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Made in France around 1920, this Art Deco ring sets five rose cut diamonds within a slender navette shaped centre, framed by a vivid border of rubies. The elongated outline, crisp geometry and contrast of white and warm gold give the jewel its unmistakably period character. Refined rather than loud, it has the lively elegance of a small evening jewel from the Parisian years of Art Deco.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
more info on styles

Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow and white gold or platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Five rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
26 rubies . We did not check if the rubies are lab produced or not as this information has no influence on the value of this jewel. Natural rubies and lab produced rubies were both used in this era, rather more for their effect than for their intrinsic value.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
the ring head 1,90 cm (0,75 inch) x 0,80 cm (0,31 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
2,40 gram (1,54 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 55 & 17½ , Size USA: 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26106-00418

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Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
See also: Art Deco
more info on styles

Style specifics
Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period
ca. 1920
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K white gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One large and five smaller rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
height 2,53 cm (1,00 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
1,70 gram (1,09 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22119-00280

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This elegant Belle Époque ‘Toi et Moi’ ring, crafted circa 1900, captures the romance and refinement of the era. The piece showcases two old brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a graceful swirl of 18K yellow gold and platinum. Adorned with rose-cut diamonds, the design is both delicate and striking. With its symbolic "you and me" motif, this ring beautifully embodies the sentiment of everlasting love. The subtle contrast between the sparkling diamonds and the sleek gold setting makes this a timeless piece, perfect for those who treasure both history and elegance.

Antique jewelry object group
ring 'toi et moi'

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
something between the Late-Victorian and Belle Epoque style - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament.
And the Belle Époque style (Belle Époque is French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I. Occurring during the time of the French Third Republic and the German Empire, the "Belle Époque" was named in retrospect, when it began to be considered a "golden age" the major powers of Europe, new technologies improved lives and the commercial arts adapted Renaissance and eighteenth-century styles to modern forms. In the newly rich United States, emerging from the Panic of 1873, the comparable epoch was dubbed the Gilded Age. In the United Kingdom, this epoch overlaps the end of what is called the Victorian Era there and the period named the Edwardian Era.
See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
Toi et Moi ring - The French call this shape of rings "Toi et Moi" which means "You and me".

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two old brilliant cut with an estimated weight of ± 1.64ct colour and clarity H/J, si
Fourteen rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.
- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

- We do not sell lab-grown (synthetic) diamonds.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
band width top of ring 1,74 cm (0,69 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
5,00 gram (3,21 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 59 & 18¾ , Size USA: 8¾ , Size UK: R

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
24263-00300

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A Late Victorian ring, circa 1880, centred by a softly glowing opal within a border of rose cut diamonds. The warm red gold setting and finely pierced openwork gallery give the jewel a delicate height, allowing light to pass beneath the stones. Gentle flashes of colour move across the opal, held in contrast by the subdued sparkle of the antique diamonds, making this a refined and quietly enchanting Victorian ring.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refer to the style of the decorative arts during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The period is known for its eclectic revival and reinterpretation of historical styles, as well as for the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the Middle East and Asia into furniture, fittings and interior decoration. Victorian design is often associated with a rich and sometimes lavish use of ornament. The Arts and Crafts Movement, the Aesthetic Movement, the Anglo-Japanese style and Art Nouveau all have their beginnings in the later Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts generally divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also known as the Victorian era (1837-1901), into three main periods: the Romantic Victorian Period (1837-1860), the Grand Victorian Period (1860-1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880-1901).

We consider this jewel to belong to the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewellery from this period gradually moved away from the heavier forms of the mid-Victorian years towards smaller, more refined and often more romantic pieces. Whimsical motifs, diamonds and brightly coloured gemstones were frequently used in finely worked, feminine jewels.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
red gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Twenty rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
One opal with an approximate total weight of 3.00ct

Gemstones are often treated to improve their colour or clarity. The stones in this piece have not been tested for treatment unless otherwise stated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April opal for October
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
1,85 cm (0,73 inch) x 1,52 cm (0,60 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 57 & 18¼ , Size USA: 8 , Size UK: P½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-00321

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Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Vintage
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Period
ca. 1940
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
16 old mine brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.50ct colour and clarity H/J, si/i

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One cabochon opal with an estimated weight of ± 2.50ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,62 cm (0,64 inch) x 1,42 cm (0,56 inch)
see picture with a ruler in millimeters and inches

Weight
4,20 gram (2,70 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 57 & 18¼ , Size USA: 8 , Size UK: P½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21019-00035

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Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: very good condition
  -  (more info on our condition scale)

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
  -  See also: Art Deco or more info on styles

Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Material: Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold).
  -  (more info on precious metals)

Diamond(s): 84 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

Precious stones: 14 fancy cut onyx
Five pearls (most likely natural)

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, onyx for July and pearl for June.
  -  (more info on birthstones)

Hallmarks: No trace.
  -  (more info on hallmarks)

Dimensions: 6,60 cm (2,60 inch) x 2,05 cm (0,81 inch)

Weight: 12,50 gram (8,04 dwt)

Reference Nº: 18309-00001

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Jewelry with birthstones (or month stones) for:
January - February - March - April - May - June - July
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This Rococo era pendant, a reverent cross from around 1750, is steeped in the ornate opulence of its time. Silver-topped and 18K red gold-backed, it is adorned with ten table-cut rose diamonds, their brilliance accentuated by the traditional foil setting technique. While showing signs of its venerable age with traces of past repairs, the pendant remains a dignified tribute to its Christian inspiration, its faded hallmarks hinting at a storied past.

Antique jewelry object group
pendant

Condition
acceptable condition, traces of old repairs at the back
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academy stated that the word Rococo "usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV's reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI". It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France.
See also: Rococo
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Style specifics
Rococo is a style of decoration that followed, c.1730, the baroque style in France (where it was also called rocaille), the principal features of which are asymmetry of ornament and a repertoire consisting to a considerable extent of rockwork, shells, flowers, foliage, and scrollwork. It was developed in France under Louis XV, 1715-74, and spread to Italy, Germany, and Austria and to a lesser extent to England.

