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Art Nouveau  c. 1900 14kt. Yellow gold BROOCH with a good luck motif. What could be better than a four leaf clover done in iridescent green enamel and topped with 3mm. pearl? A 4 leaf clover atop a golden horseshoe would imbue  more luck. This piece has a silver pin stem and safety clasp and is ¾” tall. The piece is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00346    $125.00

Victorian c. 1860 14kt. yellow gold  BROOCH with exquisite French blue enamel showing cut away gold work embellished by small seed pearls. This 3 dimensional brooch is fine in all its details. The horizontal blue enamel plaque rests atop an octagonal gold piece decorated with gold festooning. The piece rests on a 3rd. gold plaque layer with black enameling. Round and pear shaped lapis drops finish this brooch to perfection. This item is fluid despite the traditional Victorian look. The back is open and possibly contained a frame for holding hair or another treasure and has a chatelaine loop. The pin stem is silver and has been replaced, but otherwise the piece is in excellent condition. It is 1-1/2" wide and 1-1/2" tall including the ball drop. A very interesting piece which includes a variety of design elements from the Victorian period, probably a custom made item...there will be no others like this one Inventory #BH00163     $800.00

Newark Art Nouveau c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold straight line BROOCH with the maker's mark of Taylor & Company of Newark, New Jersey. A nice example of early 20th. century jewelry, this piece features 12, bezel set cornflower blue Montana sappires spaced with 11 creamy white, baroque shaped pearls. The brooch is simple, elegant and almost 3" long. There is a safety clasp and the piece is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00339   $135.00

Newark Art Nouveau c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold lingerie or scatter pin BROOCH by the Newark, New Jersey company, Krementz. This delicate piece features a small, enamel, deep magenta colored iris topped by a small natural pearl. The brooch is floriform in design with sinous gold swirls typical of Art Nouveau pieces.  The piece is 1-3/8" long, features a safety clasp, the maker's mark for Krementz and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00338   $100.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890 14kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH in a simple style. This brooch features a round, cabochon cut Persian blue turquoise which is crimp set in the middle of the piece. On either side are 3 baroque, natural pearls post set (6 pearls in total). The bars running across the brooch are serrated for a dramatic effect. The brooch has a safety clasp, is 1-1/2" long, weighs 2.0 grams and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00336   $125.00

Newark Art Nouveau c. 1890 14kt. yellow gold 3-piece BROOCH set. These dainty pins are also called lingerie pins when they are in sets. In a wonderfully, fluid Art Nouveau design, these brooches feature guilloche enamel in a pale green and yellow color on stylized leaves which almost look like wings. The center of each piece  features a baroque shaped natural pearl . The maker's mark is Bippart, Griscom & Osborne of Newark, New Jersey. Two of the brooches are 1-3/8" long and the third is 1" long. All three pieces have a C-clasp and are in excellent condition Inventory #BH00335   $425.00 the set

Victorian Etruscan Revival c. 1860 14kt. yellow gold BROOCH & EARRING demi-parure made in the Etruscan Revival style with millegraining, beading & piercing. The brooch & earrings have natural white creamy seed pearls as accents. The real show is in the hand  piercing work and the exquisitely finished gold work.  The  brooch is 1-1/2" wide X 1-1/4" tall and weighs 10.6 grams with a silver pin stem and safety clasp. The earrings are 1-1/2" long and weigh 7.0 grams. Both the earrings and brooch fixtures have been remodeled in their lifetime; however, the fronts are in excellent condition and the pieces come in their original, if tatty box Inventory #BH00334   $2500.00 the set

Art Nouveau c. 1900  14kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH with open square gold work. The brooch has 9 small, nicely matched cup set pearls spread across the face. The brooch was made by D. Wilcox & Company of Providence, Rhode Island in a simple, yet elegant design. The back has a safety catch, the piece is 1-3/4" long and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00315     $135.00

Georgian c. 1800  18kt. rose gold BROOCH featuring an oval, faceted, foiled pink Imperial topaz. This piece has 14 matched and prong set creamy colored pearls surrounding the stone. The back is closed in and the pin stem is extra long (typical of Georgian jewelry). The brooch is 3/4" X 7/16" and  in excellent condition Inventory #BH00170     $750.00

