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Midi size puffy heart charm
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Antique midi size 9ct gold puffy heart charm
Elegant puffy gold heart charm with a slight rose undertone. It measures 1.5cm in length and 1cm wide. The oval jump ring is around 4mm. Antique 9CT stamp to one side. Some surface wear but good. It would weigh less than a gram.
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Antique 19th century gold cased watch key
A delightful antique watch key decorated with a chased gold swirl pattern to the sides. Set with a nice square cut chalcedony to one side, and a foiled rock crystal to the other. The foiling on this has deteriorated with age, likely a bit of water damage. This has only given the stone greater depth and we just love how it looks! The bail swivels, as the piece was made to wind a watch. The gold casing is very buttery and beautiful; it's likely it sits over a core of base metal which was done to give the item strength. It measures around 3.06cm in length and 1.05cm at widest. It likely made in the Victorian era.
Hallmarked: no
Tested 15ct gold cased
Gross weight: 1.8g
Condition: foiling to rock crystal has deteriorated; very good otherwise
This item is part of our miniature fobs collection
Hallmarked: no
Tested 15ct gold cased
Gross weight: 1.8g
Condition: foiling to rock crystal has deteriorated; very good otherwise
This item is part of our miniature fobs collection 
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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Vintage garnet and pearl ring
Heavy vintage garnet cabochon and seed pearl 9ct gold ring
A fine vintage ring made in the Antique taste, the domed centre set with an open-backed garnet carbuncle, encircled by a halo of wonderful ivory seed pearls. The elaborate shoulders depict posies of little carved flowers accented by beads. The oval top of the ring measures 16.8mm north to south, and 12.8mm in width. It rises by around 6.5mm. The garnet in its gold setting is around 9mm, with a width of 7.6mm. The ring is 19.2mm across both shoulders. The band is a good 2.4mm in width. This is a lovely solid piece of jewellery with an ornate and feminine aspect on the hand.
Size: O (UK) / 7 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: HB
Date letter: indistinct; possibly S (1971)
Gross weight: 5g
Condition: as original; please see photos
Size: O (UK) / 7 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: HB
Date letter: indistinct; possibly S (1971)
Gross weight: 5g
Condition: as original; please see photos 
Ornate silver collar
Chunky Victorian 18 inch ornate silver collar, crica 1870
An absolutely quintessential item of Victoriana, this elaborate silver collar is sure to delight! Also known as a book chain, these classic necklaces came to prominence in the 1870s in both the US and the UK. The Victorians would wear these collars over high-necked black dresses - a striking and iconic aesthetic that would form perhaps the most recognisable image of the era. They are to be worn with the integral bolt ring to the front, making for an easier application, and in Victorian times would almost always have a large enamelled locket or cross attached. Our wonderful English example is of uniform width throughout, consisting of chunky ribbed belcher links, each alternate link decorated with a small orb to the top and a large orb to the bottom. The reverse of each link is fitted with a stud to make the chain stand out more against the neck - such thoughtful craftsmanship. The whole design is ultra tight and precise, making for stunning, clean lines of these splendid beads that look almost like a fringe of twinkling gemstones. This necklace certainly has a look that is edgy and modern, despite its 150 year age. It can be worn as it is, or charms can be placed on the bolt ring; it can be stacked against other chains, for example a gold long guard chain for an ultra luxurious look. So fabulous!
Hallmarked: no
Tested as solid sterling silver
Length: 18 inches
Gross weight: 34g
Condition: two studs to the reverse are missing; general wear, very good overall; in uncleaned condition - can be cleaned/polished as desired
Hallmarked: no
Tested as solid sterling silver
Length: 18 inches
Gross weight: 34g
Condition: two studs to the reverse are missing; general wear, very good overall; in uncleaned condition - can be cleaned/polished as desired