Period
ca. 1750
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Christianity

Theme
Cross - The cross is one of the most ancient human symbols, and is used by many religions, such as Christianity. It is frequently a representation of the division of the world into four elements (or cardinal points), or alternately as the union of the concepts of divinity, the vertical line, and the world, the horizontal line. (from: Wikipedia)

Material
Silver on top and backed with 18K red gold (see explanation on silver on gold). (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
Ten table cut rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
height 4,78 cm (1,88 inch)
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Weight
4,20 gram (2,70 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22074-00044

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A personal jewel in every sense, this Victorian gold ring, circa 1870, centres on a pearl-set letter E resting among a lively mosaic of turquoise cabochons. The oval domed front has a charming, almost talismanic presence, while the ornate shoulders add the warmth and richness so loved in Grand Victorian jewellery. Small in scale but full of sentiment, the initial need not be your own; it may just as tenderly recall a beloved name, still carrying its quiet affection after more than a century.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian, Grand Victorian Period, circa 1860–1880
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
Its domed oval front, set with turquoise cabochons and seed pearls, and its ornate gold shoulders reflect the Victorian taste for personal, richly ornamented jewels. The pearl-set initial gives the ring an intimate, sentimental character.

Period
ca. 1870
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Theme
letter E

Material 18K
yellow gold
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Precious stones
36 turquoises and fFourteen half seed pearls

Birthstones
Turquoise is the birthstone (or month stone) for December and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 1,17 cm (0,46 inch) x 2,21 cm (0,87 inch)
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Weight
5,40 gram (3,47 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 55 & 17½ , Size USA: 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing

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Adin Reference Nº
26106-00420

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Circa 1900, a Victorian dragonfly brooch in 18 carat red gold with silver topped wings, lavishly set with a scatter of old cut and rose cut diamonds. A vivid sapphire forms the body, with two small rubies picked out as eyes, and fine openwork gives the wings a light, floating look despite the sparkle. It sits neatly on the collar or lapel, catching light with every turn, a tiny creature of evening air made in precious materials.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although the jewel bears French hallmarks, its exact origin is unknown. For an explanation, see the section on hallmarks.

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
Dragonflies in cultures - In Europe, dragonflies have often been seen as sinister. Some English vernacular names, such as "devil's darning needle" and "ear cutter", link them with evil or injury. A Romanian folk tale says that the dragonfly was once a horse possessed by the devil. Swedish folklore holds that the devil uses dragonflies to weigh people's souls. The Norwegian name for dragonflies is "Øyenstikker", which literally means eye-poker and in Portugal they are sometimes called "tira-olhos" (eye-snatcher).

They are often associated with snakes, as in the Welsh name gwas-y-neidr, "adder's servant". The Southern United States term "snake doctor" refers to a folk belief that dragonflies follow snakes around and stitch them back together if they are injured.

Images of dragonflies are common in Art Nouveau, especially in jewelry designs. They also appear in posters by modern artists such as Maeve Harris. They have also been used as a decorative motif on fabrics and home furnishings.

As a seasonal symbol in Japan, the dragonfly is associated with early and late summer and early autumn. More generally, in Japan dragonflies are symbols of courage, strength, and happiness, and they often appear in art and literature, especially haiku. The love for dragonflies is reflected in the fact that there are traditional names for almost all of the 200 species of dragonflies found in and around Japan. (From: Wikipedia)

Material 18K
red gogold ld and details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Fifteen old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.40ct colour and clarity H/L, vs/i
32 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- When we provide weights, colour grades, and clarity of diamonds, these are approximate unless otherwise stated, as we do not remove diamonds from their settings to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 0.30ct
Two natural (?) rubies
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, sapphire for September and ruby for July.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
Although it carries typical French control marks representing a swan and an owl , we cannot be sure it is actually French as the owl was also used for items in finished condition that were brought to be examined by the French Assay office (the eagle’s head was used for items brought in unfinished).
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Dimensions
3,83 cm (1,51 inch) x 3,24 cm (1,28 inch)
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Weight
8,20 gram (5,27 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00268

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Victorian fox head stickpin, Grand Victorian period, circa 1880, in 14K red gold with a silver modelled mask. The alert muzzle and pricked ears are set with rose cut diamonds, their foil backing lending a soft, candlelit glitter, and finished with two small red cabochons for eyes. A witty, well observed nature motif, light on the lapel yet unmistakably of its era.

Jewellery Type
pin/brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Grand Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Grand Victorian Period.

This second Victorian period is famous for its ostentatious pieces set with pearls and diamonds (from South Africa). From ca. 1850 wealthy English had reported about jewelry from India and Japan, which heavily inspired the jewelers of this period. This period also corresponds with the death of Queen Victoria's husband King Albert making mourning jewelry (set with heavy dark stones) the type of jewelry specific for this period.

Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
fox head

Material 14K
red goldand details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
28 rose cut diamonds and senailles. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
Two cabochon
All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and ruby for July.
more info on birthstones

Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
Fox head 1,10 cm (0,43 inch) x 0,78 cm (0,31 inch), total length pin 4,00 cm (1,57 inch)
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Weight
3,50 gram (2,25 dwt)

26019-00131

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An exquisite circa 1700 Flemish heart pendant, emblematic of Rococo vivacity with its elaborate design rooted in Baroque artistry. This Belgian piece, absent of control marks, yet confidently attributed to the period, encapsulates romance through its heart-shaped silhouette set with thirty-eight rose-cut diamonds. Adorned with either a regal crown or a love trophy crowning, it reflects the triumph of love with symbols of ardour—torch, quiver, bow, and laurel—intertwined in a harmonious composition, crafted in fine silver.

