A stunning bracelet that was made in the Art Deco period in the 1920s. It has been set with six old mine cut diamonds within circles of specially cut sapphires. There are further baguette sapphires in a line across the centre with rose diamond detail. The top is platinum and the sides have been engraved with a scroll design. It is articulated so it curves comfortably around the wrist.}

A pair of really pretty 15ct gold earrings that were made circa 1910. They have each been set with a pearl with two little platinum fronted leaves above set with graded diamonds. They are so wearable on a daily basis.}

Dorrie Nossiter (British, 1893–1977) was a famous British Arts and Crafts designer who specialised in designing pieces using unusual combinations of gem stones set in silver and gold. This necklace has been beautifully thought out and has been set with a mixture of highly coloured opals that display predominantly green and blue colours. It is a grape and vine leaf wreath design suspended from an oval opal cabochon quatrefoil surmount, and has been hand made throughout in gold and silver. The spiral bar chain has been hand made too with a typical Arts and Crafts toggle and circle clasp. It also has a brooch fitting. It was made circa 1920.}

A striking 18ct gold bracelet that was made in the 1940s. It has been set with a citrine, an amethyst, an aquamarine, a pink tourmaline, rock crystal, green tourmaline and a peridot. Each stone has been step cut and is quite large. The whole effect is colourful and quite dramatic. In between the stones are articulated 18ct gold links. It looks fantastic when worn.}

A stunning peacock feather brooch that was made circa 1900-1910 and is a beautiful example of the jewellers art. It has been designed using red and yellow gold and platinum then chased with an intricate pattern that accentuates the design. In the centre of the feather is a sapphire. The sapphire represented loyalty, trust and truth. The peacock feather represented kindness, compassion, good luck, patience & benevolence. What a wonderful brooch to give to someone you love.}

A really pretty pair of earrings that have been so finely made and are the best examples of Edwardian period jewels. They are articulated so when you wear them they move beautifully. They have been set with graded diamonds within millgrained settings. The pearls are natural and are very well matched and have two little rows of diamonds above each one. They would be perfect for your wedding day!}

A useful 15ct gold curb link bracelet set with three turquoise and two natural split pearls. It was made circa 1910.}

A fine pair of 18ct gold drop earrings. They were made circa 1820. Wearing micromosaic jewellery became popular during the Grand Tour period in the early 19th century. Members of rich European families would travel around Europe, taking in the sights and cultures of different countries. Italy was a very popular tourist spot as it had a long and prestigious history in arts and culture. It was also a famous glass producer, and canny Italian craftsmen quickly turned their glass making skills to making extraordinary miniature micromosaic pictures for their rich visitors. Mosaic work jewellery of this period usually depicted famous Italian landmarks such as the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. The richest tourists would commission their own mosaics, with animals and famous works of art being favourite subjects. Rather than being sold in Italy many micromosaics were exported to jewellers in London and Paris to be set into larger pieces. These earrings are fine examples of the art and feature birds and butterflies.}

A lovely quality 9ct yellow gold trace link chain that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a barrel clasp and is a good mid length.}

A pretty pair of sapphire and diamond articulated drop earrings. The sapphires are mounted in 18ct yellow gold and the diamonds are mounted in 18ct white gold. The sapphires are pear shaped and have a two diamonds above each one. They are very wearable and go with almost anything.}

A good looking silver gilt and black enamel bracelet that was made in Norway in the 1940s by Bernard Meldahl in Oslo, Norway. It has been enamelled with mainly black and white enamel diamond shapes with tiny cells inside. It reminds me of a golfing jumper!}

A wonderful heavy gage 18ct gold bracelet that was made in France circa 1910. The French are master craftsmen and this bracelet is no exception. It is composed of interlinking yellow gold ridge design curb links. On either side of each link are reddish gold faceted beads that give the bracelet a glint when worn. It has a secure push in clasp with a safety chain.}

A neat pair of 18ct white gold earrings. Each one has been set with a forty five point clear white diamond. They can be worn day and night.}

An attractive snake necklace made in 1960 in Birmingham. The firm that made it was called Smith & Pepper (1899-1981) Mr. Smith and his uncle Mr. Pepper became business partners. The business was set up in Birmingham in an area known as the Jewellery quarter in adjoining buildings 78 and 79 Vyse Street. The company became known around the world.  The firm made a wide range of jewellery, notably swallow designs, popular during the Wars wars and Egyptian style snake designs, after Egyptologist Howard Carter made ancient Egypt fashionable. It finally stopped trading in 1981.  For its 82-year history the firm was run as a family business.  The premises in Vyse Stree are now a museum.  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 when worn.}

