Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include a golden garden of exuberant blossoms, elegantly modern carnelian and white gold cufflinks, and a pair of sleeve links from H.A. Kirby with diamonds and frothy scrolls.
Golden Garden An exuberant tangle of flowers, buds and leaves recalls the sinuous curves of Art Nouveau and the flattened perspective of Japanese prints. A tribute to the unabashed eclecticism of early Art Deco jewelry designers. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1920. Cost: $665
Moderne Carnelian Glowing ember-like carnelians set in white gold. The cool brilliance of the gold contrasts beautifully with the warm sultry red of the carnelians . Created by Carter, Gough & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $885
Diamonds and Scrolls A bright, solitary diamond floats like an early morning star above a profusion of tight, feathery scrolls A wonderful example of the Art Nouveau cufflinks created by H.A. Kirby. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: $675
Recent additions to the Antique Stickpin Gallery and the Antique Brooch Gallery feature a beautiful sapphire and pearl stickpin in the Art Nouveau taste and a striking blue guilloche enamel brooch from Carter, Howe.
Sapphire and Pearl Flowing Art Nouveau curves with a hint of Gothic frame a blue sapphire and luminous pearl. The elegant angles and openness of the design are reminiscent of the stone tracery surrounding a window in a Medieval cathedral. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.
Cost: $475
Carter Blue Rich blue enamel framed in yellow gold and accented with numerous seed pearls. Created by Carter, Howe & Co., circa 1900, in 14kt gold. Cost: $675
These and other fine jewels from the past can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
