Howard Co. Edwardian Diamond Lorgnette Pendant

Dating from the late 19th century, this bloomed gold lorgnette necklace is set with demantoid garnet highlights. Enclosing folding spring loaded len...

Created around 1910, this Edwardian pendant necklace is composed of diamonds, plique-à-jour enamel and platinum. The scrolling floral and foliate motif pendant is composed of old Eur...

This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate crescent is set with 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds mounted in platinum-topped gold. Set with fine, well-cut diamonds in a minimum of platinum and gold, this heavenly crescent was divinely shaped and executed by Tiffany & Co. designers and artisans. Product Details: Item #: BO-21317 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Country: United States Circa: 1890-1900 Dimensions: 2.75" length, 1" width. Materials: 21 old European and old mine-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.20 carats): Platinum-topped 18K gold mount Signed: Tiffany & Co. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Throughout the 19th century, British astronomers made many advances, building on the enormous base of precise observations provided to them by their predecessors in the 1700s. Using the new technique of spectroscopy, they worked to determine the composition of heavenly bodies, while breakthroughs in understanding the geology of the earth -many made by passionate amateur scientists as diverse as surveyors and Anglican clergy - helped them discover the facts about the nature of the moon and newly discovered planets. It was in fact an Anglican priest who first advanced his well-supported theory that the earth was indeed more than a billion years old. Astonishing early imaging of the moon, as well as the appearance of the Great Comets of 1843 and 1882 that remained for months burning in the sky above England, helped stoke popular fascination with heavenly bodies. Star, crescent, sunburst and comet jewelry...

Dating from circa 1910, this platinum-topped gold ring is set with over 3.50 carats of old diamonds. The ring centers an old European-cut diamond, weighing approximately 1.50 carats,...

Beautiful Antique Edwardian Tiffany and Co Platinum Guilloche Enamel Diamond Watch Pendant. This incredible Edwardian Tiffany and Co watch pendant...

Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch By Verger Freres For Tiffany & Co. Very fine and rare pendant watch, created during the Edwardian period in Paris France by Verger Freres for Tiffany ...

Art Deco Lorgnette Glasses Magnification Pendant with Diamond & Hand Engraved Work --Stone(s):-- (68) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamo...

An art deco pendant-lorgnette designed by Cartier. This is an absolutely fabulous convertible pendant-lorgnette, created during the art deco period by the French jewelry house of Ca...