Antique and Estate Jewelry |
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Antique and estate jewelry is one of our passions. Each jewel from the past reflects the elegant taste, imagination and craftsmanship of an earlier time. In this gallery you will find wonderful pieces from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. |
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Antique Brooches
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The Dream A woman serenely dreaming amid four-leaf clovers. The clovers are set with sparkling dew drop-like diamonds. Created by Krementz & Company in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $875 |
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Serpent and Acanthus A fierce lion-headed serpent with a tail of flame-like acanthus leaves warily guards this brooch with a jealous green eye. A glowing pearl is set in the center. Created by Carter, Howe in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: $925 |
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Grapes and Pearls Beautifully detailed grape leaves and a cluster of fresh water pearls cascade across the oval frame of this Victorian brooch. Created 10kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: $425 |
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Goddess of Spring A beautifully rendered Art Nouveau brooch of Flora, the Goddess Spring. The Goddess's golden tresses are bestrewn with a bouquet of flowers and foliage. Crafted in 10kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $450 |
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Amethyst and Pearls A striking Art Nouveau brooch with pastel enamel leaves, pearl clusters and a small diamond surrounding a regal amethyst. Created by Krementz & Company in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $975 |
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Bouquet of Irises A bouquet of golden irises flourishes amid an Art Nouveau tangle of curvaceous stems and foliage. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $625 |
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Fly Away! A wonderful brooch of a swallow in flight. Among the Victorians swallows were a symbol of a traveler returning safely home. Created by Riker Bros. in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $875 |
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Art Nouveau Ginkgo A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch of intertwined ginkgo leaves surrounding a lavender pastel Amethyst. Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $1,175 |
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Lion-Serpent and Pearl A Victorian chimera brooch with the head of a lion, feathered mane of an eagle and body of a serpent. Created by Carter, Howe in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: $825 |
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Amethyst and Pearls II A dramatic Art Nouveau brooch of undulating curves and entwined organic shapes set with a regal purple amethyst and five small pearls. Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $875 |
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Four-leaf Clover A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch of a four-leaf clover set with a small diamond. A wonderful example of flowing, almost surreal Art Nouveau design. Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $885 |
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Art Deco Brooch A dramatic Art Deco brooch set with a beautiful honey-colored Citrine. The gold sides of the brooch rise up pyramid-like to support the gemstone. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $985 |
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Diana and the Seahorses An Art Nouveau brooch featuring a cameo of the goddess Diana carved in the soft pink tones of Angel Skin coral. The 14kt gold frame surrounding the coral cameo features seahorses and palmettes. Cost: $1,275 |
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Autumn A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch celebrating autumn. A woman in profile is surrounded by a myriad of blossoming chrysanthemums. Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $1,475 |
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Rococo Cherub Brooch An elegant Victorian gold brooch in the ornate Rococo Revival style set with an oval turquoise and four white pearls. Beneath the turquoise a small cherub modestly peers downward. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1870. Cost: $1,175 |
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Lilies of the Valley An elegant Victorian brooch with an exquisitely crafted bouquet of Lilies of the Valley. The miniature flowers are rose gold set with small pearls. Crafted in onyx and 14kt gold, circa 1870. Cost: Sold |
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Scottish Revival Jewelry A collection of three diminutive Scottish Revival jewels featuring a bar pin, a battle ax and a Luckenbooth pin. Circa 1860 to 1900. Cost: $475 |
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Dogwood Honeymoon The Victorians loved jewels with hidden messages. This brooch with dogwood blossoms and a crescent moon had a special meaning. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $465 |
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Gothic Elegance An elegant Victorian brooch with Gothic-inspired quatrefoil and circle motifs. Crafted in 15kt gold, circa 1860. Cost: $385 |
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Mummy Dearest! An Egyptian Revival brooch featuring a golden scarab wrapped in the wings of two stylized vultures. Cost: $525 |
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Etruscan Revival Bar Pin A wonderful example of mid Victorian jewelry in the Etruscan Revival style. Cost: $475 |
Antique CufflinksPlease vsisit the Antique Cufflinks Gallery where we offer a great variety of fineantique cufflinks. Below is a small sample of the cufflinks we offer. |
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Sunflowers Exuberant sunflowers and a tangle of whiplash vines grace these Art Nouveau cufflinks. The dramatic sunflowers and vines are beautifully sculpted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $865 |
