Bliss St. and Indigo Heirlooms

This late Victorian, early Edwardian piece has a swiss cut facet garnet. A stylized Tudor rose this gold stick pin comes with a stick pin safety clutch (not pictured) to hold on. This was an American interpretation of English jewelry

The swiss cut was designed in 1900, it has more facets than the eight cut. It does not have girdle facets

Size: 2 1/4-in by just under 1/2
Circa: 1900-1915
Material: 14k gold
Marks: 14k

Status: Antique

Hand engraved 14k yellow gold leaves flank a ruby on this 14k white gold filigree pin. This pin would look lovely on a chain hanging vertically or on a bodice of a shirt. The back pin is slightly bent which is normal with a pin this age.

Size: 2 1/4-in by just under 1/2
Circa: 1910
Material: 14 k gold
Marks: 14k

Status: Antique 100 years old

This period art deco cameo has a 14k gold filigree frame detailed with minature hearts, flowers and bows. Made for a lover perhaps. It is both a pin and pendant

Carnelian shell cameo carved with the relief of a young Flapper. Her hair cut to a bob with a bobby pin wave. Her dress is daring with a shoulder revealed. Trimmed with the lace strap and trimmed bodice it shows though her flowing air thin wrap. Off to one side is a carved flower corsage

Called a Cameo Habille “dressed cameo” in this case because our young woman is wearing a natural seed pearl choker with a diamond pendant.

Size: 1 3/4in by 1 1/4 in
Circa: 1920-1925
Materials: Carnelian shell, 14k gold, natural pearl, diamond
Marks: Gold
Condition: exceptionally fine

Status: Vintage

Under a heavy beveled glass are interwoven locks of thick ash blond hair. Framed by an elegantly engraved frame. This is a stunning example of mourning “Momento Mori”. The back has a c – clasp.

While Hair mourning pieces are usually attributed to the Victorian era this piece is a Georgian era Momento mori.

Size: 3/4in by just over 1/2 in
Circa: 1810-1830

Status: Antique – 180-200 years old

Nothing gets more comfortable than a cat. This one seems to be having a fine time.

This enamel on sterling pin measures 1 1/2 in by 1 1/4 in