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Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, “Princesse de Broglie,” 1851-3.

Antique Archive

Gone, but not forgotten: the most spectacular jewels that have passed through our collection.

Image: Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, “Princesse de Broglie,” 1851-3.

Ancient Roman Gold Band
Ancient Roman Gold Band

Ancient Roman Gold Band

Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle
Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle

Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle

Ancient Roman Repoussé Bull Hoop Earrings
Ancient Roman Repoussé Bull Hoop Earrings

Ancient Roman Repoussé Bull Hoop Earrings

Georgian Embellished Picture Agate Cityscape Ring
Georgian Embellished Picture Agate Cityscape Ring

Georgian Embellished Picture Agate Cityscape Ring

Georgian Riders on Horseback Landscape Miniature Ring
Georgian Riders on Horseback Landscape Miniature Ring

Georgian Riders on Horseback Landscape Miniature Ring

Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle
Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle

Mid 19th Century "Remember" Aluminum Bangle

Georgian "My Son" Portrait Miniature Ring
Georgian "My Son" Portrait Miniature Ring

Georgian "My Son" Portrait Miniature Ring

Early Victorian Carved Bog Oak Mourning Ring
Early Victorian Carved Bog Oak Mourning Ring

Early Victorian Carved Bog Oak Mourning Ring

Georgian Table Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Georgian Table Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Georgian Table Cut Diamond Cluster Ring

Late 19th Century Gold Nugget American Eagle Ring
Late 19th Century Gold Nugget American Eagle Ring

Late 19th Century Gold Nugget American Eagle Ring

Detail of Etruscan Revival Tortoiseshell Amphorae Earrings
Detail of Etruscan Revival Tortoiseshell Amphorae Earrings

Etruscan Revival Tortoiseshell Amphorae Earrings

Victorian Double-Sided Guinea Locket
Victorian Double-Sided Guinea Locket

Victorian Double-Sided Guinea Locket

Detail of Napoleon Loyalist "Ne M'Oubliez Paz" Swivel Ring showing Napoleon's portrait
Detail of Napoleon Loyalist "Ne M'Oubliez Paz" Swivel Ring showing intaglio

Napoleon Loyalist "Ne M'Oubliez Paz" Swivel Ring

Victorian Expanding Star Locket
Victorian Expanding Star Locket

Victorian Expanding Star Locket

Victorian Heart Locket Mariner Chain Bracelet
Victorian Heart Locket Mariner Chain Bracelet

Victorian Heart Locket Mariner Chain Bracelet

Victorian Queen's Jubilee Ring
Victorian Queen's Jubilee Ring

Victorian Queen's Jubilee Ring

Princess Stephanie 1814 Commemorative Swivel Ring
Princess Stephanie 1814 Commemorative Swivel Ring

Princess Stephanie 1814 Commemorative Swivel Ring

Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Diamond Cocktail Ring

Detail of Georgian Paste & Enamel Memento Mori Pendant
Detail of Georgian Paste & Enamel Memento Mori Pendant

Georgian Paste & Enamel Memento Mori Pendant

Detail of Victorian Nacre, Coral & Turquoise Hearts in Hands Earrings
Detail of Victorian Nacre, Coral & Turquoise Hearts in Hands Earrings

Victorian Nacre, Coral & Turquoise Hearts in Hands Earrings

Late 18th Century Spinel & Diamond Giardinetti Ring
Late 18th Century Spinel & Diamond Giardinetti Ring

Late 18th Century Spinel & Diamond Giardinetti Ring

Detail of Stuart Portrait Miniature with Painted Mica Lenses
Detail of Stuart Portrait Miniature with Painted Mica Lenses

Stuart Portrait Miniature with Painted Mica Lenses

Mid Victorian Heart Padlock Sapphire Bangle
Mid Victorian Heart Padlock Sapphire Bangle

Mid Victorian Heart Padlock Sapphire Bangle

Victorian Silver & Enamel Shirt Collar & Locket
Victorian Silver & Enamel Shirt Collar & Locket

