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By
definition, estate jewelry is jewelry that has been "pre-owned". It may be relatively new (in your jewelry
box), 50's years old, or more than 100 years old, making it an antique. And, what is so great about this,
is that the pieces often reflect the fashion period of the time ... like Art Deco or Retro. The pieces have a definite
design history to them, and may also contain some rare and no longer available gems. The most sought after is
jewelry from major design houses, such as Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels, and major designers, such as Oscar
Heyman and Georg Jensen. We offer a variety of pieces from the mid-1800's to present day. We selected pieces
based on their uniqueness, history, designer, and quality of the work. Most came from the auction houses such as
Christie's, Sotheby's, and Skinner's. Our estate jewelry starts with mid-century Victorian to present day designers.
We have pieces by Oscar Heyman, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Georg Jensen, Stephen Webster, & Paolo
Castogli, as well as other fine one-of-a-kind pieces, some with unique provenances (such as a Doris Duke brooch).
Estate Jewelry
Timeline* - Georgian: 1714 –
1830
- Victorian:
1837 – 1900
- Art Nouveau: 1890
– 1915
- Edwardian: 1901 – 1910
- Art & Crafts: 1900 – 1914
- Art Deco:
1920 – 1935
- Retro:
1935 – 1950
* Per Bohnams & Butterfields Here are two pairs of earrings of very different styles.
The first is a pair of "Tutti Frutti" style earrings, a style made popular by Cartier.
The style is typified by the carving of the main gemstones: emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Diamond accents, mounted
in Platinum. Earclips. The second pair are reminiscent of the "Etruscan Revival" period which took place
in the late 1800's. At that time, design was enchanted in reviving the Egyptian styles. These are 15K yellow gold,
manufactured about twenty to thrity years ago in Afghanistan.
| "TUTTI - FRUTTI" STYLE EARCLIPS, CIRCA 1950 |
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| Platinum, diamonds, carved emeralds, sapphires, & rubies. Price: $2,950 |
| 15KY GOLD Etruscan Revival Reproductions |
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| Made in Afghanistan. Price: $645 |
Bracelets
Two very different eras for jewelry. The bracelet
on the left is a Victorian 14K yellow gold hinged buckle bracelet, set with beautiful turquoise. Then there
is Bakelite, very popular in the 1930's and 40's. This set of bakelite bangles is cut back in black with
marbled red and creamed spinach overlay.
| VICTORIAN TURQUOISE 14K HINGED "BUCKLE" BRACELET |
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| Price: $1,800 |
| BAKELITE BANGLES |
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| Price: $450 |
Necklaces
These two necklaces are quite the contrast. One from
the "Arts & Craft" period and one from the "Retro" period. The necklace
on the left is of the "Arts & Craft" period. The focal point is a hand-carved black onyx
intaglio of a classical man centered on tapering plaques, with applied floral and foliate accents. Completed
with a 17" paper clip chain. Feels like silk against the skin. The necklace on the right is Circa
1945. Its scalloped edged necklace components, with a large emerald cut cognac citrine, accented with rubies, are
common features of Retro jewelry. The 25 carat citrine pendant is detachable. Approximately 3 carats
of rubies. Made of 14K yellow gold.
| ARTS & CRAFTS SILVER NECKLACE |
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| Price: $995 |
| RETRO RUBY & CITRINE NECKLACE |
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| Price: $8,250 |
Rings
Here we have a ring from the "Art Deco" period
and a more modern ring by Cartier. The first ring is Art Deco, diamonds mounted in platinum.
Total diamond weight is 0.67 carats. The second ring is a "Panthere" by Cartier, Circa
1960s. An 18K tri-color (whtie, yellow, and rose) gold trinity band, with emerald eyes and an onyx
nose.
| DIAMOND & PLATINUM RING |
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| Price: $2,750 |
| FINE PERIDOT & DIAMOND RING by PAOLO COSTAGLI |
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| 10 ct. Peridot, 1/4 ct diamonds, Platinum & 18KYG; Italian; $7200 |
Brooches
Originally designed to fasten clothes, brooches have come
and gone in popularity. Each era had its designs, though. The two brooches pictured
here are by well-known designers. The first is a whimsical "puppet" brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels,
Circa 1947. This "Retro" brooch has ribbon limbs, with a moving gemstone tassle dangling from its hat.
Made of 18K yellow gold with two large emerald cabochons for the body, accented with 18 sapphires and rubies.
The second set of brooches is by the early 20th century Danish designer Georg Jensen. Both silver brooches exhibit
his leaf and berry motifs. One is accented with an amber cabochon. Amber is naturally opaque.
| PUPPET BROOCH |
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| Price: $3,500 |
| GEORG JENSEN SILVER BROOCHES |
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| Price: $495 each |
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