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Style/Date: 1950's-60's Materials: 14 karat yellow gold, American fresh water pearls, 2 round brilliant cut sapphires Description: A whimsical faun playing his flute. He has little sapphire eyes and the frame is embellished with American baroque fresh water pearls. All typical of William Ruser's work at his store on Rodeo Drive.
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Sale!Style/Date: 1940's Materials: Sterling silver Description: Delicious sterling silver rose link panel bracelet with roses!
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Style/Date: 1930's Materials: Platinum, Diamonds Description: Classic vintage platinum engagement ring with .27ct (measured) modern brilliant cut diamond set into a fishtail head. Color H, Clarity VS2. The diamond is flanked by 6 channel set tapering single cuts, weighing .06ct tw approx. One small chip on a single cut.
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Sale!Style/Date: 1920's Materials: 800 silver Description: Decorative round vintage Italian 800 silver hinged cannetille bangle.
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Style/Date: Late Victorian Accessory Materials: 14K yellow gold, tested, Faceted and cabochon blue sapphires, rosecut diamonds Descripton: Stunning gently hammered gold lorgnette with usable "readers!" Adorned with a sapphire and rosecut diamond 4 leaf clover on the handle and duel sapphire cabochons on the top hinge. WOW!
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Style/Date: Victorian Materials: 14K yellow gold, variscite Description: 14K yellow gold brooch with twisted wire floral design and large variscite cabochon. Variscite is found in southwestern USA, and is very similar chemically to turquoise (it has no copper!) The pin exhibits "bloomed gold." This was a process in which it was dipped in acid and the alloy would disintegrate and leave behind a matt finish hi carat gold, which was desired at that time. Also called "Romanization."
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Sale!Style/Date: Victorian Materials: 14K yellow gold, white chalcedony Description: Classic Victorian gold Masonic Royal Arch keystone fob/pendant.
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Style/Date: 1944 Materials: Australian silver coins from the 1940's Description: Endearing trench art silver Australian coin bracelet engraved on the center "To My Wife From New Guinea 1944." Not sure if it was an American or Australian that made this piece. Both armies were there together during WWII. Not the original clasp.
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Style/Date: 1970's Materials: Sterling silver Description: Sterling silver bracelet with hearts and crowns made in Scotland. "Lukenbooth" (Google: The Luckenbooth is one of the most romantic Scottish symbols of love, from the 17th century and often given as a token of betrothal, affection and friendship.)
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Sale!Style/Date: Patented 3/20/17 (1917) Materials: Sterling silver, rhinestones Description: Well made sterling handset rhinestone link bracelet with miligraining and safety chain.
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Sale!Style/Date: Late 1940's Materials: Sterling silver Description: Die-stamped sailing ship pin considered his trademark. Franklin Porter's originals were hand made.