Turn of the Century Diamond and Platinum Kokosnik Tiara

A turn of 20th century diamond fringe tiara/necklace, graduating from the centre formed by thirteen knife-edge bars, the central bar set at the top with an old cut-diamond estimated to weigh 0.85 carats, each bar terminating to an old-cut diamond and embellished with small singe-diamond millegrain-set collets, the base consisting of eight single-stone diamond collets connected with seven triangular shaped diamond-set plaques, all the diamonds except of central stone estimated to weigh a further total of 8 carats, mounted in platinum to yellow gold back and attached to silver-gild frame, accompanied by detachable back necklace section set with further thirteen old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 2 carats, circa 1900, bearing later French import marks circa 1920s, measuring 4.8 x 12.2cm, gross weight 36.9 grams. This antique tiara/necklace is in very good condition for its age. Bearing French import marks for platinum and 18ct gold, the frame probably later made in gilded silver. Hailing from the splendid tiara collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, is this 20th century diamond convertible tiara...

A turn of the 20th century gold car stick-pin, in the form of a touring car made in yellow gold, the hub of the wheels set with old-cut diamonds, to a gold pi...

An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each set with a small cabochon coral, all with gold wirework decorations of Etruscan style, made in Naples circa 1840, bearing gold hallmarks N3 with the profile of Parthenope, gross weight 94 grams. A gorgeous and sumptuous Spartan diadem, made in the mid-nineteenth century in Italy. Beginning in the early nineteenth century, jewellery inspired by the Ancient World became very popular. This diadem is made from bright yellow gold in which is set seven glowing orange cabochon-cut coral stones within carved gold discs. Further gold wirework and smaller coral stones add to the beauty of this piece, which is simple and bold. By family repute, this diadem, purchased in England during the early part of the 20th century, was once owned by Empress Eugénie of France. Winterhalter's portrait of the Empress in 1864 depicts her wearing a gold diadem similar in design to this one. Eugénie loved jewels and as well as enjoying the sumptuous French crown jewels...

A turn of the century demantoid garnet and diamond bracelet, consisted of eleven links each bearing a flower with a demantoid garnet centre, swiss-cut diamond encrusted petals and stems terminating to pearl-set trefoil, mounted in silver and yellow gold, circa 1910, later hallmaked 18ct gold import Austria, measuring approximately 18.5 x 1cm, gross weight 24.7 grams. Turn of the Century bracelet...