Pierre/Famille Jewelry

White Gold contemporary ring centering a natural fine amethyst estimated to weigh 2.0 cts. This stone is a vibrant and lively purple with no undertones. It is prong set in finely m...

Garavelli Rinascimento earrings, from their renaissance collection, crafted in in both yellow and white gold. They are 1.75 inches long, and possessing 118 brilliant cut diamonds. ...

18th century micromosaic of a turtle dove on her nest with a chick, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. To see a similar plaque, signed and dated Giacomo Raffaelli, 1791; see: Aste Bolaffi Auction House, lot 324, May 31, 2023, Torino Italy. Birds were a popular motif in micromosaics in the last quarter of the 18th century and into the early 19th century. This mosaic is well executed with fine detail as seen in the shading. Little effort had been made in the dark background to follow the contour of the dove's silhouette, instead keeping the tessera in horizontal rows with square tesserae. The decorative border or millefiori of three colors around the edge create a colorful frame to this delightful scene. All of these characteristics date this plaque as being late 18th century and most likely executed by Giacomo Raffaelli. For more detailed information, see page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. The reader will see the characteristics unique to Raffaelli. Jeannette Gabriel is considered a foremost expert in the work of Raffaelli, and was a statically important participant in the management, development and analysis of the Gilbert Collection. Her observations relative to the work of Raffaelli are therefore quite credible by art historians This micromosaic is 2 5/8th inches in diameter, and backed in copper which is typical of plaques made at this time. This plaque was probably set onto a box of some sort as it has a glue like substance on the verso, which can be removed. We have chosen to keep this as it came to us, and in an effort to be careful, we have made no effort to remove it. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a bluebird, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a blue bird perched on a flowering tree branch, 2.25 inches in diameter. The ground line is parallel and low. The foreground green grass with a brown rock in the front. The background is a creme color with parallel lines of square tesserae. The bird has both square and oblong tesserae as does the foreground. The border of a decorative pattern with three colors with a red circle or dot in a white square on blue. Like most plaque done at this time, it is backed with copper. There is a black substance or adhesive which, centuries ago, could have been applied to adhere this plaque on a box or in a frame. We have chosen to keep this as it came to us, and in an effort to be careful, we have made no effort to remove it. We have dated this piece as being the last quarter of the 18th century, and attributed to the master mosaicist Giacomo Raffaelli. This micromosaic has all of the established 18th century characteristics of micromosaics executed by Giacomo Raffaelli: 1. Each tesserae possesses one color. 2. The tesserae are either oblong or square. 3. The background is parallel horizontal rows of square tesserae, and 4. The addition of an identical border or millefiori around the edge. For more detailed information, see page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Raffaelli is known for his very realistic depictions of birds. His naturalism and use of colors is among the finest of mosaicists at this time. Raffaelli became one of the most feted mosaicists in all of Rome. Indeed when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of the Last Supper in roughly 1810 he chose Raffaelli. This selection itself added to the already high reputation of Raffaelli. This micromosaic is in very good condition and probably executed by one of the greatest of mosaicists ever and, who is thought by art historians to be the first creator of modern mosaics in the late 18th century. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

18th century micromosaic plaque of a dog looking right. The sparse but interesting vegetation in the foreground, the light blue background set with horizontal oblong or square tesserae, each tessera comprising one color, and a low ground line are all hallmarks of 18th century micromosaics. Also, the gaps between the tesserae are not filled in and there is limited color range and little modelling. For more information on 18th century micromosaics, see: The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics. Jeanette Hanisee Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Set on copper, the diameter is 2.75 inches. One could make a strong argument that this micromosaic was probably Giacomo Raffaelli; however to be conservative we would say it is possible. The image of a seated dog (a large mastiff) on grass, gazing into the distance was a popular motif during this time period; and, as many art historians have thought this motif possibly may have originated with Giacomo Raffaelli, who had seen this dog in a wall painting in an ancient ruin in Italy. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. This micromosaic plaque is in fine condition. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