A good pair of 15ct gold earrings composed of three interlinking hoops that have been engraved with flowers and foliate leaves. They were made circa 1860-1880 and are as wearable today as they were then.}

An unusual 9ct gold chain that has lover's knots interspersed with tramline links. It has a secure barrel clasp. It was made circa 1900-1910. This chain can be worn daily.}

A pretty 9ct gold chain interspersed with eighteen cultured pearls that was made by Deakin and Francis in 1979. They are an excellent firm producing good quality jewellery to this day. The firm was founded in 1786, and is a family run business with the original workshop in the heart of Birmingham. This chain is wearable on an every day basis.}

A really stylish and well designed 18ct gold bracelet. It was made in France circa 1910-1920 and is a woven curb pattern with repousse and faceted links. The facets reflect the light and provide a good contrast to the outer repousse pattern. This bracelet can be worn on a daily basis.}

A charming and very pretty bracelet that was made in the early 1900s. It has a central cluster of diamonds with a bright white diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre and rose diamonds around it. There are two decorated bars on either side. It is articulatedWhen something has segments connected by flexible joints. so it sits comfortably on the wrist.}

An attractive snake necklace made in 1964 in Birmingham. In the early 20th century Egyptologist Howard Carter made ancient Egypt fashionable and snake inspired jewellery became really popular. This 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 and looks very pretty when worn.}

A very stylish articulated Art Deco bracelet that was most likely made in Germany in the 1920s. It has been set with a large cabochon sapphire with four triangular sapphires around it. Then there is a pierced work design set with graded diamonds. The bracelet is sprung so it sits snugly on the wrist.}

An unusual 18ct gold brooch of a beautifully modelled old European hunting horn, most likely Belgian. Within it is a cabochon rock crystal that has been carved and hand painted in reverse with a horse's head on a flat back. The intaglio has also been painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed through the top, the image appears three-dimensional. The technique originated in Belgium c.1860 and is attributed to an artist named Emile Marius Pradier. 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 like 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 c.1920. This brooch is a superb example of the art and is in excellent condition.}

A beautiful pair of diamond earrings that were most likely made in France circa 1900. They have each been set with a transition cut half carat diamond in the centre with eight diamonds around them. They are well matched and very white stones. These earrings are so wearable and pretty.}

A heavy platinum bracelet that was made in the 1920s. It is composed of seventeen sections, each one set with a good bright white diamond with articulated sections in between set with smaller diamonds. It is a really smart look and very wearable.}

A lovely 9ct gold bangle that was made in 1908 in Chester. it has fine rope work and ball detail on the edge and across the centre. It has been set with three rubies and two rose diamonds. This style of bangle looks stunning when worn on its own but it can be stacked with others if wanted.}

A heavy gage 9ct gold bracelet that is composed of curb links in a continuous line with a hidden clasp . They are close links which is a much smarter look than if the links were wider spaced. The gold has a lovely rose colour that is typical of 9ct gold pieces made in the early 1900s. There is a safety chain for added security. It was made circa 1910.}

A lovely 9ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1900-1914. The links are alternate plain and engraved which adds good detail to this bracelet. It is marked on every link 9c for 9ct gold which is a sign of good quality. The padlock hinges open and there is a safety chain for extra security.}

A really unusual "Novelty brooch" as they are called, of five swallows sitting on a crescent moon. The Crescent moon celebrates the feminine moon goddess and therefore is associated with female empowerment. It also symbolises change as it waxes and wanes, and spirituality. 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 this brooch has hidden sweet meanings.}

A Georg Jensen silver St. Christopher pendant with car, ship and plane decoration to reverse by the firm Georg Jensen. Georg Jensen opened his first work shop in 1904 . Soon Jensen had opened retail premises in Berlin (1909), London (1921) and New York (1924). This pendant was retailed through his London premises in 1973. Today his pieces are very sought after as they are top quality.  This St Christopher pendant is a protective amulet to wear always when travelling.}

This is a fabulous 18ct gold bracelet that was made in the 1950s in France. It is a wonderful strong design with decorated and plain sections in an interwoven pattern. The bracelet is articulated so is comfortable to wear.}

A beautiful heavy gage 18ct gold bangle that was made circa 1880. It has been set with nine rectangular emeralds interspersed with eight diamonds. It is smart and quite a contemporary look considering that it is nearly 140 years old!}

