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French antique silver collar from the 1880’s.
Antique collars look as spectacular now as when they were made over a century ago and here is a gorgeous French antique silver collar from the 1880's that will always look so incredible on the neck.
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Stock# ES6877
Circa: 1880
$1,750
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Antique Japanese Shakudo necklace
Shakudo is an alloy of gold and copper, usually having around 4 to 10% gold and 90 to 96% copper, and here is a stunning antique Japanese Shakudo necklace.
Originally designed for swords such as the katana (long sword) fittings and other pieces such as the kozuka (the grip of a small knife) Japanese swords, after the end of the samurai class grew obsolete, the shakudo masters turned their attention to jewellery.
Dating from the Meiji period of the late 1800's, this necklace is set with twenty seven shakudo panels leading to a central one from which the butterfly is suspended.
The pieces have such motifs as the crane which stood for good fortune and longevity because of its fabled life span of a thousand year, butterflies which stood for many things including the cycle of life and the happiness of a young girl including wishing a woman a happy wedding and life, temples for obvious connection with Japanese religion of Buddhism and Shinto beliefs.
Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 51cm in length and the butterfly itself measures 4.1cm wide and really makes such an elegant statement to an already incredible necklace. The way the pieces seem to lead the eye to the butterfly is just wonderful and this is such an elegant necklace that is not pretentious or ostentatious in the slightest.
Stunning from end to end, this antique Japanese Shakudo necklace is just perfect.
Stock# ES6875
Circa: 1880
$1,900
$1,900.00
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Antique necklace with secret “key to my heart” locket
Here is by far one of the most spectacular antique necklaces that we have ever seen let alone been privileged to offer for sale and one that is so unique and special, there will be no other quite like it in the world.
This amazing necklace was made in 18ct yellow gold in France towards the end of the 19th Century and is made up of the most intricate designed necklace that measures a wonderful 51cm from end to end.
However sitting proud in the centre is the most exquisite section firstly made up with natural turquoise leading down to a lock style piece set with more turquoise and garnets with the centre set with a piece of phrenite which is partially cabochon meaning domes top while also being partially facetted around the sides. Phrenite was first discovered in 1788 and has a wonderful soft green colour that matches so well with the gold and turquoise and garnets.
Turning this section over reveals a locket section for a photo of a loved one that will make it even more personal and special.
Then below this section is the key on one side and heart on the other, which has the romantic sentiment of "key to my heart". This romantic gesture goes one step further by revealing that the heart actually opens up into a locket and looking close will show how much detail and time went into making this locket. To give perspective on the locket, it measures an incredible 10.5mm by 9.1mm wide.
From the top row of turquoise down to the heart locket, this distance measures 8cm and on the neck, this antique necklace looks absolutely amazing and is truly like nothing else and is just spectacular.
Antique jewellery is so special and this one is just incredible.
Stock# ES6475
Circa: 1895
$26,800
$26,800.00
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Antique rose gold Albert chain
Here is a very elegant antique Albert chain and one that is all original with no alterations and dates from 1910.
These Albert or fob watch chains that they are also know as, were originally designed for a gentleman to hold a pocket watch at one end and the key to wind it at the other with the tee bar connected to the waistcoat. Years later when men stopped using pocket watches and started to wear wrist watches, women years later started to wear these around their neck where they are quite often seen today.
This particular one is all original with no extensions as many have and is double graduated meaning that it goes from smaller links to wider at the centre then smaller once again. The smaller links measure 4.9mm wide and go to 7.2mm wide and each are individually stamped 9 and .375 both denoting 9ct gold. From end to end the Albert chain measures 40.5cm in length and the colour of the rose gold is just gorgeous and has such a lovely warm colour to it.
No matter if it worn for a pocket watch or around a woman's neck of a lady, it will always look so elegant as a fabulous example of a genuine antique Albert chain made over 100 years ago and still perfect to be worn every day.
Stock# ES3250
Hallmarked: Birmingham 1910
$3,250
$3,250.00
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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# ES6728cc
Circa: 1910
$3,200
$3,200.00
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Antique cameo necklace from the late 1800’s.
Here is a very lovely and elegant antique cameo necklace from the late 1800's that is destined to always be loved and admired.
Made in 9ct rose gold, the cameos are all hand carved from pink shell and are all of a woman's head in profile with so much detail.
Laid out from end to end the necklace measures 41.5cm in length and from the top cameo to the bottom cameo this distance measures an elegant 7cm in length.
To add o the elegance, there is an additional chain from the centre cameo to the side cameos and then another additional chain from the two side cameos to the necklace itself.
A very elegant example of an antique cameo from the Victorian era, this cameo necklace can so easily be worn all the time and is sure to be both noticed and admired.
Stock# ES6109
Circa: 1890
$2,150
$2,150.00
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Antique tortoiseshell necklace and locket
Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries in jewellery and although thankfully now a protected species, there are still some very lovely and attractive examples of antique tortoiseshell jewellery such as this tortoiseshell necklace and locket.
Dating from the later part of the 1800's, the tortoiseshell necklace measures 55cm in length and suspended at the centre is the most beautiful oval tortoiseshell locket.
The locket measures 3.8cm wide by 4.5cm or 6.2cm to the top where it attaches to the necklace part and with or without a photo inside still represents a very beautiful and elegant antique necklace.
This really is a throwback to yesteryear and the chocolate brown colours from the tortoiseshell are just so lovely to admire and the feel of this necklace is so tactile.
A very subtle and beautiful antique tortoiseshell necklace and locket for any occasion.
Stock #Q339
Circa: 1890
$2,600.
