{"title":"Antique Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique jewellery typically refers to fine jewellery designs that are 100 years old, or older. Finding antique jewellery in perfect condition is an exciting experience that we love to share with other passionate antique jewellery collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-enamel-diamond-and-gold-flower-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Victorian Enamel Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian enamel, diamond and gold flower brooch, with five cream and red striped enamelled petals, with an old-cut diamond in the centre and rose-cut diamond set stamens. The gold stem forms a knotted loop around the flower, with a rose-cut diamond set at the base of the stem, circa 1890. Electronically tested as 18ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797241807178,"sku":"22296B3","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-enamel-diamond-and-gold-flower-brooch-circa-1890_175aed6b-f7f6-4b9e-ad5b-7033439bf5dc.jpg?v=1791140432"},{"product_id":"antique-hera-cameo-brooch-with-sardonyx-natural-pearl-and-gold-circa-1890","title":"Antique Hera Cameo Brooch with Sardonyx Natural Pearl and Gold, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique cameo brooch, depicting Hera, the ancient Greek goddess of women, marriage and childbirth, on a sardonyx hardstone cameo, with a dark brown background, mounted in yellow gold surround, set with six, natural half pearls, spaced between sets of three white enamel lines, with a glazed locket back, which appears to contain woven hair. With French eagle marks for 18ct gold and a maker's mark, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797242003786,"sku":"30195B","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-hera-cameo-brooch-with-sardonyx-natural-pearl-and-gold-circa-1890_36ba0b74-1439-40bc-856c-500d87eb3dca.jpg?v=1791140442"},{"product_id":"antique-hardstone-sardonyx-cameo-and-gold-brooch-circa-1875","title":"Antique Hardstone Sardonyx Cameo and Gold Brooch, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique cameo brooch, with a hardstone sardonyx cameo of a lady, with a Roman hairstyle, on a brown background, in a double row gold frame, with a rub over setting, a twisted chain and engraved, stamped foliate surround. There is a loop at the back so the brooch can be worn as a pendant, circa 1875.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797244100938,"sku":"81094B","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-hardstone-sardonyx-cameo-and-gold-brooch-circa-1875_09f4e30a-344f-4fee-a737-68b12add9282.jpg?v=1791140478"},{"product_id":"antique-swiss-enamel-and-gold-mountain-scene-brooch-circa-1840","title":"Antique Swiss Enamel and Gold Mountain Scene Brooch, Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss enamel brooch, showing a mountain scene, with a woman, in regional peasant dress, leaning on a goat and man blowing a horn, with goats and a chalet in the background, on hand painted enamelled plaque, mounted in gold, with a scalloped border, circa 1840. Typically Swiss enamels feature peasants in regional dress of the Swiss cantons, or states. They were often made as tourist pieces. Their popularity declined with the invention of photography. The back is numbered 6 14.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797251735882,"sku":"20106B","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-swiss-enamel-and-gold-mountain-scene-brooch-circa-1840.jpg?v=1791140583"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-gold-pear-shape-drop-earrings-circa-1880","title":"Antique Diamond and Gold Pear Shape Drop Earrings, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique diamond drop earrings, set with old-cut diamond clusters in a pear shape, claw setting, on ear wires, mounted in 14ct yellow gold, circa 1880. Estimated total diamond weight 1.00ct.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797260517706,"sku":"161007E2","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-gold-pear-shape-drop-earrings-circa-1880_3ef23bb4-29ce-4a68-a0fa-7779172ef6e5.jpg?v=1791140712"},{"product_id":"victorian-enamel-diamond-and-gold-bangle-circa-1850","title":"Victorian Enamel Diamond and Gold Bangle, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian enamel, diamond and gold bangle, formed of five plaques, with blue guilloche enamel centres, with scrolling white enamel decoration. The centre plaque is set with six rose-cut diamonds, each measuring an estimated 4.5mm in diameter, the edges are engraved with triangles, circa 1850, with some lifting to the enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797261599050,"sku":"3710T","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-enamel-diamond-and-gold-bangle-circa-1850_c9905a78-ebdb-4472-b057-88159ba580d7.jpg?v=1791140787"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-flower-earrings-circa-1880-9-00-carats","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Flower Earrings, Circa 1880, 9.00 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique diamond flower earrings, set with approximately 9.00ct of old-cut diamonds, in total, with the principle cushion shaped diamond weighing approximately 1.50ct, in each, in cut down settings, with a surround of old-cut diamonds, in pairs, to represent stamens, with grain set old-cut diamonds in the petals, mounted in silver-upon-gold, circa 1880, with modern fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797275001162,"sku":"3.11E+07","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-flower-earrings-circa-1880-9-00-carats.jpg?v=1791140930"},{"product_id":"art-deco-tiffany-co-platinum-and-diamond-cufflinks-circa-1920","title":"Art Deco Tiffany \u0026 Co. Platinum and Diamond Cufflinks, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Art Deco Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. cufflinks, with a diagonal bar, channel set with French-cut diamonds, on frosted platinum cut corner squares, with bar fittings, signed Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., circa 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiffany \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797283684682,"sku":"3213CL2","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-tiffany-co-platinum-and-diamond-cufflinks-circa-1920_4bf0ed1e-a1c0-4256-9a31-39da9590185d.jpg?v=1791141020"},{"product_id":"french-antique-fraumont-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1855","title":"French Antique Fraumont Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1855","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique