This large crimson stone is called a rubellite. It is a rare variety of dark pink tourmaline, which for a long time was considered to be a ruby (the gem was reassessed by experts only in Soviet times). In 1777, the stone was presented as a gift to Catherine the Great (1729-1796) by King Gustav…
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pin
Tiffany & Co. Classic Colombian Emerald and Diamond Pin circa 1880
Antique Gold Mesh and Filigree Chrysoprase Earrings Circa 1825
Antique gold mesh and filigree – earrings with delicate colored enameled flowers and lively chrysoprase gems, made in France around 1825. London’s VA Museum bequeathed by Dame Joan Evans. A History of Jewellery 1100-1870 The history of jewelry has closely paralleled the history of mankind. Used as amulets to protect against harm and worn for…
Blue Belle of Asia
World’s fourth-largest Sapphire, Blue Belle of Asia been mined from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka in 1926. The 400-carat peacock blue sapphire mounted on a necklace of diamonds and platinum fetched 17 million dollars at a rare jewellery auction in Geneva by Christie’s in 2014, which is the highest ever price set on a sapphire.
Georgian Antique 1.45 Carat No Heat Ruby Diamond Pendant Gold Silver Giardinetti
This is a truly special antique Georgian period brooch with bale to hang as a pendant. The star of this brooch is a cabochon cut natural bright red ruby. This ruby has bright red-orange fluorescence under a black light indicating Burmese origin. The ruby measures about 8.35 by 7.04 mm’s. Depth is hard to say,…
Vintage European Diamond Pendant Pearl Necklace in Platinum 6.39ctw Detachable
Featured is a bold and striking vintage pendant/brooch combination attached to a lovely pearl necklace strand. The centerpiece is made of platinum and allows you to wear at as a brooch with its pin attached to the back or there are clasping units on the top edges of the East and West sides of the…
Gorgeous Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Rings
Great prices can be found on sapphire jewelry at estate sales and auctions. Many times you can find stunning designs that are one of kind, and will never be created again. These gorgeous rings have been someone’s treasure for a long time, and many are considered antiques or vintage jewelry. These are a few of…
Pair of Emerald and Diamond Pendants, Late 19th Century.
Formerly from the collection of Princess Isabelle de Croÿ, Archduchess Frédéric of Austria (1856-1931); then to her daughter, Archduchess Marie Anne of Austria, Princess Elie de Bourbon Parme.She mentioned in her inventory written in 1907 and updated in 1932 after the death of her mother: “2 gros cabochons poires en émeraude surmontés d’un diamant. Héritage…
Vintage Old European Diamond Band with Sapphires 18K Two Tone Gold .50ctw
This unique vintage diamond and sapphire band is expertly crafted and carefully designed. It is made of solid 18kt white and yellow gold and features graduated diamonds across the top with calibre cut sapphire’s in between the spaces of the diamonds. The There are 3 old European cuts and 2 single cut natural diamonds in…
0.23ct Sapphire and 0.48ct Diamond, Platinum Dress Ring – Art Deco – Antique Circa 1930
Antique Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring An impressive antique Art Deco 0.23 carat sapphire and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum dress ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Art Deco diamond and sapphire bow style ring has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated, stylized bow…