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Sapphires and Stars Art Deco cufflinks with dramatic compass rose centers set with small blue sapphires surrounded by angular Greek key borders. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $775 |
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Infinite Squiggles Elegant blue and gold cufflinks featuring an endless golden tangle of squiggles. A nice example of the dramatic, imaginative designs of the 1930s and '40s. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $875 |
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Platinum Pinstripes A beautiful pair of Carrington ovals with linearly engraved centers surrounded by spiralling, twisted-ribbon borders. Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $950 |
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Sapphires and Diamonds Foliate wreath borders, pinstripe centers, sparkling diamonds and rich blue sapphires. An elegant example of the inescapable beauty and timelessness of antique cufflinks. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1920. Cost: $875 |
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Midnight Blue Elegant cufflinks with rich blue gemstones that bring to mind dark night skies with a few wispy clouds illuminated in the moonlight. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1920. Cost: $925 |
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White Garlands Dramatic black and white cufflinks from the Jazz Age. The cufflinks feature garland and swag centers surrounded by geometric box-and-cross borders elegantly accented with black enamel. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $1,125 |
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Antique Cufflink Gallery Please visit the Antique Cufflink Gallery where you will find many more elegant cufflinks from the past. |
Antique StickpinsPlease visit the Antique Stickpin Gallery where we offer a great variety of fineantique stickpins. Below is a small sample of the stickpins we offer. |
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Acorns and Oak An oak leaf and two acorns suspend from a small branch. The oak leaf is beautifully enameled with shimmering shades of green, yellow and pink. The acorns are set with two small pearls. Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $625 |
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Border Collie A vigilant border collie watches from within a Victorian reverse intaglio. The pooch is beautifully sculpted with a finely detailed coat, whiskers and soulful eyes. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1880. Cost: $775 |
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Bacchus A rich purple amethyst is framed by two images of Bacchus, the God of Wine. Since the ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected the wearer from intoxication, this is the perfect jewel for a fun loving oenophile. Crafted in 14kt gold circa 1910. Cost: $725 |
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Equestrian Beautifully designed stickpin of an energetic, alert horse. A small red stone (likely a garnet) is set in the eye. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $425 |
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Heliotrope A striking heliotrope, or bloodstone, set in a distinctive Arts & Crafts stickpin. The stickpin reflects the influence Medieval design had on Victorian and later jewelry makers. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $425 |
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Entwined Serpents Entwined serpents with jealous green eyes (possibly cobras) guard a regal purple amethyst. A small fresh water pearl is set above the serpents like a distant, full moon. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $545 |
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Brassler Moonstone A luninous moonstone set in a rich gold frame with a Greek key meander. The goldwork gives the jewels a mysterious ancient feel. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910 Cost: $325 |
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Antique Stickpin Gallery Please visit the Antique Stickpin Gallery where you will find many more elegant stickpins from the past. |
Recently SoldBelow are several of the antique jewels that have recently sold. |
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Liberté A fierce eagle takes flight from its perch atop a small table-cut diamond. The eagle is beautifully sculpted with wind ruffling its feathers and lifting its wings. Crafted in 18kt gold, French, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Clover and Pearls A beautifully enameled Victorian lucky clover brooch. The edges of the petals and stem are gold and set with small graduated pearls. Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Egyptian Revival An elegant Egyptian Revival brooch with a beautiful enamel portrait of an Egyptian noble woman or princess accented with eleven Rose-cut diamonds. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1885. Cost: Sold |
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Serpent de Mer A writhing sea serpent clutches a luminous pearl. The serpent is beautifully sculpted with rich details, life-like fins and a tail that appears to be floating in the water. Created in France in 18kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Edwardian Comet Brooch An elegant platinum and diamond brooch inspired by the 1910 appearance of Halley's comet. Cost: Sold |
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Crane & Diamond! A beautiful Victorian locket featuring a crane and cattails in a marsh setting. The crane grasps an Old European-cut diamond in its beak. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Art Nouveau Iris Brooch The jewelers of the Art Nouveau period were masters at creating small, life-like flowers in enamel and gold. This beautiful iris brooch is a wonderful example. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold |
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Roaring Lion A regal lion grasps a pearl in his mouth and stares with fiery red eyes (likely rubies). Beautifully sculpted with finely detailed whiskers and mane. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: Sold |
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