This 14Kt white gold filigree and diamond ring is centered by a fine clean 0.40Ct brilliant cut diamond that is set in a rectangular design. The setting is further enhanced by 38 single-cut diamonds, which brings the approximate total diamond weight to 0.60Ct. The ring is a size 7 but can easily be sized.
A lovely pair of 18K yellow gold dome earrings studded with bezel-set tourmaline, topaz, garnet, citrine and aquamarine. This style was popularized by H Stern in the 1950’s and was used to show off the variety of gemstones available from the company’s native Brazil. Due to its spiky appearance, the design was eventually called “Sputnik”. The style was mostly used for rings, but also for pendants, charms and earrings. Earrings are quite uncommon...
A stylish 14Kt white gold, diamond and ruby dome ring from the 1960-s is centered by a 0.40 Ct round faceted natural ruby. The design around the ruby consists of 27 marquee shapes, and each shape is set with a single-cut diamond and arranged in a spiral. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.30 Ct. The ring is a size 4 ½ and it can easily be sized.
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...
A very rare pair of 18K yellow gold “Sputnik” earrings by H. Stern. This classic design features a golden dome studded with various colored gemstones including green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, almandite garnet, aquamarine, amethyst and citrine. Each piece of Sputnik jewelry has a unique appearance depending on the combination of gemstones used and even how they are arranged in relation to one another. This pair of earrings has brightly-colored stones in a very pleasing arrangement...
This pale green carved jade pendant with 14Kt gold findings depicts a woman figure. The jade piece is drilled through from top to bottom and measures 2 5/8’ high and 5/8” at the widest.
A vintage 14Kt white gold and diamond eternity band prong set with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all the diamonds is 0.75Ct. The size 6 band is 2.7 millimeter wide and it can NOT be sized.
A finely detailed golden elephant charm/pendant is made of 14Kt yellow gold. The elephant stands 7/16” high and 9/16” wide.
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...
A delightful vintage 18K yellow gold bird pin, the body formed from a oval cabochon turquoise, and the head and wings from textured gold. The eye set with a cabochon sapphire surrounded by small single-cut diamonds. The tail feathers are accented diamonds set in white gold feathers. The branch has a single turquoise and diamond flower. The design is clearly a nod to Van Cleef & Arpels' "La Boutique" collection which was inspired by early animated cartoon characters...
A lovely 18K yellow and white gold, ruby and enamel love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign in white gold and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies...
This is a pair of stylish 14Kt white gold and diamond openwork hanging earrings. Each earring is set with a larger diamond and three smaller diamonds. The approximate total weight of all eight diamonds is 0.60Ct. The earrings have posts, and measure 1 3/8” high and 7/16” wide.
Lovely Edwardian brooch featuring beautifully-crafted floral swirls and filigree of yellow gold surrounding a carved oval plaque of chrysoprase centered with a collet-set white sapphire. The pinstem is marked with partially illegible marks. The maker's mark "WW" (or "MM") is clearly stamped. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: Continental, circa 1910. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-11/16" x 13/16". Weight: 4.0 grams.
Lovely vintage 14K yellow gold pin in the form of a stylized starfish. The center is set with a 6.5mm pearl surrounded by blue sapphires. The pearl has a nice rosy hue that complements the gold setting, and the sapphires are of fine quality with bright color. The back of the pin is marked with the maker's mark "GW" and "14K".
Origin: America, circa 1950s. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-13/16" diameter. Weight: 10.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .75 carat.
An elegantly understated vintage 14Kt yellow gold polished puffed heart pendant/charm would look great on a necklace or a charm bracelet. The heart measures 9/16” high and 7/16” wide.
A fine 18K yellow gold and multi-stone Sputnik ring by H. Stern. This classic modernist design features a golden dome studded with 19 variously colored gemstones including green tourmaline, citrine, amethyst, aquamarine and spessartite garnet. Each piece of Sputnik jewelry has a unique appearance depending on the color combinations and arrangement of the gemstones...
From the 1960’s Italy comes this exceptionally carved 33 X 42 millimeter oval shell cameo broach/pendant depicting the bust of a classic Roman beauty with flowers in her hair. The 14Kt yellow gold frame measures 41 X 51 millimeters and is marked 14Kt and 585. Besides the pin in the back there is a fold down bail that makes this great broach very versatile and wearable as a pendant as well.