Victorian Silver & Enamel Shirt Collar & Locket

Qui s'y frotte s'y pique"
Qui s'y frotte s'y pique"

Early 20th Century French "Qui s'y frotte s'y pique" Necklace

Grand Tour Heron Micromosaic Bangle
Grand Tour Heron Micromosaic Bangle

Grand Tour Heron Micromosaic Bangle

Victorian "Hours Pass, Friendship Remains" Seal Fob Necklace
Victorian "Hours Pass, Friendship Remains" Seal Fob Necklace

Victorian "Hours Pass, Friendship Remains" Seal Fob Necklace

Detail of Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bat Brooch
Detail of Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bat Brooch

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Bat Brooch

Victorian Barometer Fob In Original Box
Victorian Barometer Fob In Original Box

Victorian Barometer Fob In Original Box

Post Medieval Amor Vincit Posy Ring
Post Medieval Amor Vincit Posy Ring

Post Medieval Amor Vincit Posy Ring

Detail of 1920s Racing Pigeon Award Medallion
Back Detail of 1920s Racing Pigeon Award Medallion

1920s Racing Pigeon Award Medallion

Detail of Late 19th Century French Fighting Cocks Charm Necklace
Detail of Late 19th Century French Fighting Cocks Charm Necklace

Late 19th Century French Fighting Cocks Charm Necklace

Edwardian Milk Teeth & Turquoise Bangle
Edwardian Milk Teeth & Turquoise Bangle

Edwardian Milk Teeth & Turquoise Bangle

Detail of Georgian Day to Night Tortoiseshell Earrings
Detail of Georgian Day to Night Tortoiseshell Earrings

Georgian Day to Night Tortoiseshell Earrings

Detail of Victorian Scarab Fringe Necklace
Detail of Victorian Scarab Fringe Necklace

Victorian Scarab Fringe Necklace

Detail of Victorian "Grizel" Nameplate Bangle
Detail of Victorian "Grizel" Nameplate Bangle

Victorian "Grizel" Nameplate Bangle

Early Medieval Patterned Gold Band.
Early Medieval Patterned Gold Band

Early Medieval Patterned Gold Band

Detail of Queen Anne Opaline Paste & Pyrite Earrings
Detail of Queen Anne Opaline Paste & Pyrite Earrings

Queen Anne Opaline Paste & Pyrite Earrings

Detail of 18th Century Diamond Poissarde Earrings
Detail of 18th Century Diamond Poissarde Earrings

18th Century Diamond Poissarde Earrings

Detail of Georgian "Look, Listen and Say Nothing" Rebus Wax Seal Fob
Detail of Georgian "Look, Listen and Say Nothing" Rebus Wax Seal Fob

Georgian "Look, Listen and Say Nothing" Rebus Wax Seal Fob

Detail of Victorian Concealed Key Cross Pendant
Detail of Victorian Concealed Key Cross Pendant open with key extended

Victorian Concealed Key Cross Pendant

Detail of Victorian Carved Coral Phallus Necklace
Detail of Victorian Carved Coral Phallus Necklace

Victorian Carved Coral Phallus Necklace

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Coiled Snake Ring

Detail of Late Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring
Detail of Late Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring

Late Medieval Garnet Cabochon Ring

Detail of Victorian Garnet & Pearl Snake Festoon
Detail of Victorian Garnet & Pearl Snake Festoon

Victorian Garnet & Pearl Snake Festoon

Detail of Georgian White Enamel & Garnet Memorial Ring
Detail of Georgian White Enamel & Garnet Memorial Ring

Georgian White Enamel & Garnet Memorial Ring

Detail of Victorian Acorn Bangle in Original Box
Detail of Victorian Acorn Bangle in Original Box

Victorian Acorn Bangle in Original Box

Late 18th Century Souvenir de Louis 14 Heart Locket
Late 18th Century Souvenir de Louis 14 Heart Locket

