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Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but pearls are her chic, sophisticated sister! Put them together and you've got a winning combination!

Fashioned in 14k white gold, this striking ring features two beautiful opalescent cultured pearls intersected by a band of three petite diamonds and milgrain detailing. 

A great gift or heirloom piece. 

Measurements

Length: 3/8"
Width: 5/8"
Height: 1/4"

Size: 5.75

Total Weight: 10g

Marked: 14k 

Condition: Very Good
Shank has light surface scratches, which is normal with vintage jewelry. Does not detract. 

You don't have to be royalty to wear this beautiful princess ring! 

Made in Thailand, this beautiful tiered ring is designed to pay homage to the headpieces that Thai dancers wore during performances. Some are even designed to be miniature replicas of the crown that each Thai princess wore. Hence why they are known as both princess rings and harem rings. 

In the 1940s-1960s, many princess rings were brought home from Thailand by US servicemen as gifts for their sweethearts. 

This striking ring has a more modernist appearance, which is different from the traditional princess ring cluster design. It is fashioned in 14k yellow gold and features three tiers of natural opals and a fourth bottom tier of twisted gold ribbon detailing. 

Measurements

Length: 3/4"
Width: 3/4"
Height: 3/4"

Size: 6.75

Total Weight: 5g

Marked: Unmarked; tested 14k with acid test

Condition: Very Good
Gold has light surface scratches. Two opals have a small chip, which is only visible with a loupe. Does not detract. Priced accordingly. 

You don't have to be royalty to wear this beautiful princess ring! 

Made in Thailand, this beautiful tiered ring is designed to pay homage to the headpieces that Thai dancers wore during performances. Some are even designed to be miniature replicas of the crown that each Thai princess wore. Hence why they are known as both princess rings and harem rings. 

In the 1940s-1960s, many princess rings were brought home from Thailand by US servicemen as gifts for their sweethearts. 

This striking ring has a more modernist appearance, which is different from the traditional princess ring cluster design. It is fashioned in 14k yellow gold and features three tiers of sapphires. 

Based on the varied and imperfect nature of the prongs, we believe this piece to be handmade by a talented jeweler or artisan. 

Measurements

Length: 3/4"
Width: 3/4"
Height: 3/4"

Size: 6.25

Total Weight: 5g

Marked: Unmarked; tested 14k with acid test

Condition: Very Good
Some stones have light scratches, which is common with wear. One sapphire has a small chip on its girdle, which is only noticeable under a loupe. As mentioned above since this is a handmade piece some of the prongs are smaller than others. However, all of the stones are secure. None of the flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

Paul? Peter? Petunia? Polina? If your name begins with P, then this is the ring for you!

Fashioned in 14k yellow gold, this great unisex ring features and oval shield with a 3-dimensional white gold letter P. Shank tapers on the sides for a sleek, classic look. 

This ring is so smooth and polished it easily slides on and is very comfortable to wear. 

Measurements:

Length: 5/8"
Width: 3/8"

Size: 8.5

Weight: 5g

Marked: 14k

Condition: Very Good
Ring has light surface scratches, which is common with antique jewelry. Shank is ever so slightly misshaped. Does not affect fit. Flaws do not detract. Priced accordingly. 

Once known as the largest ring manufacturers in the world, the history of Ostby and Barton is a bit of a Cinderella story befallen by tragedy.

Engelhart Ostby was a Norwegian trained jeweler who emigrated to the United States in 1869. After working for a number of jewelers, Ostby met Nathan Barton and together founded Ostby and Barton Co. in 1879.

Beginning with less than $3,000 to their name, Ostby and Barton found fast success; taking the jewelry business by storm and quickly becoming a household name.

But all of that good fortune came to a halt in April of 1912, when Ostby and his daughter, Helene, were returning home from their trip to France to study European jewelry design and production.

When the duo were preparing to head back to their home in Providence, RI, they heard from friends about a new ship sailing to New York, the RMS Titanic. Ostby purchased two first class tickets for he and his daughter. 

Late in the night on April 14, the Titanic struck and iceberg and began to sink. Ostby and his daughter Helene made it to the deck of the ship before Ostby decided to return to his room to grab a jacket to protect him from the cold air. That was the last time he was seen alive.

Helene boarded a lifeboat and made it to safety, while her father unfortunately perished with the ship.

After Helene had time to process the terrible tragedy, she returned to Rhode Island and joined her brother and his daughter to become joint owners in Ostby and Barton Co.

The company continued producing jewelry into the 1950s, and we are forever thankful for that!

This beautiful shell cameo necklace was made in the 1920s while Helene was at the helm of the business.

It is fashioned in sterling silver and has all of the delicate details and high-quality finishes that one expects from the Ostby and Barton Co. even down to the intricate filigree bail. The hand-carved cameo has a concave back and the sterling mount was custom made to fit the irregular shape of the shell.

It fastens in the back with a push down box clasp that is highly detailed and a work of art itself!

Measurements

Chain Length: 17"
Pendant Width: 1"
Pendant Length: 1.5"

Marked: OB Sterling

Condition: Excellent
No flaws to note.

Based on the popular slide chain design of the Victorian era, this lovely revival piece is every bit as beautiful as the original!

