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Circa 1850's

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An ideal choice for that "History-Buff", "Photography-Collector" or "Antique-Jewelry-Collector"

#Est-246 Yellow G.F.

Circa 1850's

Early Photograph Flip & Mourning Brooch

Finding jewelry from the 1850's is extremely RARE. Before the second Industrial Revolution only the wealthiest could afford jewelry, likewise today rarely does one come across jewelry before 1870's unless it is displayed in a museum or is part of a family of great means in the past. It was only during the second Industrial Revolution that jewelry was finally made affordable for the common man. This brooch is a fine example of a rare item that was created for the rich and famous of their day and prior to the mechanization of the 2nd. Industrial Revolution.

This is a early photograph-Flip-Mourning Brooch, I will explain what that means below...

Early Photograph, Prior to this 1850 period, there was only three ways of having one's portrait on a piece of jewelry. 1) An actual miniature painting. 2) A cameo carving of the likeness of that person. 3) A daguerreotypes-picture. These two pictures are among some of the earliest pictures created by early photographers such as Mathew Brady and others as they discovered this new artistic craft and skill.

Thus brooch is also a Flip-Brooch, there are two pictures, that can be "Flipped-over" so as to beautifully display either of the two photograph's integrated into this brooch.

Mourning Brooch, a brooch or other jewelry worn after the death of a loved one. It was the custom to be in mourning for a period of two years. During the first year only black was worn, in the second year other darker colors were acceptable, to include jewelry or gemstones of a darker colors. Having a early photograph's inserted into this brooch in the 1850's was sign of wealth and statist that few could equal in that day.

This Gold Filled Brooch, is 2-3/16 " long X 2-1/4" wide (65.25 X 18.50 m/m) and has a gross weight of 48.9 grams. And is extremely rare find for such item, not only for its circa but also that it contains some of the earliest photographs following the period of daguerreotypes of early photography.

Only $650.

Only $195.

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#Est-165 14-K Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ring

Estate

This 14-K Y.G. Sapphire Ring is simplistic and yet classic in its own rights. With its hearts on each shank shoulder, it will delight any lover of sapphire's.

This Emerald-Cut dark-blue-color sapphire is 8 x 6 m/m and is bezel set for maximum security. The ring is a size 6-3/4, and has a total gross weight of 5.0 grams (Gold & Sapphire). This is not an older estate item but a more recent estate piece of jewelry, that is in excellent condition. It is stable, safe, secure and it will serve its new owner for decades to come.

Unbelievable Value

Only $195.

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This item is listed in two places, Estate page 2 & Necklaces

E-85 Estate 14-K W.G.

Pearl & Diamond Necklace

This classic 1950's vintage style is as much in demand today as when it was originally created over a half a century ago.

Crafted in 14-k W.G. this pendant contains twelve .03+ ct. diamonds & eighteen .02 ct. diamonds, equaling .75 ct. total diamond weight. Also there are two large Akoya Pearls that are over 8.00 m/m in size, this pendant is suspended on a quality 16" long W.G. chain that is 1.66 m/m wide and it has a box catch that contains a fold-over safety clasp. Its total gross weight is 8.7 grams.

Outstanding quality that will serve another owner and their descendants for generations to come.

If made new today= $1750.

Estate, Fair Market Value= $1150.

Only $895.

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#Est-129 14-K Yellow Gold

1.00 ct. T.W. Diamond Earrings

Estate

Classic "Butter Cup Earrings" with vintage "Old European Cut" diamonds, define these exceptional diamond earrings. Crafted in 14-K yellow gold, six prong "Butter Cup" settings, with threaded post and backs for maximum security when being worn.

The two "Old European Cut" diamonds, apex. .49 ct. and .51 ct., equaling 1.00 ct. total weight. They are SI grade, G-H colors, circa 1930's. They were probably re-set into these earrings in the 1960's (Butter Cup Earrings, were very popular in this period).

Part of an Estate that I just purchased, and listed well below market prices, exceptional vintage quality at a very reasonable price.

Fair Market Value= $3625.00

Our Low Price of $2395.

Four Major Diamonds

Exceptional Price

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#E-156A Brooch Circa 1950's

"Victorian Period Diamonds"

Diamonds- Circa 1901-1914

Four Major Diamonds= 2.78 ct.