Fraumont diamond necklace and earring suite, with a drop pendant, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a border of graduated old-cut diamonds, with three suspended old-cut diamond drops, the necklace is set with bars of grain set diamonds, alternating with claw set single diamond, with a fringe of suspended diamond set bars and single claw set old-cut diamonds and a pair of drop earrings, set with an old-cut diamond, in a claw setting, surrounded by a circle of grain set diamonds and a border of graduated old-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, circa 1855, with maker's marks for Fraumont. Estimated total diamond weight 20.60ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAuguste Fraumont was working in Paris, at 51, rue Neuve-des-Petits-Champs. His name and address appear in directories in 1847 and 1859. His maker's mark, an ear of wheat between an A and an F, was registered on 21st July, 1855, he was renowned for his fine diamond jewellery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797284307274,"sku":"2114N","price":65000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-antique-fraumont-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1855.jpg?v=1791141045"},{"product_id":"georgian-gold-reversible-drop-earrings-circa-1820","title":"Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different designs, on floral tops, with hooks that open at the top, mounted in 18ct gold, English, circa 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797304361290,"sku":"XSL\u0026SC26116E1","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-gold-reversible-drop-earrings-circa-1820_58eaa601-654d-40d3-b6ad-c6161df60d9c.jpg?v=1791141487"},{"product_id":"russian-moonstone-diamond-gold-and-silver-cufflinks-circa-1900","title":"Russian Moonstone, Diamond, Gold and Silver Cufflinks, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique Russian, moonstone cufflinks, set with cushion-shaped, cabochon-cut, silver moonstones, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in rose gold, with chain link fittings. Circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797304885578,"sku":"S29116CL","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/russian-moonstone-diamond-gold-and-silver-cufflinks-circa-1900_d6c016c8-e52c-4466-8d3a-b088c54a9b64.jpg?v=1791141505"},{"product_id":"desbazeille-art-nouveau-champagne-diamond-and-gold-cufflinks-circa-1895","title":"Desbazeille Art Nouveau Champagne Diamond and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1895","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of French, Art Nouveau, champagne brown diamond and yellow gold floral cufflinks, for Maison G. Desbazeille, with old-cut pink toned dark champagne brown diamonds, in rub over settings, in the centre of engraved sunflower like flowers, with a twisted wire border, on chain links, mounted in gold, with French eagle head marks for 18ct gold and maker's mark G*D for Germain Desbazeille, circa 1895.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Desbazeille became partners with Ernest Derouen, circa 1872. In 1877 Louis Desbazeille started his own business. He specialised in carved gems, cameos, intaglios and engraved garnets and gentlemens jewellery, such as cufflinks, lockets, swivel seals, rings and stickpins. His son, Germain, joined the firm, in 1881. Louis Desbazeille retired in 1886. La Maison G. Desbazeille, broadened the range, to include plique-à-jour jewellery with Arabic, Persian and Japanese themes, hair combs, bookmarks and hatpins. Germain used pierced cameos (à jour) in an attempt to boost their popularity. By 1889 cameos and intaglios had become less fashionable. Germain Desbazeille concentrated on marketing medal jewellery accented with applied patinas and enamels. Medal jewels, imitating ancient Greek and Roman medals and coins, was a branch of the Art Nouveau jewellery movement. Master medal engravers and those adept at the use of the tour à réduire were in high demand and received important commissions from the top jewellers. Desbazeille commissioned some of the most excellent examples, including the 'Cleopatra', 'The Four Seasons', 'Women with Flowers' and 'Saint George' medals by Émile-Séraphin Vernier (1852-1927). From 1895 the firm also kept Oscar Roty (1846-1911) occupied with the creation of religious and irreligious medals. Roty was an expert in the use of the tour à réduire - a machine, inspired by a lathe, designed in Russia, in the 1700s, to reduce designs and etch metals. He studied at the Ecole de Beau Arts, Paris. In 1885 he was awarded the Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur. He won the Grand Prix for his medal jewellery in 1889. Germain Desbazeille, whose maker's mark is a G, a star and a D in a lozenge, had premises at 6 rue Monsigny, Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desbazeille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797305049418,"sku":"S28116CL2","price":21000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/desbazeille-art-nouveau-champagne-diamond-and-gold-cufflinks-circa-1895.jpg?v=1791141517"},{"product_id":"wiese-cornelian-intaglio-cufflinks-circa-1925","title":"Wiese Cornelian Intaglio Cufflinks, Circa 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Wiese, intaglio cufflinks, set with cornelian intaglios, mounted in 18ct gold. The intaglios depict a child's head; the bust of a philosopher; Hygeia, the Greek goddess of hygiene, with a serpent around her neck, this intaglio is dated to circa third century A. D. and Gryllus, a Greek mythological character, who was half man, half pig, with two faces, one on his stomach; this intaglio is dated to circa second century A. D.. The cast mounts depict three rows of rope style wire twists, with a beading surround, in fine gold, with carabiner fittings, with French eagle marks, signed Wiése. Accompanied by an invoice dated 1925.