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Antique Victorian Gold Filled Watch Chain Slide Necklace Turquoise Cabochon
Late 1800s to 1910s antique gold filled slide necklace with its original natural turquoise cabochon slide. It has a tiny solder repair that is very, very old. Other than this it is in excellent condition and still slides easily. This is a very delicate Victorian necklace that measures 2mm across the chaining which is 22" long when doubled as you see it in the photos. The end need to be tied or wrapped as you would a lariat necklace unless you prefer to use an antique watch hook, jump ring or other connector. The slide itself it in excellent overall condition. A lovely early gold filled slide necklace for your antique, vintage and Victorian jewelry collection.
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch 1880-1900 Victorian Era Southern Germany
Antique Carved Horned Dragon Pin Brooch English, Viking, Norse, Celtic - A lovely antique Victorian era pin brooch of a hand-carved bone horned dragon. The body is silver metal with a small silver over copper applied shell decoration. Size is 3" long east to west by 1 1/8" wide north to south. The head body connection is a little loose from age but still secure. No spinning or coming apart. Just a little loose...Other than this the condition is excellent. It has strongly detailed carving, is all handmade with its original Victorian C Clasp is still intact. The silver is still good, not worn down. Beautiful unique estate find for your antique Victorian jewelry collection.
Large Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring 1970s 3.91 Carats 9gr Size 6 1/2
Large Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Marquise Ring 1970s - This is a large vintage sapphire and diamond ring set in solid 14K yellow gold with a strong presentation. It holds 3.91 carats of original, natural mined gemstones. It is marked 14K, tested and Guaranteed solid 14K. Size of top is just over 1" north to south by 3/4" wide across east to west. Ring size is 6.5. Weight is 9 grams. Height off the finger line is 1/4" from top down to finger. It has a nice, chunky, curved 16 prong setting. The center holds an 11mm long marquise cut natural dark blue sapphire that is 1.5 carats while the outer edge has 16 additional natural matching blue sapphires that are 4mm each. Together the small sapphires are 2.08 carats. Total carat sapphire weight of all sapphires is 3.58 carats. Additionally, enhancing the sapphires are 14 bright, sparkly, natural brilliant cut diamond. Total carat diamond weight is .33 carat. Total carat gemstone weight for all stones is 3.91 carats. Overall condition is excellent. All stones are original and natural with each having its own natural internal inclusions. All stones are good. No cracks, chips, flakes, abrasions, rubs, scratches etc....One of the small diamonds has thicker prong tips which is not eye visible. Only found with loupe inspection. all prongs are excellent and strongly support the top. The band is still nice and thick. Not worn down. Able to be worn as often as you like without fear of compromise. Can be worn daily if you like. This is a very well made, well constructed natural gemstone ring for your vintage gold jewelry collection! Big and Showy!!
Heavy Art Deco Retro 14k Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Heavy Art Deco Retro 14k Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - This is a lovely showy 1940s Art Deco Retro estate ring in original, excellent condition. It is marked 14K, tested and Guaranteed solid 14K gold.....Not plated or filled. The top has Art Deco futuristic design with a covex curved fan pattern alongside a deeply recessed concave scalloped edge pattern. The gemstones are prominently positioned within the concave section of the gold. Total carat gemstone weight is approximately .7 carats. The bezel set diamond is sparkly and noticeable, about .1 carat while the rubies are .6 carat. ****The actual rubies are much deeper darker red color than the photos. All stones are well matched in size and color. You can see in the photos that there is a solid back so you know this is an original, Art Deco ring. Additionally, it is very solid and well made so it will last and last. Both the band and the top are very thick and chunky. Ring size is 7. Weight is heavy at 9.7 grams. Condition is excellent. No dents or dings or deep scratches. Never altered or repaired. Very gently used. Very minor age wear. Size of top is just over 5/8" north to south by 3/4" east to west. This is a gorgeous, showy Art Deco ring for your collection.
Antique Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Mens Womens Ring 7
Late Edwardian to very early 1920s, 1930s, Art Deco solid 18K white gold ring with a center European cut diamond and rectangular sapphires. It is marked 18K, jeweler tested and guaranteed solid 18K gold. Very chunky and well made. The original shank/band is still wide, thick and strong….not worn down. The top has gorgeous geometric Art Deco design mixed with a tight 1920s linear pattern on the front and back as well as hand pierced and open filigree work on the front and back. Sides have a deeply recessed ribbed design with a beveled top in the center and flat sides.
Ring size is 7. Weight is 5.8 grams. The center diamond is a very sparkly like an old mine cut. Beautiful and showy. Total carat gemstone weight is .78 carat. The center diamond alone is just over .5 carat and the sapphires are .26 carat total. The sapphires have lovely glowing cobalt blue color. The diamond has 1 very small carbon spot and an internal inclusion. The inclusion is not visible to the naked eye. It is SI3/I1 with I/J/K color. It is bright white and highly noticeable.
It is from an estate where it was kept for many, many decades in excellent, gently used condition. Never altered. No repair. No resize. There is minor age wear that is obvious in the magnified photos but not when the ring is on the finger. One sapphire has a tiny abrasion which is not visible at all without a loupe/magnifier. The bezel edge for the other sapphire has a very small 1mm section of wear directly at the edge. Please see photos and expect it to be very, very small in person. Structurally, the ring is sound and in excellent condition overall. Stones are good. No cracks. This is a gorgeous, original early Art Deco ring for your fine jewelry collection.