A very special platinum necklace that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been beautifully made in a bows and garland design with small flowers. It has been set with small diamonds throughout and has two natural pearl drops. The Edwardian period was really the prettiest style in jewellery. The pieces were so light looking and are still very sought after today. This necklace is one of the finest that I have ever come across.}

A neat and pretty 15ct gold bracelet that was made in the early 1900s. It is set with four sapphires and three diamonds. It is in excellent condition and easy to wear.}

This good quality Danish silver bracelet is a very strong design and looks fantastic on the wrist. It is similar to some George Jensen patterns but with a different twist!}

A wonderful three strand cultured pearl choker which has at it's centre a good diamond set flower clasp which can be also used as a brooch. The diamonds are very lively and are set in 18ct white gold. The pearls are very well matched and a good even colour.}

A beautiful lady's Art Deco platinum watch with a clear round face set with old eight-cut diamonds. The watch is stamped for platinum on the inside. Total carat weight: 50 points The strap is a later addition, stamped and dated London 1954 and is marked 9ct white gold. It has 3 sections to clip into, for different size wrists.}

An unusual pair of platinum earrings that were made circa 1910-1920. They are articulated so they move well when worn. They are a tassel design with a crown shaped top. The top diamonds are a quarter of a carat each and have three small diamonds below that attach to the tassels. There is millgrain detail throughout. They are beautifully finished at the back. The settings have been filed in a hair bell shape. An old jeweller friend of mine once told me to always look at the back of a piece of jewellery. If it is well finished then it is a top quality job! They look wonderful when worn and are typical of the early 20th century fine design. There is a pendant to match in the necklaces and pendants section.}

A lovely pair of original Georgian earrings set with foiled rose diamonds. The larger diamond in each earring is a rectangular table cut stone. They are mainly silver with a gold wash on the back which was standard practice circa 1780. The wires are hinged to open backwards, so you have to put them in your ear from behind. This again was usual in the 18th century.}

A charming and very pretty silver necklace that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of fourteen hair bells that have been enamelled in the Plique a Jour technique. 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 a highly skilled technique and this necklace is an excellent example of the craft. The chain is 9ct gold.}

A very fine pair of 18ct gold earrings that were made circa 1900. They are in their original condition and are composed of pear shaped and round aquamarines surrounded by claw set transition cut bright white well matched diamonds. They are the perfect size to wear and look amazing when worn in the evening.}

A very good looking 15ct gold buckle bangle that was made circa 1910 in America. The buckle motif represents eternity, loyalty, strength and protection and was used a lot in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian jewellery. This bangle has been well designed and is in lovely condition. The buckle and strap have been set with graded natural split pearls and two tiny rose diamonds. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other bangles.}

A very stylish 18ct gold feather brooch that was made in the 1950s. It has a line of graded diamonds up the centre with another diamond at each end. This brooch looks wonderful when worn on a lapel.}

A good pair of diamond set drop cluster earrings that were made circa 1910. They are platinum which is a tough precious metal. In between is an 18ct gold link. The diamonds are set in rub over settings. In the early 1900s there was a fashion for daisy designs so we come across quite a few daisy cluster rings and these earrings are a similar design. They look beautiful when worn.}

An unusual egg charm that could also be worn as a pendant. It has three star shapes set with natural split pearls and at the base is a cabochon cut green chrysoprase. It was made circa 1900-1910 and is 15ct gold.}

A lovely little egg charm that can be worn on a bracelet or with other pieces on a chain. It was made circa 1910 and is two pieces of carved carnelian with a faceted rock crystal in between.}

A fantastic 18ct gold medium length chain that was made circa 1870. It looks so modern but it is nearly one hundred and fifty years old! It has been enamelled with a scroll design within a black enamel surround. It has a sprung bolt ring clasp which can also be used to hang something else from.}

A wonderful unusual Austro-Hungarian necklace of a green enamelled bird with a collar and a central ruby suspended from an enamelled and small natural pearl chain. It was made circa 1880 in Austro-Hungary and is in the Neo-Renaissance style popular at the time and still very collectable today.}

A heavy gage 18ct gold bracelet with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It is the prettiest of styles with three sections of leaves and flowers set with diamonds and natural pearls. In between are quatrefoils set with diamonds. The top is platinum and the main body is 18ct gold.}

A very pretty small silver and enamel egg that was made in Russia circa 1900-1910. The Russian Easter egg tradition dates back to pre-Christian times when people saw eggs as fertility symbols and as symbols of protection. Eggs represented renewal or new life. When Russian Orthodoxy was adopted, eggs took on Christian symbolism. This little egg can be worn on a chain with other eggs interspersed.}

