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Art Nouveau enamel pendant by Henry Charles Freeman
In perfect condition comes this Art Nouveau enamel pendant by Henry Charles Freeman. Made in Chester in 1909, Henry Freeman started his jewellery business in 1870 and continued to produce high quality jewellery often incorporating enamel such as in this pendant.
The vibrant blue-green in this pendant really stands out against the sterling silver as does the sweet tear shaped enamel section at the bottom. The style and design has all the charm of the Art Nouveau period and looks as modern and contemporary today as when it was made over 100 years ago.
Measuring 29.6mm across by 58mm, this lovely Art Nouveau pendant will continue to look good through the day and well into the night.
Stock# ES7588
Hallmarked: Chester 1909
Maker: Henry Charles Freeman
$1,400
$1,400.00
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Antique 15ct gold Edwardian aquamarine and pearl pendant
Here is a very elegant and dainty antique 15ct gold Edwardian aquamarine and pearl pendant that sits so well on the neckline and will have any woman walking tall.
Made in the early 1900's, this pendant is set with two pure blue aquamarines and highlighted with pearls. This combination works so well together as does the very sleek and elegant design of the pendant itself.
With the top aquamarine set above the three pearls, the lover aquamarine is surrounded by eight more pearls and the height from the bottom to the top measures 4.5cm.
Edwardian jewellery had so much grace and elegance and this can be easily seen in this lovely antique aquamarine and pearl pendant that will always be loved, cherished and admired.
Stock# ES7598
Circa: 1900
$3,600
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Victorian 15ct gold antique green enamel brooch pendant
Here is a magnificent Victorian 15ct gold antique green enamel brooch pendant that is so versatile and easy to wear all the time. Able to be worn as a pendant then easily converted to a brooch, it is this simple yet ingenious aspect that makes antique jewellery so exciting.
Made in 15ct gold, the colour of the gold has that wonderful warm tone to it that looks so elegant and even more special set with the pearls and that beautiful green enamel.
Set with seventy nine pearls, there are an additional three pearls set onto the detachable bail at the top. Measuring 26.7mm in diameter, it measures 35.3mm to the bottom to the top of the bail.
When it is worn as a pendant, a chain will easily slide through the bail, and then when you want to wear it as a brooch, the bail slides off to allow it to sit perfectly on any outfit.
With the green enamel in wonderful condition as are the pearls, this is such an attractive, elegant and stylish piece of Victorian jewellery that will always be loved no matter how it is worn.
Stock# ES7602
Circa: 1890
$2,450
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Antique amethyst pendant locket surrounded by pearls made in 1849
Here is an exquisite antique amethyst pendant locket surrounded by pearls made in 1849 that is so special and unique.
Mourning jewellery can often be quite staid and sombre, however this one is the complete opposite and has another very unique feature. On the back is not one but two names engraved. The first is "Alice Bright Ob 24 April 1849" and the other "Henry Perry Bright ob 5 May 1849". It is this personal sentiment that makes antique jewellery such as this so much more special and unique.
In the centre is a vibrant and large amethyst that measures 14.50 carats and is surrounded by twenty eight pearls that really highlight the amethyst so well. And then there are the three additional pearls on the bail to complete the look. The colour from the 18ct gold, combined with the amethyst and pearls makes this such a lovely piece to wear all the time.
When this pendant is turned over, it reveals another incredible feature. The rock crystal "window" opens to reveal a locket compartment. This small yet charming addition to this pendant adds another dimension of character and charm to an already very beautiful piece.
Measuring 23mm across by 29.1mm to the bottom to the top of the pearl set bail, this is one antique locket/pendant that is like no other and shows why there is something so special about antique jewellery.
Stock# ES7603
Circa: 1849
$4,250
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A demi-parure is a matching suite of jewellery such as a necklace and brooch, or in this case it is a magnificent demi-parure of an antique bangle, earrings and a pendant that converts to a brooch.
Beautifully hand made in 18ct yellow gold and silver in France in the late 1800’s, silver was used on the top as it was known that setting the diamonds in yellow gold could reflect the yellow into the diamonds. During the time that this demi-parure was made, white gold was not yet invented and platinum, although already discovered, was not used in jewellery until the early 1900’s.
Each piece in the suite is as beautiful as the next and to describe it well, they have to be explained piece by piece.
To start with, the bangle.
Measuring a lovely 21.2mm wide, this is one antique diamond bangle that will no doubt always be admired. Set with seventy five rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond in the centre, the total diamond weight of the bangle comes to 1.06 carats. The design is so elegant that the diamonds make and the sparkle from the diamonds is just magnificent. The attention to detail shows what incredible craftsmanship went into making this and the other pieces all those years ago.
