Victorian gold and diamond mesh, plaited / braided bracelet with Classic Revival clasp. Made circa 1860-80. Measures 6 7/8 inches long (not including the tongue of the  More »

Victorian gold and diamond mesh, plaited / braided bracelet with Classic Revival clasp. Made circa 1860-80. Measures 6 7/8 inches long (not including the tongue of the clasp). Clasp is over 3/4 inch accross; Braid approx 5/8 inch accross. Weighs 27.6 grams. Beautifully braided mesh in 14k gold. Silky smoothe, with luxurious texture. Totally supple and simply enfolds the wrist. Wonderful Classic Revival clasp with applied filigree and granulated decoration. The clasp is also set with 3 diamonds, each approx 15-16 points and facet cut with a lovely sparkle and shine. There are loops for a security chain, but currently none is present. The tongue of the clasp is hallmarked 14k. Very good condition. Unusual for such delicate work, there are no snaggy bits/broken pieces. For comparison: page 61 of Kaplan's 2005 book on Antique Jewelry shows a number of mesh bracelets, none with diamonds, priced from $5000 (for a Cartier example) to $2200 for a very simple Victorian example and a pair for $6500.-   « Less

Antique, Victorian snake earrings set with gemstones and pearls. Made circa 1840-1880. A little over 1 inch long. Weigh 3.1grams. Marvellous snake earrings - the reptiles  More »

Antique, Victorian snake earrings set with gemstones and pearls. Made circa 1840-1880. A little over 1 inch long. Weigh 3.1grams. Marvellous snake earrings - the reptiles twist around themselves, forming a figure 8, the tails and heads overlapping the edges. Bodies are golden tubular with a diamond-shaped indented pattern on the surface. Raised diamond shapes on the bodies are set with pearls and pink rubies. A raised collar forms the border of body and smoothe-surfaced head, with small dotted engraved decoration and raised stones in the center of a diamond-shape on the head and in the raised eyes. Lovely detail that reflects the Classic Revival craze in style. Loops are very comfortable and easy to insert in the ear. Secure clasp. We assumed the gold was 14k, but it actually tests for 18k although there are no hallmarks. Good condition.   « Less

Antique Art Deco ring. 2-colour 14carat gold, enamel and large natural blue zircon. Made 1920's. Approx US size 5 1/2 (slightly smaller); Weighs 6.5grams. Zircon is approx 5  More »

Antique Art Deco ring. 2-colour 14carat gold, enamel and large natural blue zircon. Made 1920's. Approx US size 5 1/2 (slightly smaller); Weighs 6.5grams. Zircon is approx 5 carats. Rectangular stone with canted corners. The stone is a wonderful, bright cornflower blue, faceted to maximise the wonderful colour and sparkle. It is set in a fabulous seting with various forms of decoration: green enamel with red detail; ropetwist borders of gold, luxurious, full fluted back and a shank with raised flowers. Bows on the shoulders in bright pink gold; the canted corners with moulded swirling shapes. Top quality workmanship. Hallmarked inside shank with an engraved C inside a diamond and 14k. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique, Victorian ring, made in the Arts and Crafts era. 14carat gold set with a natural, pale blue zircon gemstone. Made circa 1880 - 1900. US size 8. `Weighs 3.3grams.  More »

Antique, Victorian ring, made in the Arts and Crafts era. 14carat gold set with a natural, pale blue zircon gemstone. Made circa 1880 - 1900. US size 8. `Weighs 3.3grams. Ring folds around the finger in a domed circle, culminating at the apex in a simply faceted blue zircon. Colette set gemstone. Surrounded by openwork scrolls and beads in graded sizes, twining around golden foliage in a mixture of naturalistic and symbolic design. Highly pleasing and looks lovely on the finger. Great workmanship. Hallmarked for 14k gold and with a maker's mark inside the shank. Good condition.   « Less

Antique, Victorian 18 carat gold ring. Buckle with Memento Mori Memorial, including woven hair. Made in ENgland circa 1880. US size 7 3/4. Weighs 5 grams. Very solid,  More »

Antique, Victorian 18 carat gold ring. Buckle with Memento Mori Memorial, including woven hair. Made in ENgland circa 1880. US size 7 3/4. Weighs 5 grams. Very solid, beautifully made Memento Mori Memorial ring. Thick 18carat gold ring in the form of a belt. The top in the form of a buckle - very realistically modelled, with super-fine chased decoration. Each of the 'loops' is gold and has a pair of letters that together spell out the word MEMORY. The sections inbetween are very finely woven hair, bordered by gold on either side. The inside of the ring is engraved M.A. Obt 30th July, 1882. The ring is fully hallmarked with Maker's mark W G M; crown and 18 for 18k gold. Another two marks represent the town (possibly Chester) and the date, which is somewhat worn. Ring is in very good condition. High magnification shows that even the original hair is in fine shape, with no snags or breakages.   « Less

Antique genuine Poniatowski intaglio carved carnelian in a new gold pendant mount. Made circa 1820's in Europe. Carnelian is approx 1 1/8inches accross. Including the mount,  More »

