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73016: Rare Handmade Signed 14k Aquamarine Tie Bar - $790.00 Beautiful and unique handmade 14k gold executive tie bar with a safety chain to hook on a button. This is an exquisite piece custom made for its last owner. The aquamarine in the center of the tie bar is a large one in excellent condition. It measures more than 7 carats. The aquamarine is a beautifully cut stone with great brilliance and clarity. This tie bar may also be used as an executive money clip. It is a beautiful vintage piece measuring 3 inches long and more than 1/2 inch high. The aquamarine measures 14mm long by 9.75mm wide. The chain measures 3-3/4 inches long from the end of the chain to the button safety clasp. Weight 13.3 grams. Excellent condition guaranteed to please as are all our items. 73705: Rare Hard Stone 14k Cameo Pendant/Brooch Earrings Set - $1,420.00 Extraordinary superb high quality Victorian 14k gold cameo pendant brooch with matching earrings. Hard stone cameos are rare. To find a set like this is almost impossible. The cameo pendant brooch has an exquisite high relief sculptured Victorian lady set in a 14k gold filigree frame with flowers and fancy scroll work. The back has a folding ring allowing it to be worn as a necklace. It also has the original pin on the back giving its new owner the option to wear it as a pin or brooch. It measures 1-3/8 inches from the top to bottom of the frame not including the loop. From side to side it measures 1-1/8 inches. The matching earring measures 1-3/4 inches from the top of the section that goes in the ear, to the bottom of the frame. From side to side they measure 5/8 inch. Just the frame, not including the earring ring, portion measures 7/8 inch high. Combined weight 18 grams. This is a beautiful and rare Hard stone cameo set in excellent condition guaranteed to please its new owner. 74423: Rare Natural Carved Lavender Jade 14k Gold Pendant Fish Duck Flowers - $700.00 Rare and beautiful natural hand carved lavender Jade 14k gold pendant with a carved fish in the waves, flowers, and a duck on one side. The back has carved flowers and vines. This is a natural lavender jade carving with 14k gold loop at the top allowing it to be worn as beautiful pendant necklace. The jade is in excellent condition. It measures 2-5/8 inches high to the top of the loop. From side to side the widest width is a little more than 1-3/8 inches. Weight 25.8 grams. Lavender jade is very popular now and is getting more difficult to find every day. This is an exceptional vintage carved natural jade pendant in excellent condition guaranteed to please its new owner. 75155: Rare Pair 14k gold Antique Victorian Moss Agate Cufflinks - $691.00 Rare Pair 14k gold Antique Victorian Moss Agate Cufflinks . They have a 3/4 inch diameter and weigh 7.6 grams. This is a rare and beautiful pair of Moss agate cufflinks they are in excellent condition. When you look at them it looks like little trees growing in the agate, these are very high quality moss agate, evenly matched for design and color. Guaranteed to please the most particular cufflinks collector. Moss Agate. The Moss Agate is a fortunate stone and associated with the astrological sign Gemini. The Moss or Tree Agate is a variety ornamented by nature in a most remarkable manner with lines, spots, and frequently with natural objects taking the distinct forms of ferns, trees, clouds and moss, giving a very mysterious effect to the stone. In the days of the Romans, this variety was held in high repute as possessing both medicinal and talismanic virtues, it being claimed that the wonderful markings formed in this stone indicated that it had been specially singled out by the Creator to receive wondrous occult power. According to Orpheus, “If thou wear a piece of tree agate upon thine hand the immortal Gods shall be well pleased with the; if the same be tied to the harness of thy oxen when ploughing, or about the ploughman’s sturdy arm, wheat-crowned Ceres shall descend from heaven with full lap upon thy furrows.” The Moss Agate was also considered good for the sight and was used by physicians for palettes on which they ground down the ingredients used in making up lotions and ointments. In the British Museum there is a striking specimen of Moss Agate representing a likeness of the poet Chaucer; and the Strawberry Hill Collection has another with a portrait of Voltaire, and a third showing the profile of a woman. There are also numerous varieties of Agate dependent upon the arrangement of the layers; sometimes the stone shows parallel lines of light and dark tints, when it is called banded or ribbon agate. When the colors are very sharp and defined it becomes Onyx Agate, and when the stripes converge towards the center of the stone it is known