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his year arrived with a good deal of chaos but has left us with a sense of calm and a definitive new routine. For Bell and Bird, 2021 has been transformative. Finding a rhythm in the slower-paced world has been a welcome change. As we look forward to 2022, we are excited for a year of travel and adventure filled with new treasures and inspiration. We are eager to use our newly measured time to create, find and share beautiful things with you. We are deeply grateful for our friends and collectors who enjoy these tiny precious objects that represent so much. This holiday season, we have prepared an exciting collection of jewels for you to view. We hope you enjoy the following pages and escape into another world where tiny golden snakes slither around fingers and waxing moons sparkle with diamonds.
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No. 2 No. 1 e a r l y 1 9 t h c e n t u r y c a n n e t i l l e e a r r i n g s Creating cannetille work is a time-intensive process that involves stretching gold into thin threads and coiling them into elaborate and intricate designs. Day-and-night design allow the tops to be worn alone. Continental European in origin. Circa 1820. $4,200 No. 2 g o l d e n r i b b o n b r a c e l e t , n a p o l e o n i i i p e r i o d Beautiful hand-engraved details mimic a gently looped ribbon. Eleven old mine cut diamonds finish the buckle detail. The buckle motif symbolizes strength and loyalty. French in origin. 18k Gold. Circa 1860. $12,500
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The buckle design is symbolic of loyalty and strength. Beautifully crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold with intricate pierced work. Finished with natural pearls and rose cut diamonds. French in Origin. Circa 1870. $3,950
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ove, togetherness, and fidelity are some of the universal messages communicated by jewels. The serpent wound its way through 19th-century jewelry, interpreting all of these sentiments. In 1839, Queen Victoria was given a snake ring to mark her engagement to Albert, popularizing the idea that a gift of a serpent jewel was an intimate promise of eternal love. Ladies of the European nobility wore snakes as brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and finger rings throughout the 1800s, and the symbol endures today.
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No. 4 v i c t o r i a n e r a h a r d s t o n e s n a k e b r a c e l e t Undulating shapes carved in hardstone agate make up the body of this snake bracelet. Details are engraved in 15k gold with rose-cut diamond eyes. English in Origin. Circa 1860. $3,650
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No. 5 1 9 t h c e n t u r y a r t i c u l a t e d s n a k e r i n g Masterfully crafted with seven hinged sections that twist and curve around the finger. The ring is a rare find and remains in exceptional condition. A remarkably similar piece, seemingly by the same craftsman, is featured in the book Serpentina and displayed at the German jewelry museum in Pforzheim. German in origin. Circa 1850. $7,200
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No. 6 v i c t o r i a n e r a c o i l e d s n a k e r i n g An 18k gold snake coils around the finger in three layers. Set with a single old mine cut diamond. English in origin. Hallmarked London, 1871. $3,250.
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No. 7 v i c t o r i a n e r a s n a k e r i n g w i t h a s i n g l e r u b y A delicate snake ring in 18k gold. Slightly curved design with a single natural ruby set in the head with detailed engraved eyes and nose. English in origin. Circa 1860. $2,250
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No. 8 v i c t o r i a n e r a s n a k e r i n g w i t h r u b i e s A delicate snake ring set with three natural rubies in 18k gold. In the 19th century, rubies were often utilized in love tokens as they were representative of passion. English in origin. Circa 1870. $2,600
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ru by a n d di a mon d r i ng
The classic ring features a cushion-shaped ruby and two old cut oval-shaped diamonds. The gems are placed in a low-profile setting with minimal tab prongs and a simple rounded band in our 18k old gold. The 2.02 carat cushion-shaped ruby is certified to be of Thai origin. The two antiquestyle oval diamonds weigh over 2.25 carats in total weight. $29,500
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No. 10 b e l l a n d b i r d c o l o r e d d i a m o n d r i n g Inspired by Victorian era black jewels, this unique ring features enamel details. The naturally colored diamond is set with four precisely hand-filed prongs. The traditional vitreous enamel is meticulously applied to the shoulders of the ring. The diamond is an old mine cut cushion-shaped stone of 1.20 carats in a rare fancy greenish-brown color, approximated clarity VS1. $10,200
