A fine handmade Victorian 18K yellow gold necklace with an extraordinary length of 46 inches. Alternating links are decorated with a twisted rope motif. The necklace is has a spring ring clasp at one end and a tension pendant clasp at the other, so it can be worn full-length or doubled, with or without an pendant. Wound six times, it can be worn as a bracelet, as well. Marked “18” for 18K.

Origin: America, ca. 1895. Condition: excellent, all original. Length: 46”. Weight: 47.4 gr.

Very fine Victorian gold brooch composed of a coral bar surmounted by a gold grapevine motif, all against a scalloped-edge gold plaque, hung with three cone-shaped gold pendants. The back retains the original tube hinge and c-clasp. There is also a ring for attaching a safety chain. The brooch was made by Ball, Black and Company of New York City.

An matching brooch is in Martha Fales collection of important American jewelry at the Metropolitan Museum of Art...

A 15k yellow gold early Victorian rhodolite garnet stickpin from the 1850s. This 2-3/4" tie or cravat stick pin has fine wirework decoration on the 9/16" top which features a bezel-set pinkish-red rhodolite garnet stone. It is unsigned and tests as 15k gold, it comes with a bulldog and it weighs 1.7 grams (sans bulldog)...

These lovely Victorian earrings are composed of tortoise shell and 9k gold. The detail in the center hangs from the top to offer great movement. The tortoise shell is very light and easy to wear. These earrings measure approximately 7 cm tall and 5 cm wide. They are in excellent condition.

A stylish antique Victorian period large Neoclassical style hair / mourning brooch c1860-70. This 2" x 1-1/2" pin features the multilayered effect found in Victorian high-style jewellery, and it has great gold appliques and fine ropework. It features two braids of blonde and brown hair under the original glass, which retains its original bezel. One plait is small and chestnut brown and tied with a pink ribbon, the other larger one is blonde with grey...

Accessorize from the past with this fine antique gold filled watch chain featuring fancy bead lozenge links and swivel loop, made in American, circa 1894-1895, Marked 1/10 14K Gold Filled; Measures 13" long. Condition is excellent, minor wear.

This exquisite Victorian brooch, circa 1890, is finely crafted in 14K yellow gold (tested & not marked). This versatile estate brooch measures 1 1/8" square with a pendant bail that folds back behind the brooch / pin.

A lovely late Victorian brooch featuring an oval-cut amethyst flanked by a pair of 7mm half-pearls surrounded by rose-cut and old-mine cut diamonds. The amethyst has nice coloring and clarity that contrasts nicely with the creamy color and soft luster of the pearls. The tiny diamonds add just a hint of sparkle. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

Origin: probably America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-9/16” x 5/8”...

These lovely earrings are from about 1870. They are English made in 15k yellow gold. They have an enameled star motif accented with rose cut diamonds in the center of each star. They have a beautiful twisted gold border that encircles the bottom part. They measure approximately 1.5" in length and 11/16" at their widest. They have approximately .20cttw of rose cut diamonds. They are in excellent condition and the overall weight of the pair is 12.6 grams.

Lovely entwined links in 10k yellow gold stretching 31" in length. The chain has a secure barrel clasp with an extra jump ring. The width of the links is approximately 3mm. It is in excellent condition with no links stretched or smashed. The overall weight is 15.7 grams.

A Victorian 10k rhodolite garnet rose gold ring from the 1890 era. This fine size 6 late Victorian ring has a lovely Rhodolite garnet claw-set stone. This ring measures 5/16" across the stone, it is in 10k rose gold and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark. It weighs 1.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A three-color faceted overlay glass locket in a rolled gold mounting. The glass is cut to show the layers of red, white and blue opaque glass. The back cover is ruby glass dark enough to appear opaque black unless held to the light.

Origin: France, ca. 1875

Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks

Dimensions: 1" x 13/16"

A very fine Victorian 14K gold stickpin, the head set with a round hardstone cameo depicting a pheasant. The cameo is worked in banded white and brown agate. The carving shows a pheasant running along the ground amidst underbrush, and has superb detail. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, some waviness to pin shaft, no damage to cameo. Size: overall length, 2-13/16”; head, 13/16” diameter. Weight: 4.0 grams.