Victorian c. 1850  18kt. & 10kt. rose gold cruciform shaped BROOCH, possibly Scottish in origin. The stones are lovely orange & brown moss agates which are crown set. There are striped, speckled and mottled agates for a most unusual look to this piece.  The brooch has a C-clasp, measures 1-1/8" and is in very good condition. There is a hole for a safety pin attachment which is missing Inventory #BH00318     $200.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900  14kt. Yellow gold Cameo PENDANT/ BROOCH in a wonderful Art Nouveau piece. This versatile piece of jewelry features a classic Greek style shell cameo carved in fine relief encircled by platinum topped leaves and seed pearl accents. There are a total of 22 pearls in all. This piece can be worn as a brooch (complete with clutch) or as a pendant with a fold down bail. This cameo is 2" tall X 1-1/2" wide when worn as a brooch...the bail adds 3/8" to the length when work worn as a pendant. This pendant/brooch is in excellent condition  Inventory #PT00105      $700.00

Edwardian c. 1910  14kt. yellow gold oval BROOCH centered with a fabulous natural aquamarine gemstone. This piece is simple and yet elegant and features a 15 mm X 20 mm oval and faceted, prong set medium blue aquamarine, a 11 + carat stone. The bezel has beading and rope twisting accents. The piece is 1-3/8" long X 1-1/4" wide. There is a wrinkle to the gold (as shown) and no abrasion to the stone. The piece weighs 12.5 grams and comes in a Shreve, Treat & Eacret box. Inventory #BH00303     $1400.00

Late Georgian c. 1840 14kt. yellow gold onyx and white shell BROOCH. This piece is more than it seems. The lady on the front in Elizabethan garb is exquisitely carved and detailed down to her jewelry. There are 42 natural  pearls in a trefoil shape around the frame. The pearls are surrounded by black enameling. The back is closed and engraved "Mary to J. M. Woodruff" and has a C-clasp closure. What more could there be? The cameo lifts out of the frame to reveal a hidden compartment for a memento, a lock of hair or some other lover's trinket.  A special cameo, this piece is handmade, measures 2-7/8" tall X 1-1/4" wide, weighs 19.0 grams and is in pristine condition Inventory #BH00296     $1700.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH. A simple, yet elegant piece, this brooch features 3 natural half pearls. The back is pierced and reflects the color being worn, so that the brooch appears to be enameled. The brooch is 2" long, weighs 2.6 grams and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00299     $135.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900  18kt. yellow gold naturalist style BROOCH. This brooch is in the characteristic Nouveau style of a flower. The pink enamel work shows deep veining and graduation of color across the leaves. The flower is centered with a 5mm pearl and the piece is made by Larter & Sons of New York City exhibiting their fabulous quality. The brooch is 1" wide X 1" tall, weighs 8.6 grams, has a safety clasp and is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00298     $1300.00

Georgian c. 1820 14kt. yellow gold pearl circle BROOCH. A small, yet wonderful piece, this brooch features 12 "flowers" made of 10 small natural seed pearls. Surrounding a prong set and foiled oval citrine is a circle of natural pearls. The pearls are attached by horsehair to a mother of pearl backer, as was typical of this period. The gold safety catch was added later. The piece is 7/8" long X 5/8" high and in excellent condition for its age with no loose or damaged pearls Inventory #BH00304     $165.00