A 14Kt yellow gold stylish broach, that is a life-like rendering of a flying Tropicbird. The broach measures 2 5/16” wide and 2 5/16”, high as well.
A very good, large 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is studded with a variety of bezel-set tourmalines, amethysts, citrines, aquamarines and garnets. Stern popularized the style in the 1950’s to show off the variety of gemstones mined in the company’s native Brazil. Due to its spiky appearance, the design eventually became known as “Sputnik”. The rings were made in a variety of dome sizes, and this example is exceptionally large...
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889...
A very nice 18K yellow gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm or pendant featuring oval brilliant cut and round cabochon amethysts. The exposed areas of gold are enhanced with twisted wire, rosettes, beading and piercing. The charm is a good size for wearing on a bracelet or as a necklace pendant. Marked "750" for 18K.
Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1-1/8" long (not including jump ring); 7/8" diameter at base. Weight: 8.6 gr...
This pair of classic 14Kt yellow gold dome earrings will never go out of fashion. The simply elegant 11/16” diameter dome earrings have a post and omega- back combination.
A large Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm an a crown form, set with emerald and round cut citrines. The gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wire and rosettes, and the lower portion has a Florentine finish with engraved details. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
- Origin: Italy, ca, 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-3/8” x 1-3/16” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)
- Approximate Total Citrine Weight: 37.4 carats
- Weight: 22.6 grams
A lovely pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings in the classic 1950s combination of diamonds, turquoise and ruby. The cruciform shape and sophisticated use of gemstone colors is very much in the style of Verdura, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels pieces of the era. The gold petals are simply enhanced with twisted wire and the diamonds are set in platinum. Each earring is stamped with French gold and platinum hallmarks.
Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 15/16 x 15/1...
This 14Kt two-tone estate ring is set with a 9 X 7 millimeter oval natural Kyanite* that weighs 2.22Ct. The center stone is flanked on either side by 2 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 4 diamonds is 0.18Ct.The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
* Kyanite is a gemstone quality aluminum silicate and used for jewelry as a blue semiprecious stone. Its name is derived from the Greek word 'kuanos' or 'kyanos', which means 'deep blue', alluding to its typical blue c...
Bling 20 k gold with white gold plating polki Kundan set rose cut diamond eternity band , weight 6 g size 8.5 diamonds flawed as is usual with this type of jewelry, size 9
Stunning and very big vintage gold and genuine angelskin coral ring with 10 diamonds. Circa 1950. Marked 14K and also with a maker's mark which I
cannot interpret. Substantial at 12 grams. The diamonds are about .03 carat each and are set in white gold or platinum. The coral is 16 mm in diameter.
With a great asymmetrical design and excellent rope form motif. Statement jewelry is a very significant current fashion trend. Photos do not capture this fabulous piece. Ring size 6. The ...
A 14k jadite or jadeite bangle bracelet from the 1930s. This exceptional vintage round yellow gold and genuine natural jadeite bracelet features hand engraved gold encasing or wrapping around the light green mottled jade. Unlike many examples this one has continuous gold around the interior and six wraps around the jade hoop. It measures 2-3/8" across the interior wall (inside of bangle measurement) and is 5/16" wide or thick. It has a box clasp with a heart shaped button and a safety chain. ...
This pair of 14 millimeter round cabochon coral earrings evokes the elegant 1960-s. Set in 14Kt yellow gold with a very secure combination closure of posts and omega backs. The bezel around the coral is decorated by a rope and twisted wire outer bezel. The total diameter is 17.5 millimeter.
This elegant 14Kt yellow gold and diamond cluster ring that dates back to the 1910-s, is set with eleven various size old mine diamonds. The largest stone in the center of the cluster weighs approximately 0.20Ct is surrounded by eight diamonds, and there is a diamond on either side of the cluster on the shank of the ring. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.15Ct. The diameter of the cluster is 14 millimeters.
