Marcasites
are known as "Black Diamonds"; they are formed from Hematite – an
iridescent black-grey stone found in the mountains of the English Lake
District. Large crystals have so much lustre that they used to be used as
mirrors!
ART DECO
GARNET&MARCASITE EARRINGS/RING SET
(Ref: 1883/1957)
These clip Earrings have 10
emerald-cut, faceted, deep Garnets flanked by two rows of Marcasites.
Over 1 inch long, they make a very Attractive and Stylish display. They
are complemented by the Spectacular and Stunning HUGE Ring, which contains
29 deep red Garnets, and is ¾ inch wide. A TOTAL OF OVER 5 CARATS OF
GARNETS!
A very Special and Sophisticated Deco set.
A must for Garnet Lovers who
want to be noticed!
The clip earrings could also be worn either side of a dress, as they have
a good strong spring.
The set appears to be in Platinum or White Gold, but is
actually in Sterling Silver, and in excellent condition.
ART DECO AMETHYST
RING&EARRING SET
(Ref: 1873/1956)
This Beautiful Art Deco (1920-30) set
is stunning and dynamic in appearance, and features spectacular
baguette-cut Amethysts, each one an estimated ½ carat.
The Ring has 5 Amethysts(2 ½ carats), cushioned with Rose-cut Marcasites.
It is on a substantial Sterling Silver shank.
The clip Earrings are a perfect match, for unpierced ears, with 1carat of
beautiful Amethysts for each, making a total of 4 ½ carats in
total.
Ideal for the Cruise, or Christmas Celebrations!
All in Excellent Condition.
BEAUTIFUL AMBER &
MARCASITE SET c.1920
(Ref: 180/3373)
This Gorgeous Sterling Silver set
consists of an Exquisite Ring and Earrings.
The Striking Ring features a beautiful, smooth, oval piece of Amber,
surrounded by clusters of sparkling Marcasites in a cross-shape, and also
around the edges.
The Superb Clip Earrings have very good, strong, clipbacks, having a piece
of Amber, which is collet set, with concentric ovals and diagonals of
Marcasites.
Amber is known to have healing properties and is the fossilized resin of
Pine trees that grew fifty million years ago!
All in Excellent Condition, the ring is 20 mm. in diameter (a large size).
The Earrings are 18mm. from top to bottom, and 15mm across.
ANTIQUE SILVER HAND-PAINTED ENAMEL SET
(Ref: 1609/1560)
This Beautifully hand-painted
Antique set consists of a Silver Ring and Earrings.
The Ring features a fine miniature on enamel, with flowers in pink,
turquoise, blues and greens.
This is set in an attractive, ornate, fine, filigree sterling Silver mount
and beautifully patterned shoulders.
The matching Earrings have a fine floral painting on both sides of each
Earring.
Mounted in attractive Silver filigree, they drop just over 1 ½ inches and
are in Excellent Condition.
Can be sold separately.
They come in a Quality gift box, too.
SPARKLING
SILVER MARCASITE SET
(Ref:1272/1932)
A Scintillating Marcasite Dome Ring and Earring Set!
They
are in a ‘boule’ shape –typical of the 1940’s Cocktail
Jewellery.
Each boule is set with a myriad of sparkling rose-cut Marcasites.
Set in Sterling Silver, the set is in Excellent Condition.
The stud Earrings measure 10mm across, and the boule of the ring is
12mm.
The set comes in a Beautiful Gift box.