Early Victorian c. 1850 15kt. Yellow gold plaque style BROOCH. This magnificent piece of jewelry features two hanging pendants. The hollow, hand worked brooch is remarkably light and fluid and has numerous curlicues. There are 4 oval, closed back and foiled Imperial pink topaz in two different sizes and a closed back, teardrop shaped and  foiled pink topaz in a removable center drop. The topaz are all uniformly pink and in great condition. The center brooch and both drops feature cushion cut, pale yellowish green chrysoberyl as a counterpoint to the pink topaz. All stones are bezel set and held with triangular shaped prongs. The topazes measure 12mm X 10 and  11.75mm X 9.75mm  and 5mm X 14mm, there are 2- 8mm X 7mm. The total estimated weight is 17+ carats.  The large drop is hanging by a braided chain that is quite wonderful in its own right. The piece has a rock crystal compartment on the back and a C-clasp. The brooch is 4-1/4" long X 2-3/4" wide. The center plaques measures 2-3/4" wide X 1-1/2 long (without the detachable center drop). The detachable drop measures 1-1/8" long X 5/8" wide and the attached center drop is 1" wide X 1-3/4" long. The chain on either side measures 2-1/2". There is a chip in the upper left side topaz under one prong and 3 prongs missing in various locations, otherwise the piece is in remarkable condition Inventory #BH00269     $2100.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold bar style BROOCH. This brooch has a bezel set. 6mm round deep purple amethyst. To the sides of the amethyst are 20 graduated natural pearls. This piece is 2-3/8" long, has a safety clasp, weighs 3.5 grams and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00267     $250.00

Arts & Crafts c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold BROOCH in a handmade piece. This Arts & Crafts brooch features 3 bezel set cabochon cut stones, a citrine, an amethyst and a natural blue sapphire. The stones are mounted on gold, so the look is one of being "foiled". The grape leaf motif is nicely engraved and finished. The piece is 1-1/2" long, has a safety clasp in silver and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00277    $450.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900  10kt. yellow gold bar style BROOCH. This little beauty features a round, faceted bezel set rhodolite garnet in the center. There are 6 natural pearls down the length of the brooch. The pearls are seated in nicely engraved leaves. The piece is 1-3/4" long, has a safety clasp and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00279    $145.00

Victorian c. 1890 14kt. yellow gold bar style BROOCH with a circular gemstone enhanced center . This piece features 14 lovely dark purple, round, faceted and prong set amethysts. The amethysts are accented by 14 tiny seed pearls. The Victorians believed amethysts kept one from becoming intoxicated, therefore it had the meaning of sobriety, but also denoted sincerity and peace of mind. This piece is 1-1/2" long X 1/2" wide, has a safety clasp and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00271    $375.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890 10kt. Yellow gold bar style BROOCH with a spectacular 6.5mm X 10.5mm pear-shaped play of fire opal. The opal is surrounded by 16 bright red cushion shaped rubies. The gold of this piece is rich and bloomed and the style is classic. The brooch is 2-1/8" long and is shown in its original box and is in excellent condition   Inventory #BH00270  $675.00

French c. 1870 18Kt. yellow gold  BROOCH and EARRING set in an exquisite button motif. The rich gold color is accented with rope twisting. The buttons are adorned with wonderful ruby cabochons and seed pearls. This fabulous look is hallmarked French and is very 3 dimensional in its aspect. There are a total of 16 rubies and 16 seed pearls. The earrings are 1" drops on French shepherd hooks and are 7/8" round. The brooch is 1-1/4" round and has a C-clasp typical of the period. Both the brooch and earrings are in excellent condition and would make a very special gift Inventory #BH00237      $2700.00 the set

Victorian c. 1870 18, 15, & 10 Kt. (mixed karat weight is typical of the Victorian period) yellow and rose gold frame in Archeological revival style BROOCH and EARRINGS demi-parure with Roman micromosaic flowers set in goldstone. This brooch is hand wrought and has a C-clasp with a safety pin which is silver (as was traditional). The earrings are for pierced ears and have locking crooks. To make this set more fabulous, it comes in its original satin lined box with brass hardware. All three pieces are in very good to excellent condition Inventory #BH00085      $1800.00 the set

Retro Modern c. 1945 14kt. yellow gold BROOCH and EARRINGS set. This futuristic design is very 3 dimensional in details. The gold is folded and ribbed and the edges are rolled to create a very dramatic effect. The 3 pieces feature 3 cultured pearls with a lovely pink sheen. One is 7 mm and the earrings have 2- 6 mm. pearls. There is a maker's mark on the earrings for Fisher & Company of Newark, New Jersey. The earrings are screw back. These could be changed easily to accommodate pierced ears. The brooch is 1-1/2" wide X 1" tall. The earrings are 1" wide X 1/2" tall. All three pieces weigh 13.5 grams are in excellent condition Inventory #ER00061      $725.00 the set

