A fabulous Victorian period mesh slide bracelet, adjustable in size, with fringe and balls at the end. "Lucretia G. Osgood from her brother Charles" October 18th 1866. The mesh bracelet measures just over 3/4" in width and the slide measures 1 3/8" in width. The bracelet can slide to fit just about any size wrist. It weighs 51.8 grams and is in excellent condition.

Victorian period 14K Gold pendant on chain, c. 1880. The pendant has a leaf design with a cabochon bezel set garnet in the center. Both chain and pendant test 14K, they are not marked. The pendant measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/8". The necklace measures 17" in total length. Condition is excellent. Weight: 9.4 grams.

Victorian 14K Gold earrings with prong set almondine garnets and a seed pearl in the center. The earrings have a pierced post in the back for pierced ears. They could be converted to wires or even posts, quite easily. They measure 1 1/4" by 3/4" and test 14K. They may have originally been screw backs or had a different top. Condition is excellent. They date c. 1880.

A fine 14K Gold Victorian period hollow bangle bracelet, c. 1880. The top has a swirling repousse and plain polished gold design with a gold ball in the center. The top measures 1" at its widest and the back of the bracelet is 1/4" in width. There is a safety chain. It is not marked, but tests 14K gold. Condition is excellent. The interior dimensions are 2 3/8" by 2/18". Approximately 7 1/2" circumference. It weighs 12.1 grams.

A fine pair of 14K gold and enamel Victorian earrings, circa 1880. Each earring with a stylized leaf over a small half dome over a ring with tooled surface suspending an enameled cuff with three arrow drops. Condition is excellent. Dimensions: Height 2 3/8", Width 3/4". Weight 5.4 grams.

A fine English Victorian 15K gold bangle bracelet alternating pearls and cabochon opals, c. 1890. The bracelet is marked 15C and has English hallmarks/maker's marks. It measures 9mm in width and 7" in circumference. There is a safety chain. There are some minor dings on the internal side and one on the top, but otherwise, it is in good condition for its age.

A fine and unusual Victorian period "left handed" locket, c. 1880. The locket tests 14K, but is not marked. There is an applied six leaf almondine garnet flower on the top. The center of the flower may be paste or a very pale blue zirconia. The locket is unusual in that it opens from the left side to the right side. It measures 1 7/8" in height, including the large bale, and 1 1/8" in width. The locket hangs on a black velvet ribbon...

This is a more recent 14K gold charm bracelet with all Victorian or Art Nouveau period charms. The bracelet has five different enameled pansy flower, 3 with small diamonds in the center, one with a seed pearl and a tiny one with a gold ball. Additionally, there is a repousse heart charm with a diamond set in the center. It closes tightly and retains its original round glass picture cover. There are also three charms which were stick pin heads...

A fabulous Victorian period 14K Gold locket with Persian turquoise and seed pearls. There is repousse decoration surrounding the points of the stars, very elaborately crafted. The locket opens and retains its original glass picture covers. The locket closes tightly and has engraved decoration on the back side. Condition is very good and it dates c. 1870. It measures 1 3/4" with the jump ring, the oval picture holder measures 1 1/4" by 1 1/8.n It weighs 12.2 grams...

A fine and unusual 14K gold Victorian period stickpin, c. 1880. The pin has three seed pearls at the top, with an articulated turquoise wreath with a dangling pearl in the center. Both the pearl and the part with the turquoise has movement. It tests 14K and is not marked. The top measures 3/4" in length and the pin is 2 1/4" in height. Condition is excellent.

Victorian style faceted amethyst earrings with a rope twist bezel and French wires and hooks for pierced ears. The stones have a nice purple color. The earrings measure7/8" from the top of the wire to the bottom of the earring. Condition is excellent.

A wonderful Victorian period gold filled locket, c. 1880. The front of the locket has a finely enameled purple pansy on a sky blue ground. The back of the locket has an engraved design. The locket opens and has both crystal picture covers. It measures 1" by 3/4" but with the bale, it is 1 1/2". Condition is very good with no dings or chips to the enamel.

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