A good looking pair of 18ct gold earrings that were made in France circa 1900-1910. They have been set with garnet doublets. A "Doublet" is an assembled or composite gem that is comprised of a top and a bottom, with an adhesive in the middle to fuse them together. Doublets were commonly used in Victorian and Edwardian jewellery, and are known as "garnet doublets" to imitate ruby, sapphire, emerald and other coloured gemstones. So these earrings appear to be set with sapphires but are actually garnet doublets. They are surrounded by rose diamonds with a rose diamond at the top of each earring. They have comfortable hinge back fittings.}

The Russian Easter egg tradition dates back to pre-Christian times when people saw eggs as fertility symbols and as symbols of protection. Eggs represented renewal or new life. When Russian Orthodoxy was adopted, eggs took on Christian symbolism. This egg was made circa 100-1910 and is silver with an applied enamel decoration and the cyrillic letters "XB" for "Happy Easter". These eggs are lovely to collect and wear on a chain spaced at intervals.}

A really pretty pair of 18ct gold earrings. Each one has been set a cabochon cut moonstone with a good bright white diamond above it. Moonstone is the birthstone for the month of June and the stone traditionally given in celebration of the 13th anniversary of marriage. The stone was also prized by the Romans, who thought it was magically formed out of moonlight. The fittings are secure hinge backs. They were made circa 1900-1910 in France.}

A fun 9ct gold charm with an original £1 note coiled neatly inside. Someone is in the money!}

A useful Victorian chain which is a good medium length and can be worn on its own or layered with other chains and pendants. It has a dog clip attachment so that you can hang pieces from it like watch keys, seals and charms.}

A smart 18ct white gold Art Deco brooch that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a line of calibré cut emeralds, diamonds and calibré cut rubies. This style of brooch looks wonderful when worn on a lapel.}

A useful pair of 18ct gold earrings that are three colours, red yellow and white gold in a coiled circular design. In the centre of each earring is a largish cultured pearl. They were made in Italy in the 1970s.}

Cut steel jewellery was created from what was originally used for horseshoe nails in the 18th century. It was rivet set with small, individually faceted and polished steel studs, fashioned to catch the light and sparkle like the diamond cuts of that period. This brooch is a good example of the art and was made circa 1800-1820 in Birmingham.}

A striking 9ct gold brooch that was made circa 1910-1920 of a butterfly.  It has fine wedges of opal set over a solid piece of chalcedony. This enhances the colours which are composed of vivid blues, greens and reds. It is a highly decorative piece of jewellery and would enhance any lapel or dress.}

A great looking 9ct gold coily articulated snake bangle. It's head has fine engraving on the gold and the eyes are set with rubies. It was made  by the well known firm Smith & Pepper (1899-1981)  Mr. Smith and his uncle Mr. Pepper became business partners. The business was set up in Birmingham in an area known as the Jewellery quarter in adjoining buildings 78 and 79 Vyse Street. The company became known around the world.  The firm made a wide range of jewellery, notably swallow designs, popular during the Wars wars and Egyptian style snake designs, after Egyptologist Howard Carter made ancient Egypt fashionable. It finally stopped trading in 1981.  For its 82-year history the firm was run as a family business.  The premises in Vyse Stree are now a museum.  The snake motif in antique jewellery is a recurring design and represents “Eternal love and wisdom”. We also have a snake collar that goes with this bangle if you fancy a set!}

An unusual pair of silver earrings. The silver has been gilded and in the centre of each earring is a Neapolitan natural coral cluster of beads. They were made circa 1880.}

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A beautiful 15ct gold bangle set with natural split pearls. The Victorians were immensely fond of pearls and used them extensively in jewellery designs. This bangle is a prime example of a very well made piece of jewellery using graded natural pearls throughout. It was made circa 1880-1900.}

A good Berlin iron collar with classical motifs. Berlin Iron gained international attention during the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) when the Prussian Royal family requested that the aristocracy and upper classes contribute their precious jewellery to help fund the War of Liberation. In return, these citizens were given iron jewellery as gifts for their loyalty, and many of those pieces were inscribed with the phrase “Gold gab ich für Eisen” (I gave gold for iron). The craftsmanship is extraordinary and the pieces were given a matte black lacquer finish to help prevent rusting. The process had originated with the Gleiwitz Foundry in Silesia, Prussia, in the 1790s, it then moved to Berlin in 1804. Berlin iron is highly collectable today because of it’s rarity and it’s history.}

