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Antique and Estate Jewelry


Antique and estate jewelry is one of our passions.  Each jewel from the past reflects the elegant taste, imagination and craftsmanship of an earlier time.  In this gallery you will find wonderful antique brooches, cufflinks and stickpins.
Ostby & Barton grape leaf brooch. (J9077)


Antique Brooches and Pins

Please visit the  Antique Brooch Gallery  where we offer a great variety of fine
antique brooches and pins.  Below is a small sample of the jewels we offer.

Krementz Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl brooch. (J9052)

Amethyst and Pearls  A striking Art Nouveau brooch with pastel enamel leaves, pearl clusters and a small diamond surrounding a regal amethyst.  Created by Krementz & Company in 14kt gold, circa 1900.    Cost:  $875

Edwardian brooch set with a sparking Old European Cut diamond. (J3853)

Edwardian Elegance  An elegant Edwardian bar pin set with a sparkling Old European Cut diamond.  Lace in precious metal.  Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1920.    Cost:  $775

Victorian serpent and acanthus leaf brooch. (J9069)

Serpent and Acanthus  A fierce lion-headed serpent with a tail of flame-like acanthus leaves warily guards this brooch with a jealous green eye.  A glowing pearl is set in the center.  Created by Carter, Howe in 14kt gold, circa 1890.

Cost:  $825

Art Nouveau amethyst and pearl brooch. (J9051)

Art Nouveau Ginkgo  A beautiful Art Nouveau brooch of intertwined ginkgo leaves surrounding a lavender pastel Amethyst.  Created by Whiteside & Blank in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost:  $975

Sloan & Co. horse brooch with green enamel accent. (J9114)

Whoa Nelly  Equestrian themes were favored in the decades around 1900.  This beautifully sculpted horse brooch is richly detailed and accented with a green enamel girth strap.  Created by Sloan & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1900.     Cost:  $725

Art Deco citirne brooch. (J9067)

Art Deco Brooch  A dramatic Art Deco brooch set with a beautiful honey-colored Citrine.  The gold sides of the brooch rise up pyramid-like to support the gemstone.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930.     Cost:  $885

Krementz Art Nouveau brooch of serene woman and clover. (J9090)

Please visit the  Antique Brooch Gallery  where we offer a great variety of fine antique brooches and pins. Above is only a small sample of the jewels we offer.



Antique Cufflinks

Please visit the  Antique Cufflinks Gallery  where we offer a great variety of fine
antique cufflinks.  Below is a small sample of the cufflinks we offer.

Antique engraved 14kt white and yellow gold cufflinks. (J9068)

Engraved Elegance II  Elegant two-tone cufflinks with intricately engraved yellow gold centers surrounded by dramatic white gold borders with alternating scrolls and flower heads.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1920.    Cost:  $685

Art Nouveau sunflower cufflinks. (J8148)

Art Nouveau Sunflowers  Exuberant sunflowers and a tangle of whiplash vines grace these Art Nouveau cufflinks.  The dramatic sunflowers and vines are beautifully sculpted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.    Cost:  $865

Art Deco diamond cufflinks. (J9087)

Art Deco Diamonds  Elegant Art Deco cufflinks with intricately engraved centers and dramatic geometric borders.  Small diamonds sparkle in box settings with millegrain edges.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1925.
Cost:  $675

Tiffany cameo cufflinks. (J3850)

Tiffany Cameos  Wealthy Victorians often shared cameo portraits with family members and close friends as tokens of endearment.  This pair of elegant cuff buttons created by Tiffany & Co. is a wonderful example.  Crafted in 18kt rose gold and platinum,  circa 1870.    Cost:  $2,850

Keller sapphire and diamond cufflinks. (J9040)

Sapphires and Diamonds  Foliate wreath borders, pinstripe centers, sparkling diamonds and rich blue sapphires.  An elegant example of the inescapable beauty and timelessness of antique cufflinks.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1920.   
Cost:  $875

Carrington abalone and pearl cufflinks. (J9041)

Carrington Abalone and Pearl   Elegant iridescent abalone and pearl cufflinks in the Art Moderne style of the late 1930s.  The abalone is a dark aubergine hue with flashes of red and green.  Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold,  circa 1935.    Cost:  $875

Elegant antique cufflinks crafted in yellow and white gold. (J8985)

Please visit the Antique Cufflink Gallery where you will find many more elegant cufflinks and dress sets from the past.  Above is only a small sample of the cufflinks we offer.


