Retro & Estate Jewelry

1930-1940:  “Retro” or “Art Moderne” jewelry is a style in which tow or three colors of polished gold are used to contrast and reflect the various gemstones.

1950’s to the present:  Estate jewelry describes all previously owned jewelry of considerable value and high style, which sells far below the current retail market.

Pink tourmaline, diamond and gold cluster ring, Nelson Rarities, inc. Gold and pearl hobbyhorse brooch. Nelson Rarities, Inc. Carved jadeite jade, pearl and carved gold “aquarium” brooch. Marsh & Co Diamond gold and platinum maple leaf earrings Nelson Rarities, Inc
217   #5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
189    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
206   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
190    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Carved tiger’s-eye, pavé diamond, onyx, ruby and gold Oryx brooch.  Turquoise, ruby, diamond and gold brooch and earrings. Marchak, Paris Burma ruby, turquoise, diamond and gold flower brooch. French Two-colored gold braided earrings. Buccellati.
         197     $50,000 to $200,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc          200     $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc          196     $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc          201      $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
Tear-drop amethyst, turquoise, Burma ruby and carved gold bird brooch. Cartier. 8mm-16mm graduated gold bead necklace at Nelson Rarities, Inc. Enamel and gold earrings. Mauboussin, Paris Pavé diamond, carved onyx cameo, enamel and gold blackamoor brooch.
199     $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
188    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
202    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
198     $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
8mm High luster double strand cultured pearl necklace with a diamond, peridot, sapphire, aquamarine and gold clasp. 17 inches. Julius Cohen. Turquoise, cabochon-cut ruby and gold shaggy dog brooch. Mauboussin, Paris Pavé diamond, gold and platinum earrings. French Calibré-set sapphire, sapphire, diamond, and platinum tassel bracelet. French.
204    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
195     $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
186    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
203    $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
Carved gold owl cufflinks. Gene Moore for Tiffany & Co Lapis lazuli, sapphire, diamond, gold and platinum bird brooch. Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Diamond, gold and platinum ring. Nelson Rarities, Inc, Portland, Maine Pavé diamond, gold and platinum hoop earrings. Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris
183    $500 to $5,000 at Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
205    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc
184   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
181    $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Carved gold and sapphire-eyed woodcock brooch. Mellerio, Paris Gold “snake scale” hoop earrings. Cartier, Paris Wide, swirl-link gold bracelet by Cartier at Nelson Rarities, Inc. Tourmaline, diamond and gold freeform pendant/brooch. Alan Gard, London.
185    $500 to $5,000 at Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
187   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
182    $5,000 to $20,000 at Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
207   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Emerald-cut pink tourmaline and gold ring. Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.  Braided gold bangle bracelet. Van Cleef & Arpels, Portland, Maine Tourmaline, peridot, diamond gold, platinum brooch, gold platinum earrings. Kern, Paris Carved gold leaf bangle bracelet. Buccellati. Nelson Rarities, Inc
208   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
191    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland. Maine
209    $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
192   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Gold and cultured pearl golfing brooch. Cartier, France Fancy-cut coral and gold earrings. Sterlé, Paris. Nelson Rarities, Inc Fancy-cut coral and gold ring. Sterlé, Paris. Nelson Raritie, Inc. Gold bracelet with gold and sapphire terrier charm. Ruser
193   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
214   $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
210    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
194   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Ruby bead and gold bouquet earrings. Cartier, Paris. Nelson Rarities, Inc. Diamond, ruby, emerald and gold teddy bear brooch. French. Diamond, ruby, pearl, freshwater pearl and carved gold plant pot brooch. French. Emerald, diamond and gold bangle bracelet. David Webb
219   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
211   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities,Inc., Portland, Maine
213   $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
212   $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Coral, ruby, enamel and gold bunny rabbit eating a carrot. Cartier, Paris Sugarloaf-cut coral and gold earrings. Boucheron, Paris Nelson Rarities, Inc Rock crystal, coral and gold bangle bracelet. Boucheron, Paris. Rock crystal, coral and gold necklace. 16 inches. Boucheron, Paris
218   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
221   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
216   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
220    $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
  Calibré-set ruby, diamond, enamel and gold tassel bracelet. Mauboussin, Paris   Carved ruby, carved emerald, baguette diamond, diamond and gold flower brooch. Marchak, Paris
215    $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
222   $20,000 to $50,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Enamel, diamond and carved gold circus tiger brooch. Cartier, Nelson Rarities, Inc Ruby, diamond, gold and platinum leaf earrings Nelson Rarities, Inc. Channel-set diamond and gold half band Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine Calibré-set ruby, calibré-set sapphire, diamond and gold ring. French.
223    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
225    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
226    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
224    $500 to $5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
Cabochon-cut ruby, diamond and gold flower earrings. Marchak, Paris Channel-set diamond and gold half band., Nelson Rarities, Portland, Maine   Calibré-set ruby, diamond and gold bracelet. Verger, Paris Nelson Rarities, Inc.
229   $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
227    $500 to $,5,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc., Portland, Maine
228    $5,000 to $20,000 Nelson Rarities, Inc. Portland, Maine

 
 
 
 
Home    Art Deco    Art Nouveau    Edwardian    Mens    Retro    Rings   Victorian