12th Edition - French Jewel Box

12th Edition
It’s been a wonderful year for The French Jewel Box...
Amid the whirl of it all has been the hunt for more exciting Jewels, some incredible bespoke makes, travel & some fresh faces!
Amina McPhee & Lachlan Burnet have joined our friendly team, increasing our number of qualified staff to now include three NCJV registered
Valuers & four GAA qualified gemmologists.
This year’s collection has been very carefully curated to bring you an impressive range of Antique & Vintage jewels at a range of price points.
We select our treasures carefully to celebrate special occasions, beauty, craftsmanship, love, quality, history & life!
We wish you all a peaceful, happy & healthy festive season & 2016.
Regards Mary-Lou, Louise, Monica, Sue, Lachlan & Amina
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Arguably the prettiest of all enamel jewels are Art Nouveau naturalistic floral pieces (1880-1910).
They were made in France & also in America, in Newark & New York.
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Tiny Matt Enamel & Natural Pearl Flower Pin……………..…….$250
Green Enamel Leaf Corsage Pin With Pearl & Sapphire……………..…….$650
18ct Mauve Pansy Enamel & Diamond Brooch……………..…….$2,800
Victorian Amethyst Bracelet In Pinched Collets c1870……………..…….$2,900
American Art Nouveau Signed Enamel Poppy Corsage Pin……………..…….$2,500
Enchanting Edwardian Pink Beryl, Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings……………..…….$3,200
Exquisite Polychrome Enamel, Ruby & Diamond Bird & Flowers Brooch c1900……………..…….$3,500
Edwardian Filigree Lavalier With Peridot & Pearls……………..…….$3,200
Rare Enamel & Diamond Naturalistic Flower Earrings c1890……………..…….$4,100
14ct Iris Irridescent Enamel Art Nouveau Brooch, Signed……………..…….$2,300
Pink Satin Enamel Dogwood Brooch In 9ct Rose Gold……………..…….$700
Art Nouveau Crescent & Flower ‘Honeymoon Pin’, Signed……………..…….$1,200
14ct Apricot Enamel Circle Brooch With Pearls c1890……………..…….$1,900
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Mourning Jewellery has always held a fascination for collectors, with its very tangible links to people past. Currently it is enjoying another dance in
the spotlight of Fashion. Easily worn, easily loved & always stylish.
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Magnificent Diamond Set Buckle Ring London 1899……………..…….$2,900
Facetted Onyx & Pearl Top & Drop Mourning Earrings……………..…….$3,700
14ct Enamel & Sapphire Mourning Brooch, Signed……………..…….$590
Chester 1885 Pearl & Diamond Gypsy Ring……………..…….$1,450
18ct Old Cut Diamond & Black Enamel Ring Chester 1908……………..…….$2,800
Fabulous Spearhead Onyx, Enamel & Pearl Mourning Earrings C1880……………..…….$2,900
Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring In 18ct……………..…….$4,000
15ct Ornate Victorian Fleur De Lys Bangle……………..…….$4,800
Morning Glory Pietra Dura Pendant, Locket With Hairwork To Reverse……………..…….$2,850
Imposing Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring c1800……………..…….$7,500
Adorable Secret Opening Flower Locket Ring c1850……………..…….$3,200
Bright Five Old Cut Diamond Ring Chester 1893……………..…….$3,880
Geometric Onyx Mourning Earrings With Floral Motif & Pearls……………..…….$3,600
Museum Quality American Mourning Locket With Pearl Spray & Enamel Bale……………..…….$3,100
Wonderful Victorian Onyx & 14ct Collar Studded With Pearl Set Flowers……………..…….$4,000
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When will our obsession with white metal end?
From the exquisite lacy delicacy of the Belle Epoque to the graphic angular lines of Art Deco...
No time soon.
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Precision French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ring……………..…….$6,150
4ct Diamond Swirl Flower Ear Clips……………..…….$8,500
1930’s Classic Diamond Line Bracelet 3.5cts In 18ct Gold……………..…….$12,000
Very Rare Art Deco Scissor Cut Ceylon Sapphire Line Bracelet……………..…….$ P.O.A
Platinum & Diamond Deco Ring With Exquisite Saw Piercing c1920……………..…….$9,500
1940’s Platinum Diamond & Pearl Double Drop Earrings……………..…….$9,750
Stylish Art Deco Diamond Bombe Ring c1925 1.10cts……………..…….$5,100
Sapphire & Diamond Impressive Plaque Ring c1920……………..…….$12,000
American Deco Platinum & 14ct Diamond Plaque Brooch……………..…….$3,950
Elegant Diamond & Sapphire Bow Brooch c1920……………..…….$6,800
Vintage Three Old Cut Diamond & Pear Ceylon Sapphire Ring……………..…….$11,000
Fabulous 40’s Diamond Cocktail Ring 1.04cts……………..…….$6,200
Pierced Rose 1.50cts Diamond Earclips c1940……………..…….$9,200
14ct Art Deco Geometric Diamond Ring……………..…….$2,900
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Moonstone richly deserves its devotees, it draws you in with its soft appearance, a perfect foil for rich gold.