The earrings are also just as stunning to admire. With each earring set with twenty one rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond, the total weight of diamonds is 0.60 carats. Fitted on lever back fittings that are lovely and secure, these earrings sit the perfect length under the earlobe to always be admired. Measuring 14.4mm across by 17.6mm from the bottom of the earring to the top of the hook, the size makes them so easy to wear during the day and dressed with the other pieces in this suite, will certainly stand out even more.
Then there is the brooch which can also be worn as a pendant, making this technically a four piece demi-parure. When it is worn as a brooch, the  top diamond set bail detaches from the brooch section. This allows it to be worn as a true brooch without the bail interfering or getting in the way. The brooch is set with sixty seven rose cut diamonds with an early brilliant cut diamond in the centre. The design of this brooch will certainly stand out and the diamonds in the brooch sparkle magnificently. There are a total of sixty seven rose cut diamonds and one early brilliant cut diamond that total 1.14 carats. With this amount of diamonds, it is no wonder it sparkles so well.
And then there is the bail that reattaches so easily when being worn as a pendant. In this section alone, there are an additional eight rose cut diamonds that total 0.06 carats and a pearl that adds an additional element of charm and character. The ingenious part about this brooch cum pendant, is that when it is now worn as a pendant, the brooch fitting unscrews to allow the pendant to sit true and flat against the chest.
With the brooch measuring 29.6mm in diameter and from the bottom on the brooch to the top of the bail now measuring 46.3mm, this section alone is so exquisite.
In total the diamonds come together to total an impressive 2.86 carats, that when all together will certainly add some incredible sparkle to any outfit.
To complete it all, this antique demi-parure is fitted in its original box that not only adds to the charm and character, but has such a wonderful tactile feel and texture to it.
Stock# ES7071
Circa: 1895
$17,500
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Edwardian untreated sapphire and diamond pendant by Daniel Todd & Son
Here is a magnificent Edwardian untreated sapphire and diamond pendant made by the jewellers Daniel Todd & Son in the early 1900’s.
Sapphires and rubies have been heat treated for centuries to improve their colour and clarity and this is a worldwide accepted practice, however it is estimated that only between 1% and 5% of sapphires are good enough to be set into jewellery without being treated. It should be clarified that a sapphire or ruby that has undergone some form of heat treatment is still a natural gemstone from the ground and is not a synthetic/man made stone and the treatment is completely stable. Lately on the market there is a technique of glass filling or lead filling stones which will improve the colour of a natural gemstone, however this treatment is very unstable and the stone may look worse in a few years.
There is of course nothing wrong with a heat treated sapphire, however there is something so special about owing and wearing an untreated sapphire and this pedant is just magnificent.
Hand made in 18ct yellow gold and platinum, this elegant pendant is set with the magnificent untreated sapphire that has been certified and measures 4.61 carats. Displaying such a fine blue colour and
This sapphire measures 4.61 carats and has such a fine blue colour to it and a wonderful clarity that allows you to see right through the sapphire and truly appreciate its beauty.
In a lovely twist to a traditional cluster of diamonds, there are six larger European cut diamonds, each separated by eighteen rose cut diamonds. And then on the bail for the chain to go through, there are an additional five more rose cut diamonds. The European cut diamonds total 0.60 carats and the rose cut diamonds total 0.14 carats.
(Click here to read an article on European and rose cut diamonds: https://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-cutting-of-diamonds )
The pendant itself measures14mm across by 19mm or 27.2mm to the top of the bail and also comes presented in its original box. Made by the jewellery company Daniel Todd & Son, this company started in Glasgow in 1786 and with its box adds that extra special character to an already incredible pendant.
This sapphire and diamond pendant presents itself so well and has an air of grace and elegance so typical of the romantic Edwardian era when this was made.
Stock# ES7493
Maker: Daniel Todd & Son
Circa: 1900
$23,800
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Antique opal and diamond pendant that converts to a brooch
Here is an absolutely stunning antique opal and diamond pendant that converts to a brooch so easily giving it so much versatility.
Beautifully hand made in the late Victorian era of the 1890's in 15ct gold, the pendant is set with a total of ninety nine diamonds in the most beautiful design. It is not simply a matter of having diamonds surrounding the opal, rather it is also about the design itself. Designed with two bows and a floral theme, the diamonds truly highlight the opal perfectly. Coming together, the diamonds total 3.10 carats and sparkle magnificently day or night.
Australian opals are regarded as the finest in the world, and here this pendant is set with a magnificent 3.10 carat solid opal. The spectral colours coming from this opal are just wonderful and really captures the light so well.
It really showcases why there is no other gemstone like an opal and the way it has been set to sway independently on its own shows the quality of craftsmanship that went into making this piece over 120 years ago. And then turning the pendant over reveals a brooch clasp and the necklace connected to two hooks that makes it easy to remove the chain when wearing as a brooch. This versatility gives it an extra way to wear it and is so easy to change from a pendant to a brooch and back again.