The thick rolo link chain is fashioned in brass and has chain tassels on each end. The slider also is made of brass with a Victorian inspired design and a faceted topaz glass centerpiece. 

Necklace has no closures and it designed to go over your head. 

Measurements

Length: 26"
Tassels: 2"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Shows light signs of wear. Metal has a nice vintage patina. Glass centerpiece has light surface scratches. Twisted metal O ring around the glass piece moves in the setting, but cannot come out. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

This colorful bohemian necklace was ahead of its time in the 1920s. A hundred years later, and it still has an exceedingly modern vibe. 

Each glass bead is hand wrapped on brass wire and linked to two small brass paddles, which add a slight musical jingle when worn. Beads measure around 3.5mm.

Necklace has no closures and can be worn long or doubled. 

Guaranteed to compliment any outfit! 

Measurements

Length: 50"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Brass paddles have a patina due to age. Does not detract. 

This knockout necklace was designed to turn heads! 

Clearly paying homage to the great Joseff of Hollywood, this stunning piece has 6 slinky chains on each side culminating in a colorful glass cabochon studded centerpiece.

The piece de resistance is the undulating, fringed crescent moon studded with jewel tone cabochons. The pendant has a nice weight to it, guaranteeing that it will always hang nicely. 

Necklace fastens with a tongue and groove clasp. 

Measurements

Length: 17"
Drop: 6.25"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Shows light signs of wear. Metal has a light patina in places. Some of the glass cabochons have light surface scratches. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly. 

This colorful bohemian necklace was ahead of its time in the 1920s. A hundred years later, and it still has an exceedingly modern vibe. 

Each glass bead is hand wrapped on brass wire and linked to two small brass paddles, which add a slight musical jingle when worn. Beads measure 5mm.

Necklace has no closures and can be worn long or doubled. 

Guaranteed to compliment any outfit! 

Measurements

Length: 60"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Brass paddles have a patina due to age. Does not detract. 

These mid-century marvels are a cool piece of aviation history as well as a wonderful representation of atomic age design!

Fashioned in a gold and silver plated brass, these cufflinks feature the Stratoflex Inc. company logo, which is a streamline jet circling the Earth. 

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Stratoflex Inc. made hoses and fittings for the airline and missile industries. Today, the company is part of Parker Aerospace. 

These are perfect for any space age or mid century modern enthusiast!

Measurements

Length: 0.75"
Width: 0.75"
Height: 0.75"

Markings: Stratoflex Inc. 

Condition: Very Good
Light signs of wear. The edge of one of the cufflinks feels a little rough, like it nicked something. Barely visible. Does not detract. Priced accordingly. 

These naughty little cufflinks may garner a blush or two!

Fashioned in a caramel brown and ivory incolay stones, these oversize cufflinks feature a beautiful nude nymph cameo set in a shiny antiqued gold brass base with toggle backs.  

Dante Museum Masterpiece cufflinks are highly sought after. A perfect gift for collector or a supporter of the fine arts. 

Measurements

Length: 1.25"
Width: 1"
Height: 0.75"

Markings: Dante

Condition: Very Good
Light signs of wear. No flaws to note. 

Now you can take the Queen of the Nile with you everywhere you go with these fabulous Egyptian revival cufflinks!

Fashioned in a gold tone brass base, each cufflink features a prong set cabochon with a silver relief portrait of Cleopatra set under clear lucite. Cufflinks have a toggle back. 

Measurements

Length: 1"
Width: 0.75"
Height: 1.25"

Markings: Pat. Pend.

Condition: Very Good
Light surface scratches. One cufflink has a an 1/8" surface scratch. The other has a nick at the bottom of the cabochon. Damage is very minor and hardly noticeable. Does not detract. Priced accordingly. 

Why button your cuffs, when you can buckle them?

These great silver tone novelty cufflinks feature a bright, belt buckle motif with toggle backs. 

Measurements

Length: 1.25"
Width: 0.75"
Height: 1"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Light signs of wear. 

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued gold," a French process of plating 14k gold over copper, and features a filigree design with blue topaz and opal colored Swarovski crystals. 

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: .75"
Adjustable Chain: 18"-20"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued gold," a French process of plating 14k gold over copper, and features a filigree design with smoky grey Swarovski crystals. 

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: .75"
Adjustable Chain: 18"-20"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued gold," a French process of plating 14k gold over copper, and features a 3-dimensional bee centerpiece surrounded by hematite colored Swarovski crystals. Locket also has a beveled edge. 

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: .75
Adjustable Chain: 16"-18"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued silver," a French process of plating sterling silver over copper, and features an engraved double heart motif.

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: 1" 
Adjustable Chain: 16"-18"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued silver," a French process of plating sterling silver over copper, and features a simple beveled edge.

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: 1"
Adjustable Chain: 16"-18"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France

This beautiful locket is forged in France from original Parisian molds from the early 1900s. It is set in "antiqued silver," a French process of plating sterling silver over copper, and features a beautiful stylized art nouveau motif. 

Locket holds two photos.

Measurements

Locket: 1-1/4"
Adjustable Chain: 18"-20"

Marked: Catherine Popesco, France