103.
Wonderful carved moonstone cameo of an Etruscan revival woman in profile.
The moonstone is very “chatoyant” or luminescent and the carving is
very fine. The gold work is typical of fine Victorian Etruscan revival
craftsmanship. There is a makers mark "E.K. & S."
There are 7 small very fine rubies set throughout the piece. Please call 1-800-882-3150
or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further
details. We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater
detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
104.
This is a wonderful Victorian brooch by T. B. Starr. Theodore B. Starr
was one of the great New York City jewelers of the late 1800’s. His
shop produced beautiful “art” jewelry. He competed with Tiffany
and Marcus. There is a small enamel bell…almost Arts and Crafts which
is suspended from the simple twisted gold bar. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or
email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further details.
We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater detail.
Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
105.
This is a very fine “Limoges” enamel. This dramatic piece
of jewelry was made in France in the late 1890’s. Most of these
“Limoges” brooches depict famous actresses of the era…usually
dressed in classical revival styles. The gold in her helmet and her clothing
is actually applied and intricately carved gold. Very rare. Please call
1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item
or for further details. We are happy to explain and describe this item
in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
106.
Excellent turquoise, natural pearl, old mine cut diamond and gold brooch/locket.
This brooch is set with a center old mine cut diamond and a band of rose cut
diamonds. It is further set with bright cabochon turquoises and sprinkled
with natural pearls. The back has a glass partition which forms a locket
with a loved ones hair currently inside. There is a small baile for a
pendant. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
107.
Terrific flower brooch set with a center old European cut diamond and a further
smaller old European cut diamond. There are also 5 bright oval turquoise
cabochons each surrounded by natural pearls. Extremely fine gold work.
There is a baile on the back for use as a pendant. Please call 1-800-882-3150
or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further
details. We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater
detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
108.
Fabulous Etruscan revival gold bead necklace. This necklace is a series
of very intricate gold beads with fine gold wire “sweated” onto the
gold bead. This type of jewelry was found at the excavation site of Pompeii
and was copied by the Victorian goldsmiths. This type of necklace is quite
rare. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
109.Highly
romantic “twin heart” brooch. This was the symbol of love in
Victorian England. The twin heart motif was very popular. This is
set with turquoise and diamonds in a silver topped gold backed setting.
Early to mid 1800’s. Fine condition.
110.
Pave diamond leaf pendant. This pendant is set with numerous old mine
cut diamonds, pave set in a wonderful leaf brooch. Very realistic and
charming. This type of jewelry made of silver tops and gold backs is typical
of early Victorian. “Encrusted” with diamonds.
111.
This is a fantastic “Madeira” citrine set in a filigree wire work
frame of green and yellow gold. The brooch was made by A. L. Ott &
Co of San Francisco. Victorian jewelry from San Francisco is quite
rare. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
112.
Carved moonstone cameo, diamond and gold brooch by J. E. Caldwell.
Caldwell was the great jeweler of Philadelphia. This Classical revival
brooch is set with a wonderful round moonstone cameo of a Roman warrior.
Notice the helmet with the “animal” hidden in the helmet. Moonstone
has great “chatoyancy” or luminescence. Diamonds are well matched
and bright. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
113.
This is a delightful “shakudo” pendant. Shakudo is a Japanese
art form in which the swords of the Samurai were decorated with intricate
and playful items usually of mixed metals of gold, silver and bronze.
This is symbolic of friendship. Very whimsical and highly collected. Please
call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this
item or for further details. We are happy to explain and describe this
item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
114.
This is a very fun ring set with an emerald cut Maine tourmaline of very fine
bright green color further set with a pair of old European cut diamond in a
sleek “gypsy set” yellow gold setting. Can be worn as a mans
ring as well as a female ring. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
115.
Exceptional cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 3 carats with rose
cut diamonds in a wonderfully carved yellow gold “snake” ring.
The snake in jewelry is a common them symbolizing fertility and eternity. Please
call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this
item or for further details. We are happy to explain and describe this
item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
116.
Great 18kt yellow gold link bracelet set with cabochon cut sapphires, natural
pearls, turquoise and cushion cut rubies. French hallmarks. Extremely
well made and very wearable. Bright and rich gold and gemstones. Please
call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this
item or for further details. We are happy to explain and describe this
item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
117.
This is a classic design signifying eternal love. The bracelet is designed
as three of “lovers knots” in a woven gold motif of 14kt yellow gold.
The lovers knot was a romantic notion of the Victorian era. The diamonds
are very bright set in a star motif. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us
at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further details.
We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater detail.
Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
118.
Fabulous carved sterling silver horse head stickpin set with a wreath of alternating
rubies and diamonds with a wonderful “briolette” cut diamond hanging
down from the wreath. There are French hallmarks. Extremely
well carved and very three dimensional. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email
us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further details.
We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater detail.
Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
119.
Extremely fine “sugarloaf cut” turquoise and gold cross pendant by
Black Starr & Frost. Black Starr & Frost was a great jewelry
in New York City with a great and long history dating from just after the civil
war. This pendant is wonderfully made with calibré set turquoises.
Very wearable and collected. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
120.
Magnificent carved moonstone cameo of Queen Elizabeth. This is one of
the finest moonstone cameos we have seen. Very high relief and intricate
detail. Moonstone is very chatoyant or luminous and is surrounded by cabochon
cut sapphires and old European cut diamonds. Can be worn as a brooch or
a pendant. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
121.
This was made by one of the greatest French jewelers of the 1880’s…Eugene
Fontenay. Fontenay was a great goldsmith and enamellist working in
primarily the Etruscan revival style. Notice the intricate gold work.
Each decoration was “sweated” onto the gold. See Vever’s
book on French jewelry. Extremely rare and collected. Please call 1-800-882-3150
or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further
details. We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater
detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
122.
This is a wonderful pair of earrings by Eugene Fontenay (see description
of 121) These earrings are a great example of the Etruscan revival era
in jewelry in which the goldsmiths copied the jewelry found at the excavations
of Pompeii. Bright yellow gold and intricate detail. Please call 1-800-882-3150
or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further
details. We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater
detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
123.
Fabulous “Gothic Revival” ring set with one of the finest “Madeira”
citrines. Deep rich orange brown color. The setting is of 14kt green
gold and this ring is pictured in the book “The Glitter and the Gold”…jewelry
of the Newark Museum. The ring is signed by Larter & Co.
The ring is in exceptional condition. Can be worn by either sex, but originally
sold as a man’s ring. Please call 1-800-882-3150 or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com
to order this item or for further details. We are happy to explain and
describe this item in much greater detail. Your complete satisfaction
is guaranteed.
124.
Great example of Etruscan revival. Beautiful and intricate gold work.
Etruscan revival era jewelry is famous and sought after because the goldsmiths
of the Victorian era copied the jewelry found at the excavations of Pompeii.
Ancient designs. This brooch is signed T. B.Starr who was one of
the great jewelers in New York at the turn of the century. Please call 1-800-882-3150
or email us at rarities@nelsonrarities.com to order this item or for further
details. We are happy to explain and describe this item in much greater
detail. Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed.
