GENUINE ANTIQUE FACETED CHERRY AMBER 30in NECKLACE! This is an amazing deep cherry amber faceted bead necklace. It is a genuine old one, with large luminous graduating beads in a gorgeous deep burgundy translucent color. It is 30" long, with beads that range in size from 1 3/8" down to 1/2". They are wonderful oval shapes,sensual and beautiful. It is in excellent condition!
Size: 30 inches long
 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENAMEL GOLD LOVE KNOT BROOCH PIN I was fortunate enough this holiday season to buy a nice collection of jewelry owned originally by a woman who was a missionary in the 1930s and traveled all over the globe. She died about 4 years ago at the age of 93, and I bought these from her great niece here in Georgia.

This is a charming and precious little brooch dating back to the late 1800s. A classic Victorian motif, this "Love Knot" pin measures approximately 1" wide and tall and is worn on a diagonal.

Though unmarked, I have tested this to insure its gold content and guarantee it to test out at a minimum of 14K...it may be 16K or 18K.

The petite pin is a miniature masterpiece and a testament to the high quality of work that went into fine Victoriana. It is made of four separate loops that have been attached in the center and are intertwined to make the knot. Each loop is incredibly worked with lovely intricate flowers in an intricate floral and leaf design of raised enamel in soft baby blue and white. In the center is a small round faceted diamond that looks to be about 5 or 6 points. It is full of fire and brilliance and is set in with prongs and is open backed with a breather to allow the light through.

In excellent condition, the pin has nearly all its enamel intact...though it's not mint. I've included pictures to show the minor enamel loss. It is nothing detracting or even substantially devaluing. Otherwise, the pin is nearly perfect and original with no damage or repair and with its nice "C" clasp and lovely three dimensional effect and work. It could use a little cleaning. Take time to view the enlarged pictures.
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Bear with the pictures as the nice color appears a little washed out..this is from the bright light.
 

LOVELY VINTAGE ROSE QUARTZ GARNET GOLD BEAD BRACELET Apprx 7" long, comprised of round natural rose quartz beads arranged with round and faceted garnets and gold spacer beads. Circa 1970s or 80s, strung on wire, 14L yellow gold clasp. Good condition.
 

ANTIQUE 14K EDWARDIAN ART DECO TRANSITION BARPIN BROOCH Just in from a local estate collection exclusively to the internet comes this terrific 14K barpin. Measuring a little under 2" long, this delicate treasure dates back to the 1910s-20s.

The pin is exquisitely designed in yellow gold with some green gold overlay highlighting the sides. It has an early safety clasp and is marked "14K". Classically designed in a lovely style with exquisite craftsmanship, the gorgeous openwork has lovely Nouveau lines with art deco undertones. In the center is a round faceted blue stone bezel set, and though it should be a sapphire, it may be a synthetic...I am not sure.

In nice condition, the pin is not quite perfect. There is one little place where the filigree is in need of two small solders, though it could be left alone and would not ever be noticeable or necessary to repair. The clasp is original and secure, and the pin would accessorize dressy or casual attire.
 

NICE VINTAGE 14K FILIGREE DIAMOND RUBY BUTTERFLY BROOCH Exclusively from a private collection exclusively to the internet comes this delicate estate piece. Measuring approximately 1 3/4" across and 1 1/4" high, this butterfly appears to be contemporary and from the last 20 or 30 years.

The piece doubles as both a brooch or a pendant. It's exquisitely designed in a lovely openworked filligree style and is in 14K yellow gold (tested and guaranteed; couldn't find the mark) The wings are speckled with lovely channel set genuine rubies...about 34 that I could see. Also adorning the piece are 6 diamond begets (estimated approx. 3 or 4 points each...ONLY AN ESTIMATE) and 8 small round faceted diamonds that are about 3 or 4 points each (again...AN ESTIMATE). In the center is a nice sized diamond that is irregularly shaped and about half carat (50 points). It is not a high quality stone, but it is very lovely and firery in the piece.

