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7 Pair Murano Red Black Yellow Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings
Group of 7 PAIRS of old store stock 1970s to 1980s vintage blown glass enameled Murano bead stud earrings, pierced post with butterfly backs. They have a pretty multi color mix of red, yellow and black colors. Each earring is showy and noticeable at 9mm to 10mm size. They have silverplated posts with stainless butterfly backs. Any glue marks you see on the backs in the enlarged photos are not visible when the earrings are worn. Unknown if they are drilled but they do have back covers on the beads that are glued and secure. Never used and in like new condition. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
6 Pair Murano Blue White Red Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings
6 Pair Murano Blue White Red Vintage Glass Pierced Post Earrings - Group of vintage handmade blown enameled Murano art glass glass, silver plated, pierced post earrings with butterfly backs. Each measures 8mm to 9mm and has pretty mix of blue, red and white colors. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store, 1970s to 1980s old store stock. Never used. No damage or repair. Any glue marks you may see are not visible when worn on the ear. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. They are drilled with glued in posts. Butterfly backs. Excellent unused condition. No damage or repair. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Red Coral Dangle Earrings Dangling
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Red Coral Dangle Earrings Dangling -
Gorgeous pair of antique Victorian late 1800s long dangle earrings in solid 14k yellow gold with original, natural, never treated Mediterranean red coral. They measures 2 1/8" long north to south by 1/2" wide east to west across the centerpieces. Width east t west across across the top circular pieces measures 5/16". Across the bottom dangle measures 3/8" east to west. Weight is 5 grams. Condition is complete original and excellent having their original French hooks. Never altered, repaired or modified. Fine quality hand crafting, gold smith work. Original red coral beads are also excellent. A lovely find for your antique gold jewelry collection!
Antique Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Mens Womens Ring 7
Antique Art Deco 1920s 18K White Gold Diamond Sapphire Mens Womens Ring 7 - This is a late Edwardian to very early Art Deco solid 18K white gold ring with a center 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 1920 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 diamonds is a very early European Cushion cut that sparkles like an old mine cut. Beautifully cut and showy. Total carat gemstone weight is .78 carat. The 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 faces up white in the setting and is highly noticeable.
This ring is about 100 years old and from an estate and in completely original condition. Never altered. No prior repair. No resize. It has some age wear that is only obvious in the magnified photos but not too eye noticeable to the naked eye when the ring is on the finger. One sapphire has a tiny abrasion which is not visible at all without a magnifier. Must use a loupe to see it. 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. Nice showy early diamond in this one.
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Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L
Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L - Size Large. This is a gorgeous pair of old 1960s to 1970s mid century vintage hinged screwback earrings with very ornately detailed Egyptian Revival fronts with and a dangle wrapping of multiple silver chains. Old store stock from an old jewelry store in beautiful store display condition. They are very heavily silverplated and have a dark antique finish in the grooves. Size of each earring is 2.25 inches tall north to south. Condition is like new. No wear marks at all. No wear to silver. Better than photos this is a beautiful, pair of very showy, older vintage Egyptian Revival earrings in wonderful condition for your collection!! The screwbacks are strong and work well. Very well made.
About 1950s and 1960s jewelry:
The manufacturing of jewelry depends on prosperity. When people are able to afford jewelry, it is fashionable to buy and wear it. The United States emerged from World War II as a superpower. The 1950’s and 1960’s were decades of economic growth. Working class Americans had money to spend on jewelry. Public education, the mass media, and television informed the nation enough about past events to develop keen interests in all styles of jewelry. People chose to wear diverse styles of jewelry. They developed discriminating tastes, which the jewelry industry sought to satisfy. These factors gave the jewelry industry a boost and allowed jewelry retailers to make a profit. Many people began collecting jewelry in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Some wonderful jewelry collections trace their origins to this time.
See Ruby Lane Blog https://www.rubylane.com/blog/categories/jewelry/jewelry-of-the-1950s-and-1960s/ for more info on vintage 1950s and 1960s costume jewelry. It shows you examples by picture and how well made the jewelry of this era was. Large, elaborately made and very visible and showy were characteristics of all jewelry during this post World War 2 time frame.