Late 18th Century Souvenir de Louis 14 Heart Locket

Detail of Victorian Emerald & Pearl Mizpah Bracelet
Detail of Victorian Emerald & Pearl Mizpah Bracelet

Victorian Emerald & Pearl Mizpah Bracelet

Detail of Early Georgian Skeletal Memento Mori Enameled Band
Detail of Early Georgian Skeletal Memento Mori Enameled Band

Early Georgian Skeletal Memento Mori Enameled Band

Detail of Georgian Crystal Skull Mourning Ring
Side detail of Georgian Crystal Skull Mourning Ring

Georgian Crystal Skull Mourning Ring

Detail of Early Georgian Skeleton & Cipher Mourning Ring
Detail of Early Georgian Skeleton & Cipher Mourning Ring

Early Georgian Skeleton & Cipher Mourning Ring

Detail of Georgian "Merit Claims Love" Heart Pendant
Detail of Georgian "Merit Claims Love" Heart Pendant

Georgian "Merit Claims Love" Heart Pendant

Detail of 17th Century Helen of Troy Amethyst Cameo Ring
Detail of 17th Century Helen of Troy Amethyst Cameo Ring

17th Century Helen of Troy Amethyst Cameo Ring

Detail of Medieval "Tart Mold" Ring
Detail of Medieval "Tart Mold" Ring

Medieval "Tart Mold" Ring

Detail of Victorian Risque Novelty Fob
Detail of Victorian Risque Novelty Fob

Victorian Risque Novelty Fob

Victorian gold snake collar necklace
Victorian gold snake collar necklace

Mid Victorian Snake Collar with Mesh Chain

Detail of Post Medieval Point Cut Garnet Quatrefoil Ring
Detail of Post Medieval Point Cut Garnet Quatrefoil Ring

Post Medieval Point Cut Garnet Quatrefoil Ring

Detail of Victorian Pique Snake Bracelet
Detail of Victorian Pique Snake Bracelet open

Victorian Pique Snake Bracelet

Detail of Georgian Garnet & Pearl Vinaigrette Ring
Detail of Georgian Garnet & Pearl Vinaigrette Ring open

Georgian Garnet & Pearl Vinaigrette Ring

Detail of Georgian "Fait le Prix" Bracelet
Detail of Georgian "Fait le Prix" Bracelet

Georgian "Fait le Prix" Bracelet

Detail of Georgian Heart & Arrow Spinner Seal Fob
Detail of Georgian Heart & Arrow Spinner Seal Fob

Georgian Heart & Arrow Spinner Seal Fob

Detail of Georgian Emerald & Diamond Crowned Heart Ring
Detail of Georgian Emerald & Diamond Crowned Heart Ring

Georgian Emerald & Diamond Crowned Heart Ring

Detail of Victorian Faceted Spheres Necklace
Detail of Victorian Faceted Spheres Necklace

Victorian Faceted Spheres Necklace

Detail of Victorian Reverse Painted Hope Locket
Detail of Victorian Reverse Painted Hope Locket open

Victorian Reverse Painted Hope Locket

Front detail of Garnet Halley's Comet Brooch
Underside of Garnet Halley's Comet Brooch

Garnet Halley's Comet Brooch

Detail of Victorian Concealed Key Snake Ring
Back Detail of Victorian Concealed Key Snake Ring

Victorian Concealed Key Snake Ring

Victorian Gemstone Phoenix Locket
Victorian Gemstone Phoenix Locket

Victorian Gemstone Phoenix Locket

detail of Post Medieval Silver "MH" Signet Ring
side detail of Post Medieval Silver "MH" Signet Ring

Post Medieval Silver "MH" Signet Ring

Detail of Georgian Mother of Pearl Urn Scent Bottle Necklace
Detail of Georgian Mother of Pearl Urn Scent Bottle Necklace