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No. 11 b e l l a n d b i r d c u t a w a y d i a m o n d h a l f - h o o p r i n g Our cutaway band is one of our signature designs and is inspired by the labor-intensive setting technique commonly seen in 18th and 19th century jewels. This ring features seven old European cut diamonds totaling over 3 carats in total weight. True to the centuries-old inspiration, this ring features a complex silver-topped gold construction. $17,900
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No. 12 b e l l a n d b i r d c u s h i o n c u t d i a m o n d r i n g One of our signature Bell and Bird designs, this ring features a cushion-shaped old mine cut diamond. The design includes eight tiny single-cut diamonds peeking out from underneath the main stone. There are two additional single-cut diamonds at the base of the whisper-thin, knifeedge band. The ring showcases a large tabled 1.54 carat old mine cut diamond, E color, SI1 clarity. The rare proportions of this antique stone give the impression of a larger diamond of approximately 2.5 carats. $20,800
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No. 13 b e l l a n d b i r d o l d e u r o p e a n c u t d i a m o n d a n d b a g u e t t e r i n g A central old European cut diamond of 1.52 carats in a simple four-prong setting with bezel set straight baguettes. The antique diamond is certified G color, VS2 clarity, paired with two baguettes of .26 carats in total weight. Handcrafted in our 18k old gold. $21,800
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No. 14 v i c t o r i a n e r a d i a m o n d f l o r a l e a r r i n g s 19th century diamond earrings in a naturalist motif of flowers and leaves. Both old mine cut and rose cut diamonds are set in silver on gold settings. The realistic design is typical of the naturalist movement of the late 1860’s which produced many exceptional diamond pieces in this style. The time period coincided with a newly discovered diamond source in Africa. English in Origin, Circa 1860. $5,800 No. 15 v i c t o r i a n e r a d i a m o n d h a l f h o o p b a n d 19th Century ring with eleven bright old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in silver on 18k gold, as typical for the time period. The diamonds pop against the beautiful dark patina. English in Origin, Circa 1880. $6,000
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No. 16 r e g e n c y p e r i o d c a r v e d j e t e a r r i n g s Hand-carved in a tiered elongated 'Pagoda' design. Light in weight and very wearable. English in origin. Circa 1830. $4,300
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No. 17 p e r s i a n t u r q u o i s e a n d d i a m o n d p e n d a n t A crowned heart in silver and gold. The rose cut diamond crown illustrates the sovereignty of love. Circa 1820. $1,820 No. 18 r o c k c r y s t a l h e a r t p e n d a n t Two sided rock crystal heart in sterling silver. Surmounted with a bow as a lover’s knot, symbolizing everlasting devotion. Circa 1780. $1,150 No. 19 d i m i n u t i v e d i a m o n d c h a r m s Heart, lock and key charms in silver and gold set with rose cut diamonds. Circa 1820. $2,950 No. 20 t w i n h e a r t l o c k e t s Two hearts are one in rose gold with pink topaz lock and key charms. Original braided hair preserved inside. Circa 1820. $1,850
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No. 21 v i c t o r i a n e r a o n y x a n d d i a m o n d l o c k e t Bold design with “NA” or “AN” monogram executed in rose cut diamonds. Additional diamonds make up a beautiful radiating detail. Glass compartment on verso. English in origin. Circa 1870. $7,250
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lanetary discoveries and advancements in science fueled the public’s interest in astronomy in the 18th and 19th centuries. The appeal resulted in the prevalence of the celestial-themed jewels we find today.
moon
The moon presides over every coming into being. For millennia we have been fascinated by its eternal cycling and the reassuring cadence of shadow and light. The crescent moon, in particular, is often depicted in jewelry and is one of the oldest symbols known to man. Examples are known to date back over 4000 years. Symbolically it represents the alluring promise of a beginning wherever there is an end and the promise of more light to come. sta r s
Stars stir us at the deepest levels. Twinkling in the firmament, the sheer number of them is unimaginable. Stars tell us of the infinite, yet we can look up and find the beckoning light of a single star and wish upon the possibilities of attaining our greatest dreams.
