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Summer is fun so far 🤖 how about yours?

Cursed opals? 👻 Anyone?
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Many Victorians believed that opals were unlucky and could bring misfortune to their owners. This superstition became especially popular after the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Anne of Geierstein” in 1829. As a result, people avoided buying or wearing opal jewellery because they feared it was cursed. Over time, this belief faded, and today opals are admired for their beauty and rarity 🌚

So… anyone feeling lucky? 🍀

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This beautiful antique crescent moon brooch set with rose cut diamonds and natural Australian opal it will make an amazing unisex anniversary gift for her of for him!

A typical example of celestial Victorian jewelry, this opal brooch is dating back to the late 1800’s. This amazing piece of antique jewelry is made of 15k gold. Set with 22 old cut diamonds and 11 Australian opal cabochons, this pin is preserved in a superb condition and measures 3.5 cm or 1.2 inch in diameter.

The brooch will look amazing worn both as a traditional jacket ornament, collar pin or worn on a velvet choker. Such brooches were typical honeymoon gifts to the bride. The represent new life beginning and prosperity.

Details:
Diameter: 3.5 cm or 1.2 inch;
Weight: 6.7 g;
Stones: 11 Australian opals and 22 rose cut diamonds ;
Hallmarks: worn out on pin, tests as 15k gold;
Condition: Amazingly preserved piece, no damage or wear;

In today’s episode of Jewelry Horror Stories 🤖

A true case few months back at the spring NYCJAOS 🌚

I would like to thank Kon, his team and all fellow dealers for their support and advice 💛

Has it ever happened to you guys? Have you done a chargeback yourself? I’m very curious 👀

Do you know this sense of a pure perfection? When both are so beautiful and go so well together🔮

Collectible French necklace 👑

A perfect summer eye candy for lovers 🌞

DM before I’ll list it online 💋 besitos

Old or very old amethysts? Which ones are your favorite? 🔮

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Amethysts have captivated jewelry lovers for centuries, but during the Georgian (1714–1837) and Victorian (1837–1901) eras, they became true symbols of elegance and spirituality.

In Georgian jewelry, richly saturated amethysts were often hand-cut and set in closed-back gold settings, allowing candlelight to bring their violet depths to life. Every piece was handcrafted, making each jewel wonderfully unique.

The Victorians embraced amethysts for their beauty and symbolism. Queen Victoria’s love of colored gemstones helped popularize them, while their association with wisdom and sincerity made them a favorite for sentimental jewelry.

✨ Which era speaks to you more? 👀

The romantic charm of Victorian jewels or the artisanal beauty of Georgian treasures? 🔮

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Unboxing part II 😘

Send me a dm if they call your name - haven’t posted them online yet 🙏🏻

Got so many questions - had to make a separate post ✨

250 year old POISSARDE earrings 🍒 gold wire with silver nests 🍒 foiled garnets 🍒 authentic Georgian era jewelry 🍒 hallmarks 🍒 excellent condition 🍒

Hope they are sold tonight 🍷

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Poissarde earrings are a distinctive French earring style that emerged around the French Revolution and became especially fashionable during the Directory (1795–1799), Consulate, and First Empire (1799–1815), remaining popular into the 1820s.

The name poissarde literally means “fishwife” or female fish seller. It refers to the market women of Les Halles in Paris, who were famous not only for selling fish but also for their political influence during the Revolution - particularly the Women’s March on Versailles in October 1789. These women became symbols of the common people and their style influenced contemporary fashion.

Some historians believe the earring’s form evolved from the polished mussel shells traditionally worn by Parisian fishwives, while others see the name as reflecting the association with these influential market women rather than a direct design lineage.

Poissarde earrings are immediately recognizable by:
An oval or circular hoop reinforced with a characteristic S-shaped central brace.
A back-to-front ear wire that threads through the ear from behind before closing at the front.
Lightweight but often elaborate openwork construction.
Decoration with enamel, repoussé gold, filigree, paste stones, turquoise, pearls, or regional motifs, depending on where they were made.

The French Revolution transformed jewelry fashion. Large aristocratic diamond jewels fell out of favor during the Terror, while simpler gold ornaments inspired by classical antiquity became fashionable.
Poissarde earrings fit this new aesthetic perfectly: they were associated with the people yet could be crafted in fine gold for wealthy clients. By the Empire period, they had become fashionable across social classes.

Let me know if any of these cuties is calling your name 🌞

Pre-listing discount will apply till I make photos and put them online 🙏🏻

Besitos 😘

For those in love 🩷

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An amazing Italian vintage 18k gold necklace adorned with natural rubies. This fine ruby heart necklace is fully marked with Italian 18k gold hallmarks and was made in the famous jewelry manufacturing region - Arezzo.

Crafted in bright 18 karat yellow gold, this classy natural ruby station necklace is a perfect example of fine workmanship of Italian goldsmiths. The rubies are preserved in a perfect state and have a lovely raspberry pink color!

The necklace weights 8.9 g with the heart beaing about 2 cm (0.8 inch) in diameter. The chain is 47 cm or 17 inches long and is adorned with the ruby beads. With its incredibly fine detail, this one-of-a-kind treasure from the would make a very romantic special occasion or anniversary gift for wife or girlfriend!

Details:
Metal: Italian Arezzo region marks, 18K 750 solid yellow gold;
Stones: Natural Rubies;
Dimensions heart: 2 x 2 cm or 0.8 x 0.8 inches;
Necklace: 47 cm or 17 inches long;
Weight: 8.9 g;
Period: Mid-1900’s, Italy, Arezzo;
Condition: Perfect vintage condition!