A pretty watch key made circa 1820 that has been set with a bloodstone on one side and a pale agate on the other. These small watch keys are highly decorative and can be worn on their own, on a charm bracelet, or with a small collection of other keys and seals on a mid length chain.}

A rare silver and enamel Russian egg pendant. These eggs are very sought after as they were made in the early 1900s before the Russian revolution. It is a very pretty egg with fine detail of flowers and swags all around.}

This is a beautiful chain. It is 55 inches long and has 23 long tubular sections enamelled in black with white dots. Interspersed are 24 natural pearls. The chain is two different thicknesses, which is intriguing, but it does not affect the overall look.}

A lovely 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1900-1910. it is set with twelve opals which are evenly matched and display mainly blue and green colours. Opals were extremely popular in the Edwardian period as they went so well with the ivory coloured lace and the muted pale colours of the dresses. This bracelet can be shortened if wanted.}

A charming Edwardian butterfly brooch that was made circa 1900-1910. It is set with four well matched sapphires and rose diamonds. It has small cabochon ruby eyes and two pearls on it's body. The front is silver with a gold back. Original butterfly brooches are hard to find and this one is a pretty special one!}

A decorative necklace made from vulcanite. It is composed of cubes and circular beads and is rather modern looking although it was made in the late 1800s! Vulcanite was patented in 1846 by Goodyear (the same tyre manufacturer of today), as the patent specified a manner of mixing rubber and sulphur, then heating the mixture to one hundred and fifteen degrees celsius. Often called ‘ebonite’, vulcanite was the most mass-produced rival to actual jet. Its ability to be moulded and not carved, along with a relatively low cost to manufacture made vulcanite a material that was accessible to middle and lower classes of the 19th century, especially at a time when actual jet was the height of fashion.}

A very striking platinum brooch of an arrow. It was made in the 1920s and is set with rectangular onyx and rose diamonds. It pulls apart and is then placed through the material so all you see are the two ends. This type of brooch is called a "Jabot" pin.}

A pretty necklace with eleven drops set with various stones including pink sapphires, sapphires, citrine, garnets, aquamarine, and a peridot. This type of necklace was popular in the 1900s.}

This pair of 18ct gold earrings match the necklace (513K). They are a rose design and set with an opal and two rose diamonds in each one. They were made in France circa 1800-1820. They hinge open backwards and go through the ear from the back.}

A smart pair of Art Deco drop diamond earrings. They are platinum with gold hinge back ear wires. The articulated pierced work design is very effective and they move beautifully when worn. They were made circa 1920-1930.}

A good example of a silver gilt brooch made by the well known firm, Theodor Fahrner. His factory was a major player in the production of well designed good quality jewellery in the Art Deco period. He was one of the foremost designers in Pforzheim in the Black Forrest in Southern Germany. This brooch is in the form of an orchid set with a pearl with a stem set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) It was made circa 1920-1930.}

A good Russian 14ct gold long guard with pretty decorative knot links. It was made circa 1880-1900 and is in lovely condition.}

A red glass egg but fun to wear with others on a chain!}

A fine quality silver brooch set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) and pale blue enamel in the form of a basket of flowers within a rectangular frame. It was made in the 1920s.}

A very good example of a Scottish Victorian brooch. It is set with jasper, bloodstone and other agates. The stones were sourced in the mouth of Scottish rivers and polished in to shapes and set in to items of jewellery from the 1860s onwards. Queen Victorian purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860s and this spawned a thriving tourist trade in this type of jewellery. It is highly collectable today because of the history and quality of the workmanship. In the centre is a large oval deep orange citrine.}

A stylised silver brooch of roses in a basket. It is set with graded white paste. The pierced work is attractive and contrasts well when worn with different colours underneath. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

Rhoda Wager operated a successful jewellery business in Sydney from 1916 until her retirement in 1946. During this time she made over 12,000 items, each drawn, dated and numbered in sketchbooks. Her work is characterised by the use of semi-precious stones set in foliage decoration hand-wrought in silver Wager was born in London in 1875. She studied at Art School in Bristol, the Glasgow School of Art (1897-1903) and at Bernard Cuzner’s School of Metalwork at Bourneville. This training provided her with principles of dedication and the importance of design which was fundamental to metalwork and jewellery derived from the Arts and Crafts movement. Her first jewellery pieces date from her time with Cuzner (who, with Jessie M. King and Rex Silver, designed the first range of Cymric jewellery for Liberty’s of London in 1899). This brooch is finely worked and set with opals, green chalcedony, moonstones and amethysts with a central large oval abelone shell.}