18th Century micromosaic plaque of a Goldfinch, Rome, c. 1785, attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). A micromosaic plaque of a goldfinch, looking left, perched on a red flowering tree branch, two inches in diameter. The ground line is parallel and low. The foreground is of different colors of grass and fallen berries and leaves. The background is a light blue with parallel lines of square tesserae. The goldfinch has both square and oblong tesserae as does the foreground. The border of a decorative pattern in white in black circles and further with a rim of yellow oblong tesserae create a colorful frame for this well executed micromosaic which is backed with copper. There is a pinstem and "c" clasp (this type of clasp is seen both in the 18th and 19th centuries), both are not gold. This assembly could have been put on at the time of purchase or slightly later so the plaque could be worn as a brooch. We have dated this piece as being at the end of the 18th century and attributed to Giacomo Raffaelli. This micromosaic has all of the established 18th century characteristics of micromosaics executed by Giacomo Raffaelli: 1. Each tesserae possesses one color. 2. The tesserae are either oblong or square. 3. The background is parallel horizontal rows of square tesserae, and 4. The addition of an identical border or millefiori around the edge. See page 32 of "The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics by Jeanette H. Gabriel. Philip Wilson Publishers. Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836) is one the most important artists of micromosaics, his signed pieces are almost nowhere to be found - unless in museums and important collections of the world. We know of nine that exist in the world. Two in the Hermitage, two in the renowned Gilbert Collection, one in the British Museum, three held by different companies in the trade, and one held by Pierre/Famille ( for sale on this platform). Raffaelli was considered the finest mosaicist in Rome. Indeed, when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of The Last Supper, in roughly 1810, he chose Raffaelli, this too added much to his fame. A very similar plaque, also attributed to Raffaelli, can be seen in the above referenced book on page 56. This plaque is part of The Gilbert Collection. The permanent collection is on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Raffaelli is known for his very realistic depictions of birds - especially the Goldfinch. While his naturalism is among the finest of mosaicists at this time, Raffaelli chose to display his extraordinary talent featuring the goldfinch in many of his works. Raffaelli was probably aware of the significance of the goldfinch to the Catholic Church. Afterall, it is one of the most poignant stories in the Passion of Christ. On the road to Golgotha, Christ was forced to carry the cross upon which he would be crucified. He was also made to wear a brutal crown of thorns. It was said that a simple Goldfinch, having alighted on the Savior's shoulder, flew to his head and plucked a thorn that had been making Christ bleed; whereupon this blood was transferred to the finch, which to this day, still wears it. This is but one example as to how mosaics permitted the Church to teach important lessons or parables. Why was this not done by traditional art forms such as paintings? Why was this done instead by mosaics? From its initial conception at approximately 319 AD, the Church sought to locate St. Peter's Basilica at the site of the apostle's martyrdom. On its face such a decision would seem rational, if not appropriate. St. Peter however was executed in a marshy area on a side of the Tiber in the already quite humid city of Rome. Housed in the early St. Peters with its exposure for so many centuries of very high humidity most of the Basilica's artwork was beyond the help of the rudimentary preservation and restoration of the period. By about 1750 to which the "new" St. Peters dates it had therefore lost many oil and watercolor paintings as well as wood, bone, and tortoise sculptures, frames and other artifacts. What could the Church do? Enter the "new" age of Roman micromosaics in which tiny pieces of colored stone or glass when set with grout would prove to be impervious to the debilitating effects of humidity. By the early 1700's the Church would begin the process of establishing a school of instruction in mosaics. It would sponsor research and experimentation in developing especially glass tesserae and would encourage students to select damaged oils, paintings or watercolors as appropriate subjects for duplicative efforts in micromosaics. Gifted instructors and successful students both frequently had their work promulgated by the Church. And it was from this pool of recently praised practitioners that fame, and special commissions paralleled each other. By about 1780 one mosaicist in particular separated himself from most all the others. Giacomo Raffaelli became one of the most feted mosaicists in all of Rome. Indeed when Napoleon I wanted to sponsor a mosaic version of the Last Supper in roughly 1810 he chose Raffaelli. This selection itself added to the already high reputation of Raffaelli. This micromosaic is in very good condition and probably executed by one of the greatest of mosaicists of all time, and done on a work of art symbolically significant to the early Catholic Church. We have one of the largest collections of micromosaics offered for sale. If our reader is searching for a particular motif, we would be happy to list it here for your consideration. From very large wall hangings...

Well executed seahorse motif brooch in platinum and set with buff topped sapphires, buff topped emeralds, diamonds and a ruby eye. Buff topped stones (sometimes referred to as jelly...

Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal tr...

Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3...

Star sapphire, unheated, weighing an estimated 27 cts, this stone is accompanied by a GIA Grading Report stating this natural sapphire unheated, is is large and impressive displayin...

Antique enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival, c. 1880. Slightly more than 1 inch in diameter, this brooch has French import marks both on the ...

Antique 18K ring centering fine oxblood coral from the Mediterranean. This long oval stone is surrounded with fine white brilliant cut diamonds all h...

18K yellow gold large and bold ring centering a deep red/orange (oxblood) natural coral bead measuring 15.5 in diameter. The coral is even in color. Underneath the stone, there is a...