Antique Stickpins

Please visit the  Antique Stickpin Gallery  where we offer a great variety of fine
antique stickpins.  Below is a small sample of the stickpins we offer.

Brassler Bacchus and Amethyst stickpin. (J9098)

Bacchus  Bacchus, the God of Wine, frames a rich purple amethyst.  The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected a wine drinker from intoxication.  This is the perfect jewel for an elegant oenophile.  Crafted in 14kt gold circa 1910.    Cost:  $725

Alling winged lion and pearl stickpin. (J9023))

Winged Lion and Pearl  The Victorians populated their stickpins with a teeming menagerie of flying lions, griffins and fiery dragons.  This charming example features a winged lion with an elegant tail of foliate scrolls.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1900.    Cost:  $325

Beautifully enameled acorn and oak leaf stickpin. (J9074)

Acorns and Oak  An oak leaf and two acorns suspend from a small branch.  The oak leaf is beautifully enameled with shimmering shades of green, yellow and pink.  The acorns are set with two small pearls.  Crafted in 18kt and 14kt gold,  circa 1900.    Cost:  $625

Victorian collie reverse intaglio stickpin. (J9049)

Border Collie  A vigilant border collie watches from within a Victorian reverse intaglio.  The pooch is beautifully sculpted with a finely detailed coat, whiskers and soulful eyes.  Crafted in 18kt gold,  circa 1880.
Cost:  $775

Alling basilisk and pearl stickpin. (J9025)

The Basilisk  A regal basilisk tempts one with a luminous white pearl.  Basilisks have the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a serpent.  They were known for their deathly stares and very bad breath.  Beautifully crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1900.    Cost:  $345

Equestrian stickpin of horse head in profile. (J9056)

Equestrian  Beautifully designed stickpin of an energetic, alert horse.  A small red stone (likely a garnet) is set in the eye.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1925.
Cost:  $375

Victorian amethyst and diamond stickpin. (J9086)

Please visit the Antique Stickpin Gallery where you will find many more elegant stickpins from the past.  Above is only a small sample of the stickpins we offer.


Recently Sold

Below are several of the antique jewels that have recently sold.

WAB intricate center and black enamel cufflinks. (J8811)

Mesmerizing Elegance  Mesmerizingly elegant cufflinks with stippled borders outlined in black and a profusion of floral and geometric elements.  Created by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss in 14kt gold,  circa 1925.    Cost:  Sold

French eagle and diamond stickpin. (J9043)

Liberté  A fierce eagle takes flight from its perch atop a small table-cut diamond.  The eagle is beautifully sculpted with wind ruffling its feathers and lifting its wings.  Crafted in 18kt gold,  French,  circa 1900.
Cost:  Sold

Victorian enamel four-leaf clover brooch with pearls. (J9050)

Clover and Pearls  A beautifully enameled Victorian lucky clover brooch.  The edges of the petals and stem are gold and set with small graduated pearls.  Created by Bippart, Griscom & Osborn in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost:  Sold

French stickpin of sea serpent and pearl. (J9021)

Serpent de Mer  A writhing sea serpent clutches a luminous pearl.  The serpent is beautifully sculpted with rich details, life-like fins and a tail that appears to be floating in the water.  Created in France in 18kt gold,  circa 1900.
Cost:  Sold

Platinum Edwardian brooch with comets and diamonds.

Edwardian Comet Brooch  An elegant platinum and diamond brooch inspired by the 1910 appearance of Halley's comet.     Cost:  Sold

Victorian 14kt gold locket with a crane clutching a diamond in its beak. (J8639)

Crane & Diamond!  A beautiful Victorian locket featuring a crane and cattails in a marsh setting.  The crane grasps an Old European-cut diamond in its beak.  Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.    Cost:  Sold

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Laurel Wreath and Moonstone  The classical elegance of a wreath of laurel leaves surrounding a luminous moonstone.  The laurel wreath is exquisitely crafted and detailed.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1900.
Cost:  Sold

Art Nouveau iris brooch with Old European-cut diamond.

Art Nouveau Iris Brooch  The jewelers of the Art Nouveau period were masters at creating small, life-like flowers in enamel and gold.  This beautiful iris brooch is a wonderful example.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1900.

Cost:  Sold


Victorian lion and pearl stickpin. (J9012)

Roaring Lion  A regal lion grasps a pearl in his mouth and stares with fiery red eyes (likely rubies).  Beautifully sculpted with finely detailed whiskers and mane.  Crafted in 14kt gold,  circa 1890.    Cost:  Sold

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