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No. 22 c o n v e r t i b l e c r e s c e n t m o o n p e n d a n t A slender arc of light executed in glittering old European cut diamonds. Crafted in silver topped gold, this piece has been masterfully constructed to function as a brooch and a pendant. Original fixures are intact along with a pendant attachment of our design. Approximately 7.2 carats in total diamond weight. $19,500
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No. 23 v i c t o r i a n e r a o l d m i n e c u t d i a m o n d s t a r b u r s t A bold radiating starburst executed in 67 old mine cut diamonds set in 18k gold. Approximately 10 carats in total diamond weight. Circa 1880. English in Origin. $19,500
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No. 24 v i c t o r i a n e r a d i a m o n d c r e s c e n t m o o n p e n d a n t Late 19th Century diamond crescent moon pendant. Approximately 3.57 carats of old European cut diamonds, set in silver topped 18k gold setting. Circa 1890. $12,250 No. 25 p e t i t e d i a m o n d c r e s c e n t m o o n p e n d a n t Late 19th Century diamond crescent moon pendant. Approximately 1.4 carats of old European cut diamonds are set in silver topped gold setting. Circa 1890. $3,850
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No. 27 No. 26 v i c t o r i a n e r a s t a r b u r s t p e n d a n t 19th century pendant with rose cut and old mine cut diamonds set in silver and gold. Circa 1880. English in origin $4,500 No. 26 v i c t o r i a n r e v i v a l s t a r b u r s t p e n d a n t 20th century starburst pin in palladium white gold with antique old mine cut diamonds. Approximately 1.25 carats in total weight. Can be converted to wear as a pendant. $4,200
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No. 28 a r t d e c o a c o r n d i a m o n d r i n g Early 20th century whimsical diamond ring, set in platinum. The central stone is a pear-shaped old mine cut diamond of approximately 2-carats, topped with additional old brilliant-cut diamonds. The acorn is an age-old symbol of prosperity and growth, reminding us that big things come from small beginnings. French hallmarks, Circa 1910.$17,500 No. 29 f r e n c h c u t d i a m o n d b r a c e l e t Early 20th Century, rare french cut diamond line bracelet. Fifty-three bright french cut diamonds, weighing approximately 11 carats in total diamond weight, are set in platinum. American in Origin. $38,500
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No. 30 a r t d e c o p e r i o d p o r t r a i t c u t d i a m o n d n e c k l a c e An unusual shield-shaped portrait cut diamond pendant in a platinum setting. The diamond weighs approximately 1.2 carats and is set in a delicate bezel, hanging on a modern platinum chain. English in Origin. Circa 1910. $10,800
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v ictor ia n er a dia mon d a n d
pe a r l clust er pen da n t
Fifty-seven old mine cut and rose cut diamonds make up a radiating pattern along with ten white pearls. The pearls are presumably natural as the pendant pre-dates culturing techniques by 50 years. English in origin. Circa 1850. $9,450
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No. 32 v i c t o r i a n
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Old mine cut diamonds set in silver on gold cut down settings. Approximately 3 carats in total diamond weight. Hinged design elements have wonderful movement when worn. English in Origin, Circa 1860. $14,500
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No. 33 1 9 t h c e n t u r y d i a m o n d l i n k b r a c e l e t Important 19th century diamond bracelet. Over 150 elongated fine old mine cut diamonds are set in silver-topped gold settings. The contemporary feel of this bracelet, along with its fine materials and craftsmanship, combine to make this bracelet a rare find. European in origin. Circa 1850. $78,500
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v ictor ia n er a dia mon d
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Old mine cut and rose cut diamonds make up this life-size brooch. The realistic design is typical of the naturalist movement of the late 1860s, which produced many exceptional diamond pieces. The period coincided with a newly discovered diamond source in Africa, making diamonds more accessible for whimsical designs. Silver on gold settings with ruby eyes. Circa 1860. English in Origin. $35,000
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No. 35 b e l l a n d b i r d s t a r b u r s t e a r r i n g s 19th century celestial jewels inspire our modern starburst earrings. The two principal diamonds weigh over 2.4 carats in combined weight. In addition, there are 160 single-cut diamonds set in oxidized 18k gold, finished with handmade hinge backs of our design. Central Diamonds are certified I color vs1 and vs2, ideal-cut diamonds. $26,500
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No. 36 a n t i q u e m o v a l d i a m o n d r i n g An Antique 6.09-carat old mine cut diamond in a rare moval shape, a cross between an oval and a marquise, set in the most simple platinum setting. This distinctive stone can be enjoyed in its existing unembellished setting or commission us to create a more complex creation. Certified, I color, VS1 Clarity. PRICE ON REQUEST
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e are delighted to offer this curated collection of unforgettable gifts that will be appreciated year after year and ultimately cherished by the next generation. If you have interest in a piece or have any questions please contact us by email at info@bellandbird.com or by phone 512-407-8206. Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful New Year. – Bell & Bird
credits: Photography by Sarah Murphy | Art Direction by Leah Pipes Meltzer | Stylist and Model by Ahrang An | Design by Marris Walker
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