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NECKLACES & CHAINS- Gemstone & Gold

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Victorian Gold Ruch Nugget & Agate Handmade NECKLACE

Victorian  c. 1870 

Mixed karat yellow gold  nugget NECKLACE. The gold content includes 14kt., 18kt, 22kt. mixture and all the gold is a bloomed color. The central plaque is a chased floriate design highlighted by an oval polished, cabochon cut unusual agate stone in shades of tan and black surrounded by a small nugget frame. There is a drop from the central plaque with a teardrop shaped agate stone, also surrounded by a nugget frame. The necklace is completed with 2 smaller floriate dangle pieces and 2 small oval agate drops with nugget frames. The chain is a hammered and flattened nugget and ring chain. The piece weighs 19.3 grams, is 18" long with a 2-1/2" drop, features a barrel clasp and is in excellent condition. The piece has been made and completed by hand. The age is estimated by the style of the piece and may be related to gold rushes in the 19th. century in places such as the Yukon, California, Australia or South Africa  

Inventory #NE00105     $2500.00

Art Nouveau Newark Amethyst & Pearl Necklace

Art Nouveau Newark c. 1900 

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in a simple, yet classic style. This necklace features a central bezel set, round, faceted, deep purple amethyst. 15 half pearls and one 3.30 mm round creamy white pearl. There are 2 deep purple, briolette cut amethyst drops to lend a fanciful air to the piece. The attached gold chain is 16" long. The maker's mark is for Krementz (Frank) of Newark, New Jersey. The piece is in excellent condition  

Inventory #NE00101     $650.00

Vintage Gold & Pearl Necklace

Vintage 20th. Century 

23" long Pearl NECKLACE featuring 6mm. nicely matched cultured pearls. The pearls are creamy white with a pink underbody. They are baroque pearls with minor imperfections. The clasp is 14kt. white gold with a 3mm pearl .The necklace has been recently strung and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00098     $250.00

Victorian Gold, Pearl & Opal Long Chain Necklace

Victorian c. 1890 

10kt. yellow gold long chain NECKLACE in a simple, yet classic style. This long chain has a diamond shaped slide with a round, cabochon cut opal. At the four points, there are 4 small prong set demi-pearls. The chain is 24" long, has a spring ring closure, weighs 5.9 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00081     $350.00

Vintage Pearl & Silver Necklace

Vintage c. 1950 

16" long Pearl NECKLACE featuring 6-1/2 mm. nicely matched cultured pearls. The pearls are creamy white with a pink underbody and baroque pearls with minor imperfections. The clasp is sterling silver with a 3mm pearl .The necklace has been re-strung and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00100     $250.00

Edwardian Gold & Madeira Citrine Necklace

Edwardian c. 1910 

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in a knife-edge motif. This lovely Edwardian necklace has 2 Madeira colored citrines, sometimes called Madeira topaz. The top citrine is a bezel set, square cushion cut stone and weighs 1.00 carat (prox). Along the knife edge, there is a small pearl accent and at the bottom of the drop, a bezel set , pear shaped citrine of approximately 4.25 carats (prox). The citrines are perfectly matched for color and the necklace (with attached chain) is 17" long and in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00068     $450.00

Vintage Pearl & Gold Necklace

Vintage 20th. Century 

16-1/2" long Pearl NECKLACE featuring 6 mm. nicely matched cultured pearls. The pearls are creamy white with a white underbody and baroque pearls with minor imperfections. The clasp is a simple 14kt. yellow gold .The necklace is in very good condition

Inventory #NE00099     $175.00

Georgian Foiled Pink Topaz & Chrysoberyl Necklace

Georgian c. 1820 

18kt. yellow gold Georgian era NECKLACE. This piece has bright bloomed gold and features foiled pink topazes, oval and pear shaped. There are small green chrysoberyls for color. The piece is in a floriate design and is very 3-dimensional in look. There are 4 oval, foiled pink topazes and 4 pear-shaped topazes. They are all set in bezels with prongs. The piece was originally 2 bracelets and when combined became a necklace. The box clasps  for the bracelets were removed over 100 years ago. The necklace is 15" long and has a box clasp closure, original to the piece. The necklace lays very nice with no kinks or breaks. The central drop is 3-1/2" long and the 2 small drops are 1-1/2" long. The color for the topaz is generally good and even, although there is some loss of color to 2 of the stones (see larger pictures). A remarkably well preserved 200 year old piece of jewelry, the necklace weighs 37.8 grams and is in very good condition for its age  

Inventory #NE00096     $4100.00

Art Deco Gold & Carnelian Necklace

Art Deco c. 1920 

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in a dynamite Art Deco style. This necklace features 8 carved, pierced and polished carnelian plaques in a bright autumn rust orange color. The carnelians are prong set and sit on a gold frame. The central plaque is 2-1/8" long X 1-3/8" wide and is carved with peonies. The peony is also known as the 'flower of riches and honor', and is used symbolically in Chinese and Japanese art. The smaller plaques are also carved with a flower motif and are 3/4" X 3/8". The chain is handmade and is a double square. The necklace is 17" long and in excellent condition. The piece weighs 33.6 grams