as Eye Agate; whilst another variety showing many colors becomes Rainbow or Iris Agate. Agates in their natural state are formed in the cavities of rocks, and it is conjectured that when the rocks were in a fluid state the Agates were formed by the escape of gas or steam. These cavities were afterwards filled with some mineral substance, such as silica, held in solution and deposited on the interior walls of these receptacles, forming a kind of geode. The Greeks and Romans had great faith in the talismanic and medicinal virtues of all other Agates, wearing them to avert sickness, regarding them particularly as an antidote to the bite of an Asp, if taken powdered in wine or as an infallible cure for the sting of a Scorpion if tied over the wound. They also brought success in love and friendship, great gain, and the favors of the great, if strung on a hair taken from a lion’s mane. Pliny was a great believer in the virtues of the Agate, and writes that storms may be averted by burning these stones. Camillo Leonardo says they bring strength, vigor, and great success to their wearers. Agates never lost their popularity as Talismans, and were in great request, not only among the Latin races, but the Persians and peoples of the Orient, amongst whom it was universally believed to confer eloquence, to enlighten the mind, to allay fevers, also bring luck in connection with wills and legacies, to sharpen the sight, aid in the discovery of treasure, and make its wearer amiable and agreeable. It was believed to cure insanity if taken powdered in apple juice. Agates of all kinds were much esteemed by the Greeks, particularly those specimens in which could be traced resemblances to natural objects. The following verse poetically describes its many qualities: “Who comes with summer to this earth and owes to June her day of birth, With ring of Agate on her hand Can Health, Wealth and long life command.” 74539: Rare South Bend Art Deco Gold Filled Open Face 17 Jewels Pocket Watch - $232.00 Beautiful antique Art Deco South Bend pocket watch. The watch has large black numbers and a subsidiary second hand dial. The back of the watch case has a cartouche and lovely Art Deco hand engraved flower and foliate designs. The dust cover back is engraved "To Patty Boy The Best Mom & Dad 1992". The case is engraved 14k GOLD FILLED WADSWORTH QUALITY and numbered 7132539. The serial number 1116565 indicates this watch was made in 1925. The back of the case indicates it was given as a gift almost 90 years after it was made. South Bend watches are rare, this is a beautiful hand chased 14k white gold filled Art Deco watch case. The watch is in excellent running condition. It has 1-3/4 inches diameter. It may be worn by a man or woman. Weight 61.4 grams. 71526: Rare Victorian 18K Portrait Porcelain Pearls - $1,150.00 Rare 18k Gold Pearl and Diamond Victorian Portrait Painting on Porcelain Brooch. This is a superbly hand painted portrait of a young woman on porcelain set in a brooch of 18k gold and decorated with 48 pearls and 4 diamonds. The brooch weighs 12.2 grams and has a diameter of 1-3/8ths inches. Considering this brooch is more than 120 years old the condition is excellent showing only minimal wear. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. 75059: Rare Vintage Masonic Diamond Platinum 14k Gold Ring - $790.00 Rare Vintage Masonic Diamond Platinum 14k Gold Ring . The ring is centered with a beautiful brilliant round cut diamond measuring .20 carats I color VS-2 clarity. The inside of the ring shank is inscribed D.E.P. Co.1931-1953 Wm A Rushton it is also marked 14k Plat. One side of the ring has an enamel red star and a sword, the other side has within a black enamel triangle the number 32. The eagles on the face of the ring are platinum, the rest of the ring is 14k yellow gold. This is a very rare and beautiful Masonic ring. Ring size 7-1/4. Weight 10.4 grams. Excellent pre owned condition guaranteed to please its new owner. 72439: Religious Painting On Porcelain Plaque 14k Gold Frame - $365.00 Beautiful antique painting on porcelain plaque of Madonna in the chair set in a 14k gold frame brooch. The brooch measures 1-3/8 inches high and 1-1/4 inches wide. Weight 8.6 grams. This is a lovely hand painted porcelain plaque framed brooch in very good condition. It measures 1-3/8 inches high by 1-1/8 inches wide. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. 71424: Retro 18K Diamond Ruby Platinum Earrings - $700.00 Beautiful retro platinum set diamond ruby 18K gold earrings. The earrings have a beautiful shape and design. They date from the 1940's. In the center of each earring is an old cut 10 point diamond. Around the diamond is a border of natural rubies. The diamonds are old cut J color. This is a lovely unique design with great motion. Weight 9.4 grams. Length 1 inch, widest width 5/8 inch. