Mid-19th Century Jewelry

Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting birds into natural scene like a window on Eden g...

A pair of vintage openwork studs in 18K Orange Gold accented with hand-engraved ornaments. In used fine condition. Swedish hallmarks on both earrings and stoppers, 18K, date combina...

Antique "Isabelino Style" Diamond and Natural Pearl Flower Pendant/Brooch (Spain, Queen Isabel 2nd 1830-1868) Work of classic sparkles all around a circle two flower design . Pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. Set with two natural round shape pearls 5mm in diameter in closed back fittings, further set with round old cut diamonds ain open back grain and rub over further adorned with round rose cut diamonds in open back grain settings. The total approximate diamond weight is 2.90 carats, to an openwork pendant/brooch featuring foliate and floral motifs, polished edges and open back holing, fitted to reverse with a secure hinge pin and clip. Tested yellow gold and silver Hand fabricated in darkened silver over 18K yellow gold. Wearable as both a pendant and brooch, it measures 1 3/16 inches across. 2.90 carat total diamond weight. White gold 18 Karat chain (hallmarked) measures 41.5cm - 16 1/3-inch chain.. Total weight 12,14 gr. Iberian Jewelry...

We are loving these vintage cufflinks! They make a perfect subtle statement piece. Cufflink Details Material: 10K Yellow Gold Era: Victorian: 1840 - 1900 Length: 19.7mm Width: 14mm ...

Antique Floral Pendant 9ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 9ct rose gold pendant in a charming floral shape, adorned with faceted almandine garnets. This exqui...

This chunky bracelet is made up from 6 oval camei carved in high relief out of toffee coloured lava in 1850/1860 ca. The six profile busts represent different beauties in the antique...

These antique 14k rose gold and silver stud earrings feature two old European cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.50 carats, G-H color, I clarity. Converted from an antique brooch,...

An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold ring, comprising twelve old European cut diamonds, in silver and 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Antique 18K Yellow ...

Undulating swirls of agate in mellow colors are cut and polished, then set in silver. Texture and softness were created by the jeweler with his choice of patterned agates as well as his ability to sculpt the stone. The pink agates are not frequently seen in scottish 19th century jewelry. Here they beautifully punctuate the horizontal plane. All of the workmanship was performed by hand Scottish jewelry, as well as Scottish tradition, were brought to the forefront during the second half of the 19th century because Queen Victorian and Prince Albert were deeply involved with and romanced Scottish tradition. At their privately owned castle Balmoral they dressed in Scottish clothing and wore Scottish jewelry. Their dedication brought Scottish agate...

An antique 19th century Dutch cross pendant created with fine wire and cannetille work. This lovely antique cross is beautifully decorated with a repoussé design throughout the cross...

This extraordinary bracelet from the Victorian era (approx. 1850–1880) captivates with its artistic design and the distinct historical charm that makes jewelry from this period so so...

A brooch with a pendant loop allows this moonstone double heart and pearl jewel to be worn as you choose. On top of the hearts, like a crown is a pearl bow which sends the message "t...

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This stunning early Victorian daisy cluster ring is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct g...

A piece of history. This very important necklace we bought from a major auction house over 10 years ago. We sold the original old mine cut necklace....

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold and Silver Heart Shaped Citrine Diamond Cocktail Ring. This incredible Victorian heart shaped citrine and diamond cocktail ring is crafted in 18k...

A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater. In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and Thomason of Birmingham, England. It is modeled as full bodied scallop shell and ha...

Antique 14k gold large russian cross pendant in blue guilloche enamel with rose cut diamonds estimate weight of 2 carats and 12 white natural pea...

Wonderful marquis shaped mid Victorian ring with a marquis shaped border and interior diamonds composed of tiny rose-cut diamonds, bezel set in silver. The yellow gold shoulders reac...

These romantic mid-Victorian day-to-night earrings swing and sway with a detachable coral tops that gracefully suspend a larger coral drop. Hand fabricated in 18 karat gold, these lo...

The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...

Era: Victorian Composition: 14K Rose Gold Primary Stone: One Oval Rose Cut Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately 1.02 Carats Color/Clarity: M / SI2 GIA Number: 5234412813 View Th...

Antique Etruscan Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 Introducing a stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch, a true testament to the artistry of the era. This exquisite piece fea...

A beautiful example of Victorian artistry, this pendant captures the refined elegance and archaeological fascination of the Etruscan Revival period. Expertly handcrafted in 14 karat ...

An utterly distinctive and truly captivating vintage treasure! This Victorian cameo, meticulously crafted from ivory, portrays a petite angel encircled by blossoms. Absolutely breath...

This beautiful 19th-century micromosaic locket is a fine example of Italian craftsmanship, originating from the renowned Vatican workshop in Rome. Crafted in 14 karat gold, the locke...

Rare antique imperial russian era 1850s 14k gold large brooch centered with carnelian carved cameo brooch made in st petersburg city 1850s (messures 5cm hall marked 56 imperial russi...

A Rare Gold Blue Enamel and Diamond Open Face Keywind Fob Watch C1860 Dial: The elegant Champagne dial with Roman numerals outer dot minute track with the the centre of the dial exq...

Antique victorian era unuswal large ring head size with rose cut diamond estimate weight of 5 carats in floral design centered with a large rose cut diamond...

This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia. Condition Report: Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the...

Large Victorian Pietra Dura Locket Pendant from the mid 19th Century set in 18K gold with higher karat gold bloom. Lovely scrolled frame mountin...

