14kt. yellow gold BROOCH with a micromosaic of the Roman forum. This large micromosaic is mounted in black onyx. The frame is simple and plain. Micromosaic pieces were traditionally souvenir items from the "Grand Tours" that were taken in the 19th. century. Architectural subjects were especially popular. This piece features scenes from the Forum in Rome. The onyx has been damaged, but there are no missing tesserae or tiles and the backing has been stabilized so that further damage will not occur. The piece is 2" wide X 1-1/2" tall and  has a C- clasp closure

Inventory #BH00322     $500.00

Shakudo BROOCH, a striking design element from Japan (probably post Edo Period) is made of a low percentage of gold, silver  and copper. Shakudo were sometimes used on Samurai swords, but after the Samurai period ended, the artisans continued to make them for the Western market where they were mounted in walking sticks, hair combs, brooches, etc. The background is a dark bronze surface which is rough and is sometimes called Hepatizon or dark Corinthian bronze in the West. The 3 dimensional effect is created by application in layers of bronze, copper, gold & silver. This shakudo features a chrysanthemum (the symbol for happiness) on a stalk with leaves. The piece is 2-1/2" long and has a C-clasp. The front is in excellent condition with some rubbing on the reverse

Inventory #BH00323     $600.00

14kt. yellow gold BROOCH with a micromosaic of St. Peter's Square in Rome showing the Vatican, the Colonades, Piazza del Pietro, the Egyptian obelisk, the fountains by Carlo Moderna, and the dome of St. Peter's done in very small tiles or tessarae. This large micromosaic is mounted in black onyx and the frame is 2 part- a bezel and floating frame. Micromosaic pieces were traditionally souvenir items from the "Grand Tours" that were taken in the 19th. century. Architectural subjects were especially popular. The onyx is scuffed in one corner and some minor flea bites, there are no missing tesserae and no cracks or other damage. This piece is 1-3/4" wide X 1-1/4" tall and has a C-clasp

Inventory #BH00319     $800.00

15kt. yellow gold BROOCH in the shape of a violin. This piece has been hand made completely and is a wonderful example of a artisan craftsman. It is complete in all its details,  features bloomed gold and is in its original box from Liverpool England. A perfect gift for the musician or those that love music.  It measures 1-7/16" long, has a C-clasp and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00309     $1200.00

14kt. yellow gold posey holder BROOCH in the form of a buckle. The piece has engraved sides, black enameling and is wonderful in the details. The brooch is 1" across, weighs 3.6 grams and is in good condition with minor damage to the enamel. It features a silver pin stem and C-clasp

Inventory #BH00306     $100.00

10kt. yellow gold WATCHPIN or LOCKET BROOCH in the shape of a fleur de lis. The reverse of this piece has a hook, stickpin clutch and brooch safety clasp. It has a maker's mark for Tushnett & Elters of New York, New York. It is 1" tall and has a small rumpling to the lower stem of the fleur de lis  

Inventory #BH00313     $75.00

Victorian Etruscan Revival c. 1870

14kt. yellow gold Etruscan Revival Cameo PENDANT/BROOCH. A spectacular shell cameo with a portrait of Diane, this piece has all the bells and whistles for Etruscan Revival quality. The frame features rope twisting and cannetille work. The cameo is exceptionally well carved and in pristine condition. This piece is convertible to a brooch or pendant. It has the maker's mark for John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, who was a quality manufacturer in the 19th. century and opened the first department store in the U.S. The brooch is 1-5/8" tall X 1-1/4" wide (not including the pendant bale), weighs 10.2 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #PT00118      $1100.00 

Victorian Revival c. 1940

10kt. yellow gold BROOCH with a shell cameo. This piece features a scalloped gold frame and wire twisting around the bezel holding a shell cameo of a lady. The piece weighs 3.7 grams, the brooch is 1-1/8" X 1" and in very good condition with no wear to the cameo

Inventory #BH00314      $135.00 

Victorian c. 1890

14kt. yellow gold cornelian shell BROOCH. A wonderful subject for a cameo, the Three Graces, representing Beauty, Mirth and Good Cheer were the daughters of Zeus. In this cameo, the Graces are dancing and standing together as they usually do in all classical references. This piece features a beaded frame. The cameo fades from dark to light coral and the Graces are in ivory colored shell. The brooch is 1-3/4" tall X 1-1/2" wide. There is a safety clasp, the piece weighs 13.6 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00293     $600.00 

Victorian c. 1880

14kt. Yellow gold Cameo BROOCH with a spectacular cameo of Diana, Greek goddess of the moon. The lady of the cameo wears a crescent moon in her hair and has all the classic look of an ancient Greek statue. The cameo is done in cornelian shell. The frame has a heavy rope twisting. This piece is 2" tall X 1-1/2" wide and is very impressive. The piece weighs 19.3 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00282     $1400.00 

Early 20th. Century c. 1910

14kt. Yellow gold Cameo BROOCH with a spectacular cameo of Diana, Greek goddess of the moon. The lady of the cameo wears a crescent moon in her hair and has all the classic look of an ancient Greek statue. The cameo is done in cornelian shell. The frame has a heavy rope twisting. This piece is 2" tall X 1-1/2" wide and is very impressive. The piece weighs 19.3 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00141     $350.00 

Art Nouveau c. 1900

10kt. Yellow gold lingerie PIN with a lovely pattern of flowers and tendrils. The brooch is curved to give the flowers a very 3 dimensional look. It has a C-clasp, is 1-1/4" long, weighs 1.4 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00287     $80.00 

Etruscan Revival c. 1865

18Kt. yellow gold Grand Tour souvenir BROOCH in a plaque style. This exquisite piece is of the highest quality and was a souvenir produced during the great Architectural revival periods of the 1860's & 70's. This brooch says "ROMA" which sits in a depression and accented by rich details, including granulation. There are four "knobs" at the compass points. The piece is 1-3/4" long and in very good condition with a small indentation in the framework

Inventory #BH00089     $625.00 

French Second Empire c. 1865

18kt. Yellow gold BROOCH made during the Second French Empire and featuring all the craftsmanship and detail you would expect of French jewelry during Napoleon III's reign. This piece features 3 wreaths intertwined, 2 olive leaf wreaths and a central wreath of oak leaves, symbols of France.  The piece is fully hallmarked and weighs 5.5 grams. It is slightly over 1" and is in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00232     $525.00 

Edwardian Newark c. 1910 

14Kt. yellow gold bar BROOCH. The center of this beauty is a reverse painted rock crystal on mother of pearl of a brown horse with black mane in tackle. An amazing bit of history, this piece is marked "Diana" on the reverse for Krementz Company of Newark, New Jersey. The brooch is 2-1/2" long and in very good condition

Inventory #BH00183     $750.00 

Victorian Australian c. 1890 

9kt. rose gold & sterling silver SCARF PIN in the shape of a s pike or horseshoe nail with a horseshoe attached.  This piece could be for a lady or gentlemen, it is numbered, has an unidentified Australian hallmark and is in its original box.  This piece has a safety pin type clasp, handmade, 1-3/4" long, interesting & unique, and in excellent condition

Inventory #BH00065     $150.00