2.90 ct. T.W. for all gemstones

"ONE OF A KIND"

A extremely rare find, this is one absolutely beautiful "Flower Pot Brooch", not just for its design, but that it also contains four major diamonds. My first thought was to "break this item up" and make four engagement rings from the diamonds, but that would almost be sinful to alter this beautiful masterpiece. It was custom handmade by Lambert Bros. of New York City, using old family diamonds dating back to the 1890's to early 1900's, as told to me by its former owner, and is numbered #H53558. Its constructed from 14-K yellow gold. Please click on the picture for an exact listing of all the diamonds. Most are high grade VVS-1 grade diamonds.

If made new today, this diamond brooch, with four major diamonds would be in excess $22,500.00 to reproduce such an item in today's market.

An exceptional creation, at an exceptional low price

Only $19,450.

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#Est-158 Estate Circa 1940's

Classic Floral Brooch

This circa 1940's brooch is a (Reproduction in the 1940's) of the classic crystal brooches created in the 1870's. With its clear center floral and leaf motif, it takes on the color of the clothing being worn beneath it and becomes an exact color match to any item of clothing that it is worn with.

The brooch is 45.46 m/m tall x 36.27 m/m wide (1-3/4" tall x 1-7/16" wide), 18-K Gold Filled. Its condition is excellent, and will serve another lady for generations to come.

Only $75.00

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#Est-159 Estate Circa 1930's

Jade & Carnelian Brooch

This circa 1930's hand-crafted 800 silver brooch, is a fine example of detailed workmanship that is not often seen today.

The brooch is 42.21 m/m wide (1-3/4" wide), and contains six 4.5 m/m Jade stones and six 5.00 m/m Carnelian gemstones. The brooch has a gross weight of 12.9 grams. Its condition is excellent and will serve another lady for generations to come.

Only $125.00

Late Victorian, Old European Cut Diamonds

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# Est- 118 Circa 1890's

"Late Victorian Period"

Estate

Old European Cut Diamonds & Pearls

14-K Yellow and White Gold, this beautiful handcrafted Diamond & Pearl Bracelet, shows the quality of a past gone period, when quality counted. It is a hinged bangle with a male tong locking catch and safety chain. The center design is created in 14-K White Gold, with fine bars that have a hand applied millgrain design, as well as hand engraved scrolls. The center diamond is .17 ct. with two .10 ct. diamonds on each side, for a total of .37 ct. TW VS grade, G color, Old European Cut Diamonds. Also there are two pearls that are 3.70 m/m in diameter. This is unsurpassed quality that is typical of that time period. The gross weight is 14.7 grams. As with all items that we list, its condition is excellent, and will serve its new owner with another century. See the additional pictures, for close up shots and detail of this exquisite diamond bracelet.

"Victorian Elegance"

If New= $2975.

F.M.V.= $2400. Our Price $1600.

"Pave Set Diamonds", (it means "Paved with Diamonds")

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# 4333 Circa 1970's

Estate Diamond Bracelet

3.50 ct. T.W.

Someone's Grandfather knew the perfect gift when he saw it. And someone's grandmother must have been delighted on that special occasion. Part of a estate that I purchased from a well known New England family. This hinged diamond bangle speaks of quality and elegance at the first glance. Meticulous construction and craftsmanship in 14-K Y.G. and containing 3.50 cts. total weight of SI grade, H color diamonds. These diamonds were "pave set" (paved with diamonds) into this exceptional creation. As always with all listings on this site, its condition is excellent and it is ready to serve another generation, at this exceptional low price.

"Classic And Simply Elegant"

If New $8875.

FMV $7200. Our Price $5995.

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# Est-120 Circa 1901

Estate, Late Victorian

"Match Safe"

"Gutta-Percha"

[Gutta-Percha]

This "Match Safe" is a rare and unusual collectors item, designed as a safe way for a man to carry his matches. Created upon the death of Queen Victoria, as a memorial tribute to the Queen Mother. Both the top and bottom covers flip open for access to ones matches. It appears that some one in the past added a "ring' to one of the covers, so as attach a chain to this "Match Safe"?. On the right side is a "striking pad", used to strike and light the match. It is 1-1/2" wide x 2.00" long x 1/2" thick (38.77 x 51.11 x 13.86 m/m). Even though this is not actually "Mourning Jewelry", it does fall in the "Mourning Category" as a tribute to a loved or revered one, upon their death. Though some "Match Safes" still exist, finding one to the "Queen Mom" in memorial to Queen Victoria, is extremely rare. And the only one that I have ever seen.

In Memorial to Queen Victoria, 1837-1901

Circa 1901

Our Low Price of $295.