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Amethyst charm
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Antique amethyst and 15ct gold charm
We love this tiny button back charm! Add a beautiful hit of purple to your charm collection, dress her up with a bolt ring, try her on a chunky old watch chain…lots of possibilities.
Hallmarked: no
Bought as tested 15ct gold
Untested gemstone
Condition: okay; missing two claws around setting; unsoldered jump ring
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Embossed gold band
Antique Victorian floral motif embossed 18ct gold band
We hunted high and low to find the most beautiful embossed band and this is what we found...
Struck in the brightest high carat yellow gold, an eternal floral pattern in high relief winds its way round this 6.2mm thick band. The carving is crisp and in lovely condition for its 130 years. It retains its original gilded patina, which is what makes the gold so buttery and glittering, even though the finish is rather matt, which we love. Flowers stood for love and romance; this was a wedding ring made to last an eternity, and would have been the prized possession of a Victorian lady. The ring has a slight D shape and rises by around 1.2mm, so really comfortable to wear.
Size: N (UK) / 6½ (US) - resize not recommended due to pattern
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: E.V
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: p (1890)
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 4.1g
Condition: skillful resize mark that does not show on outside; small nick to one edge of gold (see photos #6 and #9)
Size: N (UK) / 6½ (US) - resize not recommended due to pattern
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: E.V
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: p (1890)
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 4.1g
Condition: skillful resize mark that does not show on outside; small nick to one edge of gold (see photos #6 and #9)
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£190.00 £140.00
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Carnelian fob seal with monogram
Ornate Victorian yellow gold fob seal set with monogrammed carnelian
Elaborate scrolled gold work forms the top of this magnificent fob seal. This was likely the prized accessory of a Victorian lady or gent, worn at the end of their watch chain. A vivid orange carnelian has been carved with the monogram HN within a frame. It tests as gold and does appear to be solid - though it might have some base metal inside to give it strengh. The condition is very clean and nice. It measures 30.4mm in height. The carnelian set terminal measures 20.4 x 17mm. The bail has an inner diameter of around 4.9mm. The outside of the bail has a width of 5.3mm. Pretty beaded finial to top. We believe it dates to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.
Hallmarked: no
Tested as low carat gold (9ct+)
Gross weight: 12g
Condition: good
Hallmarked: no
Tested as low carat gold (9ct+)
Gross weight: 12g
Condition: good
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£195.00 £155.00
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Foiled amethyst locket back brooch
Fine Georgian foiled amethyst and gold locket back brooch
Here we have a splendid brooch of circa 1830, comprising foiled amethysts in cut down, closed back gold settings. The stones are all flat cut, with one round cut added as a replacement at a later date. They vary in colour from pale lavender to deep, dark purple. At the centre of the brooch is a vacant domed crystal compartment with a wonderful hinged aperture to verso. The original 'c' clip and pin are in fine working order, together with a later gold safety chain. The piece measures around 23.8mm in length and 18mm in width, with a thickness of approximately 8.1mm. Each stone measures around 4mm in its gold setting.
Hallmarked: no
Acid tested as low carat gold
Gross weight: 6g
Condition: two visible chips to amethysts and one a replacement; small chip to edge of glass locket back
Hallmarked: no
Acid tested as low carat gold
Gross weight: 6g
Condition: two visible chips to amethysts and one a replacement; small chip to edge of glass locket back 
For Carly (without bolt ring) Seed pearl crescent moon pendant
Victorian 15ct gold seed pearl crescent pendant on a 9ct gold bolt ring, both circa 1890
We had this crescent professionally converted form a brooch to a stunning pendant to give it a new lease of life, and we hope you'll agree it's done just that! The wonderful seed pearls are so pure and yummy looking in that rich 15ct yellow gold that the Victorians loved for their pieces. The jeweller has cleverly put the new 9ct gold bail and jump ring where the old brooch fitting was. This is a regal and special piece, and looks so fine on a chunky antique chain. We have paired it with a Victorian 9ct gold bolt ring, which enhances the crescent in such a subtle way.
If you would prefer to buy the crescent without the bolt ring, please get in touch and we can adjust the listing for you.
Hallmarked: kind of - stamped 15 to reverse of crescent; bolt ring has 9 .375 mark to jump ring
Approximate length of bolt ring and crescent together is 5cm; crescent is around 2.7cm at widest
Bolt ring is approximately 1.4cm wide and 2cm in length
Gross weight: crescent: 5g; bolt ring: 1.7g
Condition: bolt clasp is rather stiff and only opens a little way - we recommend you don't force it; its pin is a bit off centre but still secure
Hallmarked: kind of - stamped 15 to reverse of crescent; bolt ring has 9 .375 mark to jump ring
Approximate length of bolt ring and crescent together is 5cm; crescent is around 2.7cm at widest
Bolt ring is approximately 1.4cm wide and 2cm in length
Gross weight: crescent: 5g; bolt ring: 1.7g
Condition: bolt clasp is rather stiff and only opens a little way - we recommend you don't force it; its pin is a bit off centre but still secure