This dramatic and shimmering cocktail ring was made in the 1970s by Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was most likely created in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of chips to the surface of the glass. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of this piece. This piece has possibly had a brooch fitting at some point in its life too, as there are traces of an area where a hinge might have been.
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These magnificent earrings were made in America by the costume jeweller Lawrence Vrba. They most likely date from the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little wear to the reverse of one of the central rhinestones. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This striking necklace most likely dates from the Art Deco revival of the 1970s. There's also a chance that this could be an original Art Deco piece too. However, this is difficult to determine.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the enamel in a couple of small areas. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful and rare brooch was made in Italy and features an evocative and original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant c.1900 brooch evokes the soft lines and elegance so typical of the Art Nouveau era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little fading to the brightness of a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant long chain was created c.1900. It features an unusual combination of coloured glass and crystal.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One link is possibly a later replacement. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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This outstanding brooch was made in France and features a wonderfully elegant original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of Edwardian era jewels.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The locket itself is excellent. However, there is a repair to the enamel photograph of the gentleman.
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This delicate example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - The band of the bangle is slightly mis-shapen. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This lovely buckle was made in France and features a wonderfully typical original Art Nouveau design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These earrings feature a design inspired by Native American tribal jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little tarnishing to the silver tone metal discs to which the clips are attached. However, this is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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This beautiful and well preserved example of cut steel design dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of the cut steel studs are potentially missing. However, the design is so busy, it is difficult to tell if there are losses or if there are just omissions in the design. All of the studs are in shining, excellent condition, which is very rare for a cut steel piece.
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Dramatic and historic, this brooch was created in the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some clouding to a couple of the stones and scratches to the surface of a couple too. This is only visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. It is consistent with age and use and do not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little aging to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This wearable and delicate necklace by French designer Christian Lacroix was made in the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace was created c.1900. It features a pretty and delicate floral design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to some of the cut steel studs and six of the tiniest studs are missing. This is consistent with age and is not unusual in cut steel jewellery.
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This beautiful pendant was created c.1900. It features a magnificent, multi-faceted crystal.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This necklace is a versatile piece by Yves Saint Laurent. It dates from the 1970s and was most likely created by Roger Scemama for the fashion house.
Condition Report:
Good - Some loss of coating and scratching to the silver beads nearest to the clasp. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Slight darkening to the fastening pin on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and not visible when worn.
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