Antique jewelry object group: pendant

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Rococo - Rococo (less commonly roccoco) also referred to as "Late Baroque" is an 18th century style which developed as Baroque artists gave up their symmetry and became increasingly more ornate, florid, and playful. Rococo rooms were designed as total works of art with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing architecture, reliefs, and wall paintings. It was largely supplanted by the Neoclassic style. In 1835 the Dictionary of the French Academy stated that the word Rococo "usually covers the kind of ornament, style and design associated with Louis XV's reign and the beginning of that of Louis XVI". It includes therefore, all types of art produced around the middle of the 18th century in France.
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Style specifics: Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period: ca. 1700
  -  (events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era)

Source of inspiration: Love and romance

Theme: Flemish Heart - One of the most peculiar and wide spread Flemish pieces of regional jewelry is a diamond heart pendant the so-called "Vlaams hart" (Dutch for “Flemish heart"). These hearts were fashionable in the 19th century and mostly made in gold backed silver (see also the silver on gold technique). A Flemish heart is a heart shaped field set with rose cut diamonds and/or senelles hanging under a crowning.

There are two sorts of crownings possible:
1) The crowing is a crown and then it is build up from horizontal, diamond embellished, tendrils that are resting on a smooth surfaced ajour cut band with flattened little rhombic bars. The tendrils from the top incline slightly over this ajour cut band towards the actual cross emphasizing the unity of the jewel.

2) The crowing as love trophy. A collection of four elements, a torch and quiver that are crossing each other, a bow that is horizontal mingled with them and all held together by a laurel. The slightly upwards direction of both ends of the bow refers to the St. Andrew's cross. Torch, quiver and bow are typical attributes to Amor (Eros) and the laurel refers to the triumph of love. This combination was already in use with the old Greek and Romans and later of course in the Renaissance and had a enormous success in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793).

Material: Silver
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamond(s): 38 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- All diamonds we offer are screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com ) for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: height 4,70 cm (1,85 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 6,90 gram (4,44 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20296-00349

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A Victorian marvel, this ring from around 1920 bewitches with its majestic 30.54ct opal, cocooned in the embrace of 56 rose-cut diamonds. The blend of 18k yellow gold with silver whispers a romantic nostalgia, each sparkle a silent ode to exquisite craftsmanship. Beyond its splendour lies a mystery, a rich tapestry of untold stories, making it not just jewellery, but a bearer of centuries' whispers.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Period
ca. 1920
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Material
18k yellow gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
56 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One natural cabochon opal with a weight of ± 30.54ct
See pictures for the IJGC-certificate of this stone.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 3,30 cm (1,30 inch) x 2,60 cm (1,02 inch)
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Weight
12,20 gram (7,84 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 58 & 18½ , Size USA: 8¼ , Size UK: Q

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21224-00615

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An exquisite Late-Victorian ring, embodying the Aesthetic movement's shift towards lighter, more fanciful designs. This piece, circa 1900, features a mesmerising 25ct opal, complemented by 36 old brilliant cut diamonds set in a harmonious two-tone 18K yellow gold band with white highlights. Reflecting the era's penchant for whimsy and romance, it evokes the cultural tapestry of the time, mirroring the poetic elegance of the period without the need for ostentation. A testament to the artistry of the age, it marries intricate craftsmanship with the dawn of a new artistic direction.

Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Late-Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration.

Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
  -  See also: late-Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1900
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum. (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
36 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.94ct colour and clarity G/I, vs/i

All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by www.ijgc-worldwide.com for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stones
One opal with an estimated weight of ± 25ct

All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
top of ring 3,04 cm (1,20 inch) x 2,04 cm (0,80 inch)
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Weight
9,80 gram (6,30 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 50 & 16 , Size USA: 5¼ , Size UK: J½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
21098-00255

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This vintage engagement ring from around 1940, believed to be of Belgian origin, beautifully encapsulates the elegance of its era. Crafted in two tones of precious metal, with the main part in 18K yellow gold and accents in white gold or platinum, it features 12 old brilliant cut diamonds encircling a central deep dark blue sapphire, estimated at approximately 2.30ct. The ring embodies the timeless tradition of diamond and sapphire engagement rings, a symbol of love and commitment that has evolved through centuries. This piece, with its classic design and rich history, represents not only a commitment to love but also a connection to the romantic past of engagement traditions.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Vintage
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Period: ca. 1940
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Material: Two tones of precious metal, the main part being 18K yellow gold and the white parts are either white gold or platinum.
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Extra information: Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamond(s): 12 old brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.17ct. (colour and clarity: H/K, vs/si).

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Precious stones: One sapphire with an estimated weight of ± 2.30ct.
Colour: deep dark blue, probably Australian
Treatment: most probably heat treated. Colour enhancement by heat treatment of ruby and sapphire is an accepted technique as long as it is mentioned by the seller.

- All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and sapphire for September.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: top of ring 1,68 cm (0,66 inch) x 1,46 cm (0,57 inch)

Weight: 4,40 gram (2,83 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 51 & 16¼ , Size US 5½ , Size UK: K½

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 18351-00023

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A splendid embodiment of vintage glamour, this Fifties engagement ring, circa 1950, is believed to be of Belgian origin. Fashioned in platinum, it features a resplendent old European cut diamond, complemented by seven brilliant cut diamonds, culminating in an approximate total carat weight of 1.32. Historically, diamonds symbolised strength, courage, and invincibility, evolving into emblems of love, as evidenced in the tradition initiated by Archduke Maximillian in 1477. This ring captures the essence of that heritage, presenting a timeless testament to love and commitment.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Period: ca. 1950
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Material: platinum
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Extra information: Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April, and besides being the most popular gemstone for engagement rings, it is also the anniversary gem for the 10th and 60th years of marriage.

Even though the diamond is the hardest of all gemstones known to man, it is the simplest in composition: it is common carbon. The ancient Greeks believed that diamonds were splinters of stars fallen to earth. It was even said by some that they were the tears of the Gods or perhaps crystallized lightning or hardened dew drops. The exact origin of diamonds remained something of a mystery for centuries.

In ancient times only kings wore diamonds as a symbol of strength, courage and invincibility. Over the centuries, the diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. It was said that Cupid's arrows were tipped with diamonds which have a magic that nothing else can ever quite equal.

But it wasn't until 1477, when Archduke Maximillian of Austria gave a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy, that the tradition of diamond engagement rings began. Even the reason a woman wears it on the third finger of her left hand dates back to the early Egyptian belief that the vena amoris (vein of love) ran directly from the heart to the top of the third finger, left hand.

Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with an estimated weight of ± 0.62ct. (colour and clarity: K/M, i).
Seven brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 0.70ct. (colour and clarity: F/H, si/i).

Total diamond count: Eight pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.32 crt.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since the stones were not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: diameter of top of ring 1,20 cm (0,47 inch)

Weight: 3,80 gram (2,44 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 55 & 17½ , Size US 7¼ , Size UK: O

Resizing: Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Reference Nº: 17185-00383

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This beautifully preserved 19th-century Italian micromosaic suite (formed by hand from minute pieces of coloured glass) comprises a brooch and matching pair of earrings, each finely worked with early Christian symbols on a rich red ground. Doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat speak of faith, eternity and the Eucharist. The brooch bears a Vatican workshop stamp, linking this Victorian suite to a Roman atelier, the Vatican Mosaic Studio, known for exceptional craftsmanship and giving it a rare resonance after nearly a century and a half.

Jewellery Type
Parure, comprising a brooch and matching pair of earrings, presented in its original fitted case.

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Italy, Rome

Style
Italian Grand Tour micromosaic jewellery See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
This suite belongs to the 19th-century Italian micromosaic tradition, closely associated with Rome and with Grand Tour jewellery. Its red-ground mosaic panels combine very fine glass tesserae with early Christian symbolism, including doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat. The gold mounts, with their beaded, wirework and archaeological-revival details, reflect the 19th-century taste for jewels inspired by antiquity and early Christian art.

Period
ca. 1890
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Source of inspiration
Early Christian iconography, as revived in 19th-century Roman micromosaic jewellery

Theme
Christian symbolism, with doves, the Chi-Rho monogram (one of the earliest monograms for Christ), Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end), grapes and wheat, all referring to faith, eternity and the Eucharist.

Material
18K yellow gold with silver settings for the micromosaic panels
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Technique
Micromosaic, a highly refined form of mosaic work in which minute pieces of coloured glass, known as tesserae, are set closely together to create detailed images. In 19th-century Rome, especially in the circle of the Vatican mosaic workshops, such work reached an exceptional level of precision. The tiny glass pieces, often made from drawn glass threads known as smalti filati, allowed craftsmen to create images with a painterly delicacy. In this suite, the micromosaic panels are set into silver trays within the gold jewels, with mother-of-pearl backing visible on the lower parts of the earrings.

Extra information
This suite belongs to the refined 19th-century Roman micromosaic tradition, closely associated with the mosaic workshops of Rome and the Vatican. Minute glass tesserae were used to create images of remarkable detail, often with a painterly delicacy. Jewels of this type were especially admired by travellers on the Grand Tour, and examples with early Christian iconography form a distinctive group within Italian micromosaic jewellery.

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Micromosaic jewels became especially admired in 19th-century Rome, where tiny pieces of coloured glass were arranged with extraordinary precision to form miniature images. The finest Roman micromosaic work was closely associated with the Vatican mosaic workshops, whose craftsmen developed an exceptional level of technical refinement. Many such jewels were acquired by travellers on the Grand Tour (the educational journey through Europe, especially Italy, undertaken by wealthy travellers in the 18th and 19th centuries), while trained mosaicists also supplied visitors from workshops and stands near the Spanish Steps, the heart of Rome’s foreign visitors’ quarter. This suite is particularly interesting because its decoration does not show the more common Roman ruins or floral subjects, but early Christian symbols such as doves, the Chi-Rho monogram, Alpha and Omega, grapes and wheat.

Hallmarks
The brooch bears a Vatican workshop stamp, showing the crossed keys beneath the papal tiara. The crossed keys are the keys of Saint Peter, symbolising the spiritual authority traditionally associated with the papacy, while the tiara refers to the papal office itself.
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Dimensions
Diameter brooch: 3,90 cm (1,54 inch); height earrings: 4,90 cm (1,93 inch)
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Weight
28,50 gram (18,33 dwt)

Fitted case
Preserved in its fitted case

Adin Reference Nº
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These vintage earrings from circa 1890, crafted in the Late Victorian Aesthetic style, evoke a sense of amazement with their surprisingly large rose cut diamonds. Set in 18k pink gold and silver, these diamonds catch the light in a way that is both subtle and stunning. The way they elegantly hang from the ears adds to their allure, creating a look of sophisticated elegance. Their design is a testament to the era's dedication to beauty and craftsmanship, making them not just a piece of jewellery, but a wearable work of art that captivates and enchants.

Antique jewelry object group
earrings short hanging

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18k pink gold and silver , see also: The silver on gold technique (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two large and six smaller rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
height 3,30 cm (1,30 inch)
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Weight
5,50 gram (3,54 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
21344-00155

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A splendid Georgian brooch from around 1740, rendered in silver with an 18K gold clasp, showcases the grandeur favoured by the noblesse. It features sixty rose-cut diamonds, each meticulously set upon foil—a testament to the period's high craftsmanship standards. The drop pearl at its centre is a subtle nod to the dignified elegance of the era's well-to-do. Though its precise lineage is unknown, the brooch's opulence hints at a past steeped in grace and affluence.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown

Style: Georgian - Georgian style is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of styles current between 1720 and 1840. It is eponymous for the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover—George I of Great Britain, George II of Great Britain, George III of the United Kingdom, and George IV of the United Kingdom—who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
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Period: ca. 1740
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Material: Silver (touchstone tested) - pin and closure at back is in 18K gold
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Technique: The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamond(s): 60 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. Also we have all diamonds screened by the IJGC - lab (www.ijgc-worldwide.com) for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural!

Precious stones: One drop pearl

- All color stone weights are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and pearl for June.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: width 3,86 cm (1,52 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 10,50 gram (6,75 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20169-00046

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Antique jewelry object group
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
See also: Victorian
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Style specifics
The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837-1901) into three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of The Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period.

Jewelry of this period is changing back from heavy to more smaller, romantic pieces with often whimsical motifs. Jewelers using diamonds and bright gemstones in elaborated and fine feminine pieces.

