Georgian

Striking Antique Georgian Snake Earrings, England. Circa 1830.  18K Gold. Garnet, Pearl Natural, Diamond. Moylan-Smelkinson/The Spare Room

Georgian Antique Snake Hairlocket Ring, circa 1795.  A wearable, centuries-old sentimental and romantic treasure! This yellow gold ring is fashioned in the form of a snake- the symbol of eternal love- and glides open to reveal a small chamber in which its original owner would have concealed a lock of hair. This is a subtle, yet very fine example of Georgian jewelry. The hand-engraved scales are still well defined and the eyes are set with cabochon garnets. Fourtane

A late 19th century diamond necklace, circa 1870. photo Bonhams Designed as a single line of old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending a fringe of graduated old brilliant-cut diamond drops to pinched collet settings, mounted in silver and gold, diamonds approximately 20.30 carats total, length 38.4cm..Sold for £26,400 A Georgian diamond star brooch, circa 1800. photo Bonhams Of double starburst formation, the central star mounted en tremblant and set centrally with a cushion-shaped diamond within a surround of old... [Lire la suite]