Edwardian Faux Green Pearl Long Chain Sautoir Necklace This circa 1910 Edwardian faux pearl pendant has a rich deep mint-green color that really shines thanks to layers of luster on the baroque swirled surface of the pear-shaped drop. The fine rolo link silver-plated chain is 26" long and punctuated with long rice and round beads in the same lush green shade. The pendant alone is 1 1/16" long and 5/8" wide; it hangs from a long extension of three round and one rice bead that measures 2"—very daring as it swings within the decolletage!

This luxurious turn-of-the-century necklace is in wonderful condition, it shows no signs of wear at all.

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Etruscan Revival VICTORIAN Civil War G.F. Photo Locket with Natural Pearls This Civil War period Victorian locket is full of intricate Etruscan Revival details: individually applied wire-twist rays and circles, spheres, polished arrows, and a pair central wired scrolls hugging the raised band of pearls. The deep locket measures 1 3/16" long (or 1 7/8" with bail) by 7/8" wide and ½" deep. The face is richly adorned and centered with a horizontal domed bridge holding three bead-set natural pearls with lustrous iridescent tones of blue and lavender. The locket’s back is smooth, bloomed gold with a polished, raised band.

Inside, both frames have their original rose gold-filled ovals; one has the original glass insert, one has a plastic replacement. When the locket was new, photography was too and such a lovely jeweled pendant as this was a special way to honor a loved one far away—if they could afford the trip to the city to sit for a portrait. The frames will hold oval photos of 15/16" by 5/8".

The interwoven link, gold-filled chain is 18" in length and is an unused 1950’s old-store stock piece; it closes with a spring-ring clasp and tab stamped "1/20 12KGF." The locket would also look divine on a string or pearls or a simple ribbon of your choice. The condition of this antique locket is splendid with no damage.

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Feminine 1920's Faux Pearl Lavaliere Necklace with Cut Crystal Drop This 1920’s lavaliere necklace combines fine silver-plated chains and faux white pearls with a large cut crystal drop to very feminine effect. The total length of the necklace is just under 18" and the cut crystal drop with filigree bale is 1" high and 5/8" wide. I see only two tiny nicks on facet junctions and the tip is perfect—that is a rarity! The crystal has an especially large size and nice cutting and the pearls and fine chain add delicacy to the design. The necklace closes with a pierced hook fold-over clasp and is in lovely condition. It’s especially appropriate for wear with evening dresses or lightweight blouses and ruffled tops.

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1920's Honey Glass 53" Long Flapper Beads Necklace If you’re dressing for a flashback to the flapper era or just want a highly versatile string of vintage beads to jazz up your contemporary ensembles, this 1920’s strand of honey gold will do the trick. The beads alternate between ovals and squares, with a knot in color-matched cord between each. The length is about 52" so you can wear it wrapped up to three times around you neckline. You can also knot the beads at any point or let them swing low and carefree. The thick cord has fine, tight knots. This fun fashion accessory is in wonderful condition, you may even say it’s the bee’s knees!  

Special C1910 Goofus Glass Horse Portrait Pin on Morpho Butterfly Wings This magical pin was such an exciting find: I have never had a goofus glass, reverse painted pin with an animal portrait. And this stunning steed is painted above a field of striated electric blue morpho butterfly wings! The domed, oval pin is 1 ¼" wide and set in a beaded brass frame. The circa 1910 in has C-clasp pin back and is in superb condition. A beautiful bijou for a anyone who loves equine jewelry, reverse-painted goofus pieces, or morpho butterfly wings!  

Fancy European Edwardian Brass Bar Pin with Faux Pink Glass Gems This circa 1910 European brass bar pin is not for the shy – it measures 3 ¾" across. The ornately stamped and scrolled bar has acanthus leaf scrolls hugging the central jewel which is a faux-veined pink glass cabochon. The smaller half-sphere gems on each side are mottled to resemble the same enigmatic stone; one is lighter than the other, just as they might be found in nature. The pin shaft secures with a trombone clasp (a European favorite, invented about 1850.) The pin is in excellent condition with the preferred patina that compliments the age and design  

