A realistic 9ct gold Novelty brooch featuring a mother owl with her baby perched on a branch.They both have cabochon garnet eyes. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A beautifully modelled 18ct gold ring of a lion's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He is holding a diamond in his jaw. It is a lovely and original Art Nouveau ring that could have been made in Belgium and was then retailed in France as it has the owl mark as well as the eagle's head.}

A large and striking silver lizard brooch set with a mixture of graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and green rectangular pastes. Lizards were very popular in the 1920s and were worn with the long slinky dresses that were fashionable at the time. Nowadays they are back in fashion and look fabulous on a lapel or a dress.}

A well modelled novelty brooch of an alligator. It is studded with graded rose diamonds and has a ruby eye. The front is silver and the reverse is gold. It would certainly attract comments when worn!}

A lonesome owl on a bar that was made circa 1900-1910. He is two colour rose and yellow gold and has cabochon green paste eyes. Lovely to wear on a lapel.}

A lovely 15ct gold Novelty brooch of a very wise owl perched on a branch. His body is studded with natural split pearls and he has cabochon ruby eyes. He was made circa 1900-1910.}

An attractive snake necklace made in 1960 in Birmingham. The snake has ruby eyes, an engraved head and a stretchy articulated body. The snake motif in antique jewellery is a recurring design and represents “Eternal love and wisdom". It has a secure clasp at the back. It looks very pretty on the neck.}

A good 18ct gold tie pin with an intaglio of a race horse's head that was made circa 1880. It has been carved in reverse from rock crystal which is a difficult process. A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back. The intaglio was also painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed through the top, the image appears three-dimensional. Finally, the back was sealed in order to preserve the painted areas. The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and is attributed to an artist named Emile Marius Pradier. This technique was also practiced in England by Thomas Cook and his descendants who made crystals for Lambeth & Co. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolour of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. The motifs most commonly found are sporting themes – horses, dogs, foxes and birds. This relatively secret process passed through family members, so keeping it exclusive and expectations of quality were very high. They remained in fashion until poorly made glass and plastic imitations flooded the market circa 1920. This tie pin is a superb example of the art and is mounted in 18ct gold with a decorative border. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual silver brooch of a bee that was made circa 1910. it is finely modelled and set with three amethysts for it's body and head. It's eyes are set with natural split pearls as are the wings. Bees toil day and night so this brooch signifies ‘efficiency’ and ‘organisation’. What a great gift to give to an organised person!}

A very unusual silver gilt and enamel butterfly brooch.The enamel technique used here is Plique-à-jour (French for "letting in daylight") is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained-glass and is considered very challenging technically. There is a high failure rate. The technique is similar to that of cloisonné, but using a temporary backing that after firing is dissolved by acid or rubbed away. This brooch is in very good condition and was made circa 1900-1910.}

An unusual 9ct gold Novelty brooch with three owls perched on a bar that was made circa 1900-1910. They have green cabochon paste eyes and are two colour rose and yellow gold. Three wise owls to wear on your lapel!}

An unusual Novelty brooch of an owl with a moon above him perched on a small leafy branch. The brooch is 9ct rose gold with two colours of yellow and red gold on the owl. He also has cabochon emerald eyes. Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. What a wonderful brooch to give to someone you love.}

A lovely 15ct gold novelty brooch of a mother sitting next door to a baby owl on a branch. They are beautifully modelled with pearl bodies, orange enamel wings and little black enamel eyes. The brooch was made circa 1915.}

A very unusual 18ct gold pendant with a chained monkey in the centre. The monkey has been carved from malachite and has ruby cabochon eyes. It was made circa 1860. There was a fashion for malachite during the Victorian Age, and it was used in fine jewellery for the English gentry and grand sculpture in the palaces of the Russian Tsars. There was also a fashion for pet monkeys. Notes on Pet Monkeys and How to Manage Them by Arthur Patterson (London, 1888) advises that that the chief importers of monkeys to Britain were Cross, Carpenter, and Johnson of Liverpool or Jamrach and Abrahams of London. Monkeys were brought to Britain by sailors or dealers alongside traditional cargo from South America, India and south east Asia. Patterson’s book includes a price list for various breeds of monkeys, revealing that marmosets could be had for 15 shillings whereas an orangutan could be as much as £100. This pendant is a far kinder way of keeping a monkey nearby!}