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJules Wièse is regarded as one of the finest silver and goldsmiths of the 19th Century. Born in Berlin in 1818 he became apprenticed to the court goldsmith Johann Georg Hossaeur at the age of sixteen. Not long afterwards he moved to Paris, working first for J-V Morel before settling in a position with the renowned jewellers Froment-Meurice in 1839. He quickly rose to become workshop manager, tripling his wage in the process, before deciding that further financial gains could be made by setting up his own workshop which he did in 1845 at number 7, rue Jean-Pain-Mollet. To begin with he worked exclusively for his former employer who recognised his invaluable contribution at the 1849 Paris Exposition by ensuring that Wièse was awarded a collaborators medal. By the time of the next Paris fair six years later, Wièse was exhibiting under his own name having registered his makers mark some years previously. This consisted of his initials JW with a star above and below within a vertical lozenge it was registered in 1844 and remained in use for the next forty six years. The exposure he gained at this fair won him a significant and widely appreciative audience, including his peers and the judges, who awarded him a First Class medal for his work, commending him on his “excellence as a modeller and inventor”. On seeing his display stand, Wièse’s contemporary M. Magne wrote that he was a “fine goldsmith and jeweller with an already distinguished reputation… the importance of his pieces and his brave experiments reveal, even in the most modest work, an awareness of art and beauty which deserves to be encouraged….” He continued to produce both jewellery and other items such as mirrors, knives and goblets in the Neo-Renaissance style for many years, winning further medals in Paris and London, and securing various commissions including one from the city of Autun for a decorative presentation sword. His work was highly sculptural, often featuring figures which could be either human or mythological in nature, many with a definite Gothic overtone. In 1880 his son Louis (1852-1923) assumed control of the workshop having been trained by his father and when Jules died ten years later, Louis registered his own makers mark - the name WIESE with a star above and one below in a horizontal lozenge. Described by Vever as “an exceptionally modest and truly talented artist” Louis sought to continue the exemplary reputation for fine craftsmanship that his father had earned during his career. He continued working in the same tradition, producing beautifully crafted goldwork (sometimes to his father’s designs) which explored the familiar themes of the Neo-Renaissance and Gothic imagination whilst also looking to religion and archaeology to inspire him. He frequently employed grotesque beasts and gargoyles, ecclesiastic detailing and historic influences. If gems were used he would typically set them using antique-inspired methods and he was also known to use mercury oxide to distress the surface of metal, further enhancing the ‘aged’ appearance of his jewels. Enamelling was used to introduce colour and add another dimension to his pieces which are still highly regarded today and collected by a discerning group of individuals including contemporary goldsmiths. Examples of Wièse jewellery can be found in major museums worldwide including the British Museum and the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797306917194,"sku":"S14216CL","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/wiese-cornelian-intaglio-cufflinks-circa-1925_f1180d2e-f843-4ca6-9574-b0185deae622.jpg?v=1791141539"},{"product_id":"art-deco-jade-ruby-and-diamond-and-platinum-cufflinks-circa-1920","title":"Art Deco Jade, Ruby and Diamond and Platinum Cufflinks, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Art Deco, jade, ruby and diamond cufflinks, set with cut-cornered lozenge shaped, buff topped cabochon jade, surrounded by French-cut diamonds and trapezoid cabochon-cut rubies, mounted in platinum, with yellow gold bar fittings. Circa 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797307769162,"sku":"S3616CL7","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/art-deco-jade-ruby-and-diamond-and-platinum-cufflinks-circa-1920_45618c7f-ed24-4034-bf1d-92a6d5ef3948.jpg?v=1791141565"},{"product_id":"french-georges-le-sach-for-tiffany-co-art-nouveau-sapphire-ruby-and-gold-cufflinks-circa-1890","title":"French Georges Le Saché for Tiffany \u0026 Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Tiffany art nouveau sapphire and ruby cufflinks, with three cabochon sapphires set on one side and three cabochon rubies on the other, mounted on a foliate design, with an oval surround, in 18ct gold, with red patina, signed Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., engraved L.C.J. on each back. Each part has a French eagle mark, for 18ct gold and French makers marks with LS, in a lozenge, over an oval with a dot in the middle, which is a bobeche - a candle holder, for Georges Le Saché, whose marks were registered in 1885 and 1920, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGeorges Le Saché was a respected French jewellery designer and manufacturer who created pieces for some of the most prominent jewellery houses of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Born into a creative family in Paris in 1849, Georges Le Saché showed artistic promise early in life. His grandfather Jean-Jacques Le Saché was an engraver for the Paris Mint and was commissioned by the Mayor of Ghent in 1810 to make a medal for which he was praised not only for “the imaginative handling of the subject” but also the “meticulous craftsmanship evident in the piece”. His father, Emile, was a talented draughtsman, with a particular skill for line engraving, whilst his mother ran a jewellery shop in Paris’s Palais Royal. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe young George wanted to be a painter. His creative talents were nurtured and inspired by spending much of his early youth with artists, including one of the best academic painters, William-Adolphe Bouguereau. He planned to attend the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris however his parents wanted a more secure career path for him. Fearing the life of a painter was too unstable, they sent him to Germany, in 1866, at the age of 17. He worked for the renowned jewellery firm, Friedman, which was well known in France at the time and where Carl Fabergé would go to train a few years later. Le Saché's his skill as an artist was quickly recognised and he worked on the rendering of designs, whilst being exposed to all aspects of the jewellery trade. He then travelled to England where he studied and learnt as much as possible, applying his knowledge of drawing and design to a variety of decorative arts. At the outbreak of war in 1870 he returned to France, where he spent six months serving in the 1st battalion of the Seine regiment, until March 1871. He then returned to London for another year, until settling back in Paris, finding work as a designer for the jeweller Lucien Falize. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis proved an important period in Le Saché’s life as he and Falize became friends as well as professional collaborators. Falize taught him much about the jewellers’ art and Le Saché's position enabled him to study a wide variety of wonderful jewels, both antique and contemporary. The craft of the goldsmith inspired Le Saché’s designs, leading him to become a knowledgeable and skilled manufacturer, thanks to the careful tutelage and encouragement of his friend. After five years of working with Falize, Le Saché left, to join the highly regarded manufacturing jewellery company, Baucheron et Guillain, in 1877. His marriage to Baucheron’s daughter made a move to the family business almost inevitable. Eventually he would take it over as his own. He soon came to create pieces for some of the most famous Parisian jewellery houses of the period, who exhibited his pieces at the world fairs, both in Paris and internationally. He also attracted the attention of the American jewellers, Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., who commissioned various pieces from him.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLe Saché ran his workshop for over thirty years, preferring to remain anonymous. He worked to commission and sold only through agents. His workshop trained a steady stream of apprentices and craftsmen, never forgetting his enriching five years with Falize. The quality of his work spoke for itself. He was recognised by his peers, in 1901, with a large silver-gilt plaque, awarded for what Henri Vever referred to as the “rare talents and absolute integrity of an excellent artist and manufacturer”. Despite never seeking attention for himself his pieces are now in some of the most important jewellery collections in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px;\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tiffany \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797308064074,"sku":"S3616CL4","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-georges-le-sach-for-tiffany-co-art-nouveau-sapphire-ruby-and-gold-cufflinks-circa-1890_248384a1-d408-48e1-9224-47a4a83ff46a.jpg?v=1791141577"},{"product_id":"victorian-aesthetic-movement-gold-pearl-diamond-black-enamel-and-ruby-earrings-circa-1875","title":"Victorian Aesthetic Movement Gold, Pearl, Diamond, Black Enamel and Ruby Earrings, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Victorian, Aesthetic Movement, drop earrings, set with natural half seed pearls, old and rose-cut diamonds and rubies, with black enamel, mounted in gold, on hooks, circa 1875. With French owl, modern, import marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797320614218,"sku":"S6617E1","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-aesthetic-movement-gold-pearl-diamond-black-enamel-and-ruby-earrings-circa-1875.jpg?v=1791141680"},{"product_id":"swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835","title":"Swiss Enamel Cantons Bracelet, Circa 1835","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Swiss Cantons bracelet, with the Cantons represented by portraits of ladies in national costume, in painted enamel; set with rubies, turquoise, hessonite garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, rock crystal and peridot; mounted in gold. Each Canton is named, on the back, in gold on white enamel: Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, Uri, Schvitz, Unterv'd, Zug, Glaris, Fribo'g, Soleure, circa 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797321269578,"sku":"XS\u0026AN16317T","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/swiss-enamel-cantons-bracelet-circa-1835_c13b87a7-9952-4660-bf90-b6d5a06f1b86.jpg?v=1791141706"},{"product_id":"antique-german-belle-poque-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-by-royal-court-jewellers-h-b-ckmann-circa-1905","title":"Antique German Belle Époque Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace, by Royal Court Jewellers H. 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They had a daughter on 21st April, 1847.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eFrom 1854 Bückmann appeared in the Hanover directories as a court jeweller and independent gold and silversmith, at Leinstrasse 22. In the same year he received a medal at the First General German Industrial Exhibition, in Munich. He was also awarded a silver and gold medals for his exhibits at various trade exhibitions, organized by the Hanover Trade Association. By 1863 he had moved to Georgstraße 7, \"opposite the bank, next to the British Hotel\". His shop was advertised as a \"warehouse of jewels, fine and ordinary jewellery and silverware\".\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eVarious goldsmiths well-known in the trade, in Germany, worked as journeymen for Hermann Bückmann, including Georg Conrad Bade, from Hamelin; Georg Heinrich Kleemann; Carl Heinrich Ludwig Lohmann; Gustav Juzi, from Nörten, who received the championship title in 1862; Carl Bente, from Hamelin; Heinrich Hungerland, from Alfeld; Heinrich Hupfeld, from Einbeck; August Puse, born in Hanover and from 1862–1866, Carl Wilhelm Otto Rusch, who became master in 1867, after Hermann Bückmann's death.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAn H. 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Fontana \u0026amp; Cie, with the front section comprising a fringe of graduating pendants, linked at the top with rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, alternating with knife edge drops, topped with rose-cut diamonds in arrow head shaped grain settings, with old-cut diamond terminals, in crown claw settings, with tiny rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, above. The backchain, of alternating, rose-cut diamond set concave squares and rose-cut diamonds in rub over settings, detaches to wear as a separate bracelet. Mounted in silver-upon-gold, with later rhodium plating, bearing a French eagle head mark, for 18ct, on the tongue. Estimated total diamond weight of 12.00ct. This beautiful tiara has, at some point during its lifetime, been plated, by a previous owner, to give it a bright polish. It came to us as a necklace, with the original removable back chain fitting, which suggested to us that it was always intended to be a tiara so we asked our workshop to make a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana, one of the most famous jewellery houses in Paris, in the late 19th and early 20th Century, was founded by a Swiss jeweller, Thomas Fontana (1813-1861). He opened a modest workshop in an arcade inside the Galerie Beaujolais, near the Palais Royale, with his first store front in the Palais Royal opening in 1840. His reputation for fine quality work soon spread and business flourished meaning that he was able to expand his premises and eventually take over the entire building. Further stores were opened in Arcades across the city.