Vintage c. 1955 14kt., 18kt. and rolled yellow gold BROOCH & EARRING SET. These pieces feature light yellow golden amber loaded with insects. The brooch has an oval  40mm X 30mm amber insert with what appears to be termites. The frame has cross-hatching with rope twisting. The back has a C-clasp and a loop for a safety chain. The earrings are matched perfectly in color with the brooch. The earrings have round amber inserts which are 20 mm. and 22mm. with ants. The earrings feature shepherd crook's backs. There is some crazing to the amber (please remember the age), but overall are in very good condition. The brooch is 2" wide X 1-1/2" tall. The earrings are 1" round. Both pieces are light weight and can be worn comfortably Inventory #BH00233      $1300.00

Art Deco c. 1920 10kt. white gold filigree BROOCH . A nice piece that features an oval medium blue spinel stone that is bezel set. The piece has a maker's mark for William Greene Co., of Providence, Rhode Island. This brooch is 1" long X 5/8" tall and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00254      $130.00

Victorian c. 1877 9kt. Yellow gold bow shaped bar BROOCH . A lovely little piece that features an engraved bow with a round deep blue sapphire and 2 half pearl accents. The brooch is hallmarked for Birmingham, England, has a date letter mark and a maker's mark. It is 1-5/8" long, has a C-clasp, a silver pin stem and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00252      $175.00

Art Deco c. 1915 18kt. yellow gold circle style BROOCH/PENDANT. This lovely, classic piece features 8-11 point rubies with blue fire (total weight 88 points prox). The center of the brooch has rope twisting. The unique feature of this pin is that you can remove the brooch fixture on the reverse to use the piece as a pendant. A well made piece, the brooch is 1-1/8" round, weighs 8.2 grams and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00239      $850.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890 Platinum & 18kt. yellow gold floriform BROOCH/PENDANT combination. This gorgeous brooch & pendant combination has a bit of everything you could want in a piece of jewelry. There is a flower in the center of the piece topped with platinum and holding a round prong set pigeon blood colored ruby. The leaves of the flower are encrusted with prong set round rose cut diamonds, a total of 14 diamonds in all. There are 3 small creamy white pearls representing buds. Suspended from the piece is a 6 carat (1.1 grams) natural pearl. The piece is 2-1/8" long (including pearl drop) and 1-1/4" wide. The sides are nicely pierced and the brooch has a C-clasp. There are unidentified hallmarks (possibly Russian) and unidentified maker's marks. Addition of a chain will make this a wonderfully versatile piece. The brooch/pendant is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00234      $1900.00

Arts & Crafts c. 1900 10kt. Yellow gold bar style BROOCH . This brooch features an oval prong-set natural clear spinel which is 10mm X 7.75 mm, or about 3.5 carats. Additionally, there are 2 creamy white pearl accents. This piece has a big look with the center stone having the appearance of diamond. The pin stem is silver with a safety catch. The piece is 1-5/8" long and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00244      $225.00

Retro Modern c. 1940 Sterling silver BROOCH & EARRING SET in a fabulous look. The handmade "basket" brooch holds 8 total pearls as "flowers", three are 6.5mm, three are 7.2 to 7.5mm,  one is 8mm, and one is 9mm. The centerpiece of the brooch is a large bezel set, cabochon cut 11mm X 14mm opal, showing pale blue and green highlights. The basket is pierced and the entire brooch has been made by hand. A true one-of-a-kind beauty, the back features a safety closure. The piece is 2-3/8" wide X 1-1/4" high and is stunning. The earrings have two 8mm pearls and two 9mm pearl dangles. They are made as screw back. A bold, high fashion look, the brooch is not marked and both pieces are in excellent condition Inventory #BH00228      $450.00

Georgian c. 1800 18kt. rosy yellow gold BROOCH in the shape of a square with clipped corners. The centerpiece, a gorgeou`s foiled buttery colored, faceted citrine (the shape of the stone mimics the shape of the brooch) is surrounded by 22 luminescent silver white pearls, nicely matched in color. The citrine's color is very even and the foil in excellent shape. This 200 year old piece is 1-1/2" wide X 5/8" wide and has the usual extra long pin stem you would expect to see in Georgian pieces. There is a C-clasp and the piece is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00219      $350.00

