Victorian Jeweled Snake Brooch

Diamond and green garnet slithering snake brooch, set in platinum and gold, and with a ruby-set head.

American, ca. 1900
Length: 2-1/4 inches

$15,800

This item is available for purchase in the ALVR shop.

American Victorian Jeweled Snake Brooch, head

American Victorian Jeweled Snake Brooch, back

Contemporary Gem and Jade Wasp Earrings

Pair of diamond, onyx, and jade panel pendant earrings, each designed as a wasp in flight carrying a briolette diamond pollen drop.

English, contemporary
Length: 2-3/4 inches

Model wearing Contemporary Gem and Jade Wasp Earrings

Contemporary Gem and Jade Bee Earrings, back

Edwardian Carved Jade Pendant Earrings

Carved jade, diamond, and enamel pendant earrings.
Length: 2 3/4 inches
English, ca. 1920.

$52,000

French Art Nouveau Diamond Necklace

Art Nouveau pavé-set diamond necklace with maple leaf design, mounted in platinum and gold.

French, ca. 1905
Length: 15 1/2 inches

$24,000

French Art Nouveau Diamond Necklace, central motif

French Art Nouveau Diamond Necklace, side motif

1920s Emerald and Diamond Pendant

Drop emerald pendant with platinum and diamond chain.

J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, ca. 1925.
Necklace length: 19 inches; length of tassel: 1-7/8 inches
(emerald approx. 28 cts)

$55,000

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Drop Emerald Pendant

Paul Templier Diamond and Natural Pearl Pin/Pendant

Diamond and natural pearl pin/pendant, set in platinum. Diamonds approximately 5 to 6 cts. In original box.
By Paul Templier, Paris, 1901
Length: 3-1/8 inches

$49,000

Paul Templier Diamond and Natural Pearl Pin/Pendant, back

Paul Templier Diamond and Natural Pearl Pin/Pendant, in box

Antique Russian Carved Coconut Tankard with Imperial Portraits

Finely and elaborately carved coconut mounted as a tankard with silver gilt mounts and gilded interior. Features the profiles of Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Elizabeth

Russian, 19^th Century
Height: 6-1/4 inches

$18,000

Antique Russian Carved Coconut Tankard with Imperial Portraits, side b

Antique Russian Carved Coconut Tankard with Imperial Portraits, side c

Antique Russian Carved Coconut Tankard with Imperial Portraits, side d

Victorian Jeweled and Enamel Ring

Five stone sapphire, ruby and old mine diamond ring, set in a gold mount with blue enamel.

English, ca. 1890

$24,000

side view, Victorian Jeweled and Enamel Ring

other view, Victorian Jeweled and Enamel Ring

back view, Victorian Jeweled and Enamel Ring

Russian Antique 11th Artel Enamel Kovsh

Gilded silver and shaded and cloisonné enamel kovsh with geometric and floral motifs on a blue ground. A kovsh is a traditional Russian drinking cup, originally carved out of wood in the form of a duck. In this decorative kovsh, the bird-like form is clearly evident.

By the 11th Artel, Moscow, ca. 1910
Length: 4-1/8 inches; height: 2 inches

$18,500

Fabergé Large Silver and Blue-Purple Enamel Frame

Large silver and blue-purple guilloché enamel rectangular frame.

By Fabergé, workmaster H. Armfelt
St. Petersburg, ca. 1900
10 x 8 inches

Fabergé Silver-mounted Holly and Amboyna Wood Frame

Silver-mounted holly and amboyna wood frame.
The use of two contrasting color woods set off by a gilded bow and garland creates a dramatic presentation.

By Fabergé, St. Petersburg, ca. 1900
10-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches

Roman Revival Gold Fringe Necklace

Gold fringe necklace in the archaeological revival style.

French, ca. 1885
Length: 14-3/4 inches

$62,000