MIKIMOTO Sterling & Pearl Earrings
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Pre 1970 item# 1167044
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$195
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This is a lovely pair of sterling silver and pearl screwback earrings by Mikimoto, Japan. They come in the retailer's faux red leather box - Lane Crawford's, Hong Kong. Each earring is set with 6 lustrous pearls about 4mm in diameter. The earrings measure 3/4" x 1/2" and are fully signed with the Mikimoto mark and "silver". They are in really excellent condition and show no signs of having been worn.
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RUSER 14k Gold, Diamond & Pearl Cherub Pin
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Pre 1970 item# 1139175
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$1,950
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This is an original and spectacular pin by the renowned Beverly Hills master goldsmith William Ruser, c. 1950's - 1960s. A sizable, Mississippi freshwater baroque pearl set with six full cut diamonds serves as the "cloud" on which stands a cherub. The cherub is holding a hymn book and is singing with his mouth wide open. He has a pearl halo, Mississippi freshwater pearl wings and sapphire eyes. The pin measures 2" x 1 3/4" and is in excellent condition. The diamonds are set in platinum and are about .05 carat each - for a total weight of about .3 carat. The pin weighs 19.8 grams and is fully signed "Ruser", 14k and irid plat. Any dark marks on the photos are reflections only.
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VICTORIAN 14k Rose Gold, Pearl & Enamel Watch Pin
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Pre 1900 item# 985956
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$325
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This is a fine Victorian 14k rose gold watch pin set with seed pearls, c. 1880. The piece has a light rose cast and black enamel on a stippled ground with applied gold work creating high relief (see side view). On the back are hooks to hang the pin from a chain and another hook from which to hang a watch or tassel. The brooch measures 1 1/4" by 1 1/4" and weighs 8 grams. It is in excellent condition with the original tube hinge and clasp.
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TIFFANY & CO. Mabe Pearl & 18k Gold Earrings
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Pre 1980 item# 970618
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Tildenwood Antiques
(301) 230 0170
$1,575
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This is a stunning pair of 18k yellow gold and mabe pearl earrings by Tiffany & Co. The quality and luster of the pearls are really outstanding. The earrings have omega backs for pierced ears (i.e. a post and a clip back). The pearls themselves have a diameter of 14mm, while the earrings are 21mm in diameter (just over 3/4") and are 3/8" deep. The earrings are signed "Tiffany & Co." together with "750" (i.e. 18k gold). Condition is as new and they come with the original Tiffany faux suede pouch with double pocket to protect each earring.
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