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An antique domed 14K yellow gold ring with a flush set oval garnet cabochon. Likely a men's ring originally, but would resize smaller. Weighs 5.0 grams.

Currently a size 9-1/4 and could be resized in the 7 to 10 range.

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A beautifully made vintage c1960 French necklace in 18K yellow gold with a row of alternating red rubies and old mine cut diamonds. A larger old mine cut diamond weighing approximately 0.60 carats hangs from the center. The diamonds are 18th and 19th century cuts and were incorporating into the necklace with contemporary rubies around 1960. Weighs 8.8 grams.

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A vintage c1980 sterling silver signet ring with a black enameled anchor. Weighs 8.6 grams. A lovely worn patina.

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An unusual late 1980s or early 1900s sterling silver necklace interspersed with tubular links terminating in a pearl on either end and decorated with a handmade glyph. Very much in the design language of the Memphis Milano, with playful squiggles and geometry. Wears long around the neck at 40 inches long. Unsigned. Weighs 48.4 grams. 

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A small, nicely detailed sterling silver fish pendant with an articulated body. Weighs 4.8 grams.

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A pair of opaline glass cabochon earrings set in oxidized silver with new 14K yellow gold wires to replace the original screw backs. 

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A nice quality vintage shell pendant solidly cast in sterling silver. Weighs 9.9 grams.

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A c1900 antique Edwardian-era opal and old European cut diamond ring. Built in 14K yellow gold. Inscribed "M.H. to D.H." 

Currently a size 9-1/2 and could be resized in the 6 to 10 range.

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An antique c1920 gold lion charm, hollow cast but sturdy in bloomed 14K gold. Hangs on a new 16 inch gold filled cable chain. 

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A 19th century French 18K yellow gold bracelet dating to c1880. Bracelets of this style were often machine made by the end of the 19th century, however this bracelet was entirely handmade and unusually high quality. The design language is also unusually architectural and restrained with a simple filigreed lozenge shape at the center of each link. French hallmarks on the tongue and a later added safety chain. Weighs 26.0 grams.

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A sterling silver sword brooch or kilt pin. Stamped "Made in Scotland" with Edinburgh hallmarks that date to 1964. Weighs 5.5 grams.

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An Edwardian era c1900 14K yellow gold signet ring with a dark green chalcedony intaglio. The image is heraldic with a heron stretching his wings over a crown. The intaglio is beautifully carved and may significantly predate the ring. 

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A classic late 19th century Victorian-era cluster ring with a petite cluster of old European cut diamonds in a rose gold mounting. 

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A c1880 Victorian-era star, built with Georgian-era influences and 18th century old mine cut diamonds. Beautifully constructed in silver topped 14K gold and natural sapphire center. 

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A nicely made vintage sterling silver kiwi bird brooch inset with iridescent blue abalone shell. New Zealand. Weighs 8.3 grams.

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A c1930 vintage Native American silver ring with a triangular turquoise slab with a deep green background intensely colored turquoise highlights. Probably Navajo.

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A c1930 18K rosy-yellow gold collar necklace with a removable bib of opals and diamonds. Art Deco in era and construction style, but nostalgically designed, referencing Victorian collars. Not hallmarked with a country mark, but possibly German or Austrian. Weighs 48.0 grams.

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