Period
ca. 1890
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K pink gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One antique marquise (or navette) cut with an estimated weight of ± 0.20ct colour and clarity H/J, vs/si
Twelve rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
"18K" indicating 18K gold
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Dimensions
top of ring 0,96 cm (0,38 inch) x 2,14 cm (0,84 inch)
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Weight
4,60 gram (2,96 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 59 & 18¾ , Size USA: 8¾ , Size UK: R

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
23271-00585

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This French Antique Gold and Coral Cameo Necklace, hailing from the Romantic Victorian Period around 1850, is a stunning representation of the era's artistic expression. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the necklace features a beautifully carved coral cameo, a technique that dates back to ancient times and saw a revival during the Victorian era. The coral's warm hues against the gold create a striking contrast, embodying the sentimental and symbolic themes prevalent in the period. This piece is not only a remarkable example of the intricate craftsmanship of the time but also a testament to the romanticism and devotion that defined the Victorian era.

Antique jewelry object group: necklace

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of French or Belgian origin.

Style: Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Style specifics: The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gotic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period: ca. 1850
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Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique: Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image. There are three main materials for Cameo carving; Shells or Agate (called a Hardstone cameo), and glass. Cameos can be produced by setting a carved relief, such as a portrait, onto a background of a contrasting colour. This is called an assembled cameo. Alternately, a cameo can be carved directly out of a material with integral layers or banding, such as (banded) agate or layered glass, where different layers have different colours. Sometimes dyes are used to enhance these colours. Cameos are often worn as jewellery. Stone cameos of great artistry were made in Greece dating back as far as the 6th century BC. They were very popular in Ancient Rome, and one of the most famous stone cameos from this period is the Gemma Claudia made for the Emperor Claudius. The technique has since enjoyed periodic revivals, notably in the early Renaissance, and again in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Precious stones: One coral cameo and ten coral beads

Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: length 44,00 cm (17,32 inch), height pendant 7,20 cm (2,83 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 23,00 gram (14,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 20274-00182

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When we select a jewel for our collection, we look for more than beauty. A piece must also tell the truth of its own time. To us, a jewel deserves its place when both its subject and its technique are faithful to the period in which it was made. A jewel that imitates a period rather than belongs to it would not easily find a place in our collection.

Seen through that lens, this brooch stands firmly within its century. The scene of Venus, Mars and Vulcan reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with classical ideals, revived through the art of Bertel Thorvaldsen. The Danish sculptor, often mentioned alongside Canova, brought to neoclassicism a northern calm and clarity that gave myth new dignity. Born in Copenhagen as the son of a woodcarver, he rose to international fame in Rome, where his serene reliefs, like the one echoed here, were admired across Europe.

The technique, too, belongs entirely to its age. Electroplating was then a modern wonder, uniting science and artistry in a shared pursuit of beauty. It was a century that admired progress as deeply as perfection. Even Napoleon marvelled at new metals such as aluminium, once prized above gold. Of course, this brooch has nothing to do with aluminium, but the thought helps us remember that each age had its own idea of progress, and that is how this piece should be seen. In that light, it remains a true representative of its time and of why we chose it.

Antique jewelry object group: brooch

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: unknown

Style: Empire - The Empire style, sometimes considered the second phase of Neoclassicism, is an early-19th-century design movement in architecture, furniture, other decorative arts, and the visual arts followed in Europe and America up to around 1830. The style originated in and takes its name from the period when Napoleon I ruled France, known as the First French Empire, where it was intended to idealize Napoleon's leadership and the French state. The style corresponds to the Biedermeier style in the German-speaking lands, Federal style in the United States and to the Regency style in Britain. An earlier phase of the style was called the Adam style in Great Britain and "Louis Seize" or Louis XVI, in France.
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Style specifics: A style that borrowed style specifics from the ancient Greeks and the Roman empire (hence the name of the style: Empire). The empire period represents the second part of the Neo-Classical style, and shows a strong French influence. The style originated in the desire of Napoleon to revive the luxurious majesty of imperial Rome. Traditional classical motifs, already seen in the reign of Louis XVI, were supplemented by symbols of imperial grandeur- the emperor's monogram and his emblem, the bee; representations of military trophies; and after the successful campaigns in Egypt, Egyptian motifs. If we had to characterize this style briefly, we could focus on two elementary concepts: massiveness and symmetry.

Period: ca. 1880
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Source of inspiration: Mythology (and more specific a bas relief by Bertel Thorvaldsen)

Theme: Venus, Mars and Vulcan

Material: the plaque is electorplated silver and the mounting and needle are mostly 14K gold with some minor details in 9K gold (all touchstone tested)
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Technique: Electroplating - Electroplating is a process of depositing a layer of any desired metal on another material by means of electricity. The term is also used for electrical oxidation of anions on to a solid substrate, as in the formation of silver chloride on silver wire to make silver/silver-chloride electrodes. Electroplating is primarily used to change the surface properties of an object (such as abrasion and wear resistance, corrosion protection, lubricity, aesthetic qualities), but may also be used to build up thickness on undersized parts or to form objects by electroforming. (From: Wikipedia)

Extra information: Bertel Thorvaldsen (19 November 1770 – 24 March 1844) was a Danish sculptor of international fame and medallist, who spent most of his life (1797–1838) in Italy. Thorvaldsen was born in Copenhagen into a Danish/Icelandic family of humble means, and was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art when he was eleven years old. Working part-time with his father, who was a wood carver, Thorvaldsen won many honors and medals at the academy. He was awarded a stipend to travel to Rome and continue his education.

In Rome, Thorvaldsen made a name for himself as a sculptor. Maintaining a large workshop in the city, he worked in a heroic neo-classicist style. His patrons resided all over Europe.