Antique Buckle Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Victorian Circa 1860 Beautiful Buckle Pendant Set with Fabulous Turquoise & Seed Pearls Measures Approx ...

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...

Circa 1850 This very fine antique Maltese cross is crafted in silver topped 14K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The cross is embellished wit...

Antique large rose cut diamond earrings with an estimate weight of 3 carats in floral design centeral stone diameter 6.60mm each in full rose cut facets flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds unfoiled back excellent spark earrings head diameter 16.80mm in 10k gold setting and 3.3cm length dates back to the victorian era 1850.c comes...

This antique 18 karat gold brooch is adorned with a center cabochon cut amethyst. The frame around the stone is beautifully patterned making it resemble a shield from ancient Greece....

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...

Antique Renaissance Revival Cameo Ring: Explore the exquisite craftsmanship of this antique Renaissance revival ring (circa 1850), featuring a cameo of a gryllos, a multi-headed animal and human composite set in a substantial 18k gold mounting adorned with hand painted black and white...

Lovely Etruscan Revivalist Brooch from the 19th Century attributed to Eugene Fontenay. Pendant brooch in 18K gold in the Archeological Revivalist style with central Neoclassical hand...

Antique victorian earrings in floral designe centered with large rose cut diamond flanked with smaller rose cut diamonds in back foil old te...

These unusual and rare pietre dure earrings were created in 1830 ca. They are of good size and have been well cared for over the last 190/195 years. The earrings and the mechanism ar...

Emerald & Diamond Brooch, Circa 1830 Cartouche Design in Rich High-Karat Gold — Original Box A striking circa 1830 emerald and diamond brooch, crafted in a bold cartouche form typic...

Superb early Victorian, 1850 ca. Beautifully hand crafted exalting the lovely antique Diamond sparkle at best Crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver Set with a fantastic select...

The wonderful carved Essex Chrystal stickpin of a pug is mounted in gold. The reverse carved ad painted crystal has been executed in England in 1865 ca. The pug wears a collar with a...

Antique rose cut diamond set of earrings and pendant in large stones earrings messurments 7mm diameter and pendant central diamond diameter is 9mm×7mm and 17mm pendant length in full...

A Victorian gold stickpin collection, all in banded agate, is for sale as a group or as an individual item. Banded Agate makes a handsome contrast with clothing in any texture or color. All were made c. 1860 in England and all are in perfect condition. #BLRND is an orb of opaque beige, white and chocolate with a gold cap. It is 3 1/2 inches high with a twisted pin. Price:$350, The large black oval pin with the white inner oval and gold center is $500 and c, 1890. # OVBLK, The Greek Key pin has been sold. The round brown and black with vertical white stripe is set in a gold backing and has a twisted gold pin. It is #BBV c. 1870. Price $475. It is 3 1/2 in long c. 1860-70. The black banded agate...

Ancient revival ring with a ram. This is a very unusual and beautiful ring designed in the 19th century with a mix of ancient Etruscan and Egyptian revival patterns. The ring is of ...

Antique victorian 10k gold ring centered with 2 rose cut diamonds in full facets excellent spark back foiled with total estimate diamond weight of 1.80 carats ring dates back to the ...

Antique Marquise Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 Fabulous, early Victorian ring. Beautiful marquise/navette shaped, decorated with gorgeous red & white enamel which is in perfe...

An amazing antique Victorian era high karat yellow gold snake bracelet with ruby eyes and old cut diamond on top of its head. Detailed ha...

A fine antique silver card case or snuff box. With engine turned engraved decoration throughout. Marked with an Austrian silver assay mark for 13 Loth, Vienna, and 1856, along with...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

This spectacular heirloom piece has made its journey forward from the Victorian period. Made of .800 silver, the cigarette or snuff box is stamped with hallmarks, dated 1859 and sign...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Engagement Ring - GIA. This incredible Victorian rose cut diamond engagement ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold. The ri...

Holbeinesque enameled pendant with natural pearls and fire-opal. This is a fabulous Victorian Holbeinesque pendant attributed to Russell and created in England back in 1860. The rare and important pendant has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 19 karats and is embellished on both sides, with applications of green, blue and red glass enamel floral motifs. The piece is centered by a gorgeous precious fire opal, which is surrounded by squared stations mounted with six natural white pearls and suspended with one pear shaped dangling white pearl. The top of the pendant has a pretty surmount and bale ring (loop) decorated to match the rest of the locket, in the same enamel work. Holbeinesque jewelry...

Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Textured Brooch - VHK#270a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.5 g...

Rare Victorian Cut Steel Earrings in graduated hoop motifs with fringed edges. Exceptional quality, scale and design in original condition with scr...

Victorian Sterling Silver Cup, thick walled, with cast or hammered floral ornaments. Vacant cartouche. This cup has a full set of conventional British hallmarks : maker is W. Stock...

An absolutely exquisite chain necklace from the Georgian (ca1850s) era! This beautiful piece is crafted in 18k yellow gold, and is comprised of interlocking disc-shaped links. The di...

A poignant relic of love and remembrance, this extraordinary mourning ring features a finely crafted Tree of Life—formed from macerated hair and set beneath a luminous domed rock cry...

18 kt gold micro mosaic-pendant, approx. 1860, circumferential wine leaves, centered oval micro mosaic on black ground, floral presentation, also wearable as a brooch, lug removable....