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. 73246: Ruby Eyed 18k French Marked Pearl Tiger Head Pin - $430.00 Beautiful antique 18k gold fierce tiger head with ruby eyes and a pearl in its mouth. The pin has French marks. It is in mint condition and is more than 100 years old. It measures 3-1/8 inches long, 3/8 inches wide and weighs 4.3 grams. This is a very fierce tiger head beautifully sculptured with a 3 mm pearl in its mouth. This is the best quality you could ever hope to find. Guaranteed to please the most particular jewelry connoisseur. 71727: Sapphire Diamonds 18k Designer Ring - $385.00 Sapphire diamonds 18k flexible ring. The top of the ring is made in moveable sections that comfortably fit your finger. In the center is a deep blue sapphire on each side are 2 small accent diamonds. This is a one of a kind handmade designer ring guaranteed to please as are all our items. Ring size 6 may be sized to fit any finger. Weight 7.4 grams. 75068: Signed Cozzolino Italian Designer Handmade 18k Gold Diamonds Sapphires Ring - $2,500.00 Signed Cozzolino Italian Designer Handmade 18k Gold Diamonds Sapphires Ring. This is an exquisite ring size 8-1/2. It weighs 5.2 grams. The center diamond is an old European cut H-I color platinum set VS-2 clarity measuring .30 carats. The design of the ring has an additional 40 diamonds .01 point each and 8 sapphires. This is a breathtaking design. The diamond is extremely brilliant and fiery. The combination of the sapphires accent diamonds and motion of the setting is absolutely beautiful. The face of the ring has a 5/8 inch diameter. This beautiful ring is in excellent condition guaranteed to please as are all our items. 73257: Signed Designer 18k Peridot 20 Diamonds Necklace - $592.00 Beautiful designer signed Gioielli del Mare 18k 20 diamonds and Peridot necklace. The necklace is in excellent condition, looks brand new. It comes with the original designer box. The pendant portion of the necklace measures 1 inch wide by 1 inch high same as the earrings. The necklace is centered with a gem quality Peridot measuring .85 carats. It has 20 diamonds in the design, they are very white and clean averaging I color and VS-2 clarity. Combined diamond weight close to 1/2 carat. The pendant necklace and chain have a combined weight of 10.8 grams. The necklace chain has a lovely handmade ring that the pendant hangs from. The chain measures 16-1/2 inches long. It has a very nice clasp and locks securely when worn. The Peridot is the astrological stone associated with Leo. The Chrysolite (Peridot) is a very beautiful yellow-green gem which derives its name from two Greek words meaning "golden stone", by which name it is referred to by Pliny. It varies in color, and although exactly the same stone it bears different names; when of a deep bright green it is known as Peridot, and when of an olive green it is called Olivine. It is one of the softest of the hard stones, being easily scratched by quartz. The stones are found in Egypt, Ceylon, and Brazil, and specimens have been found in meteorites and the lava of Vesuvius. The Peridot was much valued by the ancients, the name signifying in Arabic precious stone, and it was at one time considered of more value that the diamond. These were the only gems set in transparent form by the Romans who wore them for protection from enchantment and against melancholy and illusion. Marbodus says they should be set in gold (gold being the metal of the sun) to dispel the vague terrors of the night. During the Middle ages these stones were worn for foresight with regard to future events and for Divine inspiration and eloquence. 57847: Signed Italian 14K Turquoise Ruby Owl Pin - $493.00 Beautiful vintage Italian signed 14K gold, Persian turquoise and ruby eyed owl designer pin. The owl measures 1-1/2 inches tall, widest width 1 inch. Weight 7.9 grams. The cabochon turquoise is 3/4 of an inch long and 1/2 inch wide. The owl is beautifully designed. It is in excellent original condition. Guaranteed to please as are all our items. 75064: Signed Judith Ripka 18k Gold Diamonds Garnet Designer Ring - $1,600.00 Beautiful signed Judith Ripka 18k Gold Diamonds Garnet Designer Ring. The ring is set with 22 diamonds and a large beautiful garnet measuring 7 carats. The ring is signed Judith Ripka and also marked 18k. Combined diamond weight .32 carat. Weight 7.7 grams. Ring size 6-1/4. The face of the ring measures 3/4 inch from top to bottom. From side to side it measures 5/8 inch. The ring is in excellent condition guaranteed to please the new owner. 