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Thomas died, in 1861, his son Charles was not old enough to assume leadership of the firm so control passed to his nephew, Joseph Fontana and nephew by marriage, Alexandre Templier. They exhibited at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle, where they showcased a wide range of pieces including a series of unusual jewels, in the Chinese style, decorated with enamelled gods and goddesses, sumptuously dressed and hung with tiny platinum bells. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThomas’ son Charles came of age in 1867 and entered the business. He assumed management four years later, in 1871, re-naming the firm Ch. Fontana et Cie. He continued to work alongside his cousins for another ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1881 the company split. Joseph left, with his brother Giacomo, to form Fontana Freres, which was established at the Galerie de Valois. In 1893, when the Palais Royal fell out of favour with the public, the brothers moved to new premises at 7 rue de la Paix , Joseph died in 1897, Giacamo in 1899. Pierre Fontana, son of Joseph, was their successor. Charles continued with the original business, at 96 and 98 of the Galerie de Beaujolaisl. In 1896 the firm moved their headquarters to spacious new premises at 13 Rue Royale, and throughout the early 20th Century exhibited and created exceptional Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1900 the firm exhibited at the Exposition Universelle with a display of Art Nouveau designs which combined gemstones and enamel work. The firm continued throughout the Art Deco period producing fashionable items such as sautoirs and diamond clips.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana was recognised for beautiful design and fine craftsmanship, described by Vever as “one of the most famous in Paris”. They attracted a loyal clientele for jewellery, predominantly designed in the traditional taste, “classic and rich”, according to Vever, which appealed to the Parisian bourgeois. Pieces by Fontana are sought-after, with pieces rarely appearing for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChaumet holds the Fontana archives.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis tiara necklace bears the CF\u0026amp; Cie maker’s mark. There was also a CF et Cie maker’s mark registered in 1882. The last recorded date for this mark was 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks, Wilson 55, Christie’s, The Velvet Box Society, Coutau-Bégarie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348237642,"sku":"S10218N","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-ch-fontana-cie-diamond-fringe-tiara-necklace-silver-upon-gold-circa-1880_7a4a7990-6f11-486b-a20f-ce3d0ac49917.jpg?v=1791141781"},{"product_id":"coral-and-gold-snake-cufflinks-circa-1890","title":"Coral and Gold Snake Cufflinks, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique, coral and gold snake cufflinks, with gold snakes, coiling around salmon coloured coral boutons, on chain links, mounted in 15ct gold, English, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348729162,"sku":"XS\u0026AN18718R","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/coral-and-gold-snake-cufflinks-circa-1890_182b7944-3152-4c1b-a7c5-cdfded26da1e.jpg?v=1791141789"},{"product_id":"antique-garnet-silver-and-gold-desk-seal-circa-1850","title":"Antique Garnet, Silver and Gold Desk Seal, Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique garnet set desk seal, with pavé set rose-cut garnets on the handle, mounted in silver, with a gold seal, engraved with the head of a man, with a Roman hairstyle, circa 1850.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348991306,"sku":"S16818M","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-garnet-silver-and-gold-desk-seal-circa-1850_adbebcf7-cb81-485c-aaf2-fecb4d65f0ee.jpg?v=1791141799"},{"product_id":"giuliano-enamel-peridot-moonstone-garnet-and-gold-pendant-circa-1885","title":"Giuliano Enamel, Peridot, Moonstone, Garnet and Gold Pendant, Circa 1885","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Carlo Giuliano enamel, peridot, moonstone, garnet and gold pendant with a cabochon-cut peridot, in the centre of a cluster of eight, cabochon-cut moonstones, with a blue, white, black and red enamelled fleur-de-lys surround, bordered by a circle of white spotted black enamel, with a briolette-cut garnet pendant, with a black, blue and white enamelled cap and a black and white enamelled pendant bail, mounted in gold, circa 1885.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giuliano (1831-1895) was a jeweller and goldsmith, born in Naples, Italy in 1831, it’s believed that Giuliano was trained in Alessandro Castellani’s workshop in Rome,\u003c\/span\u003e and later sent to London to establish a branch of the Casa Castellani.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter leaving Castellani’s employment in the early 1860’s, Giuliano opened his own workshop manufacturing jewellery at 13 Frith Street in Soho. During this time, without a shopfront, Giuliano retailed his jewels through a number of established and well-respected jewellers such as Robert Phillips, C.F. Hancock, Harry Emanuel and Hunt \u0026amp; Roskell. Items produced for these retailers were sometimes “double-marked” with the C.G. Goldsmith’s Hall registered mark for Giuliano and the mark of the seller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiuliano’s early work took inspiration from archaeological jewellery, and focused on revivalist designs, carefully adapting them to suite the taste and fashions of the period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1874, he branched out, opening a retail outlet at 115 Piccadilly, following it’s success, he closed the workshop on Frith Street in 1877, moving all production in-house to the Piccadilly premises. Specialising in Renaissance-style design, Giuliano was known for his craftsmanship and the renowned pieces, decorated with beautifully detailed enamel, pearls and a wide variety of gems, preferring cabochons to the usual faceted stones, were highly regarded and attracted a varied and loyal clientele.