Samuel B Benham BJC 14k Gold Briolette Green Amethyst Prasiolite Ring
Large and Impressive Samuel B Benham BJC 14k Gold Briolette Amethyst Diamond Designer Ring in solid 14K white gold. Total carat gemstone weight is 5.74. The green amethyst is large, sparkly and stunning measuring 14m by 10m by a fancy briolette checkerboard cut. The gallery posts hold diamond on all 8 sides. In excellent condition and having been retired/discontinued this is a wonderful find for your designer jewelry collection. See photos and product description below for further specifics.
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold .15 Carat Diamond Ring Size 6
This is a 1970s vintage 14k yellow gold .15 carat diamond ring in size 6. It is marked, jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 14K gold with its original vintage natural diamond. It has a very high quality stone, crisp, clear, VS1/2 set within a well made, 1970s mid century illusion setting and a showy modern zig zag diamond cut band. Overall condition is excellent having no damage or repair. The diamond sits almost 1/4″ above the finger line. The band is 1/8″ wide on the top and sides. Total carat weight is .15 carat. The diamond is fine quality VS1/2 clarity with F/G near colorless color. This stone is a very bright, sparkly, crisp, clean stone. From the 1970s with a nice thick solid 14K gold shank this is a lovely ring for your collection.
14K Gold Miraculous Mary Diamond Ring Tri Gold Miracles Mary Christian
- Sorry for the photo glare reflection. This ring is in excellent condition having only light surface wear that is Not eye obvious when the ring is worn on the finger........This is a gorgeous vintage 14k Tri Gold Miraculous Mary Diamond Ring Christian Catholic, size 7.75. It is marked 14k, tested and Guaranteed solid 14K gold. The band is 14K Yellow gold. The rosette flowers on the sides and the raised Mary figure on the top are are 14K Rose gold. The top with the diamonds is 14K White gold. It also has .15 carat of bright sparkly single cut diamonds. Ring size is 7 3/4. Weight is 4 grams. Size of top is 5/8″ North South. The enlarged close up photos show you some light faint surface wear. This is NOT eye obvious at all when the ring in on the finger. There are no deep scratches or gauges. No tears or holes. Overall, excellent, gently used condition. This vintage Miraculous Mary Diamond Ring is a beautiful addition for your gold jewelry and Christian jewelry collection. It is thick, solid, strong, well made and showy.
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Fancy Filigree Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5
Vintage 10k Yellow Gold Fancy Filigree Amethyst Diamond Ring Size 6.5 -
This is a fancy filigree, solid 10K Yellow Gold, gemstone ring with a natural amethyst stone and natural diamond accent stones. It is ROK maker marked and also marked 10K with a diamond hallmark and a backward letter N marking. Additionally, it is tested and Guaranteed to be solid 10K gold. NOT plated or filled. The fancy filigree open work has detailed intricate cut work on diamond bezel edges, the sides and below the setting. Gemstone Weight .47 Carat. Ring Size 6 1/2. Size of Top 5/8"long. Excellent Condition, very gently used. No damage or repair. This is a lovely ring for your vintage gold jewelry collection.
Chunky Asian Thai Sterling Silver Marcasite Long Faceted Onyx Ring Size 8
This is a very big, chunky, and heavy Thai sterling silver ring with a large 24mm faceted onyx stone. It is marked 925 S Thai, has been tested and is Guaranteed solid sterling silver through and through......Not clad or plated. All hand made and fine quality. Ring size is 8. Size of the ring top is 1″ North to South by 3/4″ East to West by 3/8″ tall. Weight is HEAVY at 19.7 grams. It is also very, very well crafted with thick sterling silver, an excellent stone and 3mm cut steel marcasite accents that are individually bezel with fancy tiny cut work on the edges. The open work sides are all hand cut. Other than some minor surface scuffs that could be jeweler polished out the condition is excellent, very gently used. No damage or repair. No tears, cracks, deep scratches. Prongs are still good and prong tips are still intact. No cracks, chips, breaks, flakes, abrasions or damage to the stone. This ring has a nice crisp, clean, high polished stone that is very well cut. A gorgeous vintage handmade statement ring for your collection; heavy, bold, strong and showy!!