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Antique sterling silver collar from the Victorian era
Perfect for day and well into the night comes this beautiful antique sterling silver collar from the Victorian era that sits so well across the neckline. Collars have been found in jewellery as far back as ancient Egypt times, and this one from the late Victorian era shows that antique jewellery just never goes out of fashion or style.
Measuring 44.7cm from end to end, the links measure 1.6cm wide at its widest sections. With every second link beautifully engraved, antique collars have such a regal look and feel to them that will have any woman walking tall and proud when this is around her neck.
The fashion of collars has stood the test of time, and this one will no doubt always be admired and commented on.
Stock# ES7867
Circa: 1880
$1,250
$1,250.00
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Antique Victorian era rose gold guard chain measuring 130cm
Popular in the Victorian times, guard or muff chains were used to hold the ladies fob watch securely or to attach to a woollen muff or hand warmer, and here is a very elegant antique Victorian era rose gold guard chain measuring 130cm in length.
The links are facetted belcher links, which as they have angled edges, is much more attractive than the modern round belcher link and having this feature, manages to capture the light so well.
Easily able to be wrapped double around the neck or left long, antique guard chains are as versatile as they are beautiful. Made in 9ct rose gold, the colour has that lovely soft warm colour that is so sought after today and looks so good no matter what colour outfit it is worn with.
Fitted with its original swivel, this lovely antique guard chain is as beautiful as it is versatile.
Circa: 1890
Stock# T339
$1,900
$1,900.00
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Rare 22 carat antique guard chain measuring 195cm in length
Guard chains were made and designed for women to wear around her neck with her fob watch attached and were popular in the 19th century, and here is an incredibly rare solid 22 carat antique guard chain measuring 195cm in length, or 6 foot 4 inches when laid out end to end.
Entirely hand made, the time needed to make nearly 2 meters of chain in solid gold would have been immense and this one is so beautifully and uniquely designed and measures 5.6mm in diameter. This chain has such a tactile feel to it and can so easily be worn long, doubled or even tripled over, and no matter how you choose to wear it, there is no doubt that it will always be admired and looked upon with awe.
Bearing hallmarks for Portugal, if this piece could talk it would be amazing to consider who owned and wore such a magnificent piece of high end jewellery all those years ago.
Antique guard chains are around today and make such a versatile style, however there will be little to compare this to it regards to thickness, link design, length and high carat of gold which is practically unheard of with antique guard chains.
A truly spectacular and unique piece.
Stock# ES7725
Circa: 1880
$18,250
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Antique 15ct gold Albert chain by Australian maker Lawrence
Here is a very lovely antique 15ct gold Albert chain by Australian maker Lawrence that is so rare to find in full length as well as in 15ct gold.
These Albert chains or fob watch chains as they are also know as, were originally designed for a gentleman to hold a pocket watch at one end and the key or a fob at the other end, 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 often seen today.
Quite often Albert chains are seen as half Alberts that only have one half of the chain, or they are double but simply too short to wear around the neck, but this one measures 41.5cm length allowing it to sit perfectly around the neck. The design of the links are just incredible and so beautiful and solid and the colour of the gold is just sensational.
Not only is this one a complete full length with no additions added to it, but being made and hallmarked by an early Australian maker makes it even more wonderful. Joseph Lawrence started business in Melbourne in 1894, and in recent years early Australian jewellery has become so highly sought after.
This is such a wonderful and rare genuine antique Albert chain that is full length and in the very hard to find 15ct gold - it is a real treasure to wear.
Stock# ES7766
Maker: Lawrence
Circa: 1890
$6,350
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15ct tourmaline and pearl necklace by Duggin Shappere and Co
Sitting perfectly around the neck, this 15ct tourmaline and pearl necklace by Duggin Shappere and Co is destined to always be admired and commented on for its beauty and elegance.
Duggin Shappere and Co were a prolific and highly regarded early Australian jewellery company that produced beautiful jewellery such as this necklace. Made in 15ct rose gold at the start of the 1900’s, the necklace is designed in such an elegant way. With the symmetry of the recently passed Victorian era, as well as the flowing designs that change in width as seen on the outer edge where three pearls are set which is typical of Art Nouveau jewellery, this pendant is as unique as it is beautiful.
Set with five green tourmalines in the pendant with a further one at the top, the strong green colour really stands out and is complimented further by the twenty six natural seed pearls in the pendant and again a further two at the top with the tourmaline.
The way the lower tourmaline sways adds to that fluidity of the Art Nouveau era and adds that extra femininity to this piece.
From the top tourmaline to the lower one, this distance measures 70.8mm or from the top tourmaline on the pendant itself to the bottom, 45.6mm by 31.2mm wide, and laid out from end to end the chain measures 40cm in length.
No matter the occasion that this wonderful antique pendant is worn, it is one that will always capture the eyes from everyone in the room.
Stock# ES7746
Circa: 1900
Maker: Duggin Shappere and Co.
$3,200
$3,200.00
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Exquisitely hand carved woolly mammoth ivory cross
The woolly mammoth last roamed the earth about 10,000 years ago, and here is an exquisitely hand carved woolly mammoth ivory cross.
Lab certified as mammoth ivory as opposed to elephant ivory, this not only makes it ethically sourced as hunting and killing of elephants today is of course banned, but it also allows it to be taken overseas without breaking any international laws regarding the trade of modern elephant ivory.
