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Made in Eastern Europe around the turn of the century and traded in Africa, these round faceted beads are the most gorgeous green and all so closely matched in color and size. As in any fine antique, they have that unmistakable patina of age. Secured with around 14k clasp. - overall length, 18", $1,200.00

Made in Eastern Europe around the turn of the century and traded in Africa, these hand-tied oval 'pigeon egg' beads are wonderful shades of red with variations from lighter to darker. As in any fine antique, they have that unmistakable rich patina of age. Secured with a handsome oval continuous loop 14k clasp which can be worn front, side, or back. The clasp is wonderful to hang an enhancer from. The beads, up to 24mm - overall length, 18", $1,200.00

These African beads are singed amber. Each individual bead has its own special design made by the woman's husband and given to her as a token of his love. The beads are hand tied and secured with a handsome oval continuous loop 14k clasp -overall length $1,400.00

Made in Eastern Europe around the turn of the century and traded in Africa, these hand-tied oval 'pigeon egg' beads are wonderful shades of golden yellow with variations from lighter to darker. As in any fine antique, they have that unmistakable rich patina of age. Secured with a handsome oval continuous loop 14k clasp which can be worn front, side, or back. The clasp is wonderful to hang an enhancer from. The beads, up to 24mm - overall length, 18", $1,200.00

The Arts and Crafts Movement was an international design movement that originated in England and flourished between 1880 and 1910. It had its earliest and fullest development in the British Isles but spread to Europe and North America as a reaction against the impoverished state of the decorative arts and the conditions under which they were produced.<br />The movement advocated truth in materials and traditional craftsmanship using simple forms. This 14k pendant was a bar pin from that era and reflects the simplicity and craftsmanship so sought after during that time. There are 2 garnets, one being surrounded by a white enamel circle. -overall length of pendant, 1.4" suspended from a removable 14k, 18" snake chain. $1,400.00

An Art Deco period 14k bar pin adorned with pearls and turquoise enamel became a sassy pendant.<br />- overall length of pendant 1.6”, suspended from a removable 14k, 18” snake chain. $1,200.00

An elongated bar pin of oval gray guilloche enamel framed by white enamel with a pearl at the center makes a very handsome and tailored pendant. Wear it to that important meeting with your favorite power suit. -overall length of pendant 1" suspended from a removable 14k, 18" snake chain. $1,200.00

An Art Deco period 14k bar pin became an even more stunning pendant set with a round brilliant cut amethyst. -overall length of pendant 1.4" suspended from a removable 14k, 18" snake chain. $1,400.00

This Art Deco period pendant began as a bar pin. An oval Amethyst is flanked by 3 pearls on each side with the classic Greek Key motif at either end. -overall length of pendant 1.5" suspended from a removable 14k, 18" snake chain. $1,400.00

This deco bar pin is set with luscious sapphires that bring to mind the dreamy color of the sky on a day with the fog rolling in and out. - overall length of pendant 1”, suspended from a removable 14k, 18” snake chain. $1,200.00

So chic, so modern. This pendant was created from a Victorian bar brooch with exceptionally bright and lively blue sapphires separated by pristine white pearls. -overall length of pendant 2" suspended from a removable 14k, 18" snake chain. $1,500.00

This Victorian Piece has contemporary pearls with beautiful lustre to be worn alone or layered with other favorite chains and beads. – overall length of pendant 1.9” suspended from a removable 14k, 18” snake chain. $1,400.00

The death of Queen Victoria in January 1901 and the succession of her son, Edward, marked the start of a new century and the end of the Victorian era. While Victoria had shunned society, Edward was the leader of a fashionable elite which set a style influenced by the art and fashions of continental Europe. A necklace from the Edwardian era, a large brilliant cut citrine stone with a a pearl and moonstone suspended below on a stem. So modern, but wouldn't it be more fun to have a piece with that much history? -overall length, $1,400.00

The Aesthetic period anticipated modernism. It took place in the late Victorian period from around 1868 to 1901. A sense of whimsy was brought on by Queen Victoria's daughter-in-law, Princess Alexandra. Trade had just opened with Japan in the 1850s and 1860s. Japanese influences along with flora and fauna were celebrated in the arts, literature, and music. The goal was to provide refined sensuous pleasure, rather than convey moral or sentimental messages, a reaction to the Victorian period. This perfume amphora epitomizes the Aesthetic movement. Here we see the front decorated with a dragonfly fluttering over an ocean scene with the outline of gulls and a lobster swimming in the water below. On the back you will see a flying fish above the water and another fish swimming below. This was once a perfume flacon suspended from a lady's chatelaine. Cristen designed the handles and attached a chain for the modern woman to wear a most special piece of art and history in sterling sliver. Stunning! -overall length of amphora 2.7", -overall length of sterling snake chain and amphora, 32" $5,000.00<br />

The ancient technique of pietra dura was revived in Italy in the sixteenth century and subsequently spread through Europe. Florence, Italy is well known for its pietra dura art . Pieces of variously shaped and colored marbles as well as precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid and placed into patterns on vases, furniture and jewelry. They were frequently purchased, unmounted, by wealthy Victorian era tourists on holiday or tour and brought back to Paris or London where they were transformed into jewelry as a memento of the journey. The urn in this unusual Victorian pietra dura piece from the mid 1800s is lapis. The gorgeous 18k setting is original to the piece. Cristen added a pin keeper and a folding bail so it may be worn as a brooch or a pendant, so versatile, so elegant. <br />$3,000.00 - an 18" snake chain is available for separate purchase with this piece, please inquire.<br /><br />

The ancient technique of pietra dura was revived in Italy in the sixteenth century and subsequently spread through Europe. Florence, Italy is well known for its pietra dura art . Pieces of variously shaped and colored marbles as well as precious and semi-precious stones were inlaid and placed into patterns on vases, furniture and jewelry. They were frequently purchased unmounted by wealthy Victorian era tourists on holiday or tour and brought back to Paris or London where they were transformed into jewelry as a memento of the journey. The urn in this unusual Victorian pietra dura piece from the mid 1800s is lapis. The gorgeous 18k setting is original to the piece. Cristen added a pin keeper and a folding bail so it may be worn as a brooch or a pendant, so versatile, so elegant. <br />$3,000.00<br /><br />

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