CAROLINE'S JEWELRY WITH A PAST

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EARRINGS   

French c. 1880   Inventory #ER00073  

Platinum topped 18kt. yellow gold EARRINGS. A very dainty earring, these pieces are in the pinwheel style. They feature 8 rose cut diamonds in each earring and four natural white pearls. At the center is a bezel set , round, dark red ruby. Big delights come in small packages, and these charming pieces are no exception. They are French with all the appropriate marks which attest to their quality. They come in their original box and were bought from the great grand-daughter of the original owner from the Desiree family of France . They measure 7/16" round and 5/8" drop. The stones sit in a lovely claw basket and have spring lever backs typical of French jewelry. They are in excellent condition $1600.00 

Russian c. 1870   Inventory #ER00075  

14kt. yellow gold dangle EARRINGS. These earrings have a very three dimensional feel. They have a very rich, rosy color to them, typical with some Russian jewelry. They feature 2 half balls at the top and bottom along with applied gold design and wire twist. They are fully hallmarked for Imperial Russia, have the original shepherd's crook backs for pierced ears and are 1-1/2" long from the wire drop. They weigh 2.5 grams and are in excellent condition $450.00 

Close up of the applied gold work

Victorian c. 1870   Inventory #ER00068  

14kt. yellow gold EARRINGS. The wire rope twist button style earrings feature a central plaque of  2 hardstone micromosaics or pietra dura, sometimes called Florence mosaics. These mosaics are mounted in black onyx and feature delicate pink roses and small turquoise and blue colored flowers. The leaves are green onyx and overall the contract in colors is attractive. The frames accent the pieces without being overwhelming. The backs feature a shepherd's crook for pierced ears. The earrings are 1" round and are in very good condition  $200.00 

Victorian c. 1870   Inventory #ER00074  

14kt. yellow gold EARRINGS. These earrings feature an oval, bezel set precious coral cameo of a classical woman. The earrings are true coral color. The cameos are 5/8" tall X 1/2" wide and feature natural coral color zoning. The frames engraving and hammer work, along with gold accent balls. The earrings are 1" tall X 3/4" wide and have a shepherd's crook back which has been replaced. The cameos are in good condition $275.00 

Vintage c. 1950 Inventory #ER00071  

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14kt. white gold vintage EARRINGS. A combination of classic and bold, these earrings feature 2 teardrop shaped, white bodied South Sea pearls of 10.1mm and 10.2mm. The underbody color is slightly creamy. Both are nicely matched in size, shape  and color. The South Sea pearls are surrounded and capped by diamonds, bezel set. The largest are .50 (1/2 carat) points. There are an additional 78 points in the frameworks and caps. There are also 2- 7.2 mm round Akoya pearls atop the earrings. These pearls sit on a cradle of 36 points of diamonds. The total weight for both earrings is 2.14 carats and the clarity is VS1 to SI2 and all the diamonds are H-I-J color. The earrings are 1-1/2" long and 5/8" wide. The backs are for pierced ears and have a safety clip for a secure fit. Both earrings weigh 14 grams and are in excellent condition $4200.00 

Victorian c. 1865 Inventory #PCP3

14kt. yellow and rose gold coral cameo EARRINGS. These beauties have all the bells and whistles. The cameos are salmon colored coral cameos with the portraits of a classical woman. The frames around the bezel set cameos are nicely decorated with rope twist, cannetille balls and leaf forms. The drops are rose and yellow gold and reticulated to sway nicely when worn. There are foxtail drops ending in balls and pierced drops. These fabulous pieces are 2" long from the top as worn, have shepherd's crook backs for pierced ears and are in very good condition (the backs have been replaced). The cameos are not worn or abraded faceted $1400.00 

Close-up of cameo

Art Nouveau c. 1890 Inventory #PCP4 Click on picture for a enlarged image

14kt. Yellow gold filigree EARRINGS in a dramatic gypsy style. The earrings feature 2-3.5 mm. pearls and are 1-3/4” tall X 1-1/4” wide. There have hand applied gold balls and wrapped twist wires. The pieces weigh 7.7 grams and are in perfect condition $1000.00 

Victorian c. 1865 Inventory #PCP29

10kt. yellow gold 3 stone EARRINGS. The stones in these earrings are special. They are iron pyrite or marcasites and quite large in size. They are round, faceted and prong set stones in 9.5mm, 8.5mm and 7.5mm in size. The earrings drop 1-3/4" long from the top of the shepherd's crook back. They are for pierced ears and are in excellent condition $950.00

Side view of mounting and earring closure

Victorian c. 1880 Inventory #ER00070

14kt. yellow gold drop EARRINGS. The earrings have yellow ochre lava cameos with Greek ladies. The ladies face in opposite directions which is very desirable. The cameos are bezel set with wire rope twisting and decorative toppers. The earrings are made for pierced ears and are in excellent condition $1900.00 