75116: Signed Piaget Marked 750 Superb Lapis 18k Gold Designer Cufflinks - $2,230.00 Signed Piaget Marked 750 Superb Lapis 18k Gold Designer Cufflinks. These are superb vintage Piaget 18k gold cufflinks set with the highest quality lapis money can buy. The cufflinks are beautifully designed and measure 3/4 inch wide and 5/8 inch high. The gem beautiful color lapis is oval cut and measures more than 1/2 inch long by 3/8 inch wide. The deep blue lapis with the gold flakes is the finest lapis available at any price. These are beautifully designed and signed Piaget. Weight 23.1 grams. Excellent condition and guaranteed to please the most particular cufflink collector. 75066: Signed Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Flexible White and Yellow 14k Gold Ring - $790.00 Signed Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Flexible White and Yellow 14k Gold Ring. This is a beautiful ring, very comfortable to wear, designed with 14k white and yellow gold. Weight 5.2 grams. Ring size 7-1/2. This is a wonderful Tiffany Paloma Picasso ring guaranteed to please its new owner. The width of the band is 3/8 inch. 70726: Superb 1.6C Diamonds Plat Chandelier Earrings - $2,230.00 Exquisite pair of 1.6 diamond total weight platinum chandelier earrings. The diamonds average H-I color and VS-2 clarity. They are beautiful stones. Enhancing the design with all of the round diamonds are 4 Marque diamonds centered at the top. The detail and composition of this beautiful design are exceptional. They measure from the top diamond to the bottom diamond 1 3/4 inches. Width 1/2 inch. Weight 10.2 grams. These are a magnificent pair that look absolutely gorgeous on. Guaranteed to please the most particular jewelry collector or connoisseur. They are in excellent as new condition. 73797: Superb 18k Diamonds Tourmalines Signed Designer Ring - $1,150.00 Gorgeous 18k diamonds tourmalines signed designer ring. The ring is set with 4 marquise cut gem quality blue green tourmalines. The largest marquise measures 3/4 carat. The 3 smaller ones .30 points each. The design is further enhanced with 8 platinum set white diamonds I color VS-2 clarity, 7 of the diamonds are set like petals around the largest tourmaline giving this big beautiful ring a flower like design. There is another accent diamond at the bottom of the ring. It has a French mark within a diamond lozenge next to the 18k gold mark on the inside of the ring. This is a unique ring. Ring size 6-1/2 may be sized to fit any finger. Weight 15.7 grams. From the top of the tourmaline to the bottom of the ring shank it measures 1 inch. From top to bottom across the top it measures more than 1 inch. From side to side across the top it measures 7/8 inch. This is a gorgeous unique signed designer ring in excellent condition guaranteed to please the most particular jewelry collector or connoisseur. Tourmaline The Tourmaline is of comparatively modern origin in Europe as far as its use as a precious stone is concerned. It is very remarkable because of its electrical qualities, for when heated one end will become positive and attract straws or ashes, while the other end will be negative and non-attractive. It is transparent in one direction, but if looked at from another it may be found quite opaque. It is found in India, Siberia, Brazil and America, and of all colors and shades of red, pink, yellow, green, and white; two colors may also exist on the same crystal, which may be green at one end and red at the other. This is probably the stone Pliny describes as the Lychnis, which being very susceptible to solar influences, attracted small particles of chaff when heated by the sun, and had the power of “dispersing fears and melancholic passions.” It was also worn to procure inspiration, to attract favors, and to secure friends. The Tourmaline is considered a very fortunate stone for people born during the astrological sign of Leo July 22-August 21. 73192: Superb 18k Handmade Vintage Diamonds & Sapphires Brooch - $1,125.00 Superb Vintage circa 1940s 18k gold, diamonds and sapphires brooch. The brooch is shaped almost like a pansy flower. It is easy to see that this is a high quality artisan made vintage designer brooch. It is European made marked 750 for 18k gold with a maker's mark below the 750. There are 28 diamonds and 6 sapphires. Combined gem weight more than 1/2 carat. Items like this are very rare and very hard to find. We were fortunate in discovering this magnificent piece as part of an estate we recently purchased in Beverly Hills. This is a unique brooch. Weight 13.5 grams. At the current price of gold just the gold value of this beautiful brooch is close to $450.00. The diamonds and sapphires add to the value the handcraftsmanship is priceless. The brooch measures 1-1/4 inch across the top from side to side. It has a very secure pin and locking device on the back. You will never need to worry about losing this once you lock the safety device. Guaranteed to please as are all our items.