look so elegant, but in the back there is a photo compartment.
There is nothing quite as special and personal as a photo locket and this is one that is just so special with the combination of coral, diamonds and the colour of the gold.
Measuring 20.6mm wide by 47mm from the very bottom to the very top, this antique locket is just so wonderful, unique and special.
Stock# ES3832
Circa: 1870
$2,950
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Art Nouveau pearl and turquoise pendant
The Art Nouveau period of the late 1800's to the early 1900's resulted in a style of jewellery all unto itself.
With elegant feminine flowing designs this Art Nouveau pendant was made in 9ct rose gold around 1895.
Set with 4 pieces of turquoise it is also set with two natural pearls that are each set into their own rose gold wire basket setting again with a very lovely flowing design.
From left to right at the widest part, the pendant measures 19mm across by 46mm from the bottom to the very top of the bail.
The rose gold looks so soft and warm against the skin and combined with the natural pearls and turquoise with the very elegant design all go to make this such a charming antique Art Nouveau pendant to wear and love anytime of the day or night.
Stock# ES3587
Circa: 1895
$1,350
With elegant feminine flowing designs this Art Nouveau pendant was made in 9ct rose gold around 1895.
Set with 4 pieces of turquoise it is also set with two natural pearls that are each set into their own rose gold wire basket setting again with a very lovely flowing design.
From left to right at the widest part, the pendant measures 19mm across by 46mm from the bottom to the very top of the bail.
The rose gold looks so soft and warm against the skin and combined with the natural pearls and turquoise with the very elegant design all go to make this such a charming antique Art Nouveau pendant to wear and love anytime of the day or night.
Stock# ES3587
Circa: 1895
$1,350
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Antique enamel and diamond pendant made in 1895
Here is an absolutely charming antique pendant dating from the late Victorian era that looks divine thanks to the combination of enamel, a diamond and of course the heart shape itself.
Made in 18ct gold, this heart shaped pendant will look so charming around the neckline on a chain and is wonderfully enamelled in blue leading to the outer edge of white.
The enamel alone is just magnificent however it is of course highlighted by the sparkle of the diamond in the centre.
The heart measures 13.3mm from left to right by 14.6mm or 20.8mm from the bottom to the top of the bail where the chain passes through and is a very easy size and form to wear all the time, day or night.
On the back it is hand engraved with "June 16th 1895" which by the form of the heart and bright enamel means that this would have been likely to be given for a birthday or wedding day.
This late-Victorian era enamel heart pendant is so charming and so sweet as well as being incredibly beautiful and romantic all at the same time.
Stock# ES3424
Circa: 1895 (Victorian)
$1,600
Made in 18ct gold, this heart shaped pendant will look so charming around the neckline on a chain and is wonderfully enamelled in blue leading to the outer edge of white.
The enamel alone is just magnificent however it is of course highlighted by the sparkle of the diamond in the centre.
The heart measures 13.3mm from left to right by 14.6mm or 20.8mm from the bottom to the top of the bail where the chain passes through and is a very easy size and form to wear all the time, day or night.
On the back it is hand engraved with "June 16th 1895" which by the form of the heart and bright enamel means that this would have been likely to be given for a birthday or wedding day.
This late-Victorian era enamel heart pendant is so charming and so sweet as well as being incredibly beautiful and romantic all at the same time.
Stock# ES3424
Circa: 1895 (Victorian)
$1,600
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Liberty & Co Art Nouveau amethyst pendant
Liberty & Co were one of the most influential jewellery stores of the late 19th, early 20th century for the Art Nouveau era and produced some amazing pieces of jewellery such as this Art Nouveau amethyst pendant and pearl made in rose gold.
Liberty and Co started in 1875 by Arthur L. Liberty in England and really embraced the "new" Art Nouveau styles coming into fashion which can be seen here with the elegant flowing designs of this pendant.
Made in 9ct rose gold, the rose colour of the gold is so warm and has achieved the patina that only an antique piece of jewellery can achieve and looks so wonderful against the skin and set with two amethysts that compliments perfectly with the rose gold.
At the bottom is a natural white pearl that completes this piece so well and the entire style is so characteristic of the jewellery produced in the Liberty & Co workshop.
The pendant measures 37.1mm wide by 37mm to the pearl or 52.3mm from the top amethyst connected to the two chains to the pearl at the bottom and really looks amazing on the neckline and will always stand out and be admired.
The flowing lines of this pendant made in the warmth of rose gold and by Liberty and Co makes this a wonderful piece of not only Art Nouveau jewellery but also jewellery from Liberty and Co, and something to be treasured and loved.
Stock# ES2829
Maker: Liberty & Co
Circa: 1900
$2,950
$2,950.00
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