The piece can be worn as a brooch, but a ring is also present to wear on a chain. The pin has lovely openwork over the entire piece, giving it an airy quality...a VERY attractive piece!

In excellent condition, the figural treasure is all original with secure stones and a functional safety clasp. I inspected it carefully and all I could see is that one small ruby is missing...easily replaced, inexpensive, and not at all noticeable if you left it as is. Surely a welcomed addition to the most advanced of collections, why not add this one to your cache of butterflies today?
 

BRILLIANT GEORGIAN REVIVAL VINTAGE DIAMOND RUBY PENDANT Circa mid to late 1900s, unstamped but tested 14K gold with a rose gold cast and a white gold over the top, measures about 1 3/4" by 1 3/8" wide. Lovely bale and laveliere pendant.

Late Georgian to early Victorian styling, high quality piece with pave set diamonds and 6 round faceted rubies, each ruby accent hand set and measuring about 3-4 mm each.

Quite lovely, very good condition. I've owned this for about 20 years and paid well over $400 for it. It's always gotten compliments when I've worn it. Not to be missed!
 

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN ART DECO 14K GOLD TURQUOISE BROOCH From a local estate collection exclusively to the internet comes this terrific art nouveau brooch. Dating back to the early 1900s, the brooch measures approximately 1 5/8" wide by 1" high.

The brooch is absolutely wonderful and I've never had anything quite like it. It looks like it predate the art deco era and has qualities of the art nouveau, Edwardian and art deco periods. What makes this so nice is the unusual mottled green/blue mottled turquoise cabachon oval stone bezel set into the center. The piece is stamped 14K yellow gold on the clasp. The safety is an early pre-1920s safety. I have not tested the piece to see if it is all 14K, but it does not smell brassy or look as if there is any sort of base metal coming thru.

In excellent condition, this unique transition period treasure is all original and ready to wear with your favorite outfit. The stone is securely set into the center, and it has an early safety clasp intact and fully functional. Surely a welcomed addition to the most advanced of collections.
 

VINTAGE ANGELUS 14K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND LADIES' WATCH Just in from the estate of the only and original owner, this Angelus circa 1950s-60s 14K ladies' Angelus watch is pristine in every way. The watch case is long and narrow, apprx. 10mm across and 28mm long. Each end of the case has 5 round faceted clear diamonds with an estimate total weight for all 10 of around .50 carats.

The bracelet is 14K white fold also in a flat foxtail link. It has apprx measurements of 6.5mm tapering to about 5.5mm at the clasp. Total lenght of the bracelet is apprx 6 3/4", perfect for a small to average size wrist.

The back of the case is stamped 14K and, while I haven't opened this all the way, I did some checking and it has a 17J movement. It appears to be in perfect running order.

Entire watch weighs about 23 grams.

This is as clean as they come. I wouldn't be surprised if this was never, if rarely worn. Elegant and beautiful, this is not a wach to miss.
 

SUPERB VINTAGE 10K GOLD DIAMOND EARRINGS Circa 1930s-40s, stamped 10K yellow gold diamond screw back earrings. Each diamond is about 3.3mm in diameter. There is a receipt dated from 1982 showing the buyer paid Ohio Loan Co. $175 for these.

Lovely mountings, bright clear diamonds, probably about 10 pts TW.

Excellent vintage condition.
 

ANTIQUE EDWARDIAN ROSE GOLD DIAMOND SEED PEARL BROOCH Early 1900s, late Victorian early edwadian figural bow barpin brooch. Rose gold setting, unmarked but guaranteed to be at least 10K if not 14K. Measures about 2 3/8" across and about 5/8" at its widest point. Total weight apprx 8 grams.

Genuine diamond in the center, tested and guaranteed. It measures about 3.6mm in diameter and appears to be an old European cut and has excellent clarity and color. I'd estimate it to be apprx .10 carats.