Art Nouveau Newark c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold enameled BROOCH/ WATCHPIN combination.  A fabulous Art Nouveau beauty, this piece features 2 shades of green iridescent enamel on acanthus leaves. The center of this beauty by Krementz of Newark, New Jersey is a pear shaped aquamarine stone that is 12 X 8 mm. (prox 2.5 carats) in a true bright blue color. A 2-point diamond gives the piece added sparkle and 3 natural pearls give it elegance. A special piece that highlights all the wonderful elements of Art Nouveau styling, this brooch is 1-1/2" long and 1" tall. The enamel is perfect and everything is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00160      $1300.00

Vintage c. 1960 18Kt. yellow gold BROOCH in the shape of a bouquet complete with leaves, branch, and festooning ribbon. The highlights of this piece are 3 rose colored pearls that are 4.5mm round and "AA" quality. The texturing and smooth effect of the gold creates a beautifully dramatic piece for simple elegance and classic beauty, a piece that is right for any occasion. This wonderful brooch has a safety clasp and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00001      $900.00

Early Victorian c. 1840 18kt. yellow gold oval BROOCH.. The cruciform shape features an oval, bezel set foiled rhodolite garnet. There are an additional 4 oval, bezel set foiled rhodolite garnets circling the central stone and for additional color, there are 4 oval, faceted, bezel set aquamarines in the traditional sea green color favored during this time. Two additional garnets complete the look. The design has repousee textured leaves. The back of the brooch has a metal brace and C-clasp and the piece measures  1-1/8"  X 1-7/16" and is in very good condition  Inventory #BH00221      $600.00

Victorian c. 1860 12kt. yellow gold silver-topped bar BROOCH in a visually stunning piece. The center of this brooch is a deep forest green emerald 8mm X 6 mm (1.10 carat approximately)- the emerald is darker than the picture indicates. The brooch additionally has 2-15 point and 2-5 point rose cut diamonds on the bar and 8 rose cut diamond chips on the central filigree plaque (shown enlarged). The bar pin has a safety clasp and a safety chain and is  2-1/4"overall in length. This piece comes in its original box, is in overall good condition (some abrasions to the emerald).  Inventory #BH00112      $2100.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890  15Kt. yellow gold  BROOCH/ PENDANT in a wonderful curlicue design typical of the Art Nouveau period. This little gem can be worn as both a brooch and necklace. It is topped with a lovely oval pink tourmaline, mounted over a square blue aquamarine. The reticulated legs are topped by 2 round 3 point diamonds and ending with 2 pear shaped aquamarines. The central pear shaped drop is a lovely rhodolite garnet in a wine red color. The piece is  1-3/4" wide by 1-1/2" long including the drops, has a C-clasp and is in excellent condition. A fine Nouveau piece with unlimited potential Inventory #BH00158      $1700.00

Victorian c. 1880 10kt. yellow gold jabot style BROOCH in the form of a sabre. A nicely executed piece with 33 cream colored half pearls on the handle and scabbard. There is a safety chain holding the piece. The brooch is 2-3/4" long and in excellent condition Inventory #BH00238      $300.00

Etruscan Revival c. 1870 15kt. yellow BROOCH in an Etruscan Revival or archaeological revival style. This gorgeous piece features a large (29mm.) round, cabochon cut Persian turquoise in a very light sky blue color. The frame features fine cannetille work and rope twisting typical of this period. The piece has a C-clasp which is silver and is 1-1/2" round. The brooch is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00231     $475.00

Georgian c. 1820 18Kt. yellow gold BROOCH in a typical Georgian style appropriate to wear with a fichu or lace scarf. It features a central foiled barrel shaped wine colored garnet surrounded by floral designs nicely engraved in the gold frame. There are 10 flat faced, round garnets claw set around the gold frame. The piece has a safety pin and chain for security, a typical C-clasp, is 15/16" wide X 3/4" high and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00212      $400.00

