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This elegant and sophisticated ring was handcrafted of platinum and contains a bezel set center oval diamond surrounded by channel set square and trapezoid cut rubies with ornate filigree greek key design, geometric patterns and accents throughout. The center old mine cut diamond is 0.88 carat with VVS2 clarity and N color GIA scale. There are 28 accent diamonds old mine and old European cut totaling .56 carat with I1 clarity and H-I-J color GIA scale. The 20 natural rubies total 0.56 carat. The...

Lovely antique garden shears, circa 1915. They are silver plate made by the Clauss Co. of Fremont Ohio. They are 6.5" long and 2.5" at their widest (when closed). They have a nice rose motif.

These hand engraved sterling silver serving spoons are so much fun to collect! Graceful on any table, the unique shapes and beautiful engravings set a special tone. This lovely piece has a fluted gold washed bowl with hand engraved flowers and a graceful handle engraved with a gorgeous feather motif. Nine inches long with a 3 1/2 x 2 inch bowl, this beautiful piece weighs 59.1 grams. Excellent condition. Circa 1870

French Art Deco 18K/Platinum very well crafted diamond and black onyx ring. The center Old European cut diamond is .55 carat. The clarity is SI2 and the color is H-I. The diamond looks larger and is quite striking against the black onyx. There are six rose cut diamonds on each side (12 total)with a total weight of .24 carat. The back side of the setting is finely pierced and crafted making it almost as beautiful as the front. Size 7 1/4. The craftsmanship is fine. The condition is excellent. Cir...

Rare color of green tourmaline set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. Circa 1930 and in great condition, this beautiful ring is set with a substantial 3.75 ct tourmaline. There are approximately .10 cttw of single cut diamonds surrounding it. The face of the ring measures approximately 15.5 mm long and 11.5 mm wide. The ring is a size 7.5. The setting is platinum and is marked. There are a few light scratches on the table facet of the tourmaline. They could be easily polished out. The overa...

Wonderful 1920's platinum brooch with diamonds, onyx, and pearls. This lovely brooch measures 2 1/2" long and 1/2" wide (at center). There are (32) prong set Old Mine Cut diamonds set into a pierced platinum deco setting. The center of the brooch consists of two round cabachon onyx measuring 5mm each, and two round creamy white natural pearls measuring 6mm each. Trombone clasp. Indistinguishable punch marks on stem. Comes in it's original box! Excellent condition. Circa 1920.

Art Deco Pin, platinum and diamond par pin bead-prong set with twelve old European cut diamonds. The total diamond weight is 4.0 carats. The average GIA clarity grade is SI/1 and the color is G-H. The pin has side engraved details, and has a Black, Starr & Frost stamp. The craftsmanship is fine, and the condition is excellent. Circa 1901 - 1914. The pin measures 2” in length. Note: Mounted gemstones are graded only to the extent that mounting permits examination.

Rare bangle bracelet with five deep cabochon cut peridot stones from the Art Nouveau era. The peridot are spaced by lovely Old Mine Cut diamonds and exquisite 18k yellow gold scrollwork. Approximately .50 carats total weight of diamonds and approximately 10 carats total weight of beautiful peridot. The photographs don't do it justice, as it is an exquisite bracelet with high-quality stones and details. It will fit up to a 6.75" wrist, and at its widest is 5/8" across.

Circa 1900, this lovely pendant is 18k yellow gold with diamonds and a hanging pearl. The white metal portion on the face is silver. It was probably originally a brooch but the pin back has been removed so it hangs flawlessly as a pendant. It comes on a newer chain that is 14k yellow gold. It measures approximately 2" wide and 2 1/8" long (including the hanging pearl). The larger diamond at the top measures approximately .16 ct. The larger one in the middle weighs approximately .19 ct. The sm...

Viennese bronze of chamois or goat. Circa 1890. Size: 3.625" H x 3.375" L x 1" W.

Three piece tea set made of sterling silver and rosewood. Made by William Spratling in Mexico c.1950. The teapot measures approximately 6" tall. The rosewood handle measures 3.75" long. At its widest, at the base it is approximately 3" in diameter. The teapot weighs about 1 lb. The two-handled teacup measures 2.25" in diameter and 2.5" deep. Each handle is 1" long by 1.5" tall. The cup weighs 118.6 grams. The creamer measures 2.5" in diameter, 3" including the spout. It is 2.5" tall and weig...

Intricate and unusual knot ring from Birmingham, England hallmarked for 1908. The gold-work is woven, twisted, knotted, and partly engraved. The front of the ring measures approximately 12.5 mm at its widest. The detail stretches approximately 1" across the front of the ring. It is currently a size 7.5. It is fully hallmarked inside the shank with a maker's mark, purity mark, town mark, date mark, and English Registry Number. It is in excellent condition, and the overall weight is 6.8 grams.

Fifteen extremely rare Cat's-Eye Chrysoberyl cabochons set in a line between .30cttw of single cut diamonds. The bottom portion of the bangle is entirely hand engraved with a scroll-work pattern. It is stamped "18k" on the inside. The clasp is very secure with a safety latch and a safety chain. The bracelet fits a 6.75" wrist and is in excellent antique condition. The overall weight is 22.1g and it most likely dates to around 1900.

Sterling Enamel Box with gold wreath on a guilloche cobalt blue enamel ground with gilt interior. Marked .925 on cover and on base. Circa 1890.

This elegant squash blossom is made of lovely natural red coral and sterling silver. It is most likely Navajo made circa 1960. It measures 23" in length. The blossoms measure approximately 1.5" long. The pendant portion measures 2.5" long and 3" wide. It is in impeccable condition.

Art Nouveau style letter opener accented with a figural child's face. Made by Currier & Roby in the 1900s, and in excellent condition. It measures 6.75" long by 1" at its widest. The overall weight is 26.9g.

Circa 1860, unique 18k yellow gold locket with a star detail made of rose cut diamonds and coral. It is on an 18k yellow gold chain with coral bead stations. The locket has its fully intact frames and glass on the inside. The locket has a sizeable (.40 ct) rose cut diamond in the bail and approximately .20cttw additionally in the star. The coral bead in the center of the star measures approximately 7.7 mm in diameter. The locket measures approximately 2" long including the bail, and 1.25" wid...

Circa 1890 diamond crescent moon that was originally a brooch. The brooch findings have been removed, and a modern chain has been added to make it a necklace. The moon is 18k yellow gold and has 25 Old Mine Cut diamonds that graduate in size from approximately .01 ct up to .70 ct. The total weight of all 25 diamonds is approximately 6.5 cttw. They are well color matched at H-I on the GIA scale. They range from VS-SI in clarity. The moon measures approximately 3 5/8" tall and 1/4" at its wides...