A nice pair of modernist 14K yellow gold and pearl earrings. 5.2-millimeter pearl studs suspend faceted gold bars that, in turn, suspend open-work gold spheres studded with pearls. Each sphere comprises a dozen 4.9 millimeter cultured pearls of very good quality. The body color is cream with rose overtones. The luster is bright and the surfaces are smooth. Each of the spheres is completed with the addition of prong-set seed pearls. The spheres dangle freely and exhibit lots of movement. ...
A lovely pair of 14K yellow gold earrings in a swirling foliate pattern set with pearls. The pearls, ranging 4.5-6mm, have cream body color with rose overtones. The surfaces are smooth and have fine luster. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1” x 7/8”. Weight: 8.0 gr.
A pair of 1960’s high fashion, very elegant, tailored pair of twisted knot earrings made of 14Kt yellow gold. The earrings have French backs (none pierced), that can be converted to pierced if necessary. The diameter of the earrings is 15/16”.
A pair of simple yet elegant 14Kt yellow gold stud earrings set with 9 X 7 millimeter oval opals. The earrings have posts with ear knots.
A very well crafted filigree-design ring from the 1920’s is made of 18Kt white gold and centered by an excellent quality 0.15Ct brilliant cut diamond. The width of the top of the ring is ¾”. The ring is a size 3 3/4 and can easily be sized. Price just reduced from $395 to $325.
This beautiful Art Deco style18Kt white gold, sapphire and diamond ring is centered by a 7 X 5 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire. Four larger bezel set diamonds are around the sapphire and French cut sapphires decorate the space between the bezel set diamonds. 39 smaller diamonds set around the center design and on the shank. The approximate weight of the center sapphire is 1.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.55 Ct. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be s...
A lovely 18K yellow and white gold and ruby heart-shaped love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign in white gold and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies. The remainder of the text...
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with a rose cut diamond and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies. In 1907, the Lyonnais jew...
A nice 18K yellow gold pendant or charm in the Sputnik style. The sphere is collet-set with round amethysts, citrines, pink and green tourmalines, aquamarines and garnets. This jewelry design was originally created by H. Stern in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of the company’s native Brazil. It later came to be known as “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Unmarked; tested and guaranteed 18K.
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A particularly nice mid-century 14K yellow begging poodle pin, the eyes, nose and tongue set with bright cabochon rubies. The dog is completed with a white gold collar set with diamonds. The gold has a Florentine finish to represent the clipped areas of fur. The brightness of the rubies and the perky attitude sets this poodle pin apart. The clasp is marked "14K."
- Origin: America, ca. 1950
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimensions: 1-3/4” x 1”
- Weight: 11.0 g...
A very stylish 1960-s back and white pearl ring which is set in 14Kt white gold and further enhanced by 10 single-cut diamonds. The pearls measure 6 ½ millimeter in diameter and the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.15Ct.
A one of a kind 14Kt white gold cultured pearl and diamond bangle bracelet for a special occasion, or just for the love of beautiful things. The bracelet is set with nine cultured pearls graduating from 5 millimeter to 2 millimeter from the center to either side. Two bezel set diamonds flank the center pearl, and sixteen single cut diamonds add to the splendor of this great bracelet. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.90Ct.
A vintage 14Kt yellow gold movable charm/pendant depicts a sitting cat. This fabulous feline sports a bow-tie and a movable head. The cat is made of solid 14Kt gold (not hollow), and measures ¾” high and ½” wide. This charm/pendant would make any cat fancier proud.
A wonderful pair of 18Kt yellow gold and diamond flexible flower design earrings with screw-backs and oversized earring backs. Each earring is enhanced by twenty eight high quality brilliant cut and three marquise cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 62 diamonds is 1.55Ct. The earrings are 1” long and 3/8” wide at the widest part.
A fancy colored brown diamond is the center stone of this ring for a person with discriminating taste. The setting is 14Kt white gold and the 0.40Ct fancy color brown diamond is flanked on either side by three channel set white diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.52Ct. The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized. Sale price on this beauty is $950 from the original $1900.
An antique green jadeite Pi pendant suspended on a knotted silk cord embroidered with seed pearls and strung with a jadeite bead, finished with a contemporary 14K yellow gold bail. In traditional Chinese belief, the Pi (sometimes spelled "Bi") represents the heavenly deities and the central hole allows souls to access Heaven. The Pi has medium-light green color with moderate mottling, medium grain and medium translucency. The jade bead is darker color and is more opaque. The pendant was salv...
ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. It keeps going up for this precious metal and this tourmaline gemstone!
Two separately priced pieces designed, hand knotted, assembled in a USA studio with graduated tones of light to dark watermelon pink, graduated tones of light to dark watermelon rind green Tourmaline, 18K Gold beads, hand knotted high nacre 9mm Coin Pearl with vibrant strong flashes of pink lavender teal, ending in a 750 tested aurum S hook and rings. All real, never faux here!
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An impressive cocktail ring worked in 18K white gold and featuring multi-colored pearls set with diamonds. The pearls, ranging in size from 4.2 to 8.4 mm, are in at least eight distinctly identifiable shades including cream, rose, steel grey, aubergine, and lavender. The surfaces have good luster and are graded as AA1. Round brilliant diamonds, graded as I color and SI1 clarity are sprinkled among the pearls, as are leaves of white gold. The design is finished in spots with ribbons of diamon...
A very comfortable pair of 14Kt yellow gold earrings with curved ear wire and eye closure. The openwork rope design makes the earrings unique, and show up well even if the person has long hair. The earrings measure 1 1/4” high and 11/16” at the widest part.
A delightfully fun 14K yellow gold ring featuring a perky bunny rabbit standing on his hind legs. The ring was created from a vintage lapel pin with the addition of a 14K gold shank. The back of the rabbit is marked "14K."
- Origin: America, ca. 1970
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: rabbit, 7/8" x 1/2"
- Finger Size: 6 1/2
- Weight: 4.3 grams
An unusually large 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out Plus qu’hier, moins que demain,” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow.”) a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with a rose cut diamond and the word “moins” by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies. In 1907, the Ly...
A classic Venetian Etruscan 18K gold charm set with oval amethysts. The gold surfaces are ornately worked with rosettes, beaded and rope-twist decoration. The amethysts have nice intense violet color that contrasts beautifully with the surrounding gold. Charms of this type are usually extremely large, but this example is in a rare smaller size that’s easier to wear on a bracelet or as a pendant. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
- Origin: Italy, ca. 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dime...
A large pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors o...
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant ("medille d'amour") with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of "Cyrano de Bergerac") in 1889. The word "plus" is symbolized by a plus sign set with rose cut diamonds and the word "moins" is symbolized by a minus sign set with rectangular cut synthetic rubies.
In 1907, the Lyonnais jewel...
A simply elegant 18 Kt yellow gold open work flower broach, decorated by an 18Kt white gold center that is set with 11 diamonds. The exceptionally fine Italian design and workmanship rings through in this tailored piece of jewelry from the 1960-s. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.25 Ct. The diameter of three dimensional broach is 2".
All of the 36 wonderfully matched square cut diamonds are channel set in an 18Kt white gold 2 millimeter wide eternity band. The size of the band is 5 ¾ and the approximate total weight of all the diamonds is 0.75Ct.
An elegant 18Kt white gold and diamond pendant set with 29 brilliant cut natural diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.40 Ct. The pendant is centered by a heart and has movable parts including the three bottom pendulums, which makes it even prettier. The pendant is 1 3/8” high and 7/16” wide at the widest part. The 16” long 18Kt white gold chain is included in the purchase price. This very versatile piece of jewelry would be noticed whether it is worn for a casual occasion or so...
This 10 X 8 millimeter very lively oval cabochon opal is set in a 14Kt yellow gold pendant. Above the fiery opal there are 3 brilliant cut diamond set with the approximate total weight of 0.06Ct to further enhance the pendant. The pendant comes with an 18” long 14Kt gold box chain.
A 3 millimeter wide diamond eternity band is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The twenty seven full cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.85 Ct are set in a “fish tail” style setting. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can NOT be sized.
A very large, heavy 18K gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant set with oval brilliant cut amethysts and pearls. The gold surface is heavily decorated with applied wire-work and rosettes. The amethysts have vivid, even coloring. The pearls display good luster with a slightly rose overtone that nicely complements the amethysts. The jump ring is marked "Italy 18K." This is easily the largest and heaviest Venetian Etruscan piece we've had.
- Italy, ca. 1955.
- Excellent condition.
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