Upon his return to Denmark in 1838, Thorvaldsen was received as a national hero. The Thorvaldsen Museum was erected to house his works next to Christiansborg Palace. Thorvaldsen is buried within the courtyard of the museum. In his time, he was seen as the successor of master sculptor Antonio Canova. His strict adherence to classical norms has tended to estrange modern audiences. Among his more famous public monuments are the statues of Nicolaus Copernicus and Józef Poniatowski in Warsaw; the statue of Maximilian I in Munich; and the tomb monument of Pope Pius VII, the only work by a non-Catholic in St. Peter's Basilica. (From: Wikipedia)

History of Electroplating
Modern electrochemistry was invented by Italian chemist Luigi Valentino Brugnatelli in 1805. Brugnatelli used his colleague Alessandro Volta's invention of five years earlier, the voltaic pile, to facilitate the first electrodeposition. Brugnatelli's inventions were suppressed by the French Academy of Sciences and did not become used in general industry for the following thirty years. By 1839, scientists in Britain and Russia had independently devised metal-deposition processes similar to Brugnatelli's for the copper electroplating of printing press plates.

Boris Jacobi in Russia not only rediscovered galvanoplastics, but developed electrotyping and galvanoplastic sculpture. Galvanoplastics quickly came into fashion in Russia, with such people as inventor Peter Bagration, scientist Heinrich Lenz and science fiction author Vladimir Odoyevsky all contributing to further development of the technology. Among the most notorious cases of electroplating usage in mid-19th century Russia were gigantic galvanoplastic sculptures of St. Isaac's Cathedral in Saint Petersburg and gold-electroplated dome of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, the tallest Orthodox church in the world.

Soon after, John Wright of Birmingham, England discovered that potassium cyanide was a suitable electrolyte for gold and silver electroplating. Wright's associates, George Elkington and Henry Elkington were awarded the first patents for electroplating in 1840. These two then founded the electroplating industry in Birmingham from where it spread around the world. The Woolrich Electrical Generator of 1844, now in Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, is the earliest electrical generator used in industry. It was used by Elkingtons.

The Norddeutsche Affinerie in Hamburg was the first modern electroplating plant starting its production in 1876.(From: Wikipedia)

Hallmarks: "14K" indicating 14K gold
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Dimensions: 5,25 cm (2,07 inch) x 4,12 cm (1,62 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches

Weight: 20,20 gram (12,99 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº: 19352-00081

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Antique Iberian earrings in 18K yellow gold, crafted around 1750 in the Baroque style. With their long, articulated design and richly curved forms, they embody the exuberance and symmetry typical of the period. Each is set with a suite of glowing garnets, their deep red tones adding warmth and drama. Owing to the delicacy of their goldwork, many such earrings have not survived, making this pair a rare presence on today’s market and a fine testament to Iberian craftsmanship.

Jewellery Type
earrings long hanging

Condition
not perfect condition. The reverse of each earring shows a significant loss of gold at the lower sections, exposing the original lacquer filling. This is the most noticeable wear, yet from the front the earrings remain acceptable. Smaller areas of gold loss can also be seen at other reverse parts, though far less obvious.
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Country of origin
Although it carries no legible control marks, we believe this piece to be of Spanish or Portuguese origin, as the design is typical of 18th-century Iberian earrings.

Style

Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style that dominated Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century. Often described as "the leading style in European art between the Mannerist and Rococo periods, characterised by dynamic movement, heightened emotion, and bold expression."
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1750
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Precious stones
Eighteen garnets

Birthstones
Garnet is the birthstone (or month stone) for January.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
4,80 cm (1,89 inch) x 2,16 cm (0,85 inch)
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Weight
10,20 gram (6,56 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
25115-00315

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Dating from around 1915, this Edwardian diamond ring combines the warmth of yellow gold with a delicate platinum-set openwork panel. An old European cut diamond forms the centre, surrounded by 64 rose cut diamonds and senailles arranged across the lace-like geometric design. Fine millegrain edges heighten the airy effect, while the pierced shoulders and small diamond accents lend the ring an elegant lightness typical of the period.

Jewellery Type
ring

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Edwardian jewellery - This style refers to jewellery from circa 1901 to 1915. Typical features include delicate platinum lacework set with diamonds and pearls, often finished with millegrain to create a light and luminous effect. Characteristic motifs include garlands, bows, floral wreaths, tassels, ribbon motifs and lace-like openwork. The style was shaped by the reign of King Edward VII, Belle Époque taste, eighteenth-century French Rococo and advances in platinum working and diamond cutting.
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Period
ca. 1915
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material 18K
yellow gold and platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
One old European cut diamond with an approximate total weight of 0.13ct colour and clarity G/I, si
64 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cut diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- Any diamond weights, colour grades, and clarity stated are approximate unless otherwise noted, as diamonds are not removed from their settings in order to preserve the integrity of the piece.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
width across the ring head 1,64 cm (0,65 inch)
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Weight
4,00 gram (2,57 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 51 & 16¼ , Size USA: 5½ , Size UK: K½

Resizing
Free resizing (only for extreme resizing we have to charge).
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Adin Reference Nº
26089-00352

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Elegant Victorian Era Cameo Brooch: This vintage antique cameo brooch, set in 18K yellow gold, features a detailed portrayal of "The Farnese Bull," a monumental Roman sculpture. Crafted during the Romantic Victorian Period (circa 1850), it reflects the era's sentimental and symbolic style. The cameo technique, using contrasting materials to create a raised relief image, is expertly employed here. With its intricate design and historic significance, this brooch is a delightful piece of artistry and history.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Style specifics
The Romantic Victorian Period - Experts divide the reign of Queen Victoria, also called The Victorian era (1837 - 1901) in to three periods of about twenty years each; The Romantic Victorian Period (1837 - 1860), The Grand Victorian Period (1860 - 1880), and the Late or Aesthetic Victorian Period (1880 - 1901).

We consider this to be of the Romantic Victorian Period. This period covers the coronation of Victoria as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her marriage to King Albert and their love, their devotion to their marriage and to their country are the sources of inspiration for this period. The jewels of this period are made of intricate carvings, special techniques where the enamel is subtly worked. These techniques allowed to give the jewel a certain opulence with less precious metal needed. As precious metals were really rare at that time. Highly favored (semi-) precious stones in this period are amethyst, coral, garnets, seed pearls and turquoises. The connotation is obviously sentimental, symbolic and romantic with reminiscent Gothic and/or Renaissance patterns and an abundant use of motifs like anchors, birds, branches, crosses, hearts and snakes.

