Antique and Estate Jewelry

Antique and estate jewels are small works of art that celebrate the elegance, artistry and craftsmanship of earlier times. In the estate galleries you will find a variety of these miniature masterpieces including elegant cufflinks, beautiful brooches, sculptural stickpins and distinctive dress and tuxedo sets.

Edwardian guilloche enamel brooch. (J9413)

Elegant Cufflinks

The Antique Cufflink Gallery offers a great variety of fine antique and vintage cufflinks. Below is a small sampling of the cufflinks available.

		Carrington Purple Striking purple enamel above a finely engraved pattern of radiating scalloped circles centered with a small luminous pearl. A beautiful example of the guilloche enamel cufflinks of the early 1900s. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $1,325
		Sapphires and Scrolls Late Victorian cufflinks with elegant foliate scrolls surrounding deep blue sapphires set in the raised gold centers. The depth and fine details of the scroll work is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the era. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: $865
		Art Deco Elegance II Art Deco cufflinks that sparkle with the sophisticated elegance and geometric dazzle of a Busby Berkeley musical. Created by Taylor & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $875
		Entwined Serpents Two sinister serpents entwined with foliage and vines in the flowing Art Nouveau style. The fact that the serpents are rattlesnakes adds a touch of danger. Sculpted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $885
		Carrington Jade Dark, spinach green jade set in finely engraved gold bezels. The translucent jade glows like sunlight passing through a miniature stained glass window. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $925
		Mermaid and Swan A mermaid rests quietly amid swaying cattails while a swan serenely glides past. The beautifully sculpted scene (note the details of the golden scepter in the mermaid's right hand) is a wonderful example of Art Nouveau figural design. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $1,345
		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.

Fine Stickpins

In the Antique Stickpin Gallery are miniature works of sculpture. Below are just a few of the stickpins available.

		Laurel Wreath and Opal The classical elegance of a golden laurel wreath surrounding an iridescent opal. The wreath is exquisitely crafted and finely detailed while a small diamond set beneath the opal adds a touch of sparkle. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $585
		Fierce Dragon A fierce dragon in mid flight prepares to lunge forward and breath fire on whatever has caught its wary eye. The perfect diminutive gargoyle to guard a wearer's lapel against evil spirits and other malefactors. Crafted 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $445
		La Pensée A wonderfully evocative stickpin of a contemplative woman framed by the petals of a pansy and the hint of a rising sun. Created by Carter, Howe in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $425
		Brassler Carnelian A luminous carnelian glows from within flowing folds of gold. There is a wonderful contrast between the stark geometry of the carnelian and the flowing curves of the setting. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $465
		Sapphire Scrolls Intertwining golden scrolls centered with a rich blue sapphire. The flowing, interlacing design reflects the Art Nouveau style, as well as the Celtic Revival, of the early 1900s. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $565
		La Chimére A fierce French chimera vigilantly guards the top of this golden jewel. The perfect personal gargoyle to keep evil spirits away from one's lapel or tie. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $675
		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.

Brooches and Pins

In the Antique pin and Brooch Gallery we offer fine brooches and pins to match every taste and desire. Below is a small sample.

		Chimera and the Moon A beautifully sculpted, finely detailed chimera flies past a crescent moon. The magnificent beast has finely feathered wings, the intricate scaly body of a serpent and a tail that morphs into twisting acanthus leaves. A small green gem is set as the creature's watchful, jealous eye. Created by Carter, Howe & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1890. Cost: $785
		Amethyst and Roses An elegant brooch set with a rich amethyst, bright pearls and golden roses in a "garden wall". Created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $685
		Regal Splendour Beautifully engraved regal blue enamel surrounded by bands of white enamel and intricately detailed golden swags accented with small pearls. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $875
		Garnet and Pearls A petit Classical Revival pin set with a fiery red garnet and small luminous pearls. Created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $365
		Art Nouveau Amethyst An amethyst rests between the flowing wings of an exotic butterfly or bat. Beneath the amethyst a small pearl glows like a distant full moon. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $675
		Brassler Coral A glowing coral cabochon amid an elegant geometry of neoclassical and Asian motifs. A dramatic brooch created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa1910. Cost: $745
		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.

Tuxedo and Dress Sets

In the Tuxedo and Dress Set Gallery are fine dress sets from the past. Below is a brief sample of the dress and tuxedo sets available.

		Classic Carrington An elegant dress set with bright mother-of-pearl and pearl centers surrounded by platinum reed-and-tie borders. A classic set finely crafted in platinum and 14kt rose gold, circa 1920. Cost: $2,650
		Fiery Carnelians An elegant tuxedo set with smoldering red carnelians in yellow gold. The fiery heat of the gemstones plays beautifully against the warm tones of the settings. Finely crafted by Day, Clark & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $1,375
		Elegantly Engraved Scrolling golden acanthus leaves surround platinum centers overgrown with finely engraved leaves and vines. The depth and detail of the engraving give this tuxedo set a radiant glow. Crafted in 14kt gold and platinum, circa 1910. Cost: $1,385
		Onyx and Diamond Finely carved onyx with diamonds framed by eight-sided white gold borders. The dramatic contrast of black and white wedded with the subtle geometry of the borders give this tuxedo set a classic elegance. Crafted in 18kt gold, circa 1950. Cost: $1,475
		Carrington Jazz Platinum borders with jazzy geometric motifs, sparkling diamonds set in bead-edged collets and carved mother-of-pearl centers. This striking tuxedo set captures the exuberance and spirit of the Jazz Age. Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $1,625
		Abalone and Platinum Dark, iridescent abalone plays elegantly against the brilliance of platinum. This finely crafted tuxedo set will add a little pizzazz to any black tie affair! Created in platinum and 14kt gold, circa 1935. Cost: $1,475
		Please visit the Antique Tuxedo and Dress Set Gallery where we offer a variety of fine dress and tuxedo sets from the past. Above is only a small sample of the sets available.

Jewelry Galleries

		Cufflink Gallery A collection of striking cufflinks from the Golden (and Platinum) Age of cufflinks - 1880 to 1950. Here you will find elegant cufflinks from the late Victorian to the jazzy Art Deco era.
		Stickpin Gallery Antique stickpins are miniature works of sculpture set atop gleaming columns of gold. Here we present beautiful examples from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
		Brooch and Pin Gallery A gallery of beautiful brooches and pins from the Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Art Deco eras.
		Dress Set Gallery Elegant dress and tuxedo sets from the Edwardian and Art Deco periods. During this era fine dress sets wedding elegant design with masterful craftsmanship were created.
		Estate Jewelry Archive Over the past two centuries an extraordinary treasure of elegant jewels was created by a gifted pantheon of jewelers. In this archive you will find pieces from the past that we have placed with clients.

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