Georgian Mother of Pearl Urn Scent Bottle Necklace

Closeup of Serpent Earrings with Garnet Cabochons and Emerald Eyes worn in a pierced ear
Detail of Serpent Earrings with Garnet Cabochons and Emerald Eyes

Serpent Earrings with Garnet Cabochons and Emerald Eyes

Face detail of Stuart Crystal Skull Ring
Detail of Stuart Crystal Skull Ring

Stuart Crystal Skull Ring

Grand Tour Lava Cameo Bracelet
Grand Tour Lava Cameo Bracelet

Grand Tour Lava Cameo Bracelet

Detail of Victorian Turquoise Amphora Locket

Victorian Turquoise Amphora Locket

Detail of Victorian Man in the Moon Ring

Victorian Man in the Moon Ring

Detail of Fierce Victorian Serpent Necklace
Detail of Fierce Victorian Serpent Necklace

Fierce Victorian Serpent Necklace

Detail of Early 19th Century French Gimmel Wedding Band
Detail of Early 19th Century French Gimmel Wedding Band

Early 19th Century French Gimmel Wedding Band

Detail of Georgian Anti-Slavery Tassie Seal Fob
Detail of Georgian Anti-Slavery Tassie Seal Fob

Georgian Anti-Slavery Tassie Seal Fob

Front and back detail of 18th Century Portuguese Topaz Floral Barrette

18th Century Portuguese Topaz Floral Barrette

Detail of "Data Fata Secutus" Signet Ring with Concealed Jewelry Box Key

"Data Fata Secutus" Signet Ring with Concealed Jewelry Box Key

Detail of Victorian Scarab Collar

Victorian Scarab Collar

Detail of 18th Century Iberian Emerald Flower Ring

18th Century Iberian Emerald Flower Ring

Diptych detail of Victorian Fede Ring with Rubies and Diamonds

Victorian Fede Ring with Rubies and Diamonds

Three details of 1793 French Revolution Mourning Ring for Marat and Le Peletier

1793 French Revolution Mourning Ring for Marat and Le Peletier

Front and back detail of Georgian Pansy Hair Locket Brooch

Georgian Pansy Hair Locket Brooch

Detail of Victorian  "Souvenir" Folding Book Bracelet
Detail of Victorian  "Souvenir" Folding Book Bracelet

Victorian "Souvenir" Folding Book Bracelet

Detail of "Nott a truer hart A live" Poesy Ring
Detail of "Nott a truer hart A live" Poesy Ring

"Nott A truer hart a live" Poesy Ring

Detail of Georgian Garnet and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Georgian Garnet and Old Mine Cut Diamond Ring

Detail of Edwardian Man in the Moon ring
Closeup of Edwardian Man in the Moon ring worn on the index finger

Edwardian Man in the Moon Ring

Detail of Silver and Enamel Royal Ascot Badge in Original Box

Silver and Enamel Royal Ascot Badge in Original Box

Detail of Grand Tour Lava Hand with Branches of Coral Necklace

Grand Tour Lava Hand with Branches of Coral Necklace

Detail of Grand tour lava hand with branches of coral necklace
Clasp detail of Grand tour lava hand with branches of coral necklace

Georgian Pinchbeck Fancy Chain Hand Clasp Bracelet

Three details of Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher
A stack of rings including the Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher

Baroque Mourning Ring with Skull and Crossbones and Cipher

Detail of Georgian Coiled Snake Mourning Brooch with Pearls and Rubies

Georgian Coiled Snake Mourning Brooch with Pearls and Rubies

Detail of Rose Cut Stuart Crystal Ribbon Slide with Crowned Skull and Cherubs

Rose Cut Stuart Crystal Ribbon Slide with Crowned Skull and Cherubs

Detail of Georgian Pearl Eternity Ring

Georgian Pearl Eternity Ring

Detail of Art Deco 1.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring
Closeup of Art Deco 1.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring worn on the ring finger