Art Deco c. 1920 14kt. white & yellow gold BROOCH with a carved and pierced dark green spinach jadeite plaque in the center. The frame is in white gold and  is enhanced by 6 rose cut diamonds. The reverse is in yellow gold . During the 1920's many jadeite plaques were imported to the U.S. to be made into brooches, rings, etc and were generally antique Chinese pieces. This combination of the antique with the modern clean lines of Art Deco was very appealing. The piece is 2-1/4" long X 7/8" wide and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00093      $1200.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900 14kt. yellow gold memento BROOCH. A charming piece which signifies good luck in love, it is accented with a pearl in the center. This piece is 1-3/4" long and is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00248      $150.00

Retro Modern c. 1945 14kt. yellow gold circle BROOCH. This brooch features a twisted gold frame around a stylized flower and leaf. There are 3 rubies to give drama to this wonderful piece. The leaves and flower are textured and engraved for a very dimensional look.  Simple, yet divinely dramatic, this piece is 1-1/2" round, has a trombone clasp and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00031     $450.00

Georgian/ Victorian c. 1840 15kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH. This wonderful Georgian piece has a round foiled pink imperial topaz as its centerpiece. It is calculated to weigh 1.37 carats and is 8.3 mm round. The head is 5/8" across. There are 11 natural pearls surrounding the topaz and they are bead set in secure mountings. The back is closed in and was originally a button or ring (as a lot of surviving Georgian pieces are). The mounting was done in the early Victorian period and the length is 2-1/4" overall. The piece comes in an original box and is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00196      $525.00

Victorian c. 1860  14kt. yellow gold LOCKET & BROOCH. A wonderful Victorian piece in a flip locket style. The "front" is sardonyx which has been carved with the initials "CRS". The initials are very stylized and could be other combinations of initials. The back is uncarved carnelian. The locket opens and still has one of its glass pieces.  The locket flips and locks in place very tightly. The sardonyx shows as the front, although as a locket, either side could be worn facing out. The brooch is attached and is in a twig and branch motif. The clasp has been replaced with a safety clasp. The original pictures are in the locket and show the same woman, first in a tintype as a young woman and the second as an older woman. Both pictures show the woman wearing antique jewelry pieces. A weighty and perfect piece, the locket could be worn as a pendant and was probably originally a watch fob, perhaps from a loved one. The locket is somewhat older than the brooch. The total length is 2-1/2" long Inventory #BH00208      SOLD

Late Georgian/ Victorian c. 1840 18kt. yellow gold BROOCH. A gorgeous transitional piece between the Georgian and the very early Victorian period, this pin features a large foiled, oval pink topaz as the central focus. The topaz is mounted in a closed back. The flowerettes and finishing work of the gold are very 3 dimensional. There is a fox tail chain and the pin stem, which is C-clasp, is slightly longer than the brooch. The piece is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00207      $3400.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890 15Kt. yellow gold  BROOCH in a special bow shape. This soft look is encrusted with seed pearls and has a bezel set central round peridot. The reticulated ties are also highlighted by seed pearls and finished by 2 round, bezel set peridot. This great look is 1-1/4" wide and 1-3/4" tall, including the drop. The piece is in excellent condition and a great example of the Nouveau look  Inventory #BH00157      $1600.00

Victorian c. 1904 15kt. yellow gold sweetheart BROOCH.  A wonderful piece with a 3 carat heart shaped medium purple amethyst, it is truly representative of lover's jewelry from the late Victorian period. To add to the drama, there is a bow and a sparrow with half drilled pearls. A gold ball drop finishes the piece to perfection. Does this mean that "my heart is tied up with love for you and my love soars on the wings of birds?"  You can interpret the message for yourself. This wonderful piece is in its original box, has a engraved date of 1904 (which may not be original to the piece), a C-clasp, and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00182      $475.00

Art Nouveau Newark c. 1890 14Kt. yellow gold horseshoe-shaped BROOCH. The brooch has 43 natural pearl accents. The pin is 1-1/4" high, has a C-clasp, a maker's mark for Carter & Gough, Newark New Jersey and is in excellent condition Inventory #BH00076      $425.00

Art Nouveau c. 1890 10kt. yellow gold BROOCH with a central marquise shaped butterscotch brown citrine. The citrine is surrounded by pale yellow guilloche enamel and 2 natural pearls. There are laurel leaves to add drama to this charming piece. This brooch has a C-clasp,  is 1-1/4" long X 5/8" high and in excellent condition Inventory #BH00132      $275.00

