Monthly Archives: June 2010
Emerald and Diamond Heart Pendant
Emerald (2.75 ct) and diamond heart pendant. English, ca. 1870 Length: 1-3/8 inches. (Chain not included.)
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Pink Enamel Heart Locket
Antique pink guilloché enamel, gold and rose diamond heart pendant locket. French, ca. 1890 width 1/2 inch; height = 1 1/2 inch with bail [Chain sold separately.] $6,500
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Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant
An enduring symbol of love. Almost 60 diamonds (2.5 cts total) set in a charming silver and gold heart pendant. English, ca. 1890 5/8 inch, center diamond .75 cts
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Georgian Topaz Pendant Cross Jewel
Gold-mounted topaz pendant cross. English, ca. 1820 Length: 2-1/2 inches $35,000
Peridot, Ruby, and Diamond Pendant
Peridot, ruby, and diamond pendant. English, ca. 1840 Length: 2 ½ inches $19,500
A Helping Hand – from Forbes Magazine
We have seen great and turbulent times in history – from our founding in 1851 in Kiev to our leaving Russia with the Communist takeover of private business to our shop in Paris and then the advance of the Nazis … Continue reading
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In a Nutshell: Blaze of Glory from Arts & Antiques
Demand for cigarette cases kept Fabergé’s artisans busy. According to the 1998 book The Fabergé Case, Jalmari Haikonen, an engraver employed by Fabergé in St. Petersburg from 1915–18, noted seeing as many as 40 lined up, awaiting his attention. “A … Continue reading
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Sick Schaffer from ANTIQUE International
Sick Schaffer Source: ANTIQUE International By Amy Page, Editor-in-Chief of Art and Auction ‘The only reason we sell,’ says New York dealer Peter Schaffer, ‘is that we are sicker than our customers. Our customers need to buy something once a … Continue reading
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Take a Taste, or a Big Bite, of Luxury from The NY Times
3 P.M. Glance at the flashy displays of diamonds in the windows of Graff, Leviev and Chopard as you stroll down Madison Avenue, turning onto 59th Street. At the corner is À La Vieille Russie, a fifth-generation antique jewelry and … Continue reading
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