\u003c\/span\u003e His work was commissioned by Royalty such as Queen Victoria as a gift for her goddaughter Victoria Gray. This piece, along with many others from Giuliano’s collection, can be viewed at the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarlo Giuliano died in 1895, leaving his business to his two sons, Carlo Joseph and Arthur Alphonse. They renamed the company Carlo \u0026amp; Arthur Giuliano, bearing the makers mark C \u0026amp; AG. The brothers continued to operate from the premises in Piccadilly until 1912, when they moved to 48 Knightsbridge. Sadly, two years later, the tragic suicide of Arthur in August 1914, brought an end to the company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797352923466,"sku":"S30519P2","price":20500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/giuliano-enamel-peridot-moonstone-garnet-and-gold-pendant-circa-1885_132103b6-b176-4298-afb7-3bc65ec5d12a.jpg?v=1791141878"},{"product_id":"french-andr-kahn-art-deco-platinum-diamond-choker-necklace-or-pair-of-bracelets-20-carats-circa-1930","title":"French André Kahn Art Deco Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace or Pair of Bracelets, 20 Carats, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French, Art Deco, diamond necklace or pair of bracelets, by André Kahn, each bracelet is designed as eight, decorative panel sections with alternating, geometric, designs, set with round brilliant-cut, eight-cut, baguette and marquise-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 20.00 carats, in rub over and grain settings, mounted in platinum, with white gold clasp fittings. The two bracelets can be connected, to be worn as a choker necklace. Each bracelet has two dog head marks for platinum, with eagle head marks, for white gold, on the clasps, the tongues and box clasps are numbered 2, 3 and 4. There is an indistinct maker's mark, with the initials A K, with a tower symbol, circa 1930. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAndré Kahn was an early twentieth century Parisian jewellery manufacturer and master goldsmith. He first established his workshop at 87 Rue de Turenne, in Paris. He subsequently moved to 8 Rue Laurent Pichat. His final workshop was located at 5 Rue Volta, in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, in the heart of the Marais district, which historically was a home to artisans. He created fine jewellery and goldsmithing items in precious metals and gemstones. As is the case with many master goldsmiths, his works are likely to have been sold, anonymously, by high end retailers, with his maker's mark the only record of his fine work.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eHis maker's mark as a goldsmith, was registered on 22nd May, 1924. The mark was cancelled on 17th October, 1930. The Assay Office register number was 4126\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Richard Jean-Jacques\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797357445450,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321T2","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-andr-kahn-art-deco-platinum-diamond-choker-necklace-or-pair-of-bracelets-20-carats-circa-1930_25c1c538-67b6-46f6-a3ee-39c434687f93.jpg?v=1791141948"},{"product_id":"vintage-belle-poque-style-diamond-earrings-4-00ct-circa-1940","title":"Vintage Belle Époque Style Diamond Earrings, 4.00ct, Circa 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of mid 20th century earrings, heart shaped and set with clusters of round old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, mounted in platinum with millegrain edges, with posts and push-back fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797359214922,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321E8","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-belle-poque-style-diamond-earrings-4-00ct-circa-1940_de317ed7-79c5-4689-9100-07986c59a655.jpg?v=1791141995"},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-brooch-4-50ct-circa-1930","title":"Art Deco Diamond And Platinum Brooch, 4.50ct, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco plaque brooch, with a rhombus-shaped outline and a geometric and foliate openwork design, set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.50 carats, with millegrain edges, mounted in platinum, with a pin and 'C' catch fitting, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797363147082,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321B7","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"art-deco-diamond-and-platinum-necklace-circa-1920-18-75-carats","title":"Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Necklace, Circa 1920 18.75 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Art Deco diamond necklace, designed as an old-cut diamond weighing an estimated 3.75ct, set in the centre of a floral cluster motif and suspended within an articulated old-cut diamond surround, further suspended from an integrated pavé set diamond line necklace, mounted in platinum, circa 1920. Estimated total diamond weight 18.75ct. 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Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797409874250,"sku":"S27421B","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-natural-pearl-rose-cut-diamond-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1890_454e6413-90b6-43f8-b961-292b2da68184.jpg?v=1791142285"},{"product_id":"french-antique-garnet-diamond-and-gold-cufflinks","title":"French Antique Garnet Diamond and Gold Cufflinks","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of French antique cabochon garnet, diamond and gold cufflinks, with carbuncle cabochon-cut almandine garnets, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, with a border of oval loops of gold, mounted in yellow gold with French eagle head marks for 18ct gold and J. 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American, circa 1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eLuckenbooth brooches are traditional Scottish love tokens. They are usually a heart shaped brooch, often with a crown or coronet above one heart, or two intertwined hearts, with similar motifs to the Claddagh ring. European Heart-shaped brooches date back to late medieval period but this design probably did not appear in Scotland before the 17th century. It became very popular in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, featuring in the ranges of Scottish manufacturing jewellers, for the Highland outfitter and tourist trades. They are typically made of silver, although gold heart brooches were made for wealthy people and may be engraved or set with stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eThe name comes from the Luckenbooths of Edinburgh. Luckenbooth is a Scots word for a lockable stall or workshop. Originating in the 15th century, they were the city's first permanent shops, situated on the Royal Mile near St. Giles Cathedral. Initially housing mainly silversmiths and goldsmiths. They were demolished in 1817.