The pendant itself measures 35.5mm across by 43.3mm and laid out from end to end this distance of the chain measures 54cm.
No matter how this is worn whether it be a brooch or a pendant, there is no doubt that it will always be loved and admired.
Stock# ES7413
Circa: 1890
$14,800
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Antique peridot and pearl pendant that converts to a brooch
Here is an ingenious antique peridot and pearl pendant that converts to a brooch so easily and no matter which way it is worn, will always be loved for the gorgeous colour combination of the pearls and peridots as well as the elegant design.
Dating from the late Victorian era of the 1890's, it was made in 15ct rose gold which has achieved such a wonderful patina to it that enhanced it even more.
Set with eighty seed pearls that graduate in size, it shows just how much time and attention to detail was spent in making this piece and then there are the two beautiful peridots set into the centre and swaying elegantly from the bottom.
The colour from the peridot is just delightful and really matches so well with the pearls and the rose gold.
Turing the pendant over shows a brooch fitting and when worn as a brooch, to allow it to sit flat on an outfit, the top bail section where the chain runs through, is easily removed. It is such a small feature that really goes a long way in again showing how well thought out this piece was made over 120 year ago.
Measuring quite a large 32.9mm wide at the centre, it measures 62mm from the bottom to the top of the bail when worn as a pendant or 51mm when worn as a brooch with the pendant fitting removed.
This wonderful Victorian era pendant cum brooch is just so attractive and will always be admired no matter in which form it is worn.
Stock# ES7249
Circa: 1890
$2,800
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Antique seal with a serpent
Dating from the 1870's this antique seal with a serpent has such a unique and character filled style to it and will continue to look increrdible when worn around the neck or even used as a seal.
This technique of sealing a letter, goes back as far as Roman times and after a letter was sealed with wax, the writer would stamp the still warm wax with his or her seal to prevent the wrong person from opening the letter, as once broken, the wax seal could not be used again and this was a technique used all the way through to the Victorian era.
Made in 18ct gold, it even used two colours of gold - yellow gold and the rare green gold that can be seen towards the bottom of the seal.
And then of course there is the fabulous serpent that wraps itself around and actually becomes the part to hold and attache to a chain. The serpent used to represent longevity and is often found in jewellery from the Victorian era when this seal was made.
And then set with a turquoise on the top that really adds some colour, this is such a fantastic seal that from every angle shows something new and unique about it.
On the base is a bloodstone base which has remained uncarved and can be carved with an intaglio of your own or left as it is. Bloodstone is a hard material from the quartz family with a dark green body colour and flecks of red through the stone and was a common material used for seals as it is an incredibly durable material.
Measuring 20.6mm high by 15.9mm by 13.4mm this antique seal is just so unique and special and a real talking point no matter where or how it is worn or used.
Stock# ES7121
Circa: 1820
$2,200
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Antique locket with a cherub
Here is an antique locket with a cherub that is just exquisite and is one of the finest examples of mid-Victorian jewellery around.
Dating from the 1870's, the front displays the most beautiful and elegant porcelain painting of a cherub who has such detail to it that makes this locket so incredible. The angelic face is so serene and this is complimented by the Etruscan border made in 15ct gold. Even the top triangular bail has the same fine detail that really completes the piece so well.
The oval section measures 35mm across by 40.8mm or 59.6mm to the very top.
Turning the locket over reveals a compartment for a photo to make this more personal and add that extra charm to an already exceptional antique locket.
Here we have attached it to an 18ct gold necklace - sold separately - to show just one way of how it would look and no matter what it is worn on will always look elegant.
*Please note the image with the chain attached is not included in the price. This is sold separately for $3,800. The price at the checkout if bought online will be just for the locket and not the necklace*
Stock# ES6814
Circa: 1870
$3,600 (Locket only)
($3,800 necklace)
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Edwardian era aquamarine and pearl necklace
Here is an extremely elegant and very beautiful antique Edwardian era aquamarine and pearl necklace that dates from the early 1900's and sits so well on the neckline and is destined to be admired by all who see it.
So elegant and refined, this was made in 15ct gold and laid out from end to end the chain measures 42cm in length.
Siting in the centre is the elegant design set with four natural pearls each separated by a beautiful leaf design surrounding an aquamarine in the centre.
Then below this is an additional aquamarine and a further pear cut aquamarine that suspends so well from the bottom.
Measuring 3.8cm from the bottom to the top of the pendant, this aquamarine and pearl necklace shows the elegance and style of the wonderful Edwardian era and is just perfect to wear all the time.
Stock# ES7587
Circa: 1910
$3,450
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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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