Victorian pendant, made around 1900, designed as a stylised fly or bee. Set with rose cut diamonds and senailles, a red paste centre, and a cultured pearl drop. A small ornamental jewel with the naturalistic charm so loved in the period.
A French Victorian pendant from around 1870, this small heart shaped moonstone jewel has a quiet tenderness to it. The soft glow of the cabochon and the fine gold border give it a delicate, affectionate presence, while the hidden rose cut diamond at the back comes as a sweet little surprise, adding charm to a piece that already feels intimate and endearing.
A stylish pendant from about 1920, this delicate jewel blends the lingering poetry of Art Nouveau with the cleaner geometry that would soon define Art Deco. In yellow and white gold, it is designed as a dragonfly resting among reedmace, its wings picked out in softly shaded enamel and its body enlivened by a single seed pearl. Small in scale yet finely observed, it carries something of the stillness and light of waterside nature.
A ca. 1900 Arts and Crafts / Art Nouveau pendant in 18K gold, its softly curving form set with translucent blue enamel leaves and a small old cut diamond. The design has a quiet, hand-worked charm, balancing the organic spirit of Art Nouveau with the more restrained character of Arts and Crafts. Light in scale yet full of period atmosphere, it feels both decorative and intimate.
A striking Art Deco ring from the 1920s, this piece is centred with diamonds framed by sharply cut onyx, creating the bold geometry so loved in the period. The elongated plaque, fine millegrain detail, and airy openwork gallery give it both strength and elegance. There is something especially pleasing in the balance of its design, crisp and graphic, yet quietly refined.
A refined Art Deco pendant from about 1920, this devotional jewel shows Mary in pale low relief against a vivid green ground, framed by seed pearls and rose cut diamonds. Its arched form and quiet contrast give it both presence and intimacy, while the sacred image lends it a gentle air of faith, tenderness, and remembrance.
A tender Victorian locket pendant from around 1880, centred on a heart shaped opal with a soft, shifting play of colour, and framed by glittering old diamonds. The design is small and intimate, with the kind of quiet sentiment that Victorian jewellery carries so well. At the back, a glass covered compartment allows a photograph or other small keepsake to be kept within, which adds to its personal and affectionate character.
A charming Interbellum brooch from around 1930, this bee is formed in 9 carat red gold and silver, its body set with glowing tiger’s eye and its wings picked out with old rose cut diamonds. Tiny ruby eyes give it a lively, alert character. There is something wonderfully light and witty about it, yet also the careful handwork and quiet elegance that make such period insect jewels so appealing.
This antique ring, dating back to circa 1700, is a subtle yet profound expression of Baroque elegance. It features seven meticulously set table rose cut diamonds, elegantly mounted on silver with an 18K red gold backing. While its form may not be exuberant, the piece is a testament to the refined craftsmanship and understated luxury of its time. Its condition is remarkably good, considering its age, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetic of the Baroque period. This ring is not just ...
Made in the early years of Belgium, around 1830 to 1840, this Georgian ring bears the horse’s head control mark, among the earliest Belgian gold marks used after independence. It is set with seven rose cut diamonds in silver over 18 carat red gold. Its slim, gently curving line and softly irregular old cuts give it a quiet intimacy that suits the period beautifully.
A charming Georgian ring from Belgium, made around 1830, set with seven rose cut diamonds in silver on red gold. Its gently graduating line and softly closed backs give it the quiet intimacy so often found in early nineteenth century jewels, while the foil behind the stones lends them a warm, subdued shimmer rather than a hard brilliance.
A striking vintage 1950s ring centred on an elongated turquoise matrix cabochon, its vivid blue veining framed by a glittering border of diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.72 carat. Set in 18ct white gold, the design has a bold mid century presence, yet the openwork gallery keeps it light and elegant on the hand. A lively and characterful jewel with real visual charm.
A striking pair of Art Deco cufflinks from the 1920s, each designed with a faceted rock crystal disc suspending a delicate floral cluster of rose cut diamonds and a central pearl. The contrast between crisp geometry and soft detail gives these vintage cufflinks a particularly refined character, while the clear crystal lends them a light, almost icy elegance typical of the period.
A peculiar Art Deco ring from the 1920s, this jewel combines two old cut diamonds with rose cut diamonds in a bold geometric design. Most touching of all, however, are the two preserved milk teeth, transforming the ring into a deeply personal keepsake in which motherly love is made tangible and preserved as a lasting remembrance.
A charming Belle Époque love ring, dating to around 1910, centred on a heart shaped cabochon opal with lively green and blue play of colour, with a hint of yellow and small orange red flashes, tied above with a diamond set bow as though offered as a small romantic gift. The slender gold hoop and delicate rose cut diamond clusters give it the lightness so prized in jewels of this period. Tender in mood yet quietly refined, it captures the sentiment and grace that made Belle Époque jewellery so en ...
A striking Victorian snake ring, dating to around 1880, this sculptural jewel coils across the finger in rich 18ct yellow gold, its engraved surfaces and curling lines already hinting at the coming Art Nouveau taste for more fluid natural forms. The three serpent heads are set with old mine cut diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.24 carats, of light yellow colour and VVS to VS clarity. Both decorative and symbolic, it carries the enduring 19th century fascination with the serpent as an e ...
For those in search of a white raven among antique jewels, this may be the one. Light in spirit yet finely made, this Victorian tiepin is modelled as a white raven perched upon a branch. Its body is set with almost 140 diamonds, with ruby eyes adding a vivid accent, while the combination of red gold and silver gives the piece both warmth and brightness. An engraved date, 1 Avril 1905, lends the piece an especially personal note. At the same time, such an inscription does not necessarily record t ...
A charming Georgian pendant, probably French or English and dating to around 1820, centred on an oval enamel plaque in grisaille. Two cherubs appear in soft shades of grey and white against a delicate pink ground, giving the scene a quiet, poetic quality. The image has that intimate, reflective character so often admired in early 19th century decorative art, while the gold surround frames it with warmth and restraint. A small jewel, but one with atmosphere.
A Victorian harem ring, circa 1890, formed as seven slender bands in warm reddish yellow gold, each set with its own line of gemstones: rose cut diamonds, turquoise, sapphires, seed pearls, amethysts, rubies and emeralds. It has that late Victorian gift for colour and variety, almost as if seven rings had been gathered into one, yet the effect remains composed and lively.
Pair of Iberian earrings in 18K yellow gold, dating to around 1725. Their rounded settings are decorated with simple engraved details in the Baroque style and set with paste stones that shift in colour from dark green to violet, originally enhanced with coloured foils. Although showing signs of age and wear, particularly at the back, they remain appealing from the front. A characteristic example of early 18th-century Spanish or Portuguese jewellery, reflecting the taste and techniques of the per ...