Period
ca. 1850
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mythology

Theme
The Farnese Bull, also known as Toro Farnese in Italian, is a monumental Roman reproduction of a Hellenistic masterpiece. This colossal marble sculptural group depicts the myth of Dirce, the first wife of King Lykos of Thebes. According to legend, Dirce was bound to a wild bull as punishment by Amphion and Zethus, the sons of Antiope, for her mistreatment of their mother.

Pliny the Elder attributes the creation of this sculpture to Rhodian artists Apollonius of Tralles and Tauriscus. It is believed to have been commissioned at the end of the 2nd century BCE and is carved from a single block of marble. This masterpiece is renowned for its intricate portrayal of a dramatic and enduring mythological moment.

Material
18K yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
Cameo is a method of carving, or an item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner. It features a raised (positive) relief image. There are three main materials for Cameo carving; Shells or Agate (called a Hardstone cameo), and glass. Cameos can be produced by setting a carved relief, such as a portrait, onto a background of a contrasting colour. This is called an assembled cameo. Alternately, a cameo can be carved directly out of a material with integral layers or banding, such as (banded) agate or layered glass, where different layers have different colours. Sometimes dyes are used to enhance these colours. Cameos are often worn as jewellery. Stone cameos of great artistry were made in Greece dating back as far as the 6th century BC. They were very popular in Ancient Rome, and one of the most famous stone cameos from this period is the Gemma Claudia made for the Emperor Claudius. The technique has since enjoyed periodic revivals, notably in the early Renaissance, and again in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Hallmarks
Illegible remains.
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Dimensions
5,84 cm (2,30 inch) x 5,82 cm (2,29 inch)
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Weight
20,80 gram (13,37 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
23271-00317

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A tender Victorian locket pendant from around 1880, centred on a heart shaped opal with a soft, shifting play of colour, and framed by glittering old diamonds. The design is small and intimate, with the kind of quiet sentiment that Victorian jewellery carries so well. At the back, a glass covered compartment allows a photograph or other small keepsake to be kept within, which adds to its personal and affectionate character.

Jewellery Type
locket pendant

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
unknown

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period
ca. 1880
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Love and romance

Theme
Heart - The heart has long been used as a symbol to refer to the spiritual, emotional, moral, and in the past also intellectual core of a human being. As the heart was once widely believed to be the seat of the human mind, the word heart continues to be used poetically to refer to the soul, and stylized depictions of hearts are extremely prevalent symbols representing love. (from: Wikipedia)

Material 18K
red gold gold and details in silver (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
22 rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- All diamonds in our antique and vintage jewellery, regardless of size or shape, are verified by the IJGC laboratory as natural.

Precious stones
Two opals

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and opal for October.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
2,48 cm (0,98 inch) x 1,38 cm (0,54 inch)
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Weight
3,10 gram (1,99 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26085-00213

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An elegant Art Deco engagement ring from around 1920, masterfully shaped in platinum, encapsulates the sophistication of its time with a harmony of geometric aesthetics inherent to the movement. This Belgian jewel features an assemblage of seventeen old European and mine cut diamonds, culminating in an approximate total weight of 1.67 carats, a silent ode to the depth of commitment they symbolise. It is a timeless testament to love, with each diamond reflecting a story, making it an heirloom piece that transcends the mere passage of time and celebrates April's birthstone.

Antique jewelry object group: engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition: very good condition
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Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco - Art Deco is an eclectic artistic and design style which had its origins in Paris in the first decades of the 20th century. The style originated in the 1920s and continued to be employed until after World War II. The term "art deco" first saw wide use after an exhibition in 1966, referring to the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes that was the culmination of high-end style modern in Paris. Led by the best designers in the decorative arts such as fashion, and interior design, Art Deco affected all areas of design throughout the 1920s and 1930s, including architecture and industrial design, as well as the visual arts such as painting, the graphic arts and film. At the time, this style was seen as elegant, glamorous, functional and modern.
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period. Art Deco moved away from the soft pastels and organic forms of its style predecessor, Art Nouveau, and embraced influences from many different styles and movements of the early 20th century, including Neoclassical, Constructivism, Cubism, Modernism, and Futurism. Its popularity peaked in Europe during the Roaring Twenties and continued strongly in the United States through the 1930s. Although many design movements have political or philosophical roots or intentions, Art Deco was purely decorative.

Period: ca. 1920
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Material: platinum
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Extra information (02): Betrothal rings were used during Roman times, but weren't generally revived in the Western world until the 13th century. The first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was by the Archduke Maximilian of Austria in imperial court of Vienna in 1477, upon his betrothal to Mary of Burgundy.

Before the 20th century, other types of betrothal gifts were common. Before the end of the 19th century, the bride-to-be frequently received a sewing thimble rather than a engagement ring. This practice was particularly common among religious groups that shunned jewelry. Engagement rings didn't become standard in the West until the end of the 19th century, and diamond rings didn't become common until the 1930s. Now, 80% of the women are offered a diamond ring to signify engagement. (from: Wikipedia)

Diamond(s): One old European cut diamond with a weight of 1.31ct. (colour and clarity: I/J, vs/si).
16 old mine single brilliant cut diamonds (also called 8/8)with an estimated weight of ± 0.36ct. (colour and clarity: G/I, si/i).

Total diamond count: 17 pcs.

Total diamond weight: approx. 1.67 crt.

- All diamond weights, color grades and clarity are approximate since stones are not removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting.

Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Dimensions: diameter top 1,38 cm (0,54 inch)

Weight: 4,40 gram (2,83 dwt)

Ring size Continental: 54 & 17¼ , Size US 6¾ , Size UK: N

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Reference Nº: 19157-00036

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A testament to the elegance of the 1960s, this vintage engagement ring, believed to be of American origin, is a dazzling creation in platinum. At its heart lies a pale pink rubelite, a red natural variety of tourmaline, radiating with gentle hues. Flanking this serene centerpiece are two tapered baguette diamonds, their precise cut enhancing the ring's overall allure. Reflecting the style and sophistication of its era, this piece not only symbolizes love but also serves as a timeless artifact of its period's exquisite craftsmanship.