There is no doubt that who ever carved this piece new how to obtain the most as far as detail is concerned because as you look closer and closer, you will notice that the carving would not only have taken an immense amount of time, but was also carved by a true master.
The cross measures 5.5cm across by 8.7cm or 9.7cm to the top of the sterling silver bail. With such a lovely tactile feel to it and exceptional hand carving, both combined with the character of being from a woolly mammoth, this is such a unique and character fulled piece.
Stock# ES7727
$3,850
$3,850.00
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Rare 18ct yellow gold Victorian era antique guard chain
Antique guard chains were often used to hold a ladies pocket watch, and today they can be used for the same or to hold anything else that you desire. This one is a very rare 18ct yellow gold antique guard chain that was made in Vienna and dates from the later part of the 1800's. More often than not, these antique guard or antique muff chains are found in silver or 9ct gold and very rarely 18ct gold. Combine this with the fact that many of these are cut down to make two or three necklaces, and finding one in complete length in 18ct gold is such a find.
If it was opened and laid out from end to it, it would measure an incredible 172cm (5 foot 6 inches). They are of course joined to make one continuous chain with the swivel clip to hold anything on the end. The length easily allows it to be doubled around the neck and still feel so comfortable and not restricting.
This antique guard chain is such an elegant piece , and one that will always feel so special around the neck.
Stock# ES7708
Circa: 1890
$12,650
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Antique Victorian era sterling silver collar from the 1880’s
Collars have been around since Egyptian times and sit so well on the neckline to always make a statement such as this antique Victorian era sterling silver collar from the 1880's.
With a beautiful and tactile feel to it, this collar is also hand engraved on the oval links. Not only does this make each link unique, but it also shows the quality of craftsmanship that went into making this collar over a century ago. The fine detail that you can obtain with hand engraving is far superior to that of machine engraving or just stamping it out and all of this adds to the charm and character that is often associated with antique jewellery.
Measuring 43.5cm from end to end, this collar sits so well on the neckline and will be the perfect accessory to any outfit for any occasion.
Stock# ES7673
Circa: 1880
$1,450
$1,450.00
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Arts and Crafts era peridot and natural pearl necklace
Here is a very beautiful 18ct gold Arts and Crafts era peridot and natural pearl necklace that has such a beautiful natural look and style to it.
The Arts and crafts movement was from the 1880's to the 1920's and even though it coincided with the Art Nouveau period, has a style and look to it all of its own. Whereas Art Nouveau jewellery was often influenced by nature, Arts and Crafts jewellery has a wonderful naturalistic design and style to it.
This can all be seen here in this necklace that is set with peridot and natural pearls.The use of natural pearls is just wonderful as it highlights the use of materials as they are found in nature. With three natural pearls suspended at the bottom and one in the centre, their "cages" that support them are just so delightful to admire.
With a further six natural pearls set into the chains, there is also the addition of two peridots to add a subtle additional colour to this wonderful necklace.
From one peridot across to the other side, this distance measures 10cm and from the centre pearl to the lowest drop, this distance measures 4.2cm. Laid out from end to end the 18ct gold chain itself measures 42cm allowing for this necklace to sit perfectly on the neckline.
This is such an attractive example of Arts and crafts jewellery, and one that will always be loved, cherished and admired.
Stock# ES7595
Circa: 1900
$2,650
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Rare Victorian era antique 15ct gold collar from the 1890’s
Here is a very rare Victorian era antique 15ct gold collar from the 1890's that will look sensational around any woman's neck.
Although collars have been popular in jewellery design for centuries, they were most popular during the late Victorian period of the 1880's and 1890's. More commonly made in sterling silver, this one is made not only in gold, but the less common 15ct gold. 15ct gold was only used for a relatively short period of time from 1854 until 1931 making this collar even more special and unique.
Measuring 44.5cm from end to end, the collar is made up of the most intricate design in the main sections and also the round links that connect them together.
This collar sits so elegantly on the neckline and regardless of the occasion is sure to always be admired and appreciated.
Stock# ES7507
Circa: 1890
$14,500
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Art Deco natural pearl necklace with tassel
Today pearls are cultured with a bead being inserted into the oyster to produce a pearl, so it is truly amazing to find natural pearls and even more amazing to see so many of them such as in this magnificent Art Deco natural pearl necklace with tassel.
Made in the Art Deco era of the 1920's, this necklace feels so incredibly light and tactile and measures an astonishing 94cm in length.
Looking closely, you can see the most incredible threading that would have taken hours and hours of painstaking work including drilling holes in each and everyone of the pearls.
And then there is the most delightful tassel at the bottom which is set under a cap of black onyx. The way this tassel moves and sways adds to the charm and romance of this fabulous natural pearl necklace.
There is always something so special about jewellery from the Art Deco period, and this Art Deco necklace is certainly one of those outstanding pieces that you come across from time to time.
Stock# N590
Circa: 1925
$4,550
$4,550.00
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Antique rose gold muff chain
Dating from the late Victorian era of the 1890's, comes this very elegant and versatile antique rose gold muff chain. Also known as a guard chain, these long chains were used to hold a woolen muff to keep the hand warms or an antique pocket watch.
This particular guard chain was made in 9ct rose gold and from end to end measures 158cm in length so as it is doubled up, it hangs to just under 90cm. This length allows it to be worn long or doubled up making these antique chains so versatile.
Finding these in all original length and in good condition is becoming harder and harder, and this one is just perfect in all respects.
Stock# ES6570
Circa: 1890
$4,900
$4,900.00
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