Antique Jewelry

Art Deco sterling silver bar pin with tapering ends and culture pearl in 18k gold mount centered on central black enamel tube. Signed “18k 925 / Cartier”. Very good condition.

Length: 2 5/8 in. #1165

Delightful figural silver brooch in form of stork with natural Baroque pearl body and approximately 100 inlaid rose-cut diamonds. Beak gold and eye cabochon ruby. Gold back. England, ca 1880. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. Pearl: D (approx.) 1 1/8 in. #1156

Charming figural silver brooch in form of bird. The bird is covered with inlaid rose-cut diamonds and faceted rubies on head, tail, and wing tips. Beak is gold as is ruby-encrusted crown – exquisite touches. The bird is perched on c-scroll branch covered with more rose-cut diamonds and eight larger miner-cut diamonds. Gold back. England, ca 1880. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 3/4 in. #1157

Art Nouveau 14k gold choker with amethysts and pearls. Eight leafy scroll partitions, each applied with two pearls and one amethyst. They are joined at top and bottom by intricate curvilinear chains. United States, ca 1900. Fine condition with lovely patina.

Length: 14 1/8 in. Weight: 22.3 dwt. #985

American 14k gold diamond ring. Double band with classic brilliant-cut diamond (approx. 0.72 carat) in white-gold mount. Very good condition.

Size: 6 1/2. #1142

Sweet 14k white and yellow gold ring with rose-cut diamond in square mount (0.4 carats). United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.

Size: 7 1/2. #1141

Delightful 18k gold figural pin. Stylized owl with ribbed crown, rose-diamond eyes set in concave disc sockets, sweet wing flaps, and branch-gripped talons. Breast inset with turquoise stone. A symbol of wisdom in the advanced taste. United states, ca 1930. Stamped “750”. Very good condition with great color.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 7/8 x D 1/2 in. #873

Beautiful 14k gold flower brooch comprising petals inset with 33 rubies (approx. 3 carats) on white-gold stem encrusted with pave diamonds. The flower is framed by 3 scrolled yellow gold leaves. United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 1 3/8 in. #675

Beautiful Meiji-era shakudo locket with rose gold mount and chain. Locket is rectangular and hinged with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) Cranes and lilies are on one side. On other is fantasy scene with parasol-holding frog drawn in rickshaw by another frog. Locket has hinged bracket mount and ring bale threaded with chain. Japan, ca 1900. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Locket: H (with bail) 1 7/8 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. Chain: L 18 1/4 in.... Click for details

Fabulous Meiji shakudo locket with delicate gold braid border. Rectangular with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) One side are peacock and bamboo with Mount Fuji in background. On other is flower basket. Gold scroll crown with ring bail. Japan, ca 1900. Condition: Does Not Open. Otherwise excellent.

Dimensions: H (with bail) 2 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. #1122

A fabulous 18K white gold bee brooch inlaid with diamonds and rubies. Made by Sabbadini in Milan, ca. 2000. Signed. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: L 1 3/8 x W 1 x H 1/2 in. #1113

American Art Deco platinum and diamond brooch, ca. 1930. Rectilinear lozenge with brilliant- and emerald-cut stones. Excellent condition.

Length: 1 7/8 in. Approx. weight: 5.7 carats. #1056