Art Deco 1.10ct Emerald Cut Diamond Chevron Engagement Ring

Detail of Late Medieval Quatrefoil Electrum Ring

Late Medieval Quatrefoil Electrum Ring

Detail of Berlin Iron Bracelet with Eros Centocelle Cameo
Face detail of Berlin Iron Bracelet with Eros Centocelle Cameo

Berlin Iron Bracelet with Eros Centocelle Cameo

Detail of Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Parrot Charm Necklace
Detail of Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Parrot Charm Necklace

Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Parrot Charm Necklace

Detail of Early Victorian Garnet and Diamond Fleury Cross with Diamond Studded Snake
Detail of Early Victorian Garnet and Diamond Fleury Cross with Diamond Studded Snake

Early Victorian Garnet and Diamond Fleury Cross with Diamond Studded Snake

Detail of Georgian Nicolo Intaglio Owl Ring
Detail of Georgian Nicolo Intaglio Owl Ring

Georgian Nicolo Intaglio Owl Ring

Detail of Georgian Emerald and Diamond Pansy Ring
Detail of Georgian Emerald and Diamond Pansy Ring

Georgian Emerald and Diamond Pansy Ring

Detail of Georgian High Karat Gold Dolphin Bracelet
Detail of Georgian High Karat Gold Dolphin Bracelet

Georgian High Karat Gold Dolphin Bracelet

Face detail of the Georgian Death's Head Mourning Ring
A stack of rings including the Georgian Death's Head Mourning Ring

Georgian Death's Head Mourning Ring

Detail of 18th Century Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Detail of 18th Century Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring

18th Century Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring

Two details of 1677 Death's Head Ring

1677 Death's Head Ring

Detail of Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring with Cherubs
Detail of Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring with Cherubs

Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring with Cherubs

Three details of Georgian Skeletal Mourning Ring with Skull and Cipher

Georgian Skeletal Mourning Ring with Skull and Cipher

Detail of Victorian Turquoise Pavé Serpent Bangle
Closeup of someone wearing the Victorian Turquoise Pavé Serpent Bangle

Victorian Turquoise Pavé Serpent Bangle

Three inscription detail of Medieval "Maria Gratia" Talismanic Ring
Three inscription details of Medieval "Maria Gratia" Talismanic Ring

Medieval "Maria Gratia" Talismanic Ring

Detail of the Aesthetic Aberdeen Granite Bracelet
Closeup of someone wearing the Aesthetic Aberdeen Granite Bracelet

Aesthetic Aberdeen Granite Bracelet

Detail of Jugenstil Hair Comb with Mother of Pearl and Blue Zircon

Jugenstil Hair Comb with Mother of Pearl and Blue Zircon

Detail of Georgian Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald Giardinetti Ring

Georgian Ruby, Diamond, and Emerald Giardinetti Ring

Detail of 18th Century Toadstone Amulet

18th Century Toadstone Amulet

Face and inscription detail of Georgian Blue Enamel Mourning Ring for George Penfold
Closeup of a hand wearing the Georgian Blue Enamel Mourning Ring for George Penfold

Georgian Blue Enamel Mourning Ring for George Penfold

Detail of Victorian Lava Cane Corso Earrings
Detail of Victorian Lava Cane Corso Earrings

Victorian Lava Cane Corso Earrings

Detail of Slim Georgian Garnet Eternity Ring
Closeup of a hand wearing the Slim Georgian Garnet Eternity Ring

Slim Georgian Garnet Eternity Ring

Two details of Early 19th Century French Interlocking Fede Ring with Concealed Dedication