Inventory #NE00094     $2500.00

Victorian Ruby, Sapphire & Pearl Necklace

Victorian c. 1880 

15kt. yellow gold festoon NECKLACE with a charming, sophisticated and gentile look. The central plaque is 3 florette shapes each centered with a bezel set, round faceted ruby. The rubies are surrounded by 5 natural pearls each. There is a drop of one bezel set, oval ruby that is 5mm X 4mm, about 35 points (.35 carats). Tying the festoons together are 4 more florette shapes, 2 of them have a bezel set, faceted blue sapphire and the other 2 are rubies and all are surrounded by 5 natural pearls. There are a total of 35 natural pearls in this necklace. The necklace has a simple ring chain, is 20" long (could be made shorter if desired), has a 1" drop and a spring ring clasp. The piece weighs 5.7 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00092     $2500.00

Art Nouveau Peridot Festoon Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1900 

14kt. yellow gold festoon NECKLACE. The sparkle of this piece comes from the peridot. The peridot are bright green and not typical of the stones you see today.  There are 15 round bezel set peridot and 3 briolette cut peridot. This style is an Art Nouveau creation to show off the stones in a piece to their full potential. It was a light and airy change from the heavy Victorian jewelry that preceded it. The total carat weight is 14 carats (prox). The necklace is 16" long (and can be extended), weighs 9.9 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00089     $3900.00

Georgian Pearl & Garnet Necklace

Late Georgian/ Victorian c. 1840 

12kt. yellow gold  pendant NECKLACE in a wonderful transitional piece from the Late Georgian/Early Victorian period. This piece features 4 oval wine red cabochon cut garnets. The center garnet is 9.5mm X 7.5mm and bezel set. It features a very high dome. It is surrounded by 22 natural pearls strung on horsehair . The pearls are held in place by a rub over serrated bezel. The back is closed in as is typical during the Late Georgian period. The smaller drop has a 3.75mm X 3.0mm garnet and the stone is surrounded by 12 natural pearls. The 2 side pieces have 5.0mm X 4.0mm garnets and 14 natural pearls each. There are a total of 62 natural pearls which are white/gray and have a nice sheen. All the plaques feature closed backs. The chain is woven, double link and the necklace is 17" long. There is a replacement barrel clasp that is 14kt. yellow gold. The drop is 1-1/6" long. The back of the central plaque has a monogram of "NB" in old English script. The piece weighs 13.2 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00091     $1800.00

Victorian Amber & Gold Necklace

Victorian c. 1870 

Amber bead NECKLACE featuring a double row of deep red, round amber beads with the center front bead faceted for a fashion look. The round beads are graduated and range from  5 mm to 15 mm and there are 120 beads in total. The clasp is unique and is patented September 25, 1860. The necklace is 19" long and in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00086     $350.00

Victorian Gold & Tourmaline Heart Necklace

Victorian c. 1870 

9kt. rose gold NECKLACE in a wonderfully romantic Victorian piece. There are 12 heart shaped deep green tourmaline drops which are each set in a exquisite coronet mounting.  The mountings, curb chain and barrel clasp are in rosy gold which show off the deep green of the tourmaline to perfection.  The tourmaline weigh approximately 9-1/2 carats. The chain is 18" long and the piece is in very good condition 

Inventory #NE00084     $1900.00

Victorian Gold & Onyx Necklace

Victorian c. 1870 

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE with fabulous onyx or jet links. Each link is separated by a gold ring and there is a ring drop in front. A locket can be added to the drop or it can be removed for a different look. The onyx is sculpted into elongated navette shaped pieces which are decorated. The necklace is 19" long and the drop is 1-1/2" long. Each onyx piece is 1-1/4" long and there are a total of 15 with the drop. This piece has a wonderful look and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00079     $600.00

Art Nouveau Sapphire, Citrine & Diamond Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1900 

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in a marvelous Nouveau style with all the bells and whistles, including engraved curlicues and a central 1 carat Montana blue sapphire. Additionally, there are 8 claw set Montana blue Yogo sapphires enhancing the look,  along with four diamonds to give this necklace added sparkle. Briollette sapphire and citrine drops cap set in a flower bud style complete the very Nouveau look of this piece. There are over 6 carats of sapphires. The chain is the original paper clip style in an 18" length. A very special look and a special piece that is in excellent condition (some slight abrasion to the briolette sapphires)

Inventory #NE00051     $2500.00

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Festoon Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1890 

14kt. yellow gold festoon style NECKLACE. A bit of eye candy, this piece features tube and claw set round, faceted deep purple amethysts. There is some knife-edge gold work to complement the amethyst and 3 wolf's tooth pearls to add a bit mystery. The necklace is 16" long and the center drop is a bit over 2'' long. There is a spring ring clasp and the piece is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00075     $2200.00

