CAROLINE'S
JEWELRY WITH A PAST
Antique Bracelets 20th. C. Bracelets Brooches-Gold Brooches-Gemstone
Brooches-Diamond Cameos Earrings Men's Accessories
Miscellaneous Necklaces Pendants
Rings-White Metal Rings-Yellow Metal Rings-Modern Rings-Engagement Rings-Men's
Silver & Costume Stickpins Suites Watches-Wrist Watches-Pocket
MICROMOSAICS
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 $250.00
Victorian c. 1870
Inventory #PT00076
15Kt. yellow gold frame in Archeological revival style PENDANT with a Roman micromosaic of an interesting fellow dressed in a local costume. This piece is in wonderful condition with some fly specks around the onyx holding the micromosaic. The frame is exquisitely done with millegraining, hatching and bead work and has a gold drop which swings freely from the center tripod. There are no missing tessarae. This piece was probably part of a necklace which held a number of similar locally dressed peasants. Overall the piece is in good condition $1600.00
Close up of the
central plaque
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
Victorian c. 1880
Inventory #BH00090
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14kt. yellow gold simple frame with a Roman micromosaic BROOCH. The mosaic is set in blue glass and could be representative of the late Victorian period through 1910 period. The C-clasp does indicate a period earlier than 1900, but is not absolute proof; however, this is a lovely micromosaic of Pompeii and uses a wide palette of colors. The mosaic is in excellent condition, the frame is in good condition and overall is 11/16" X 3/4" $450.00
Additional view
Antique Bracelets 20th. C. Bracelets Brooches-Gold Brooches-Gemstone
Brooches-Diamond Cameos Earrings Men's Accessories
Miscellaneous Necklaces Pendants
Rings-White Metal Rings-Yellow Metal Rings-Modern Rings-Engagement Rings-Men's
Silver & Costume Stickpins Suites Watches-Wrist Watches-Pocket