Early 19th Century French Interlocking Fede Ring with Concealed Dedication

Detail of Victorian Gold Coach Covers
Detail of Victorian Gold Coach Covers

Victorian Gold Coach Covers

Detail of Victorian Milk Tooth in Ornate Floral Mounting with Rose Cut Diamonds

Victorian Milk Tooth in Ornate Floral Mounting with Rose Cut Diamonds

Detail of "Nul Autre" Silver Poesy Ring
Detail of "Nul Autre" Silver Poesy Ring

"Nul Autre" Silver Poesy Ring

Detail of Mid 19th Century Swiss Enamel Necklace with Locket, Padlock and Key
Detail of Mid 19th Century Swiss Enamel Necklace with Locket, Padlock and Key

Mid 19th Century Swiss Enamel Necklace with Locket, Padlock and Key

Detail of "Ea Via" Bow and Arrow Signet Ring with Concealed Key

"Ea Via" Bow and Arrow Signet Ring with Concealed Key

Detail of Victorian Ouroboros Split Ring
Detail of Victorian Ouroboros Split Ring

Victorian Ouroboros Split Ring

Detail of Art Nouveau Moonstone Fringe Collar
Closeup of someone wearing the Art Nouveau Moonstone Fringe Collar

Art Nouveau Moonstone Fringe Collar

Detail of Georgian Heart Locket with Garnet Bow
Detail of Georgian Heart Locket with Garnet Bow

Georgian Heart Locket with Garnet Bow

Detail of Victorian Coiled Serpent Hair Bangle with Garnets and Turquoise
Detail of Victorian Coiled Serpent Hair Bangle with Garnets and Turquoise

Victorian Coiled Serpent Hair Bangle with Garnets and Turquoise

Detail of the 19th Century Belgian Garnet Heart Wedding Ring
Inscription detail of the 19th Century Belgian Garnet Heart Wedding Ring

19th Century Belgian Garnet Heart Wedding Ring

Detail of Victorian Rose Gold and Turquoise Greek Key Bracelet
Underside detail of Victorian Rose Gold and Turquoise Greek Key Bracelet

Victorian Rose Gold and Turquoise Greek Key Bracelet

Inscription detail of Early Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pansy Mourning Ring
Face detail of Early Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pansy Mourning Ring

Early Victorian Diamond and Enamel Pansy Mourning Ring

Detail of Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Hand Grasping Wreath and Heart Locket in Original Box
Back detail of Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Hand Grasping Wreath and Heart Locket in Original Box

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Hand Grasping Wreath and Heart Locket in Original Box

Face detail of Georgian "Nipt in the Bud" Sepia Mourning Ring
Underside detail of Georgian "Nipt in the Bud" Sepia Mourning Ring

Georgian "Nipt in the Bud" Sepia Mourning Ring

Closeup of someone wearing the Georgian Cut Steel Tiara
Detail of Georgian Cut Steel Tiara

Georgian Cut Steel Tiara

Detail of Early Victorian Ruby, Garnet and Pearl Urn Locket
Detail of Early Victorian Ruby, Garnet and Pearl Urn Locket

Early Victorian Ruby, Garnet and Pearl Urn Locket

Detail of Vintage Platinum Tapered Baguette Eternity Ring

Vintage Platinum Tapered Baguette Eternity Ring

Diptych detail of "Not for riches but for love" Poesy Ring

"Not for riches but for love" Poesy Ring

Victorian Gold Horseshoe Bangle
A hand wearing many rings including the Victorian Gold Horseshoe Bangle

Victorian Gold Horseshoe Bangle

Detail of Coral Mano Cornuto with Pinky Ring Necklace
Detail of Coral Mano Cornuto with Pinky Ring Necklace

Coral Mano Cornuto with Pinky Ring Necklace

Detail of 18th Century Silver Nun's Ring
Detail of 18th Century Silver Nun's Ring

18th Century Silver Nun's Ring

Detail of "Erunt Duom Carne Una" Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond
Detail of "Erunt Duom Carne Una" Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond

"Erunt Duom Carne Una" Early 17th Century Poesy Ring with Table Cut Diamond

Queen Anne Paste Earrings
Queen Anne Paste Earrings

Queen Anne Paste Earrings