Victorian Coral & Gold Necklace

Victorian c. 1870 

14kt. yellow gold coral bead NECKLACE. This piece was probably a souvenir from the "Grand Tour" all accomplished and wealthy young people were required to do to finish their classical education. A great necklace, this piece is in graduated salmon colored coral with its original stringing. The coral is nicely matched in color and not dyed.  The clasp is a tongue and tube style and could be ornamented if desired since there is an additional loop. The piece is 18" long and in near mint condition 

Inventory #NE00072     $400.00

Art Nouveau Tourmaline, Gold & Pearl Festoon Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1900

14kt. yellow gold festoon NECKLACE with wonderful bat wing styling.  The oval, rose colored rubellite tourmaline is the centerpiece of this charming and special piece. There is a natural wolf's tooth river pearl dangle as counterpoint to the tourmaline. An additional round tourmaline adds additional color. Each chain festoon has a pearl and leaf enhancement and the detailing is extremely fine and crisp. The piece has the original chain and tube clasp, is 15" long and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00054     $1500.00

Art Nouveau Carter & Gough Gold, Enamel & Pearl Locket & Necklace

Art Nouveau Newark c. 1900

14kt. yellow gold LOCKET & NECKLACE in guilloche (engine-turned) Prussian blue and opaque white enamel.  A spectacular locket on a gold and enameled chain all made by Carter & Gough of Newark creates a perfect blend of components for the quintessential Art Nouveau piece. The gray blue engine turned enamel is circled by opaque white and surrounded by a wreath of gold. The center of the piece is highlighted by a natural pearl. The reverse is also enameled, as are 7 torpedo shaped links. The locket can be worn separate from the chain to give you several looks. A gorgeous piece, in excellent condition (one small piece missing from the inner glass compartments which could be replaced easily), it measures 1" round and the chain is 19" long

Inventory #NE00014     $1700.00

Etruscan Revival Gold & Lapis Necklace

Etruscan Revival c. 1870

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE with exquisite Etruscan revival granulation and a rich gold look. A real treasure of the craftsman's art, this necklace features a central lapis lazuli demi ball. There are 2 teardrop shaped lapis drops & 2 balls on the negligee pendant drop. The attached chain features 4 additional lapis balls. The tops of the drops have granulated caps and all of the lapis is a rich deep, dark blue. The true beauty of this piece is the attention to detail, even the back is perfectly finished. The central plaque is 1-1/4" round and the plaque including the drops is 4-1/2" total length. The chain is 20" long, the piece weighs 21.6 grams and is in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00045     $1200.00

Vintage Cherry Amber Necklace

Vintage c. 1920

Gorgeous faceted amber NECKLACE with 61 cherry red graduated oval shaped beads . The clasp is comprised of pegged amber beads and disappears when the beads are screwed together.  This lovely natural amber necklace is 30 inches long and in excellent condition with the original stringing intact

Inventory #NE00053     $350.00

Art Nouveau Citrine & Gold Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1900

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE with a  9mm  X  12mm golden yellow citrine oval in a round basket frame. The piece is accented by 3 golden yellow citrine briolette  dangles with pearl spacers. The necklace is in excellent condition and is 18" long with the pendant

Inventory #NE00036      $900.00

Arts & Crafts Gold & Turquoise Pendant & Chain

Arts & Crafts c. 1900

14kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in the Arts and Crafts style. This is a handmade piece including the paper clip style chain. The hand hammered central plaque is decorated with a round turquoise in a very typical William Morris style. The chain is cleverly done in long and short links for a dramatic look. The chain is 18" long and the drop is 3/4" high X 1" wide. A unique piece since most Arts & Crafts jewelry is in silver or brass and in in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00043    $700.00

Art Nouveau Amethyst & Pearl Necklace

Art Nouveau c. 1900

15kt. yellow gold NECKLACE in a bull's eye motif and a very typical example of the late Victorian period as it was merging with the Art Nouveau style of the 1890's.  Gorgeous deep purple amethysts- one 9 mm round and one 7 X 13 mm. pear shaped drop set in a gold bezel. The round amethyst is surrounded by concentric gold circles and 8 small natural pearls and is 3/4" in diameter. There are 3 pearls on the knife-edge drop which makes the overall length of the drop  2-1/4" long. The chain is original and 16" inches long.  A remarkably beautiful piece with a maker's mark & in excellent condition

Inventory #NE00030    $1100.00 

Arts & Crafts Coral & pearl Festoon Necklace

Arts & Crafts c. 1900

14kt. yellow gold festoon style NECKLACE in an Arts & Crafts handmade piece. It features 8 teardrop shaped coral in 2 sizes. There are 2 oval shaped toppers and 1 white pearl center. The necklace is 15" long and can be extended easily. The coral is bright and is orange, pink in color- very typical for coral. This piece is substantial and is in very good to excellent condition

Inventory #NE00063    $900.00 

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