Astrological events sometimes inspired new forms of design such as "comet jewelry" This Victorian pin / brooch was made to commemorate Haley's comet.

It is 1 1/8" long and 5/17" wide at the widest point.

This pin tests 14K gold but it is not marked.

Lovely garnets and "garnet gold" bow pin, c.1890. This pin has various sizes of garnets and is set in "garnet gold" with a "c" clasp. Measures 1 5/8' wide by 7/8" long. Excellent condition. Very pretty period garnet piece.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A pair of Victorian French jet 9k gold and pearl earrings with silver screwback mounts. These 3/4 x 7/16" earrings are in the shape of a shield and the French jet (black glass) is beveled on the edges. They have 10k yellow gold star shaped inserts with central seed pearls; they have been rebacked with screwbacks in sterling silver (stamped STERLING) at a later date (but not recently)...

A mid-Victorian 1-1/2 x 1/2" barbell-style bar pin with enamel and seed pearls c1860-70. This pin has fancy ornate hand-tooled gold work with cobalt blue enamel stars and seed pearls. It is in 15k yellow gold (unmarked but tested), it has an E. Woodrow inscription on the mount, and it has a c-clasp closure. It weighs 6.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Late 19th C deep salmon branch coral and 10 kt (acid test)gold pin with an engraved design on the outer circle. Measures 1.25 inch high.

A 9K almandine garnet sailor's or love knot rose gold collar or cravat pin brooch from the late Victorian era. This 1-3/8 x 1/4" brooch also has two seed pearls and it closes with a safety pin-style clasp. It weighs 1.6 grams, it is stamped 9Ct with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear to the nacre of one pearl...

An unusually nice Victorian gold-filled locket in the aesthetic taste. The front features a marsh scene of reeds and flowers growing alongside the water’s edge, all worked in different shades of gold. The design is enclosed within an engraved border. The back of the locket is engraved with multiple designs akin to a crazy quilt.

• Origin: probably America, ca. 1860
• Condition: excellent, no wear to gold
• Dimensions: 7/8” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)

An amusing late Victorian brooch fashioned as two crossed golf clubs. The shafts are worked in 18K yellow gold, while the heads are made in platinum. A small pearl, representing a golf ball rests against each club. Sporting jewelry is quite desirable, and golf-related pieces are particularly rare. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp. Stamped with French hallmarks.

Origin: France, ca. 1895. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-3/4” x 3/8”. Weight: 2.0 grams.

A pretty Victorian 14K gold locket, the cover featuring a lion rampant with a shield. The edges of the locket are worked in an ornate rococo design that is mirrored on the large suspension ring. The interior retains the original glass cover and frame insert. The back is engraved with a period “WWW” monogram. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca...

nusual, rarely seen signet ring with a striking stone of banded agate...

A pair of Victorian 12k rose gold drop earrings circa 1900. These (unmarked but tested) 12k rose gold drop earrings are mounted on later gold filled screwback mounts. These earrings measure 1-1/2 x 1/2" and they are of hollow construction. They dangle freely and the facetted balls move as well. A half-ball is mounted on each 12k gold filled back, and this pair weighs 2.4 grams. They are in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of flattening...

A Victorian 10k yellow gold ring featuring genuine blue iolites and natural seed pearls circa 1880s. The iolites are a deep royal blue gem stone in round antique cut. Burmese sapphires were expensive and often difficult to obtain in the late 19thC, so good quality iolites were sometimes used - these stones are original to the ring, not replacements. The flower circle design stayed popular into the Edwardian period, although Edwardian examples were usually simpler with less gem stones. The top of...

This indescribable set dates to about 1870 and is in amazing condition. It is crafted of 18k yellow gold frames and backings with enamel accents. The centerpieces are depictions of birds crafted of actual bird feathers and set behind what is most likely a piece of rock crystal. They are truly little pieces of art! All three of the birds are different and there is no damage to be found anywhere. Since they are made of natural feathers, the fibers reflect light and show differently in different li...