A silver tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910 of a horse's head. Ideal for a horse lover! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin}

A beautiful French 18ct gold tie pin of a Dragon. The winged beast is seen grasping a diamond in it's mouth, which is its prey. It was made in the Art Nouveau period. This was an artistic movement which peaked in popularity between 1890 and 1910 and influenced all fields of art, architecture and applied art. It is a French term meaning "new art" and is characterised by organic and plant motifs as well as other highly stylised forms. It was also heavily influenced by oriental art. It was in 1854, Japan reluctantly signed the Japan-US Treaty of Peace and Amity, which ended the island chain’s seclusion that had been in place for more than 200 years. The Americans, Russians, and British governments were all eager to capitalise on the new resources available, but it was France, under the leadership of Napoleon III who built shipyards in Japan in exchange for the right to import Japanese goods. The introduction of both modern and antique Japanese artistic designs created a fascination with dragons, lotus flowers and other natural themes that significantly influenced the motifs of the Art Nouveau period. This 18ct gold tie pin epitomises the period. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin}

A very unusual 15ct gold locket that opens to reveal seven compartments that can hold twelve photographs in total. On the front is a dove of peace. The dove has a small cabochon ruby in it's eye and the olive branch is set with three natural pearls. The use of a dove and olive branch as a symbol of peace originated with the early Christians, who portrayed the act of baptism accompanied by a dove holding an olive branch in its beak. So what a wonderful meaning and this locket would be ideal for holding photographs of your children.}

A very special 18ct gold double snake ring. There is a small rose diamond in each eye of one snake and small rubies in each eye of the other. It is a heavy gage and feels good when worn. The snake motif in antique jewellery represented “Eternal love and wisdom”, so pieces such as this ring would have been a gift from an admirer.}

A beautiful 18ct white gold model of a running fox that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with graded diamonds and some rose diamonds and a small cabochon ruby in the fox's eye. It is in lovely original condition.}

A lucky black cat crossing your path!}

Roger Doyle is a well known jeweller working in London. His commissions have included the Crown for the investiture of HRH Prince of Wales, and he has pieces in museums such as the Victoria and Albert museum. These amusing frog cufflinks were made in 2009. They are silver with an inlay of purple, black and green enamel.}

A silver pair of earrings made by the firm Georg Jensen, depicting a pair of dolphins. They were designed by Arno Malinowski (1899 – 1976) who worked at Georg Jensen in Denmark from 1936 – 1944 and again, from 1949 – 1965. Malinowski participated in many exhibitions and won numerous awards for his designs. He received a silver medal at the Paris World Exhibition in 1925, the Eckersberg Medal in 1933 and the Carlson Prize in 1936. These earrings featuring a pair of dolphins are one of his most popular designs. They haver clip on fittings for non pierced ears.}

A rare 15ct gold brooch of an otter. It is a beautiful heavy gage model and finely chased with a small diamond in it's eye. It would have been made circa 1900-1910.}

A rare model of a grouse set with rose diamonds, rubies and emeralds in a silver setting with a gold wash on the reverse. It was made circa 1880-1900 when sporting was at it's zenith. It would make a wonderful present to someone for the Glorious Twelfth!}

A rare and finely made 18ct gold eagle brooch by the well known maker Gaston-Eugene-Omar-Laffitte and made circa 1880-1900. Lafitte is also well known for his plique-à-jour enamel techniques. Winged female figures were a specialty. He Exhibited regularly at the Paris Salons. He also produced small silver repoussé and engraved accessories such as matchboxes, mirrors and lorgnettes. This brooch has a removable brooch fitting as it can also be worn as a pendant. The eagle is clutching an old mine cut diamond in his claws. It is in a platinum setting as the French started to use platinum about twenty years earlier than the English jewellers.}

