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he holidays are upon us. Whether you are looking for a stocking stuffer or a future family heirloom, we have you covered.
For the burgeoning collector we have some ideas that will answer the “What to give?� question for years to come. Our newly expanded showroom has given us the opportunity to collect a number of interesting antique objects to display and share with you. In our increasingly virtual and fast paced world, we want to be your outlet to slow down and stay in touch with well-made objects. To experience the beauty and intelligence behind these objects is a wonderful gift to share.
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1 Victorian Era Gold Tassel Earrings. English in Origin. Circa 1870 $4,400 2 Victorian Era Gold Fringe Earrings. English in Origin. Circa 1870 $3,250 3 Victorian Era Onyx Earrings. English in Origin. Circa 1870 $3,450 2
rings upon rings Collect one at a time to stack on your finger just as they were worn in centuries past.
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1 Early Victorian Pearl Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1840 $1,250 2 Old Mine Cut Diamond Half Hoop Band. Bell & Bird Design. $6,800 3 Antique Heavy Gold Band in 18k. English in Origin. Circa 1920 $800 4 Early Victorian Era Persian Turquoise Band. English in Origin. Circa 1860 $880
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1 Georgian Era Banded Agate Riviere Necklace. English in Origin. Circa 1830 $5,750 2 19th Century Cross with Banded Agates & Enamel Details, In the manner of Robert Phillips. Circa 1860 $2,850 3 Victorian Era Banded Agate & Diamond Locket, 18K Gold. English in Origin, Circa 1870 $2,850
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collectors club Rings are the most evocative and personal category of jewelry. No other category compares for their symbolism and significance.For over 4000 years rings have conveyed a deeper message. Worn every day and purchased on our most special occasions, a ring can represent a promise of eternal love, a mark of status or a token of remembrance. The rings here havesurvived wars, declared true love and aided their bearers in marking time and celebration. Becoming a collector of rings honors the layers of sentiment bound to every one while preserving the generations of craft contained in each design.
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1 Victorian Era Twin Snake Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1890 $1,750.00 2 Early Victorian Era Turquoise Snake Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1840 $2,650
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3 Victorian Era Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1860 $2,750 4 17th Century Rare Odontolite Ring with Enamel Detail. Western European in Origin Circa 1680 $4,800 5 Victorian Era Turquoise & Diamond Cluster Ring. French in Origin. Circa 1860 $2,220
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Top Victorian Era Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle. English in Origin. Circa 1870 $3,750 Bottom Georgian Era “Turquoise” Glass Hoop Earrings. English in Origin. Circa 1820 $1,450 Left Victorian Era Malachite Cube Earrings. English in Origin. Circa 1870 $2,850
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Top Georgian Era Carved Carnelian Signet Ring, 18k. English in Orgin. Circa 1820 $1,550 Bottom 2nd Century Carved Ant Intaglio in High Karat Gold $5,800
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Top Georgian Era Carved Shell Intaglio Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1830 $1,450 Bottom Georgian Era Carved Intaglio Ship Ring. Circa 1760. English in Origin $2,540
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Top Victorian Era Cut Steel Earrings. English in Origin, Circa 1840 $1,450 Bottom Victorian Era Cut Steel Drop Earrings. English in Origin, Circa 1840 $1,450 Right Victorian Era Century Cut Steel Necklace. English in Origin, Crica 1840 $4,200
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1 Late Victorian Era Diamond Cluster Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1880 $11,500 2 Georgian Era Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring. English in Origin. Circa 1810 $6,000 3 18th Century Giardinetti Ring. Western European in Origin. Circa 1770 $9,800
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three centuries of everyday earrings The diamond stud earring is a daily choice of many women today. It was in the 1950’s when the style became popular. As a result, antique examples will be adaptations from earlier forms of jewelry. Here we have options with storied pasts yet work for everyday.
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1 18th Century Table Cut Diamond Clusters. English in Origin. Circa 1780 $4,500 2 19th Century Old Mine Cut Diamond Earrings. Circa 1860. $13,500 3 Early 20th Century Russian Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Earrings. Circa 1900. $1,650
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Top Early 20th Century 18.8 carat Star Sapphire & Diamond Ring. Circa 1910 $12,500 Bottom Early 20th Century Natural Freshwater Pearl Ring. American $4,850 Left Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet. Circa 1915 $10,000
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iberian girandole earrings Recently found in Lisbon, it is likely this is the first time these jewels have traveled outside of the Iberian Peninsula in several generations. They have endured the test of time and are historic and beautiful in equal measure.
Set with sapphires and diamonds in sterling silver, the sapphires have been set with colored foils to intensify their hue $6,000
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the bell and bird ouroboros bangle There are few creatures embraced by both religion and art. Most others have fascinated mankind because of their impressive size and strength. Snakes on the other hand, are insignificant in appearance, yet in the hierarchy of animals they rank so high they have attained near divine status. All sorts of human characteristics have been assigned to them, ranging from cunning and deceitfulness to wisdom and prudence. Snakes rouse powerful emotional responses from one person to another. The serpent wound its way through 19th century jewelry design as a talisman and symbol of enduring love. Ladies of the European nobility wore snakes in all forms; necklaces, bracelets,
brooches, and finger rings. Most notably, Queen Victoria was given a serpent ring set with emeralds upon her engagement. So many serpent jewels have passed through our own hands, it is only fitting the first piece presented in our ongoing Bell and Bird collection would be a snake. For us, it represents infinity, renewal and eternal love. Each bracelet is created individually in our workroom and fitted to each owner’s wrist, allowing the details to be chosen by you. Antique stones inlaid into the head, enamel details, or simply hand engraved scales. Each snake bracelet includes carefully selected gemstone eyes that brings it to life.
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THE MOST EXCITING GIFTS COME IN THE SMALLEST PACKAGES
What a delight to unwrap our tiny handmade box, then open it to reveal a remarkable 7.3 carat cushion cut diamond. This treasure comes with the promise of designing a dream ring. You will have the opportunity to have a private after hours design meeting with champagne. We will work through design ideas with hand painted watercolor renderings that will be yours to keep. An unforgettable gift opportunity that will be treasured year after year and one day passed on and cherished by the next generation.
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HOLIDAY CATALOGUE 2019
We are delighted to offer this curated collection of one of a kind gifts. If you are interested or have any questions please contact us by email at info@bellandbird.com or by phone 512. 407. 8206. Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year!
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