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eThe brooches were often given as a betrothal or wedding gift. It might have been worn as a charm, by a nursing mother to help her milk flow or be pinned to a baby’s clothing. It was also known as a witch-brooch to protect children from evil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp style=\"word-spacing:0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#000000;\"\u003eBy the mid-18th century, Luckenbooth tokens featured heavily as trade silver items to Native Americans and became a common decorative symbol, in 18th and early 19th century, on their clothing. The motif was therefore adopted by jewellers in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Wikipedia for the history of \u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eLuckenbooth brooches\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797414134090,"sku":"S14122B","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-diamond-pearl-gold-and-silver-luckenbooth-heart-crown-and-circle-brooch-circa-1910.jpg?v=1791142350"},{"product_id":"antique-old-cut-diamond-platinum-and-gold-drop-earrings-2-60ct-circa-1910","title":"Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Drop Earrings, 2.60ct, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique, cushion shaped, old-cut drop diamond earrings, with a pair of old European-cut diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 2.60ct, in our opinion the colour is J to K and our opinion of the clarity is VS, surmounted with single, smaller, old-cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of 0.20ct, in platinum crown claw settings , with gold bezels, with later hook wires, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797414822218,"sku":"S25222E","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-old-cut-diamond-platinum-and-gold-drop-earrings-2-60ct-circa-1910_932596b5-bf94-4a6a-9cd1-da88ea47f18f.jpg?v=1791142376"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clasp, with a removable cross pendant brooch, mounted in 15ct gold, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in necklace 190.47ct. Estimated total weight of amethysts in pendant 49.94ct.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797446017354,"sku":"XAN23925N","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-cross-pendant-circa-1880_d75f10e6-efd4-4d58-b3c3-0c48c49e9fcf.jpg?v=1791142438"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-rivi-re-necklace-and-earrings-suite-circa-1880","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Earrings Suite, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold riviére necklace and earrings suite, with large, oval faceted, graduated amethysts, in open backed decorative, trefoil design, gallery strip bezel settings, with curved cross and ball links between the amethysts, with a gold box and tongue clasp, with matching drop earrings, on gold wires, circa 1880. Estimated total weight of amethysts in the necklace 259.99 carats and in the earrings 28.22 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eSome of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess. The name derives from the Greek amethystos - \"methustos\" meaning intoxicated, with the prefix \"a\" meaning \"not\". It is thought the myth stems from the story of the titan Rhea giving Dionysus, the god of wine and madness, an amethyst to protect him. Amethyst is also known as the stone of St. Valentine, leading to the belief that it represented pure, chaste love. Until the 1700s Amethyst was seen as one of the cardinal gemstones, which were the most valuable gems and ranked in value amongst sapphire, ruby and emerald. It was especially popular during the Victorian period, with its rich purple colour and clarity being particularly effective in candlelight. Today its beautiful, vivid purple shades are highly sought after by gem collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Laura Preshong and First Class Watches. 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It was inspired by embroidery, particularly styles seen in peasant clothing. It was made by soldering thin threads, forming scrolls, rosettes and coils together to form a three dimensional design, often embellished with granulation. It became popular during this era due to the shortage of gold, in Europe, because of the Napoleonic wars. This technique could produce larger, ornate looking pieces, using less gold and comparatively cheaper gems. The considerable time and skill involved was balanced by low labour costs. The jewels were often embellished with coloured gemstones, such as aquamarine, pink topaz, amethyst and chrysoberyl. Czech garnets, turquoise and opals were often set in pieces from central Europe. Rubies were seen in English cannetille items. The settings were usually closed backed and foiled. The taste for and manufacture of cannetille jewellery decreased in the 1840s. Cannetille was at its height of popularity around 1830. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797448114506,"sku":"XAN26922B2","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-ruby-emerald-diamond-and-gold-cannetille-brooch-cum-pendant-circa-1830_727fccac-2d02-4276-a2c7-0787c3d9b37b.jpg?v=1791142478"},{"product_id":"victorian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-circa-1875","title":"Victorian Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Brooch, Circa 1875","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian oval diamond openwork brooch, with a centre cluster, set with a cushion shaped old-cut diamond, surrounded by old-mine cut diamonds, in claw settings, enclosed by four trefoils, set with old-mine cut diamonds, in grain settings, over an old-cut diamond set scalloped surround, with rose-cut diamonds set between, forming a border and a single, claw set, old-cut diamond above and below and clusters either side, with cushion shaped old-cut diamonds in the centre, in claw settings, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver-upon-gold, English circa 1875. With a probably later pin, with roller catch fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThe approximate total carat weight of the diamonds is 5.00ct. In our opinion the colour range is H to J and our opinion of the clarity is SI.