Vintage c. 1940  10kt. yellow gold flower spray BROOCH. A remarkable piece, this brooch has over 4 carats of cat's eye chrysoberyls  (a stone which is in the same family as alexandrite and rare in their own right) in both round and oval shapes. The colors are light to medium dark green to brownish and all exhibit a "cats-eye" effect, some crisper and more centered than others.  The bow of the piece is accented with 7 white sapphires. A great look at an affordable price, the brooch is 2-3/4" tall and 2" at the widest point. It has a C-clasp and is in very good condition  Inventory #BH00148      $1000.00

Victorian Australian c. 1880 15kt. yellow gold handmade straight-line BROOCH centered with a 7 X 13 mm. princess set opal. The opal is bezel set mounted and has great red fire and overall wonderful color  There are 4 seed pearl accents and 2 crenellated balls and the piece is handmade. The piece was made in Australia and has a maker's mark of  "J. M. Mc." A treat to find an opal piece this old in such excellent condition. The overall size is 2-3/8" wide X 5/8" tall and has a C-Clasp Inventory #BH00110      $500.00

Art Nouveau c. 1900  14kt. yellow gold  BROOCH with a pierced gallery center by a gorgeous round bezel set Ceylon colored sapphire. The bar pin features a pierced scissor pattern with end balls, as well as, 12 natural seed pearls along the 3" length of this piece. The pin has a maker's mark for Harvey Flint, Providence, Rhode Island and is in excellent condition  Inventory #BH00130      $400.00

Victorian c. 1880  14kt. yellow gold and silver fantasy bar BROOCH. This Victorian gem has stars and curlicues with silver accents. It is centered by a claw prong set natural pearl and is decorated with hash marks along the bar.  It has a C- clasp with a safety mechanism and is 2" long and in excellent condition Inventory #BH00146      $375.00

Victorian c. 1875 14kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH with a crenellated (ruffled) centerpiece holding a 3mm. round, cabochon cut opal. This special brooch is in very good to excellent condition, is 2" long, has a safety pin attachment on the back to hold the pin upright when worn and is a perfect example of Victorian taste- subdued, yet stylish Inventory #BH00122      $250.00

Victorian c. 1865  14kt. yellow gold BROOCH in the form of a circular offering of coral berries and leaves. A charming Victorian confection, this piece features beautifully carved, rich orange coral. Probably a souvenir from the Grand Tour, this piece is circular, airy and is 1-1/2" around. There are 21 individual pieces of coral and the piece lays perfectly when worn. The brooch has a C-clasp and is overall in very good condition Inventory #BH00210      $300.00

Victorian c. 1880 9kt. yellow gold Etruscan revival bar BROOCH with 6 rose cut diamonds and 1 round rose cut garnet. The piece has rope twisting, gold applied ball work and wire work. It can be used as a brooch or a barrette or flower holder. This little beauty comes in its own & original box. It has a C-clasp and is in good condition Inventory #BH00147      $275.00

Victorian c. 1880 10kt. rose and green gold BROOCH. This piece is quintessential Victorian with its clover circle around the bezel set golden brown cabochon cut citrine with dramatic back facets. It has a C-clasp, is 1-1/4"  wide X 1" tall  and is in good to very good condition Inventory #BH00154      $125.00

Victorian c. 1880 9kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH with 4 rectangle cut rhodolite garnets at the center. As is typical of Victorian jewelry, the pin stem is silver. This charming piece is 2" long,  has a C-clasp, hallmarks,  maker's mark and is in good condition Inventory #BH00128      $125.00

Early Victorian/Late Georgian c. 1840 15kt. yellow gold PENDANT/BROOCH featuring large faceted, cushion shaped and round clear stones. The stones in this exquisitely made piece are claw set and form a Maltese cross pattern. A wonderfully versatile piece, it can be worn as a pendant or brooch for a very dramatic look. The stones have been appraised as white topaz. This is a wonderful piece and is 2"  X 2" and in very good condition (several prongs have been lost)  Inventory #PT00091      $1500.00

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