$2,600.00
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Antique rose gold Albert chain
Here is a very elegant and refined antique Albert chain and one that is all original with no alterations and dating from 1899. Originally destined and designed for a gentleman to hold a pocket watch at one end and the key to wind it at the other with the tee bar connected to the waistcoat, when men put these down and started to wear wrist watches woman years later started to wear these around their neck where they are quite often seen today.
This particular one is all original with no extensions as many have and is double graduated meaning that it goes from smaller links to wider at the centre then smaller once again. The smaller links measure 5.5mm wide and go to 8mm wide and each are individually stamped 9 and .375 both denoting 9ct gold. From end to end the Albert chain measures 41cm in length and the colour of the rose gold is just gorgeous and has such a lovely warm colour to it.
Perfect for a pocket watch worn with a waistcoat, it is equally perfect to adorn the neck of a lady and either way it remains as a fabulous example of a genuine antique Albert chain made over 100 years ago and still perfect to be worn every day.
Stock# ES6001
Hallmarked: Birmingham 1899
$4,200
$4,200.00
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18ct antique diamond collar
Collars where popular towards the late Victorian period of the later part of the 1800's and where more often than not made in sterling silver, so it is very rare to find one in gold and even rarer to find one not only with its gold locket, but that locket set with diamonds as we have here with this incredible and very rare 18ct antique diamond collar with the morning glory flower design on each of the links.
Sitting so elegantly on the neckline, this antique collar dates from the 1880's and measures 43cm from end to end, with each link measuring 1.4cm wide. When you feel this collar on your neck or even holding it in the palm of your hand, it feels so lovely and tactile and is just so charming with the morning glory flowers on each link. Representing love or morality in Victorian times, it was just another way to show ones love for another without making it overly public.
Then leading down to the front is not only a very romantic heart shaped padlock connecting both ends, and not only is it displaying the most exquisite details, but there are two more very important features to it.
Firstly it is set with a total of twenty two antique cut diamonds that total an impressive 3.07 carats and really sparkle incredibly. To find an antique collar is rare, but to find on set with diamonds really takes it to another level.
Then secondly turning the padlock over reveals a locket compartment for a photo of a loved on to wear close to your heart.
Once in a while an antique piece of jewellery comes along that is like no other, and this diamond set antique gold collar is really just one of those pieces.
Stock# ES6671
Circa: 1880
$18,500
$18,500.00
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Antique 3 colour gold necklace with tassel
Dating from the Victorian era is this incredible antique 3 colour gold necklace with tassel that sits so perfectly around the neck and has so much detail.
Made in 15ct gold, this necklace is made up of four foxtail links that lead to the front tassel that sits so elegantly and looks beautiful on the neckline.
Set at each end of the links and also on sliding sections, there are the rose gold fittings highlighted with yellow and green gold and sterling silver that truly adds so much charm to an already incredible piece.These sections are just incredible and full of detail and shows why antique jewellery is so special and unique.
Laid out end to end the necklace measures 58cm in length and at each end are swivel clips making it very easy to take on and off.
From end to end and everywhere in between, this is such a captivating necklace like no other.
Stock# ES6302
Circa: 1880
$14,800
$14,800.00
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Antique snake necklace from the 1860’s.
The fashion and styles of Queen Victoria were so popular, that the people the world over followed and emulated her fashion so it is no wonder that when, in 1840 she received her engagement ring in the form of a snakes head, people would start to embrace this design as can be seen here in this magnificent antique snake necklace from the 1860's.
Incredible detailed and made in 15ct gold, there really is no part of this necklace that isn't incredible and will have you admiring this piece for hours on end.
The necklaces pièce de résistance is of course the snake head at the front. This incredible section is set with one oval garnet and two cabachon cut garnets as its eyes and is highlighted with rose gold, green gold and silver to really capture the detail and display the incredible work that went to create this necklace over 150 years ago.
Not only does the necklace open and close on the side of the head, but suspended below is a very sweet and romantic heart which not only is it too set with a garnet and also incorporated the use of different colours of gold, but turning it over reveals a locket adding to the charm and character of this necklace.
The necklace itself cannot be overlooked as not only was it all hand made, but it also amazingly graduates in thickness as it goes from one side to the other. To be able to make this graduate in thickness and still remain so tactile and flexible is just incredible and is a real testament to the quality and craftsmanship of this piece and graduates in thickness from 2.7mm to 3.8mm.
Laid out from end to end the necklace measures 38cm or 36cm to the snakes head where the necklace connects to the other end.
Quite simply this is a spectacular example of mid-Victorian jewellery and one that is captivating and is surely destined to always be admired and loved every single time that it is worn.
Stock# ES6419
Circa: 1860
$7,800
$7,800.00
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Antique glass cameo necklace made in France
Every now and again we come across a piece of antique jewellery that truly is museum quality and here is a spectacular antique glass cameo necklace made in France in the early 1800's.
Glass was another material that used in jewellery making in England as well as France and both countries created some truly spectacular molded glass cameos such as the three that are in this necklace.
Made around 1810 in 18ct yellow gold, each cameo is of a woman's head in profile and has so much detail and character that really seems to bring them to life. Each are in a beautiful warm golden orange colour and the design of the necklace itself is just so spectacular in its fringe design leading to the cameo in the centre.
Laid out from end to end, the necklace measures 43cm in length allowing the centre cameo to sit perfectly on the neckline allowing it to be admired for its classical beauty and sophistication.
With French hallmarks on the elegant clasp at the back, this neoclassical French cameo necklace is just spectacular and will make any woman feel like royalty when this is around her neck.
A truly spectacular piece of antique jewellery to excite and delight.
Stock# ES6551
Circa: 1810
$7,200
$7,200.00
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