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797448671562,"sku":"XAN26922B3","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-brooch-circa-1875_b9c1f4ae-e725-4ed0-be89-9eb84efef6a9.jpg?v=1791142487"},{"product_id":"antique-austrian-burma-ruby-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-chequerboard-brooch-circa-1890","title":"Antique Austrian Burma Ruby Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Chequerboard Brooch, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, Austrian, Burma ruby and diamond chequerboard brooch, with French-cut rubies, in claw settings, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in gold, with Austrian marks, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797449228618,"sku":"XAN26922B1","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-austrian-burma-ruby-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-chequerboard-brooch-circa-1890_46b1167f-195c-4c19-a3b1-d5e07ad36374.jpg?v=1791142495"},{"product_id":"antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch","title":"Antique French Double Owl Diamond Hessonite Garnet Emerald Silver and Gold Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique double owl brooch, with rose-cut diamonds pavé set, in silver, with the wings represented by faceted hessonite garnets and the eyes set with cabochon-cut emeralds, with the owls sitting on a branch, mounted in gold, with a French eagle mark for 18ct gold on the pin, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797451227466,"sku":"S261022B1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch.jpg?v=1791142521"},{"product_id":"french-antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1880","title":"French Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique diamond and silver-upon-gold bow brooch, set with two rows of old mine cut diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 6.00 carats, in silver grain settings, backed in gold, forming a ribbon loop, clasped by a rectangular buckle, with a French eagle mark, for 18ct gold, circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797452767562,"sku":"S251122B","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-bow-brooch-circa-1880_8251c8ac-e1b2-432c-8a63-1be99c365517.jpg?v=1791142556"},{"product_id":"georgian-cannetille-gold-snake-necklace-with-amethyst-and-emerald-cross-pendant-circa-1830","title":"Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant, Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire link work, with embossed snake heads at either end, set with faceted rubies, for the eyes; the snakes are clasping the top of the amethyst and emerald pendant, which is decorated with cannetille rosettes and set with an oval faceted amethyst and two cushion emeralds; the removable cross pendant has embossed sections and granulation and is set with cushion and square faceted amethysts, with pear shape and cushion faceted emeralds, mounted in 18ct gold, circa 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797453095242,"sku":"S251122N","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/georgian-cannetille-gold-snake-necklace-with-amethyst-and-emerald-cross-pendant-circa-1830_5789ab84-e5b4-4ce4-8a0b-5bb021d52da9.jpg?v=1791142564"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-crescent-brooch-4-00ct-circa-1880","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Crescent Brooch, 4.00ct, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with two rows of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, grain set in silver, with a plain inner curve and cut down set outer curve, with gold gallery work below, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with a removable pin and later roller catch fitting. The inner curve is numbered 2208, with scratched invoice number -\/S2170, circa 1880. In Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. 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With an estimated total sapphire weight of 2.90ct, in our opinion the inclusions have characteristics of Ceylon sapphires, origin Sri Lanka. The estimated total diamond weight is 1.20ct. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eIn Victorian symbolism the crescent or new moon represented a new relationship. Hopeful it will \"wax\" into matrimony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797456535882,"sku":"S18123B2","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/victorian-sapphire-diamond-and-gold-crescent-brooch-circa-1880.jpg?v=1791142595"},{"product_id":"t-b-starr-belle-poque-pearl-platinum-and-gold-brooch-circa-1905","title":"T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural pearl, in the centre of an Art Nouveau double whiplash, above three graduating loops, with foliate scroll terminals, set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with larger diamonds, in rub over settings, at the bottom of the scrolls and in five old-cut diamond and natural pearl pendant drops, mounted in platinum on gold; with a gold pin, signed T. B. STARR., with a safety catch fitting, circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheodore B. Starr was among the most prominent and influential jewellery and silversmithing firms in New York, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1837, Theodore Starr founded his company in 1862, at No.18 John Street. He went into partnership with jeweller and silversmith, Herman Marcus, in 1864. The company became known as Starr and Marcus. Marcus left to join Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., in 1877. Starr bought back control of the company, with the name of the company reverting to Theodore B. Starr. The company was incorporated in 1907, by Starr's son. On 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e July, 1918, their stock was purchased by the silver firm of Reed and Barton. The firm maintained a shop at 47th Street and Fifth Avenue. Theodore B. Starr finally closed its doors in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr’s work was heralded in the press. On 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March, 1880, “The Independent” published an article in which \"The House of Theodore B. Starr\" is described as an establishment that develops, \"an educated demand for ‘beauty in use;’\" and where one will find, \"his taste and his intelligence stimulated.\"\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr encouraged Henry Schrady to cast miniature bronzes that the company could cast from and sell copies of. 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