Antique jewelry object group
engagement ring (or anniversary ring)

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of American origin.

Style
Vintage Sixties (of the twentieth century)
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Period
ca. 1960
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Material
platinum (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Two tapered baguette (long rectangular) cut diamonds with an estimated weight of ± 1.00ct colour and clarity E/G, vvs/vs
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All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Precious stone
One pale pink rubelite (red natural variety of natural tourmaline with an estimated weight of ± 2.85ct
Measurements: 9.33 x 7.66 x 4.87mm
Transparency: Transparent
Cut: Rectangular facetted
Clarity: Included
Comments: rubellite in general is commonly heated/irradiated.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and tourmaline for October.
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Hallmarks
"10% IRID PLAT" indicating the metal to be 90% platinum and 10% iridium
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Dimensions
top of ring 0,85 cm (0,33 inch) x 1,91 cm (0,75 inch)
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Weight
6,40 gram (4,12 dwt)

Ring size Continental EU: 56 & 17¾ , Size USA: 7½ , Size UK: O½

Resizing
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Adin Reference Nº
21162-00447

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Circa 1860, a French Victorian beetle brooch in 18 carat warm yellow gold. Set with garnets and rubies, the domed body is a deep garnet, framed by silver, with rose cut diamonds and tiny senailles sprinkled through the detailing. Nicely modelled legs and a slightly comical face give it that Victorian taste for lively nature studies, turned into something you can pin on and enjoy.

Jewellery Type
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Country of origin
France

Style
Victorian - Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross-cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in furniture, fittings, and Interior decoration. Victorian design is widely viewed as having indulged in a regrettable excess of ornament. The Arts and Crafts movement, the aesthetic movement, Anglo-Japanese style, and Art Nouveau style have their beginnings in the late Victorian era.
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Period
ca. 1860
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Source of inspiration
Mother Nature

Theme
beetle

Material 18K
warm yellow gold (touchstone tested)
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Diamonds
Five rose cut diamonds and senailles . A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of the rose cuts diamonds nor the senailles which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cut diamonds and senailles.

- All diamonds, regardless of their size or shape, in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified as 100% natural by the IJGC laboratory.

Precious stones
Two garnets
Two rubies

It is a very common practice to treat gemstones to intensify their clarity or colour. The item in question has not been tested in this regard.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April, garnet for January and ruby for July.
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Hallmarks
The French control mark for 18K gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.
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Dimensions
4,64 cm (1,83 inch) x 1,94 cm (0,76 inch)
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Weight
4,30 gram (2,76 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
26050-00210

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This Art Deco brooch, a Belgian creation from around 1920, is a harmonious blend of sober serenity and vivid expression. The design, influenced by Japonism, showcases an abstract, tropical fruit motif in 18K yellow gold. The bold contrast of coral and carré cut onyx, in striking black and red, reflects the era's characteristic geometric shapes. The intricate open work back with leafy patterns adds depth, conjuring images of a serene, secluded island. This piece not only symbolises the artistic exchange between the West and Japan but also stands as a timeless testament to the unique aesthetics of the Art Deco period.

Antique jewelry object group: brooches

Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin.

Style: Art Deco
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Style specifics: Abstract motives and geometrical forms are quite typical for the Art Deco period.

Period: ca. 1920
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Source of inspiration: Japan

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: Japonism, or Japonisme, the original French term, which is also used in English, is a term for the influence of the arts of Japan on those of the West. The word was first used by Jules Claretie in his book L'Art Francais en 1872 published in that year. Works arising from the direct transfer of principles of Japanese art on Western, especially by French artists, are called japonesque.

Precious stones: coral onyx
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Birthstones: Onyx is the birthstone (or month stone) for July.
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Hallmarks: No trace.
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Condition: excellent condition
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Dimensions: width 2.17 cm (0.85 inch), height 3.08 cm (1.21 inch)

Weight: 11.30 gram (7.27 dwt)

Reference Nº: 10015-04334

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antique jewelry, estate jewelry, vintage jewelry or modern jewelry

Jewelry with birthstones (or month stones) for:
January - February - March - April - May - June - July
August - September - October - November or December.


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This Baroque-era brooch, dating back to circa 1680, captures the essence of its period with dynamic curves and symmetrical opulence. Composed of 18K red gold and adorned with 36 meticulously set rose cut diamonds, it reflects the era's love for light-enhancing foil techniques. The brooch is a testament to the vibrant artistry of the time, remaining in very good condition. Its craftsmanship is a reminder of the Baroque's spirited forms and the robust, ornate details that heralded the sophistication of Europe's artistic evolution.

Antique jewelry object group
brooch

Condition
very good condition
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Style
Baroque - Baroque is an artistic style prevalent from the late 16th century to the early 18th century in Europe. It is most often defined as "the dominant style of art in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras, a style characterized by dynamic movement, overt emotion and self-confident rhetoric".
See also: Baroque
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Style specifics
Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current in Europe until the emergence of the Rococo style c.1730. It was started in Italy, and spread to Germany, Austria, the Low Countries, and Spain and Portugal, with only a somewhat severely classical version being popular in France under Louis XIV. The style was a development of the Renaissance style and is characterized by lively, curved, and exuberant forms, by vigorous movement, and by rich ornament, based on classical sources, being symmetrical as distinguished from the asymmetry of the following Rococo style.

Period
ca. 1680
Events & facts of this era, poetry of this era, fashion of this era.

Material
18K red gold (touchstone tested)
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Technique
The rose cuts are set on foil. This is a special technique that was used to bring the lustre of the diamonds to its best quality.

Diamonds
36 rose cut diamonds . We do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts.
All diamonds we offer are screened by the I.J.G.C. for whether they are natural or synthetic, and all diamonds in this jewel are 100% guaranteed to be natural.

Birthstones
Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April.
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Hallmarks
No trace.
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Dimensions
3,08 cm (1,21 inch) x 2,96 cm (1,17 inch)
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Weight
9,00 gram (5,79 dwt)

Adin Reference Nº
22027-00087

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