Vintage c. 1950 Inventory #ER00069

14kt. white gold drop EARRINGS in a snowflake or floral 1950's style. These earrings are fabulous and feature 106 round, brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 2.75 carats of SI1/SI2 clarity,  H-I color stones. The earrings are 1-3/4" long and 1" wide at the widest point. They have lever backs, weigh 8.4 grams and are in excellent condition $3400.00 

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00247

14kt. rose gold bow style BROOCH and EARRINGS in a bold 1940's style. This demi-parure features 12 oval cabochon natural rubies. These pieces are handmade are very 3 dimensional in looks. The brooch is 3-1/2" wide X 2-1/2" tall and has a safety clasp. The earrings are clip back and 1-1/8" long (they could be converted for pierced ears). Both pieces weigh 38.4 grams and are in excellent condition $1200.00 the set

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00256

10kt. Yellow gold BROOCH & EARRING demi-parure. This brooch and earring combo features bright yellow gold flowers by A. Regel, a leading manufacturer of Retro period jewelry. Both pieces are fun to wear and nicely detailed. The earrings are pierced back (original to the piece) and the brooch is 2-1/4" long. Both pieces weigh 8 grams and are in excellent condition $300.00

Vintage c. 1955     Inventory #ER00066

14kt. white gold EARRINGS/RING set in a vintage 1950's style. These gorgeous pieces feature an oval turquoise in each piece that is 9mm X 12mm and a true Persian blue without blemishes.  All 3 pieces are accented with diamonds. The earrings and ring have 16 diamonds encircling the turquoise in each piece for a total weight of  1.92 carats (prox). The earrings are drop style with "dangles" and there are an additional 38 points in the tops and dangles. This demi-parure have a total diamond weight of 2.3 carats (prox). The diamonds are prong set, except for the dangles which are bezel set and all have a clarity ranging from VS2 to SI2 and color of H-I. The ring is a size 7-1/4 and can be re-sized easily. The earrings are 1-15/16" long and have French wire backs. All 3 pieces are in excellent condition with the turquoise un-abraded $3000.00

Retro Modern c. 1945     Inventory #ER00065  

14kt. yellow gold  in a bow style. These are very typical of the Retro period in jewelry, but are not the large size generally seen. These charming earrings feature a square cut 8 mm X 10 mm dark golden citrine. The earrings are screw back, but could be converted to pierced, are 9/16" X 9/16", weigh 7.7 grams and are in excellent condition $450.00

Victorian c. 1865    Inventory #BH00233

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 $1250.00 

Brooch and earrings

Retro Modern c. 1945     Inventory #ER00064  

14kt.rose gold and platinum EARRINGS in a ribbon  style. Typical of Retro styling, these pieces feature 8 square cut rubies and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are mounted in platinum to add to their sparkle.  The earrings are clip back and 15/16" tall. They are in excellent condition $475.00

Retro Modern c.1945    Inventory #ER00061  

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 $500.00 the set

 20th. Century Inventory #ER00006

18Kt. white gold lattice style EARRINGS smothered in diamonds. These sumptuous earrings feature 136 diamonds which are round, brilliant cut, and bead set for a total of 2.00 carats (prox).  The diamonds are VS2 clarity and G color. These classic earrings are appropriate for day or evening and give just the right amount of sparkle. The earrings have French clip backs (pierced) and are in excellent condition $2900.00

Side View

20th. Century   Inventory #EA0016

18kt. yellow gold EARRINGS with 2 fine bright green emeralds. The stones are .40 carats each for a total weight of .80 carats. . The stones are centered in an open flower motif. The earrings are on drops with lever backs and are almost 2" long. They have a classic and dressy look. The earrings are handmade and in excellent condition $750.00 

    Edwardian Style  Inventory #NE00052

Platinum NECKLACE and EARRING set are accented with fabulous diamond-encrusted capped aquamarine briolette drops. This precious set features a central plaque in a typical Edwardian motif centered by a bezel set 25 point diamond with an additional 47- 1.5 point diamonds (not including the caps). The earrings have 34- 1.5 point diamonds (not including the caps) with a total weight of 1.5 carats of diamonds prox. The sky blue aquamarine briolette drop in the necklace is 1 carat and in the earrings 3/4 carats each (total weight of 2.5 carats of aquamarines). All three aquamarines are perfectly matched.  The attached chain of filigree and bar work is 18" long. The pendant drop is 1-1/4" long and the earrings drop 1" and are for pierced ears. A gorgeous set styled with a typical Edwardian look, both pieces are in excellent condition $3300.00 the set

      

Tiffany & Co. Classics  Inventory #ER00027

Sterling silver  EARRINGS in the shape of a grosgrain tied bow. These little gems are by Tiffany & Company and are marked. They feature clip backs are wonderful on the ear and offer a bit of elegance at an affordable price. They are in excellent condition, very comfortable to wear  and are 1-1/2" wide $325.00

