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Dec 14, 2018
South Sea Pearls | A Gem of an Investment
Gem Pearls, SOUTH SEA PEARLS, Information, Colors, Shapes and Size Chart
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Nov 14, 2018
The Feel of Oscar Roty
Jewelry speaks to the senses, but when the sparkle goes beyond the sense of sight and draws from us deep emotion it catapults the jewelry into a work of art.
We catch a glimpse of the character and the temperament of the artist and can sense his tenderness and genius, and we behold a masterpiece!
Louis Oscar Roty was a master medalist. Born in Paris in 1846, he was a master of both painting and sculpture and is considered today the world reigning master of medalists.
His medals are to be found in nearly all major European museums, and there is a museum of his works, called the Museum of Oscar Roty, located in Jargeau, France; classified as works of art.
The mother & child rendition in the above photo was made by Oscar Roty, and capped with the French word for Motherhood - ‘Maternite”.
The reverse of the artwork features a wreath of roses, the historic symbol of Feeling, Emotion - Mother.
Yvonne Eyre
Nov 14, 2018
B&M cameo from England
For sale B & M cameo from England purchased in WW2. Mint condition with both broach and necklace attachments. 12 karat
Aug 27, 2018
Star Burst Antique Ring
Hi. Would love any information about this gorgeous ring. Looks like emerald stones. Makers mark last photo. Who made this? Please reply here
Aug 23, 2018
Peter Carl Faberge Eggs
Faberge Eggs Surpise! | Russian Eggs Each Year | 54 Russian Imperial Faberge Eggs by Peter Carl Faberge: A Famous Easter Egg Collection
Aug 22, 2018
Natural Abalone Pearls - Opals of The Sea!
Natural Abalone Pearls | Blue Gem Opals of the Sea because of this Pearl's Extraordinary Blue COLOR....
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Aug 20, 2018
Tahitian Black Pearls | Antique Jewelry Investor
Back to Tahitian Black Pearls | Farmed around the Pearl Islands of French Polynesia and Beyond into the Micronesian Islands...
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Aug 11, 2018
Value of Asahi Pearls from Tokyo
Aloha, My father gave me my grandmother's Pearl Neckalce 10 years ago. They are Asahi Pearls from Tokyo> I have never worn them and I would like to sell
Aug 04, 2018
jewel & rough stone
Hello We are an Iranian trading company which can supply you any precious and semi-precious rough stone. Some Rough stone provided by our company are GARNET(GREEN,
Jul 01, 2018
1950s Classic Simpson Vintage Brooch - signed
I would like to sell my Vintage jewelry by Simpson which is considered rare and hard to find. First Ladies Mrs. Eisenhower, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Nixon,
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Jul 01, 2018
Antique Jewelry Investor: The Investing in Antique Jewelry Guide
The Antique Jewelry Investor Global Resource - How To Invest in Antique Jewelry, 20th Century Jewelry and Pearls
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Jun 30, 2018
Contempo Fashions
Does anyone remember Contempo Fashions jewelry that was sold via home parties (like Sarah Coventry) in the 1980s and early 1990s? The jewelry was unmarked,
Jun 19, 2018
diamond and 9 carat gold ring for my 18th birthday! hallmark help!
my 18th birthday was a week ago and my mum knows my love of all things antique and old so she got me a rather cute and dainty secondhand diamond and 9
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Jun 17, 2018
Chanel Designer Costume Jewelry Questions
A Collection of Chanel Designer Jewelry Questions
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Jun 16, 2018
I own ancestral 42 piece natural pearl necklace weighing 468 carat wt. The pearls are centuries old. I want to know the price in the international market @ per carat wt.
Price of centuries old extra large natural pearl of wt 9.0 carat to 14.0 carat of all shapes
Jun 13, 2018
Star Marks on Antique and 20th Century jewelry
A Collection of STAR marks on Antique & 20th Century Jewelry
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Jun 10, 2018
If you don't understand gemstones then forget making jewelry says Alisa Moussaieff
Over the years, the house of Moussaieff has amassed a first-rate gem collection, including the 5.11-karat shield-shaped Moussaieff Red, one of the planet’s largest fancy red diamonds, which was discovered by a Brazilian farmer and weighed 13.90 karats in the rough, and the Moussaieff Blue, a flawless blue diamond that broke the price per carat world record upon its acquisition in 2007. Alisa Moussaieff has never strayed from her single-minded passion for diamonds, not only for their intrinsic value but also their heritage, emotional and spiritual significance and life-enhancing qualities. “If you don’t understand gemstones, you can’t make jewelry,” she insists. “You need to have basic knowledge of gems and also the sources of gems.” It is this time-honored understanding of magnificent stones that allows Moussaieff to keep crafting jewels where the most incredible gems take center stage.