An unusual solid 18ct gold novelty tie pin of a cat's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He has bright diamond eyes. A special piece for all you cat lovers out there ! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A silver pair of cufflinks made by the firm Georg Jensen, depicting a pair of dolphins. It was designed by Arno Malinowski (1899 – 1976) who worked at Georg Jensen in Denmark from 1936 – 1944 and again, from 1949 – 1965. Malinowski participated in many exhibitions and won numerous awards for his designs. He received a silver medal at the Paris World Exhibition in 1925, the Eckersberg Medal in 1933 and the Carlson Prize in 1936. These cufflinks featuring a pair of dolphins are one of his most popular designs.}

Roger Doyle is a well known jeweller working in London. His commissions have included the Crown for the investiture of HRH Prince of Wales, and he has pieces in museums such as the Victoria and Albert museum. These amusing beetle cufflinks were made in 2010. They are silver with an inlay of brown, black and yellow enamel.}

Roger Doyle is a well known jeweller working in London. His commissions have included the Crown for the investiture of HRH Prince of Wales, and he has pieces in museums such as the Victoria and Albert museum. These amusing frog cufflinks were made in 2009. They are silver with an inlay of red, black and green enamel.}

A beautifully modelled fox head tie pin that was made in the early 1900s. The head has been set with rose diamonds and he has ruby cabochon eyes. This tie pin would be ideal for a sportsman. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A stunning 18ct gold brooch of four swallows perched on a tiny gate. Their bodies are studded with rose diamonds and they have tiny ruby eyes. There are twelve pearls on the gate. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. This brooch is comparatively rare and is called a "Novelty brooch". It was made in France circa 1900-1910.}

A good 9ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1936. It has been engraved with the head of a spaniel. A must for any dog lovers!}

A charming 15ct gold brooch of a bee that was made circa 1900-1910. It is set with a large oval opal and a sapphire with natural split pearl set wings and cabochon rubies for the eyes. Bees toil day and night so this brooch signifies ‘efficiency’ and ‘organisation’. It is a beautiful piece of jewellery. https://static.antiquejewellerycompany.com/2018/10/809K.mp3}

For all you horse lovers out there, a prancing 9ct gold horse with flowing mane and tail. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An attractive 9ct gold seal with a lion on the top. On one side is carnelian and the other is bloodstone. Both stones are plain but can be engraved if wanted. There is another larger one to match this.}

An attractive 9ct gold seal with a lion on the top. On one side is carnelian and the other is bloodstone. Both stones are plain but can be engraved if wanted. There is another smaller seal that matches this one if you fancy two!}

An unusual 9ct gold cased seal with a well modelled Indian elephant. Beneath is a carnelian with the letters IH or LH in Gothick script. It was made circa 1860. These seals can be worn as a small collection on a chain or on their own.}

A well made silver lizard brooch. It has been set with graded marcasite and has small green paste eyes. Lizards of all kinds have a long history representing good luck. In Ancient Greece and Rome lizards also symbolised wisdom and good fortune. It was made circa 1920 in Germany. The German models are normally of a much higher quality than the English equivalent.}

A great looking silver brooch designed and made by the famous firm of “Theodor Fahrner” which was founded in Pforzheim in the Black Forrest in Germany in the 1920-1930 period. It has been set with a small turquoise and graded marcasite (iron pyrites)}

A great looking and unusual snake tie pin. The snake is well modelled with a friendly look about it. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual tie pin of a carved pear shaped lapis lazuli with an 18ct gold snake with an engraved head coiled around it. Suspended from the snake's mouth is a coral bead. It was made circa 1860-1880 and is a very striking piece of jewellery. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An amusing silver brooch of a seated cat with a swinging tail with a bow on it! It is set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) A great gift for a cat lover.}

A cheeky silver squirrel brooch set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) with a red past eye and a silver collar. It would look great worn on a lapel.}