Sold as a lot the following: 1. Ancient Denarius, Coin of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, mounted in a 22K hand hammered, hand crafted large and stately gold ring by Fairchild & Co...

Platinum and diamond antique ring from the Edwardian time period. There are 27 early European cut diamonds. The two larger center diamonds are bezel set in milgrained bezels, the ...

Michael Zobel 18K yellow gold, oxidized sterling silver with both white and colored diamonds, c. 2001. These hand-crafted earrings by the world famous designer, Michael Zobel are bo...

18K white gold centering an estimated 40 cts. of fine "robin's egg" blue turquoise surrounded by 50 white brilliant cut prong set diamonds. The diamonds are estimated to weigh 5.19 ...

18K yellow gold applied on oxidized sterling silver, this large and quite unusual ring is by the accomplished goldsmith Harold O'Conner, whose work is very collected today. Marked o...

Harold O'Connor 18K yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver unusual modernist earrings. On the verso, marked 750 for 18K and 925 for sterling...

Vintage diamond eternity bands with milgrained edges, they are marked 18K, 750%, white and back in yellow 18K gold in the back in the back of the rings. The rings have been acid tes...

Vintage sautoir, earlier to mid twentieth century composed of frosted rock crystal, moonstone, fancy cut onyx and diamonds. This long necklace suspends an approximately 3.5 inch pen...

Antique upper arm bangle of ebony with diamonds bezel set. Describing a perfect circle and having an internal diameter of 2-5/16th inches, this very unu...

Edwardian pin with diamonds and a natural pearl, c 1907. With a frame of platinum and yellow gold (in the back), this is probably an American piece executed circa 1905 to 1910. It ...

Made popular by the world famous House of Van Cleef & Arpels, this Flame motif diamond set platinum piece backed with 18K yellow gold can be worn as either a brooch or hair barrette....

Platinum and diamond antique ring from the Edwardian time period. There are 27 early European cut diamonds. The two larger center diamonds are bezel set in milgrained bezels, the ...

GIA certified natural sapphires, weighing exactly 9.67 cts., and 7.10 cts., are set off by fine white round brilliant cut diamonds. The oval sapphires are a high cabochon cut, well m...

Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3...

Fine Pearl Necklace possessing both fine white pearls and black pearls. These pearls range in size from 2.5 mm. to 3.0 mm. One can wear this lovely necklace slightly twisted or more ...

Amethyst and Diamond Large and Important 18K White Gold Ring. This is a large, 1.25 inches vertically, by 1 - 1/8th inch ring that possesses a complex white on white design and that ...

Natural color, natural pearl and diamond unusual modernist ring, circa 2000, with French marks. Set in 18K white gold, this large well hand crafted ring appears to be gradually open...

Antique filigree diamond 18K white gold ring. The center European cut diamond weighs an estimated .65 cts. It is well cut, near colorless (H/I) and very slightly included (VS). Th...

Sapphires, Blue and Pink and bright green Tsavorites with white brilliant cut diamonds all create a very fine contemporary ring by the famous firm of LeVian. The fine bright and cl...

Diamond earrings, in the form of a cunning diamond love knot. These earrings are perfect in a twisted white gold knot centering a fine prong set white brilliant cut diamond. Each d...

Ancient Denarius, Coin of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius, mounted in a 22K hand hammered, hand crafted large and stately gold ring by Fairchild & Co. The authentic Roman Denarius, ...

Cufflinks with Essex Crystals, these cufflinks are of finely painted dogs on mother of pearl and placed under Rock Crystal, these cufflinks are platinum with platinum dog bone eleme...

Art Deco back to back cufflinks. Ghiso, the famous French house made these back to back 18K cufflinks, circa 1925. Onyx panels are bordered with 30 rose cut diamonds set in platinu...

Antique cufflinks yellow gold with European cut white diamonds weighing totally .40 cts., and bright vivid blue unheated sapphires weighing .45 cts. These distinctive cufflinks are in fine condition, and are just under .75 inches long. They weigh 11.2 grams. The scroll design is very organic in design and the deep hand engraving is superb. Cufflinks are generally worn by men - except in the 19th century when they were also worn by women. For a jeweled decoration, cufflinks have always been a popular accessory. Cufflinks have a fair amount of complexity in terms of criteria for selection. Here are a quick dozen reasons from which men pick 1 or 2 as the reasons for favoring a pair of cufflinks. -overall size, -weight, -type of gemstone -how the cufflink looks against solid color background presented by the cuff, and -the personality offered by the motif of the cufflink -the distance or "throw" of a cufflink...