The brooch is comprised of a gold mounting, and carved mother of pearl plate which covers it, and hundreds of tiny hand strung seed pearls covering the mother of pearl. The diamond is set into the center. This was NOT a mass produced item and it was probably a handmade one-of-a-kind creation.

This is a piece that should either be restored or used to make other jewelry. While beautiful, as you can see from my photos, it is missing seed pearls and one section has become detached as shown.

An amazing and unique piece to restore or a bargain for a jewelry designer as a source of several newly created treasures, this is being sold as found. Seed pearls like this can wholesale for anywhere from 50 cents to $1 or more each, so when you add the value of the pearls, gold and diamonds, you couldn't buy them for the price I am offering.

This has never been online before.


 

UNUSUAL 10K GOLD ORNATE LINK ANKLET BRACELET Apprx 11.5" long, stamped 10K yellow gold, very unusual ornate link, contemporary anklet or large bracelet, possibly even a little necklace for a baby. About 5-6 grams, probably circa 1980s or so. Excellent condition.
 

ART DECO PLATINUM DIAMOND LADY'S BRACELET WRISTWATCH This is an estate piece on consignment. It was appraised in January 2008 by Litchfield & Co. in Atlanta GA, an established gemologist for over 3 decades. It is owned by the heir of the original owner.

A copy of this appraisal is included with this watch and is suitable for use for insurance and identification purposes.

The watch is in superb condition. It is not in runing condition and more than likely just needs a basic routine servicing. All diamonds are secure and in place, and the watch is ready to wear.

Below is a copy of the appraisal description:

One lady's 7" platinum wristwatch and attached fourteen karat white gold bracelet Circa 1940s/50s that features:

Ten round full cut diamonds that vary from 0.06 to 0.16 carat for an approximate total weight of 0.88 carats.
average color H-I
average clarity VS

One hundred thirty-one round single cut diamonds that vary 0.005 to 0.03 carat for an approximate total weight of 1.31 carats.

average color G-H-I
average clarity VS

The top of the watch measures approximately 49x15 to 11x6mm.

The watch case measures approximately 13.5x5x15x6mm and has a white tone doal, two black hands , the name HAMILTON in black block letters, white metal stick numerals and 12, 3, 6, 9 in Arabic numbers. The winding stem us platinum stamped HAMILTON, PLATINUM, 911, 17 JEWELS-V2004 and has a gold plate with intertwined initials HW. The watch case is surrounded by eighteen round single cut diamonds that are bead set. The shoulders of the watch have a non-descript pattern that includes ten bezel set round full cut diamonds and thirty-six bead set round single cut diamonds. The watch is soldered on both sides to a 7to5x3.5mm fourteen carat white gold and diamond flexible link bracelet that begins with a "U" shape connector with six bead set round single cut diamonds on each side followed by fifteen flexible links with four bead set round single cut diamonds in each link. to total sixty diaonds. There is a ladder catch that has five bead set round single cut diamonds on the top. The back of the catch is stamped 14K. There is a fourteen karat white gold safety chain. Acid testing shows this metal to be platinum and fourteen karat(14K) white gold.

This watch was given to Frances Bizinsky Bressler by her husband Jake in 1945 to celebrate their tenth wedding aniversary. She received the accompanying diamond bracelet in the 1950s. She left this watch to her daughter Lauri. The value assigned is as a cash out price due to age and workmanship. This watch cannot be replaced.

DWT: 16.69

ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST:

$7,800.00
 

VINTAGE 14K GOLD CHAIN NECKLACE 20in Approx. 4 grams, yellow gold, lovely sturdy link, stamped and tested 14K gold, circa 1950s-60s, about 20.5 inches long, perfect for a pendant or locket or charm. Excellent condition.
 

VINTAGE 14K WG PEARL CRYSTAL DROP SCREW BACK EARRINGS Circa 1940s-60s, 14K white gold, stamped with a hallmark of an "F" with an arrow going through it. If you know the name of this manufacturer, I welcome the information.