A beautiful silver gilt butterfly brooch by David Andersen. Andersen opened his shop in Oslo, Norway in 1876 specialising in jewellery and silver wares. He died in 1901 and his sons took over company operations and designs. Today, David-Andersen (the company’s name since the early 20th century) is well known for its mid-century enamelled silver jewellery. This brooch is a good example of the firm's work with multi coloured enamel and it was made circa 1950. It is a lovely little jewel to wear.}

A good quality silver and pale blue translucent enamel butterfly brooch by Ivar T Holth that was made in the 1950s. Holth established his wholesale company in Oslo in 1943. The company quickly became one of the leading Norwegian jewellers. These butterfly brooches are always popular and easy to wear on their own or with others!}

An well modelled silver brooch of a dolphin jumping through a hoop. The hoop is studded with marcasite (iron pyrites) so it glitters like black diamonds. It would be very eye catching when worn on a lapel.}

A stunning 15ct gold pair of butterfly brooches attached to each other by a fine chain with a small suspended heart. The three pieces are set with natural split pearls. One butterfly has a ruby in its body, the other has a diamond. It was made circa 1900-1910. This is an unusual and very pretty piece of jewellery.}

A rare 18ct gold butterfly brooch that was made circa 1820. It has been set with pale brown carved banded agates. The gold work is fine and detailed around the agates. Butterflies were used to express beauty and elegance and represented a long life. They are also mourning symbols.}

A very unusual pair of 18ct gold earrings finely cast and engraved with profiles of griffin's heads. Each one has a diamond set in it's mouth. They were made circa 1900-1915, but it is difficult to say where they originate from. They could be Austrian.}

An unusual brooch with two monkeys, one sitting on a bar with a natural pearl terminal, the other suspended on a gold chain with his hand holding a ring. The two monkeys are set with white paste and have green paste eyes. This type of brooch is called a "Novelty brooch" Such pieces were very popular in the early 1900s and often delivered a message. In this case "Two little monkeys" that could imply a relationship which was fun!}

An unusual Georgian brooch, made circa 1800-1820, which represents the dove of Peace or "Saint Esprit". Pieces like this were popular in the late eighteenth century and early 19th century as both religious icons and as sentimental jewellery. This piece is particularly pretty as it has a small heart suspended from the dove’s mouth. On the reverse is a locket section which may have contained a piece of hair at some point. The dove’s eyes are set with tiny rose cut garnets and the reverse is engraved with feathers. the dove and heart are pave set with graded turquoise which mean "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. It is a special and quite rare piece of jewellery.}

A charming model of a running hare. It has ben set with graded rose diamonds and a small ruby for it's eye. It is hard to put a date on when it was made but probably in the 1980s. This style of brooch looks wonderful on a lapel.}

A wonderful 18ct gold snake ring that was made in Birmingham in 1855. It is wide with graded old mine cut diamonds along the snake's head. The traditional meaning of this benevolent looking serpent is "Eternal love". It is a fantastic look when worn.}

This French Art Nouveau bangle is a great looking piece. A carved horn bug has been riveted on to the top of the brass bangle which has a detailed Art Nouveau pierced work design. It was made in France circa 1900-1910.}

A really good and quite heavy gage 18ct gold model of a horse's head. The bridle has a ruby set in to the headband and the rein is set with small rose diamonds. It was made in the 1930s in America. It would make a perfect gift for a horse lover!}

A lovely silver brooch of a peacock. It is set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and a red paste eye and was made between 1920-1940.}

A wonderful large brooch of a peacock that was made in the 1920s. It is set with graded marcasite and green paste. The peacock is a possessor of some of the most admired human characteristics, and is a symbol of integrity and beauty. In history, myth, legend and lore, the peacock symbolises Nobility, Holiness, Guidance, Protection and Watchfulness. It looks fantastic when worn and will certainly attract attention!}

A striking large silver brooch of a swallow. It is set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and small red paste for the eyes.The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. So a wonderful piece of jewellery to give to someone special.}

A jolly silver poodle waiting for it's master or mistress! He is set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and has red paste eyes. A sweet present for someone who loves poodles.}

A mini silver lizard but so beautifully made! It has been set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) along it's back and has marcasite eyes.}