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

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Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring

Art Deco natural ruby ring set in a pavé diamond and platinum mount.

English, ca. 1930
(Ruby approx. 2.85 cts.)

$24,000

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Fabergé Lapis Lazuli Desk Seal

Lapis lazuli desk seal set with diamonds, the translucent enamel featuring musical devices, and with lapis lazuli sealstone.

By Fabergé, St. Petersburg, ca. 1900
Length: 2 3/4 inches

Provenance: Lansdell K. Christie, an American businessman and art collector

Exhibited: The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1961; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1965. A similar seal was acquired by King George V, and now in the Royal Collection.

Vintage 1930s Jardiniere Brooch

Rock crystal, emerald, and diamond circular jardiniere brooch. In the style of Cartier.

American, ca. 1935.
Length: 1 3/4 inches

$42,000

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Vintage 1920s Diamond Swan Brooch

Pavé diamond swan brooch set in platinum and gold swimming on a pond of calibré cut sapphires.
The French firm Hartz developed a reputation for jewelry designs featuring animals and mythological creatures. Swimming on a pond of sapphires, this swan brooch features the kind of playfulness associated with Hartz.

French, by Hartz, ca. 1920
Width: 1 1/4 in.

$24,000

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Antique 1920s Diamond Horse Head Brooch

Pavé diamond set horse head brooch in platinum with a black enamel bridle, a ruby and white enamel headband and an emerald eye.

American, ca. 1920
Width: 1 1/4 in.

$18,000

This piece is available for purchase online in the ALVR shop and in our 745 Fifth Avenue galleries. 

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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, in box

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1920s Diamond Heart Brooch and Pendant

Pavé diamond heart brooch set in platinum and gold. Can also be worn as a pendant with a gold collapsible bail.

American, ca. 1920
Length: 1 5/8 inches
(approx. 10 cts)

$21,500

This item is available for purchase in our online shop and in our 745 Fifth Avenue galleries.

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Cabochon Sapphire Ring

Cabochon sapphire ring set in a platinum and diamond mount.

American, ca. 1920
(Sapphire approx. 7 cts)

$38,000

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Natural pearl and diamond cluster necklace, in silver and gold.

English, ca. 1890
Length: 17 1/2 inches

Antique Diamond and Natural Pearl Cluster Necklace

Platinum-set diamond and natural pearl cluster necklace with a natural pearl drop.

English, ca. 1900

Length: 26 1/4 inches

$39,000

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