Jun 09, 2018
Antique Cameo Jewelry
Masterpiece Antique CAMEO Jewelry | Aurora rises in the sky from the River Okeanos at the break of day....
Jun 09, 2018
Old Collection of Rings
Hi these are a collection of old rings I have had for many years Some were dug up by my brother metal detecting in Scotland years ago. Some I collected
Jun 09, 2018
Facts About Diamonds on Antique Jewelry Investor
Facts About Diamonds! Diamonds are Forever. we got that. Diamonds are A Girl's Best Friend. we got that too| What are the Diamond FACTS then?
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Jun 09, 2018
Passengers On The Titanic - Signature Edwardian
Passengers on the Titanic -their hearts go on...thanks to the Edwardian Jewelry recovered from the Titanic ship
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Jun 08, 2018
September Jewel of the Month 2010
September Jewel of the Month 2010 | Treasure of Vergina on Antique Jewelry Investor...
Jun 08, 2018
10k white gold ring with STS stamped on inside.
what is it? the STS.
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Jun 07, 2018
Turquoise Necklace - middle hallmark it looks like a sideways cross or maybe sword?
What is the item? 22k yellow gold & Turquoise necklace Can you please provide all background information? It might be Turkish...and could have come
Jun 05, 2018
Question from Turkey - Value of ear rings
hi, we have a pair of more than 100 years old pearl ear rings that belong to my grandmother's grandmother. we would like to know about their estimated
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May 31, 2018
Wild natural pearl necklace
Never seen so many nonsimilar pearls in one strain. 61 single strain wild naturally colored saltwater pearls
May 20, 2018
A Collection of Christian Dior Questions
A Collection of Christian Dior Vintage Costume Jewelry Questions
May 10, 2018
Unstrung South Seas Pearls.
My father bought my mother cultured pearls when he was stationed there in WWII. Are they worth anything and can I sell them separately since they have
May 10, 2018
Old Krementz costume necklace
This necklace was my great grandmothers, and I was wondering if you could tell me about it, its history, and its value.
May 04, 2018
Any Info on this Hawaii Coat of Arms?
This pendant has very good art work. It is light about 3 grahms of 18k. gold. Don't know much more. Any help?
May 04, 2018
pink pearls
was wondering if this pearl neacklace is real and worth anything. I know nothing about pearls.
May 04, 2018
Antique Pearl Earrings
My grandmother's grandmother's father bought these pearl earrings during Ottoman Empire times. They have never been expertised, seen, listed or valued
May 01, 2018
Mens Bronze Signet Ring -Chinese?
Hi I am in possession of what looks like a mans bronze signet ring that was dug up by workmen doing a pond over 15 years ago. I have attached photos.
May 01, 2018
Double-Profile Cameos
I have been to many antique shows and seen cases filled with vintage cameos, however, I have never seen one that has two profiles. Is a cameo with double
Apr 26, 2018
Is my Left Facing Cameo Rare or Special?
I inherited this Cameo from my mother, she bought it in Italy in the 60's, it's still in it's original case. I have been trying to decide between keeping
Apr 14, 2018
When Symmetry is Sacrificed for Color
You see, Ceylon sapphire cutters face a real dilemma: because the color often radiates from one portion of the stone; other portions of the stone may be pale or even colorless. The art of the master Ceylon sapphire cutter is to angle the piece of rough in such a way as to bring this shot of color closest to the table of the stone. The result: Symmetry is sacrificed for depth of color.
Apr 07, 2018
Jewelry design learns to fly in the Art Nouveau
René Jules Lalique (6 April 1860, Ay, Marne – 1 May 1945, Paris) French glass designer and also one of the most original & influential jewelers of all time. Breaking the unspoken rule that jewelry was a trophy to showcase luxury he introduced a contradiction to hard surfaces through the medium of light; Lalique created movement through exceptional craftsmanship and choice of materials and in the process went where no jeweler had gone before. Through the visible region, we see as light, Lalique enabled for the first time, the contradictory notion of solid materials like metal to co-exist with flight.
Spirit of the Wind - Lalique
Painting by Maranov
Dragonfly by Jar
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Mar 21, 2018
Discovery of the Pearl Cultivating Technique
Australian discovery of the pearl cultivating technique on Thursday Island by William Saville-Kent
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