Grand Signed Victorian Two-Tone Sash Pin with Amethyst Crystal Jewel This gorgeous, lushly ornamented Victorian era sash pin is made of two tones of bloomed brass and is set with a facetted amethyst color crystal jewel. The curvy brooch is 3 3/4" wide and 1 7/8" high. The beaded pierced design around the center is a rich yellow tone while the applied, tropical spade-shaped leaves have a greenish hue—very much a nod to the Victorian’s love of exotic plants. The center amethyst glass jewel is 11/16" high and bezel-set; it has a very tiny flake at the edge of the table, not really visible without magnification. The wide C-clasp back that holds the pin shaft is stamped "G.C.H.," the signature of G.C. Hudson & Company of North Attleboro, Massachusetts. This circa 1890 sash pin has more than its share of detail and would make a stunning finish to a blazer, coat, or thick scarf.  

Antique Artist Signed HP Porcelain Floral Brooch & Pendant with GF Chain This nicely sized circa 1910 hand-painted pendant / brooch has a burst of colorful chrysanthemums on its domed porcelain face. The brooch measures 2" by 1 ½" and is about 3/8" deep from the base of the wire-twist edged bezel frame to the top of the porcelain plaque.

The painting reveals the skill of a trained artist; she understood color shading as well as the effect of carefully placed highlights to give these vibrant golden and purple chrysanthemums depth. The back of the painting is signed "Blanche Krueger, 1908" and has a stamped "29," probably the German porcelain maker’s mark. The brooch is set in a gold-filled frame with a swivel pendant bale and a C-clasp pin with extended shaft (the style around the end of the 19th century). This unusual presentation (versus the typical brass plate backing with prongs) emphasized the quality and care taken in creating a fine porcelain brooch. I have paired the pendant with a mid-20th century new/old stock 12K gold-filled 18" neck chain to double your options. This is a lively, uplifting porcelain artwork and it’s in wonderful condition.

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Unusual VictorianTree Bough Bar Pin, Mother of Pearl & Chain This naturalistic Victorian gold-finished bar pin depicts a tree bough—complete with knots and a textured bark! The 2 ¼" long pin is set with a mother-of-pearl cabochon which is surmounted by facetted paste stones on tiny arms (they are slightly dark after a century). A dainty chain swings asymmetrically below the pretty bough. The pin has a wide, C-clasp style back. In lovely condition, this circa 1890 bar pin is ideal for the nature lover who doesn’t mind gilding the bough!  

Colorful Edwardian C 1905 Filigree Pin with Paste Glass Stones This colorful Edwardian collar or lapel pin has a most fancy filigree design set with richly colored glass paste stones. The gold-plated brass pin is just under 1 ¼" wide. The center step-cut glass rectangle is a deep pigeon-blood ruby hue and the round side stones are brilliant cobalt. The pin shaft secures with a C-clasp. This luscious circa 1905 pin is in very fine condition.  

Art Nouveau Victorian Sash Pin with Amethyst Glass Jewel This lovely late Victorian sash pin with a unique stippled finish is overlaid with an Art Nouveau filigree ornament and topped with an amethyst glass jewel. The 2 5/16" wide brooch has a gilt brass body; the facetted amethyst jewel is bezel set. The pin closes with a C clasp and is in very fine condition. Sash pins were worn from the late 19th century through the 1930s on sashes or ribbons at the waist. Today, they can be worn similarly or be pinned to a hat, coat, or heavy sweater—no need to limit the imagination with such a pretty period accessory!  

Victorian Hand-Carved Mother-of-Pearl Deer Brooch Pin - SALE This charming Victorian hand-carved mother-of-pearl brooch is graced with the friendly countenance of a male deer sporting a full set of antlers. The 1 5/8" high, domed brooch exhibits a lively diagonal play of light reflections when moved. The back has an applied brass plaque with c-clasp pin. There are two very shallow edge flakes, barely visible on the front. The charm and simplicity of this antique mother-of-pearl pin will win you over!  

C 1865 Cut Steel Extra Long Bar Pin Brooch I’ve always been drawn to cut steel; it has a subtle luster and certainly great durability for a Victorian novelty material. This unusually long bar pin is 3 5/8" across and ½" high. A combination of rosettes and s-curves stamped from polished steel are riveted to a brass backing. The pin closes with an old style c-clasp. All the steel ornaments are present, one end piece has a crack though both tips are firmly in place. Cut steel jewelry was popular during the mid 19th century and as its brilliance was considered appropriate for daytime wear.