Antique genuine Poniatowski intaglio carved carnelian in a new gold pendant mount. Made circa 1820's in Europe. Carnelian is approx 1 1/8inches accross. Including the mount, measures approx 1 7/8 inches accross. Weighs 14 grams. Outstanding carved scene of mythological figures in battle. A warrior is about to stab his opponent with his spear. The latter holds a young beauty on his opposing hip. Both warriors are naked, as is the woman, except that a flying robe is held in one of her hands and the warrior on the left wears both a heavy helmet with huge plumage and decoration as well as a large oval shield. Details are quite phenomenal. Signed in Greek letters near the bottom. Prince Poniatowski (1754-1833), the nephew of the last king of Poland, amassed one of the greatest collections of all time. In particular his gem collection gained huge fame, especially the intaglios of ancient Greek and Roman mythological subjects, literary and historical figures. At his death, approximately 2600 intaglios were discovered to be in his possession and later, a huge controversy arose as to whether they were actually Classic or made by master European carvers of the day. It is generally believed that the latter holds true, but the quality of the carving is so superb that these items , (now 200 years old themselves), are highly sought after and held in the world's most famous museums such as the Victoria and Albert in London and in Oxford. I received this email: Dear Ms Ginsberg, I have been collecting pictures of Poniatowski gems for my database in the Beazly Archive (Oxford University) for several years, and I wonder if you would give me permission to add your ebay pictures to my record. The subject of the gem is: MARS KILLING HALIRRHOTIUS WHILE CARRYING OFF ALCIPPE, the signature is Apollonides. In my database (http://www.beazley./poniatowski/) it is the reference number T239 - after Captain Tyrrell, who bought it in the Poniatowski sale in 1839 and published it as no. 239 in his catalogue. I am curious where you found it. Was it already in the States? After Tyrrell I have no collection history for this gem. Best wishes, Claudia Wagner ()   « Less

Vintage, estate ring. PLatinum, set with 2 carats of emeralds and at least one carat of diamonds. Made circa 1960's. Weighs 7.8 grams. US size 6.75. Classic crossover ring  More »

Vintage, estate ring. PLatinum, set with 2 carats of emeralds and at least one carat of diamonds. Made circa 1960's. Weighs 7.8 grams. US size 6.75. Classic crossover ring from the 1960's. A row of gently graded, emerald cut diamonds, extremely finely set, lead to an emerald terminal. Cross an identical line of diamonds and emeralds so that the emeralds are placed at the corners of one another. The best materials were used and workmanship is very good. Diamonds have a great sparkle. Hallmark in the shank is slightly worn, but the letters PLAT for platinum are clearly visible. Good, original condition.   « Less

Vintage, estate pair of 14carat gold cufflinks in the form of Boxer dogs. Made for Tiffany and Co., the retailers, by Larter & Sons, Newark New Jersey. Come in original  More »

Vintage, estate pair of 14carat gold cufflinks in the form of Boxer dogs. Made for Tiffany and Co., the retailers, by Larter & Sons, Newark New Jersey. Come in original Tiffany & CO. box. Weigh 16.3 grams. Ovals 17mm long. Classic cufflinks - oval base with textured surface, each with marvellously modelled boxer dog. Wonderful detail - from the collar to the mouth, nostrils and snout. Excellent workmanship - top quality to tiny moving parts, as is to be expected from Tiffany and CO. Come in original black box, with embossed gold TIFFANY & CO on the lid and velvet and silk lining inside. Very elegant - for classic gentleman. Each cufflink is hallmarked: Back of the bar is engraved TIFFANY & CO. Also hallmarked with 14K and impressed mark for the LARTER & SON company of Newark, New Jersey. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique 14k gold and coral brooch depicting the Gorgon, Medusa. Made circa 1840-80. Measures just under 1 1/2 inches accross widest part. Carved from a wonderful bright  More »

Antique 14k gold and coral brooch depicting the Gorgon, Medusa. Made circa 1840-80. Measures just under 1 1/2 inches accross widest part. Carved from a wonderful bright orange piece of natural coral. Shaped rectangle, slightly wider on the left than the right hand side. Superb carving depicting the mythological head of the Gorgon Medusa, whose famous gaze was considered protective. Open mouth with sublime detail. Hair consists of a wild array of swirling curls and snakes weaving and twirling between them. The back of the brooch has a 14carat gold pin, which is not in it's original position (as can be seen from the extra pair of holes), but was fitted during the VIctorian era as well. Very good condition.   « Less

Antique silver teacaddy. Made in the Hanau, Germany during the 19th century. Measures 4 1/2 inches high. 3 1/2 inches accross. Weighs 175grams. Canted corners. Round lid.  More »

Antique silver teacaddy. Made in the Hanau, Germany during the 19th century. Measures 4 1/2 inches high. 3 1/2 inches accross. Weighs 175grams. Canted corners. Round lid. Beaded borders. The surface of both body and lid with raised Chinoiserie decoration. Figures in fields and landscapes, amidst pagodas, rowing, holding up parasols, dancing - all busy in a variety of activities, amidst scrolls, foliage, flowers and other forms of decoration. Lovely detail - such as the pattern on the Mother's skirt, the tiles on the pagoda and the spokes of the parasol. A series of hallmarks underneath the caddy, include 800 for the silver standard and SR under a crown, used by Simon Rosenau,Hanau, Germany. ANother two marks are too worn to be legible. Good condition - no damage / restoration of any sort found.   « Less