An attractive 15K Victorian yellow gold brooch circa 1870 - 1890. This 1-1/8" diameter brooch is unmarked but tested and has a textured repeated design. It has a (replaced) safety catch. It weighs 7.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the catch replacement. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gent...

A lovely late Victorian 18K gold locket enhanced with ornate pierced arabesques and pearl-studded laurel wreaths. The pearls have particularly nice color and luster. The cover opens to reveal a glass-enclosed compartment for a portrait or other keepsake. A small piece of cloth soaked in perfume could have been added behind the pierced cover to provide a bit of relief from the smelly Parisian streets of the 1800s. The original bail is also set with seed pearls. Stamped with French 18K gold marks....

A fine Victorian locket in 10K yellow gold, the front face featuring an enameled bouquet of white lilies against a striking turquoise enameled background. In Victorian flower symbology, the white lily represented sweetness or purity. The surrounding areas of gold are ornately engraved in a swirly design that is repeated on the back cover around a shield-shaped reserve. The interior retains the original frame and glass cover. Tested and guaranteed 10K.

Origin: America, ca 1880

Condition: e...

This pretty brooch with stones mounted in silver-topped 18k gold has been designed in the shape of a flower. The petals have been formed from 5 incised citrines in a warm smokey yellow-brown color which surround a cut diamond in the center. The stem of the flower and the petals' border are all highlighted by inlaid old European and rose-cut diamonds. The back has been marked with a French guarantee stamp. The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4" X 1 1/4" and was made Circa:1880. It is a lov...

A 15K emerald seed pearls starburst gothic flower Aesthetic pin brooch from the 1880s. This fine 1-1/8" Victorian pin is in the Aesthetic style and it is a fancy starburst with heart-shaped gold ribbon flourishes. The central stone is a natural (tested) emerald and it is surrounded by graduated seed pearls. This pin has the original c-clasp and it is unsigned; we've tested it and it tests in excess of 15 carat gold. It weighs 4.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, ...

A very fine Victorian Albert chain fashioned from a set of nineteen sizable natural gold nuggets (approximately 20-24K). The nuggets are connected by short sections of handmade chain worked in 14K. The chain has a t-bar enhanced with small nuggets and a short length of chain to suspend a fob. Nugget jewelry became popular during the California Gold Rush in 1849 and again during the Alaska Gold Rush in 1896. Nuggets were difficult to find and a collection this large was a significant indicator of...

Swiss Silver Niello & Gilt Silver Watch Chain An excellent late Victorian silver watch chain with striped niello decoration on the double bar links, alternating with silver gilt curb links. The chain is finished at one end with a dog clip and at the other with a large niello bolt. The chain is stamped with the Swiss mark for 800 silver used 1882-1934.

• Origin: Switzerland, ca 1900
• Condition: excellent, niello intact
• Length: 16-1/4”
• Weight: 15.2 grams

A lovely pair of Victorian earrings worked in 14K yellow, rose and green gold depicting a mother bird watching over her nest of three tiny eggs. The bird is nicely three-dimensional for added interest. The design is simply finished with a zigzag border. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca. 1870
• Condition: excellent, earwires are replacements
• Dimensions: 5/8” diameter (excluding wires)
• Weight: 5.2 grams

Twin hearts, long a symbol of everlasting love, are set here with pearls, a symbol of purity and wisdom, surrounded by old European cut diamonds and crowned with a bow. The double hearts signify the couple ( "our hearts beat as one") while diamonds symbolize fidelity and everlasting commitment. This romantic Victorian ring is a superb example of an ageless motif. Ring size 6 (almost a 6.25) and can be sized to fit.

If this gorgeous ring fit me, I'd be keeping it. (Of course it could be resized. Hmmm. ☺) The design is surprisingly modern but it is genuinely pre 1900. Two faceted rubies are set off by three seed pearls, with each gem surrounded by a square bezel. It has English hallmarks for Chester [England], 1865-6, and 15 carat gold, as well as a maker's mark of BHJ. The ring is a size 7.