Platinum ring circa 1935 possessing old European cut diamonds and a very light grey pearl and a golden creme pearl in a bypass design ring. The pea...

Brilliant cut diamond graded by our internal gemologist as being a .40 ct. diamond, faint color and slightly included. This stone is well cut, with good symmetry and polish, and set ...

Fancy cut white diamonds are border with fine natural sapphires and rubies. A spectacular long brooch with fine well matched and well cut stones. The 34 diamonds weigh an estimated 3.40 cts. They are F/G color (colorless to near colorless) and VS1 to VVS2 (very very slightly included to very slightly included). These white diamonds are set off with fine natural sapphires and rubies. The 26 natural bright blue sapphires weigh an estimated 1.45 cts. They display a pure, clean even blue color. The 26 natural vivid red rubies (probably from Burma), weigh an estimated 1.45 cts. Totally there are 6.3 cts. of fine gemstones. Well made and in excellent condition, this vintage double clip brooch...

Pearl necklace possessing both fine white pearls and black pearls. These pearls range in size from 2.5 mm. to 3.0 mm. One can wear this lovely necklace slightly twisted or more so depending on the long and length one would like to achieve. Either way, this necklace is very feminine and versatile as the white gold clasp possessing matching white and black pearls...

Pomellato 67 Sterling Silver & Marcasite vintage necklace terminating with a horn of plenty. A horn is worn as a sign of wealth, especially in Italy, whe...

Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by Jules Debut, a major designer for Boucheron in th...

Golfer, hand made in 18K white gold and fine white diamonds The fancy cut diamonds are all near colorless, H, and very slightly included. This new pendant is suspended on a white g...

Antique filigree diamond 18K white gold ring. The center European cut diamond weighs an estimated .65 cts. It is near colorless (H/I) and very slightly included (VS). This fine di...

Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. All of these natural stones are of the finest quality, The Ruby band possesses 5 squ...

Platinum ring possesses three fine white diamonds. The fine white diamonds are set into the platinum with a engraved geometric design. The total diamond weight is estimated to be 1...

Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco clock measuring 8 5/8th by 7 1/8th inches, this is likely a one and only example of an Art Deco clock in polished stainless steel, with faceted pyramidal triangular onyx alternating with vivid red (not orange), triangular hard stone. The circular center of the clock consists of polished and faceted onyx. The clock itself sits on a smooth onyx plinth...

Angela Cummings, a major designer for Tiffany & Co., has designed these very wearable earrings in 18K yellow gold. These earrings are 1.25 inche...

Spessartite garnet, also called a Mandarin Garnet, ring by the jewelry master Michael Zobel. The shank is a gold sleeve that fits nearly 1.1/2 inches of the finger. The center beze...

The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is probably natural as opposed to cultured. It is accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver. This 18K gold and silver ring...

Donald Claflin, an important designer for Tiffany, designed these earrings in the mid -20th century. The earrings can be worn three different wa...

Diamond pendant of a golfer in 18K white gold with fancy cut fine white diamonds suspended on a white gold chain of 17 inches long. The golfer, including the bale, is just shy of o...

Antique 18K and silver and natural pearl ring. The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is natural, as opposed to cultured and very slightly out of round. The floral motif also has 14 be...

Natural pink diamond band with 36 well matched natural pink diamonds set in 18K. The estimated weight of these finely matched and well cut ...

18K 1960's ring centering a deep red/orange (oxblood) natural coral bead measuring 15.5 in diameter. The coral is natural and even in color. Underneath th...

White brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately .25 cts., is surrounded by matching smaller diamonds, and there are diamonds going down the shank. The 19 diamonds are all H/I in ...

Fine natural light blue sapphire and 18K white gold hoop style earrings by Adler - the fine jewelry house in Geneva. These hand made contemporary medium size hoop earrings are an unu...

De Beers diamond solitaire platinum ring. The center prong set square cut diamond is very white - F/G (colorless to beer colorless), and very very slightly included. This very fine diamond is estimated to weigh .40 cts., is well cut with fine symmetry. Set in platinum and signed on the interior this ring (De Beers number, De Beer's hallmark as well as their hallmark of setting a small diamond in the interior of the shank, and also this ring bears the mark for platinum). On one of the De Beer's hallmarks, it is hard to read the end of the signature because of a wear stamping or polishing. This ring is in fine condition and is accompanied by its original De Beers box...

Antique gold painting under rock crystal, these finely painted dogs brimming with personality was made circa 1890. In both yellow and rose gold,...