Reverse showing clips

 Art Deco c. 1925 Inventory #ER00056 

14Kt. white gold EARRINGS in a wonderful dangle style. These earrings are centered with 2- 5 point bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds. There are 32 additional accent diamonds for sparkle and flash and all are set in millegrain settings. These earrings have French backs and are 1-1/4" longs. They would be just right with both Art Deco and Edwardian pieces and are not heavy on the ears, and a great price they are in excellent condition  $750.00 

Art Deco c. 1935 Inventory #ER00007

Platinum dangle wing- styled chandelier EARRINGS with diamonds, diamonds, diamonds...the back posts are set with  2- 10 point, prong-set round brilliant cut diamonds. There are 8- 6 point single cut diamonds plus 40 single cut, flat set diamonds for a total weight of 2-1/2 carats (prox). All the diamonds are nicely matched with SI1 clarity, G- H color,  and as if this was not spectacular enough, each earring is completed by 1- 8 mm. cap set creamy white colored AAA pearls. For that special someone, even if it is yourself, these gorgeous pieces are 1" long, have pierced backs and are in excellent condition  $4300.00

French c. 1870 Inventory #BH00237 

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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  $2500.00 the set

Victorian c. 1870 Inventory #ER8517

14kt. yellow-green gold chandelier (girandole) style dangle EARRINGS. These Victorian beauties have a bright and textured finish. The texturing resembles tree bark. To make them more interesting, they have torpedo shaped drops mounted at the center and bottom. The tops have been converted to a straight through pierced ear type, but could be easily converted to the original kidney wire style.  They are 2-1/4" long and are in very good condition $800.00

Edwardian c. 1910 Inventory #ER00043

14kt. yellow gold silver topped dangle EARRINGS. The lovely dark blue 5.5mm X 7.5mm sapphires are surrounded and complemented by 28- .03 point single cut diamonds set in silver to enhance the sparkle of the diamonds. The diamonds have a total weight of .84 carats and are SI2 to I1 in clarity, I-J in color and have French clip backs for pierced ears. They are in excellent condition $1500.00

Victorian c. 1875  Inventory #ER00040

16kt. yellow gold and silver-topped dangle style EARRINGS. These wonderful Victorian pieces have  2- 5mm. natural pearls topped with a delicate leaf design and encrusted with 10 very bright and clear rose cut diamonds. These earrings are 1-1/4" long, exceptionally delicate and versatile, in very good condition and  for pierced ears with French style backs $750.00

Victorian c. 1870 Inventory #BH00085

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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 $1600.00 the set

C. 1950  er00031.bmp (36862 bytes) Inventory #ER00031

10kt. white gold EARRINGS with 2-  10 pt. diamonds in the center of each. The earrings are in excellent condition and are for pierced ears $300.00

Modern Inventory #ER00001

14Kt. yellow and white gold EARRINGS. These unique earrings feature two 5 X 6 mm. oval shaped sapphires in a rich medium blue with a total weight of 2.39 carats (prox). The sapphires are slightly included, but have uniform color. There are diamond accents mounted in white gold and include 28 tapered baguettes and 6 - 1 point stones with a total weight of  3.00 cts. (prox). The stones are I1 clarity and J-K color. They have pierced backs and are nicely designed to wrap the earlobe for optimum impact. They are in excellent condition $800.00

Victorian c. 1870 earvict2.gif (3250 bytes) Inventory #ER00002

18Kt. & 14kt. yellow gold shell EARRINGS with 2-3 pt. diamonds, I1, H color. These understated beauties look elegant with jeans or evening wear. Excellent condition, wonderful patina, French lever backs for pierced ears $500.00

Modern Inventory #ER00008

14Kt. yellow gold stud style EARRINGS with champagne colored diamonds. Each diamond is prong set and is 80 points for a total weight of 1.60 carats. The stones are SI2 clarity. The earrings are for pierced ears and are in excellent condition $1600.00

Modern Inventory #ER00030

14kt. yellow gold oval EARRINGS with 2 spectacularly colored  7 X 5 mm prong set, blue sapphires ( 2.25 carats total weight prox). The sapphires are natural stones and are a rich true blue color with very minor inclusions. The sapphires are surrounded by  28- 2 pt. round, brilliant cut diamonds (with a total weight of .56 carats prox). These beauties are 1/2" overall, are for pierced ears and are in excellent condition $550.00

Antique Bracelets     20th. C. Bracelets     Brooches-Gold     Brooches-Gemstone 

Brooches-Diamond    Cameos     Men's Accessories

MicroMosaics     Miscellaneous      Necklaces         Pendants

Rings-White Metal     Rings-Yellow Metal     Rings-Modern     Rings-Engagement    Rings-Men's

Silver & Costume     Stickpins     Suites     Watches-Wrist     Watches-Pocket

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