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Antique opal and diamond pendant
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Stock# ES7198
Circa: 1880
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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
$2,800.00
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Antique pearl, ruby and sapphire pendant
Here is a very unique and elegant antique pearl, ruby and sapphire pendant that was made in 15ct rose gold in the late 1800's and looks so stylish on the neck and will always be admired.
Designed with such a flowing design with a floral theme, there are two "flowers" with one set with a central sapphire and the other a central ruby. Both are highlighted majestically with seed pearls with further seed pearls set on the stems as well as below the pendant that sways so elegantly.
With the double chain leading up to the top bail, even this part has been beautifully made with a gorgeous style and design to it.
Measuring 25.7mm across by 39.2mm or 59mm to the top of the bail, this is such an elegant antique pendant that is as unique as it is beautiful and will always be admired and appreciated for its beauty and style.
Stock# ES7191
Circa: 1890
$3,750
$3,750.00
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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 15ct 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: 1870
$2,200
$2,200.00
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Antique emerald and diamond brooch and pendant
Here is a truly magnificent antique emerald and diamond brooch and pendant that is not only spectacular to admire as a pendant but easily convertible to a brooch.
Dating from the 1860's, this incredible piece was exquisitely hand made in 15ct gold and silver. Silver was used as it was known that gold would reflect the colour into the diamonds and white gold was not yet invented when this piece was made and platinum, although already discovered, was not yet used in jewellery making.
Set with 110 diamonds and that gorgeous emerald in the centre that really has such a fantastic colour to it, the combination and style of this antique pendant/brooch will make sure that it will always be admired.
The diamonds are all mine cut diamonds which were on of the first style of cutting diamonds and they have a total weight of 2.95 carats which certainly makes it sparkle day or night no matter in which way it is worn.
The emerald is from Colombia which still to this day produces the best emeralds in the world, and this emerald has such a fabulous colour and measures 0.85 carats.
From left to right it measures 37.6mm by 41.2mm and turning it over shows how well made and designed it was.
When it is worn as a brooch, it sits perfectly on any outfit and when you wish to wear this as a pendant, the brooch fitting is easily removed by unscrewing the brooch fitting allowing it to sit perfectly flat against the chest.
So ingeniously and well made, this antique emerald and diamond pendant is just as amazing as a brooch and no matter in which form it is worn, it will certainly be admired and commented on.
Stock# R415
Circa: 1870
$8,600
$8,600.00
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Antique suffragette pendant brooch
Starting in the late 19th century the suffragette movement was pivotal in giving among other things voting rights for women and was represented by the colours green, white and violet as can be seen here in this very beautiful antique suffragette pendant brooch dating from the Edwardian era of the early 1900's.
Set with amethysts (purple), pearls (white) and peridot (green), this shows the three colours that represent the suffragette movement and the setting as well is so elegant and refined.
Able to be worn as either a pendant or a brooch, it was ingeniously made to allow for the pendant section to be removed when worn as a brooch or put back on securely to wear on a chain around the neck.
The pendant measures 25.3mm across at the centre by 64.3mm from the bottom to the top of the bail or 54.5mm when the bail is removed and was made in 15ct rose gold. 15ct gold was only used until the early 1930's and has such a wonderful warm rose colour to it.
No matter how it is worn as either a brooch or a pendant, this antique suffragette piece will always be loved and admired and really is a piece of history that you can wear.
Stock# ES7016
Circa: 1910
$3,950
$3,950.00
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Edwardian aquamarine and pearl pendant
Here is a very beautiful and elegant Edwardian aquamarine and pearl pendant that dates from the early 1900's yet has a look that is as beautiful today as when it was made over 100 years ago.
Made in 15ct rose gold, the pendant measures 31.8mm across by 46.5mm from top to bottom and sits so well on the neckline and is comfortable to wear day or night and has such an elegant look to it.
Set with twenty five seed pearls and two aquamarines that have the perfect blue, the aquamarines are millgrain set which can be seen as having the crimping along the edge of the setting.
With a classic and timeless design, this antique aquamarine and pearl pendant from the Edwardian era is just perfect.
Stock# ES7014
Circa: 1900
$2,650
$2,650.00
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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)
$3,600.00
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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
$3,250.00
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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
$3,300.00
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Art Nouveau plique-Ã -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-Ã -jour enamel pendant by Gaston Laffitte.
Gaston Laffitte was an incredible jeweller who specialised in plique-Ã -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-Ã -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-Ã -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-Ã -jour pendant by Gaston Laffitte is just so romantic and divine.
Stock# ES6655
Circa: 1895
Maker: Gaston Laffitte
$4,400
$4,400.00
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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# ES6470
Circa: 1890
$26,800
$26,800.00
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