The combination of cool blue & exotic gold is hard to beat.
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Substantial 1870’s Four Page Book Locket With Fine Engraving……………..…….$3,750
Enamelled Kite Shaped Victorian Locket……………..…….$820
Diamond Lover’s Knot 18ct Ring From 1897……………..…….$1,400
Beautiful Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Earrings……………..…….$3,950
18ct & Platinum Blue Moonstone & Diamond Ring c1910……………..…….$2,990
Georgian 15ct Cannetille Top & Drop Earrings……………..…….$3,700
Circa 1910 Large Chalcedony Dress Ring……………..…….$1,200
18ct True Lover’s Knot Brooch Enamelled With Forget-Me-Nots……………..…….$1,850
Dainty Lover’s Knot Pin With Central Diamond by Krementz & Co……………..…….$900
Fine Art Nouveau Moonstone Ring With A Band Of Carved Poppies……………..…….$3,890
A Rare Pair Of Victorian Earrings Modelled As Baskets Of Forget-Me-Nots……………..…….$4,500
Mid Victorian Sapphire & Diamond 18ct Wheatsheaf Ring……………..…….$1,790
Edwardian 15ct Top & Drop Moonstone Earrings……………..…….$2,200
Splendidly Engraved 18ct Round Locket c1860……………..…….$1,850
Fishing Creel 15ct Charm With Locket Inside……………..…….$1,950
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An eclectic collection of show stoppers from across the centuries, & across the world.
1. Viennese c1900 Diamond, Enamel, Gold & Silver Earrings…………...…..$2,950
2. Chester 1900 Sapphire & Diamond 18ct Ring…………...…..$4,600
3. 18ct Vintage Bow Brooch With Diamonds…………...…..$1,950
4. Fantastic French Fancy Link Guard Chain…………...…..$10,500
5. Graduated Facetted Lapis Lazuli Necklace…………...…..$1,290
6. Dramatic 1940’s Ruby & Diamond Posy Cocktail Ring…………...…..$7,500
7. Wonderful Mugal Ring Of Meenakari Enamel With Polki Diamonds c1930…………...…..$3,000
8. A Striking 15ct Victorian Hinged Bangle With Pearls…………...…..$3,000
9. Long Drop Sphere Earrings c1880…………...…..$2,100
10. 18ct Diamond & Enamel Starburst Oval Locket c1880…………...…..$4,950
11. Platinum & Rose Gold Diamond Set Cocktail Ring c1940…………...…..$2,500
12. Blue Heart & Shamrock Brooch Featuring Diamond & Pearls c1890…………...…..$1,650
13. Red Champleve Enamel & Diamond Ribbon Brooch From Italy…………...…..$1,850
14. 18ct Victorian Bridge Ring Of Intense Sapphires…………...…..$5,500
15. Etruscan Revival Circle Brooch Of Natural Pearls & Rubies c1880…………...…..$2,500
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Australian precious opal is the best in the world.
We are delighted to offer you a select group of opal jewels including top Lightning Ridge Black & brilliant Crystal too.
Utterly bewitching…
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Vivid 6.90cts Solid Crystal Opal Ring…………...…..$8,500
Sweet Opal & Pearl Quatrefoil Brooch…………...…..$800
Edwardian Opal Shamrock Posy Pendant With Diamonds & Demantoids…………...…..$4,800
Strand Of Graduated Vintage Jadeite Beads Featuring Diamond Clasp…………...…..$6,500
Graduated Bright Crystal Opal Bridge Ring Chester 1903…………...…..$3,500
Important Solid Black 14.89cts Lightning Ridge Opal Ring…………...…..$ P.O.A
1970’s Artisan 18ct Pendant With Spectacular Solid Black Lightning Ridge Opal…………...…..$20,000
Retro Solid Opal Ring In Two Tone Gold…………...…..$2,500
Impressive Opal Triplet Vintage Earrings In Gold…………...…..$2,800
18ct Solid Crystal Opal & Diamond Ring…………...…..$4,700
Electric Victorian Crescent Moon Opal & Diamond Brooch…………...…..$4,000
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An Outstanding Example Of Victorian Etruscan
Revival Work, Crafted In Four Coloured Gold.
Pendant With Locket To Reverse.......…….$4,950
An Outstanding Example Of Victorian Etruscan
Revival Work, Crafted In Four Coloured Gold.
Pendant With Locket To Reverse.......…….$4,950
2a The Block Arcade
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone 03 9654 3863
Facsimile 03 9654 1005
info@tfjb.com.au
www.thefrenchjewelbox.com.au
2a The Block Arcade
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Telephone 03 9654 3863
Facsimile 03 9654 1005
info@tfjb.com.au
www.thefrenchjewelbox.com.au