Aspen - Jewelry Watches

28 natural seed pearls strung on wire and interspersed with 4 old cut diamonds milgrained in bezels. Just over 3 inches in length, this Edwardian pin has approximately .30 cts of dia...

LeVian 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...

The carved deep red tourmaline (rubelite) of a proud and noble figure with the dress of a native American Indian chief respected by his people. It is 18K and marked on the verso....

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...

Large and robust and also unusual hoop style earrings measuring 1.75 inches in diameter. The earrings are marked in the interior 14K Italy. There is also a maker's name that is diffi...

18K yellow gold bangle bracelet by Cartier, signed on the clasp and with indistinct numbers on the inside rim. This is a large wide statement, with an interior dimension of approxima...

Antique cufflinks by Black, Starr & Frost, c. 1890. Carved in a scarab motif, these hardstone antique cufflinks are slightly less than .75 inches in height and .50 inches across. Bla...

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 ...

Antique gold painting under rock crystal, these finely painted dogs brimming with personality was made circa 1890. In both yellow and rose gold, notice the dog bone on the other si...

Fine natural Rubellite, also called red tourmaline. This stone is bright, clear and displays a vivid and deep raspberry color. This very long emerald cut stone is held by four prongs...

Platinum and 18K yellow gold charming cockatiel vintage pin and pendant. He has 37 diamonds estimated to be H in color, near colorless and very slightly included. These diamonds ar...

Very fine natural cat's eye chrysoberyl with an intense color, white diamond and platinum vintage ring. The center oval stone is a fine natural golden honey/green cat's eye chrysober...

Oscar Heyman Brothers Art Deco engraved platinum, Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, with a Letter of Authenticity, circa 1918. This striking bracelet has approximately 386 European...

18K textured gold hippo brooch with diamond eyes. The hippo measures 1.75 inches across. The diamonds are round brilliant cut stones estimated to be ...

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...

De Beers diamond and 18K white gold eternity band. The 38 bead set round brilliant cut diamonds are all colorless to near colorless (F/G), and very very slightly included. This 18K...

Fine brilliant cut diamond and platinum band pave set with natural diamonds (not lab grown), and weighing approximateky 1.05 cts. This hand made ring is a size 5. These near colorle...

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 ...

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...

Platinum, diamond and pearl pendant style earrings. The hanging diamond and pearl portion can be removed so that one can wear just the top diamond studs. One can also wear a differen...

Amethyst, diamond and 18K yellow gold defines this well made ring. The 30 diamonds are round brilliant cut, well matched, and near colorless (H), and very slightly included (VS1). Th...

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 ...

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...

Antique brooch of a finely painted beautiful lady surrounded by 70 rose cut diamonds set in silver and all backed with 18K yellow gold. The maker's name G. W. Schumann and Sons in a ...

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...

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 c...

22k gold earrings with intricate detailing. These contemporary earrings feature a bold design with a central deep purple cabochon stone. The gold is crafted into an ornate pattern wi...

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 pend...

18K white and yellow gold earrings pave set with very fine white diamonds. The approximately 72 diamonds amount to an estimated 2.15 cts. The diamonds are all well cut and finely mat...

Antique Necklace hand made in 18K yellow gold with a serpent and heart motif, the heart and serpent have fancy cut red garnets and the serpent's eyes and nose are rose cut diamonds. This necklace is in fine condition, 16.25 inches long with the hanging section of the serpent and heart is 1.5 inches. The weight is 30.6 grams. Please note: Our model in the photographs has a medium to large necklace size and hand size. This antique necklace bears no marks. We have performed an acid test to confirm its gold purity as being 18K (.750). When in the late 1830's Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (in Germany) proposed to his cousin Queen Victoria with a ring in the form of a snake, he soon became Prince Consort and Victorians soon came to consider serpent motif jewels to be symbols of eternal love. And, when Albert died in 1860, Victoria, as if to demonstrate her eternal commitment, entered a period of mourning and formal remembrance that lasted for the rest of her life, thereby publicly showing her love decades after Albert's death. Our 18K yellow gold serpent necklace...

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

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...

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, ...

Buccellati long chain of Sterling Silver and gold vermeil featuring 7 large flower blossoms measuring approximately 1 inch in diameter interspersed with small flower in yellow gold m...

Michael Zobel has an international following for his very unusual pieces of jewelry that he calls "small works of art". His pieces are sought after and in many major jewelry collecti...

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

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...

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 dia...

Each of these vintage comedy mask earrings has 6 masks and each mask is set with diamond eyes - adding an interest to each face. In all, the diamonds weigh .48 cts. These diamonds ar...

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...

Cherub or cupid holding a bow and arrow stands ready to strike a loved one. This charming pendant necklace is well executed in 18K yellow gold with 18K white gold wings set with 6 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 bot...

Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American, 1875. Set in 14K yellow gold with an acid finish or "bloom" so that the gold color ...

Pendant style earrings in yellow gold with "bubble gum" pink natural tourmaline. The approximately 35 pink tourmaline weigh an estimated 20 cts. The earrings measure just over 2.5 in...

Diamond, ruby and 18K yellow gold earrings weighing 24.62 grams. They have 12 natural red rubies which weigh approximately 1.10 cts., and 12 diamonds weighing 1.2 cts. These round br...

Ancient Greek silver coin ( a Tetradrachm or drachms) struck circa 330 B.C. of Alexander the Great: the obverse (front) displaying the profiled head of Alexander possibly wearing the...

This 18K white gold pendant pave set with white diamonds accented with enamel depicts a cute jockey and even cuter stallion trying ever so hard to win! This pendant, which can also ...

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...

Platinum, Diamond, frosted rock crystal and carved hard stones depicting leaves and budding flowers in a vase, this pendant/brooch is suspended on a 16 inch 18K white gold contempora...

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

18K ring centering fine oxblood coral from the Mediterranean. This long oval stone is surrounded with fine white brilliant cut diamonds all hand set in 18K. The ring bears no mark...

Yellow and blue sapphires set in 18K yellow gold in a very inventive ring by the jewelry designer Salavetti - known for their use of fine materials. The pave set natural golden (yell...

Antique micromosaic 18K gold brooch bearing French hallmarks. The brooch was made in France and the micromosaic is probably Italian. The motif is unusual of a watermelon seller. T...

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...

18K yellow gold earrings with a total of 20 round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set on these square cube like earrings. The diamonds range from white (near colorless) to fancy yellows...

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 ...

Yellow gold clip-on earrings with a contemporary design. These earrings feature a striking square-cut green tourmaline as the central element. The gold is crafted into a modern open,...