Earrings are comprised of white gold screw back mechanisms, each with a lovely genuine cultured pearl that is about 8mm in diameter and a fine quality and color. I am not an expert and the pearls vary slightly as would be expected in real pearls.

Each earring has a little round faceted clear stone that dangles and is set in with prongs. They look like diamond drops, but I do not think these are real. They are either zircons, crystal or cubic zirconia. I am not pricing these based on the clear stones.

The earrings are about 5/8" long.

Originally, these earrings had another little dangle below the crystals, probably another pearl. One earring still has the little finding. I am leaving that there and selling these as found. A jeweler could easily snip off the finding and leave these as they are, lovely and complete and wearable, or you could buy a pair of pearls or any other gemstone desired, to make these longer dangle earrings. Your choice!

Sold as found, these are in fine vintage condition and would make lovely gifts!
 

VINTAGE GOLD FILLED AGATE GEMSTONE CARVED SCARAB BRACELET Signed stamped gold filled link bracelet, genuine real agate semi precious gemstones, hand carved figural scarabs, nearly 7 3/4" long total, circa 1950s-60s, estate purchase in Atlanta, 8 oval scarabs in all including carnelian (cornelian), green agate, tiger's eye, rhodochrosite, quartz, and others. Each carving is about 1/4" long. Very good vintage condition, no damage or repair, easily shortened or lengthened by adding or subtracting links, to adjust for buyer..will fit an average to slightly larger woman's wrist. VERY NICE!
 

ESTATE! MIKIMOTO OPERA NECKLACE BRACELET EARRINGS SET PARURE This is a wonderful Parure of genuine Mikimoto pearls from my best friend's mother's estate. The set was worn very rarely and taken care of well. Below are the details from the appraisal, which is included in the set. She originally paid close to $5000 for this set. Photo is not nearly is nice as this set is in person!


1. lady's Mikimoto cultured pearl necklace, 30" long, 6 x 6-1/2mm, A quality, with an 18k yellow gold scroll clasp with 1 cultured pearl measuring 3.6mm. Appraised value $2,300.00

2. Lady's 18k yellow gold Mikimoto cultured pearl dangle earrings. Each contains 1 cultured pearl measuring
5-1/2mm, 1 full cut diamond, and 1 cultured pearl dangle measuring 7-1/2 - 8mm. Diamonds weigh a total of approximately 4 pts. Pearls are AA quality. Appraised value $990.00

3. Lady's Mikimoto cultured pearl single strand bracelet, 7" long, 5-1/2 x 6mm, A quality, with an 18k yellow gold scroll clasp. Appraised value $640.00
 

DELICATE 14K STAR OF DAVID JEWISH STAR FIGURAL CHARM PENDANT Lightweight, a gram or less, 14K stamped yellow gold Star of David figural charm or pendant for a necklace, hallmark of a "J" inside a diamond shape, approx. 5/8" by 7/8", perfect gift for the holidays and ready to hang from a neck chain or charm bracelet.
 

SWEET 10K YELLOW GOLD GARNET RING sz 5.5 Approx. sixe 5, contemporary ring, sweet setting, oval faceted garnet, stamped 10K yellow gold, stone about 7mm long, lightweight, great gift for a girl or young lady, excellent condition.
 

VINTAGE 10K ENAMEL SEED PEARL FRATERNAL PARK LAPEL PIN Approx 5/8" tall, diamond shape, stamped 10K lapel pin, lovely enameling, seed pearls on the border, nice weight, "PARK" on the front. I am not knowledgeable about the origin of this pin.

Excellent condition, I welcome information on this, sold as found and perfect.
 

LOVELY VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD 22in FIGARO NECKLACE This came from an estate and has been stored for about 15 years. It is a figaro necklace in yellow gold and is 22' long, It weighs about 7 grams. It's in very nice vintage condition. Gold value alone is about $120 or more.