A good long seven strand seed pearl necklace with a round gold clasp. The clasp is set with a foil backed cabochon garnet. It is surrounded by split pearls and then a blue and white enamel band. It was made circa 1820 in the Regency period.}

A good example of English 1970s style. It is similar to some designs by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia that were inspired by space travel and the landing on the moon in july 1969. It is 18ct gold and set with four diamonds.}

An unusual pair of sapphire and diamond earrings which have pair shaped drops set with a sapphire in each. They are mainly silver with gold posts and ring sections.}

A well executed and highly detailed cameo of a lady with a Greco/Roman hairstyle. Cameos were extremely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as they were tokens of the past. There was huge interest in Archaeological finds and tourists travelled to Italy and Greece to see the marvels that were being unearthed. This example was probably carved in Naples then exported to England where it was mounted with an Etruscan style 18ct gold frame.}

A good pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings which are in great condition and look really lovely on the ear as they are a nice size.}

A fine example of Marcasite (iron pyrites) work inlaid in Sterling Silver with detailed strap. The hallmark dates the watch to 1960, made in Birmingham with maker's mark 'Y & E'. The round face is easy to read and is marked 'Provita'.}

A decorative 15ct gold brooch which was made in 1847. It is set with natural split pearls and one small diamond. On the reverse is a locket section and an inscription to the memory of Thomas Dawson.}

A cool looking pair of 18ct gold earrings that can be worn daily.}

Finn Jensen was apprenticed to J.Tostrup then he became an independent designer and manufacturer of high quality vermeil guilloche enamel jewellery from 1953. The workshop continued after his death in 1976. This silver gilt lily pad necklace was one of his signature designs and was made in the late 1950s. The translucent red enamel reveals an etched lily pad leaf design in the silver beneath. It is a timeless piece of jewellery.}

A very pretty 15ct gold necklace that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with graded Imperial topaz. The stones are a lustrous golden orange-yellow colour. There are nine drops with a further three stones on either side. It looks stunning when worn.}

A beautiful heavy gage 18ct gold and amethyst necklace that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with nine graded round cut amethysts with a further amethyst that covers the clasp. Amethyst is the birthstone for february. Ruled by the planet Jupiter, it’s the zodiac stone for those born under the sign of Pisces. It looks lovely when worn as it follows the neckline.}

An attractive 9ct gold bracelet that has been set with eleven graded cabochon moonstones. It was made circa 1910 when pale stones such as citrines and aquamarines were popular as they went with the fashions of the period. A cabochon cut moonstone looks like a moon in the night sky. Colour and light shifts with the blue white iridescence and there is a fluid and watery movement to the stone. This bracelet can be worn day and night.}

An unusual 9ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1910. It is a gate design with roundels and has been set with sixteen cabochon opals within millgrained settings. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other bracelets.}

A smart pair of 18ct white gold earrings that curve round and frame the ear lobe. They have been set with eight square cut sapphires in each earring in a raised curved line. On either side of the sapphires are eight brilliant cut diamonds. They were made circa 1930-1940.}

An unusual and very well made 14ct gold novelty brooch of a snail on an oak leaf. The leaf has been beautifully carved in carnelian and the snail is a brown mottled agate. His body is studded with rose diamonds. It was most likely made in Austria as the goldsmiths are renowned for this type of work.}

A very good quality 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1910. This bracelet has a lovely sentiment, lover's knots all the way round. It would have been a gift from an admirer in 1910 and is as appropriate to give now as it was then.}

A well modelled solid 9ct gold French poodle charm that can also be worn as a pendant on a chain.}

A little silver and pink translucent enamel egg with a pattern beneath that was made circa 1900-1910 in either Russia or Austria. The mark is partly illegible so it is difficult to ascertain. These eggs are great to wear as a collection on a chain or just on their own.}

A really pretty pendant made out of a carved egg shaped opal. The opal is a good colour displaying striations of mainly blue with some green and red. It was made circa 1900-1910. Opal is the birthstone for the month of October.}

Jens Ingvald Andresen 1901-1974 was apprentice at the workshop to Hjortdahl & Meldahl from 1915 to 1919. He stayed with the firm until 1931 when Meldahl left to form his own company. Andresen followed Meldahl & continued to work for him until 1936. In 1936 Andresen co-founded a separate silver & enamel workshop and called it Andresen & Scheinpflug in Oslo. This necklace is a lovely example of their work and was made in the 1940s in Norway.}