Victorian silver necklace with historical design

This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The pendant is set with marcasites of varying sizes. Three light pink paste stones in closed settings and an intensive red paste stone in an open setting are suspended from the pendant. On the reverse the pendant is impressed with a lozenge shaped French makers mark and two silver hallmarks. The top part of the...

"From their weaving of webs, spiders are are known for their patience, and is meant to encourage you to use your creativity to create beautiful and delicate things, while weaving your own destiny regardless of the stage you are at in your life... As with the spider's web, things take time and patience is a virtue you need to realize your dreams. Spiders are hard working and can be both tender and tough depending on what the situation calls for. The spider represents mystery and growth, and...

If you look carefully at the central element in this majestic black-dot paste pendant you can see the trophies of love - Cupid's quiver and a flaming torch topped by a dove. The shape and elements, the ribbons and the floral sprigs are Rococo, from around the mid-1700s, as is the beautifully worked back. But the round settings on some of the stones makes me feel this is a late 19th-century rendition of an earlier jewel. (If any jewellery scholars out there can enlighten me I'd be...

The St George oval pendant suspends from a cross motif while the chain is made of ornate floral flourishes all the way to the clasp. Iconology Necklace Depicting the "Miracle" of St George And The Dragon.

This antique French silver compact pendant dates to approximately 1880-1910, merging the intricate detailing of the Victorian era with the elegant naturalism of Art Nouveau. The pendant, crafted from solid silver, features a captivating combination of floral and musical motifs, showcasing the artistry of French craftsmen during the Belle Époque. This locket is both functional and decorative. Its design highlights the harmony between beauty and practicality, making it a timeless piece that...

Antique choker necklace , silver and partial gold gilded. This one has 16chains, all intact and it is from the Biedermeier period and dates back to ca. 1840/50. It has hallmarked with FH, which we was not able to identify, please see the picture. Silver tested. The front pendant can be removed from the chain and is 65mm x 48mm. The Length is ca. 34cm The weight is 121gr. Please feel free to contact us for any further information. Free shipment worldwide with tracking code and registration...

Queen Elizabeth portrait replica necklace Some portraits appear to be found in several forms. One example is of Queen Elizabeth I in 'The Ditchley portrait'. When researching this portrait I found several images of Elizabeth which seemed similar and of the same jewels but with Elizabeth at different ages. There is the Ditchley portrait in the National Portrait Gallery, London by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger oil on canvas, circa 1592. There is also what seems to be a younger version...

🔨 This antique LITHOGRAPHY originates from "Meyers Konversations Lexikon XIV" Volume 15, published in Germany, 1897. 🔥 SUBJECT: Various examples of antique silver and golden ornaments 🎨 MEDIUM: Lithography - Double-Sided Page 🖼️ IMAGE SIZE: Approximately 10.6" x 8.2" or 27 x 21 cm 📜 PAGE SIZE: Approximately 12" x 9.4" or 30.5 x 24 cm ✨ CONDITION: This is an authentic original print, a direct link to the past. As a testament to its age and history, it bears some staining around the page edge