Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include mesmerizing moss agate cufflinks from the venerable Richardson workshop, striking Art Deco cufflinks created by Jacob Hookaylo and elegant laurel wreath cufflinks from the early 1900s.
Moss Agates Mesmerizing moss agates swirl with green inclusions reminiscent of seaweed floating in filtered sunlight along the bottom of the sea. Elegant cufflinks created by Richardson Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1920. Cost: Sold
Garlands and Swags Elegant Art Deco cufflinks with golden garlands and swags surrounded by bold white gold borders decorated with geometric and palmette motifs. Created by Jacob Hookaylo in 14kt white and yellow gold, circa 1925. Cost: $875
Laurels to the Victor! Since ancient times laurel wreathes have been a symbol of achievement and victory. These elegant gold cufflinks tastefully announce that the wearer is a winner! Crafted in 10kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold
In the Antique Dress Set Gallery recent additions include a full dress set creature by Sansbury & Nellis with vibrant citrines set in gold.
Citrine and Gold A beautifully crafted and designed dress set with citrine cabochons set in yellow gold. The honey-amber color of the citrine plays beautifully against the warm tones of the gold settings. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $1,875
These and other fine jewels from the past can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
Monday, August 15, 2016
New in the Gallery - Cufflinks and Brooches
Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include striking amethyst cufflinks created by Hans Brassler, a golden bit of architectural history, an elegant Carrington moonstone and platinum full dress set, an equally elegant Tiffany abalone and platinum dress set and smoldering tiger eye cufflinks by Sansbury & Nellis.
Amethyst and Gold Glowing, rich purple amethysts set in distinctive, beautifully worked gold frames. A miniature work of sculpture created by Hans Brassler in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: Sold
Architectural History Beautifully crafted cufflinks celebrating the Chicago Tribune's famous Tower Contest. The 1922 competition was an international success drawing designs from many of the leading architects of the day. An elegant piece of architectural history. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1922. Cost: Sold
Moonlight and Platinum The shimmering adularescence of moonstone paired with the cool brilliance of platinum. This elegant Carrington dress set glows with the dazzle and romance of the Art Deco era. Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: Sold
Tiffany Abalone and Platinum Dark aubergine abalone with iridescent flashes of red and green set in platinum. A striking tuxedo set created for Tiffany & Co. in the late 1930s. Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold. Cost: Sold
Tiger Eye Elegant tiger eyes set in finely crafted gold cufflinks. The tiger eyes glow with honey-yellow "eyes" that shade to rich brown along the edges. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: Sold
New in the Antique Brooch Gallery is a striking amethyst and pearl brooch with radiating fleur-de-lys.
Elegant Amethyst A beautiful brooch with a hint of Medieval elegance. The lozenge-cut amethysts rest in the lobes of a golden quatrefoil while radiating fleur-de-lys are accented with small, luminous pearls. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: Sold
These and other fine jewels from the past can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
Monday, June 15, 2015
Recent Additions - Cufflinks
I was away from the Antique Cufflink Gallery for several weeks, so recent additions are not as numerous as usual. But the pieces added make up in exceptional craftsmanship and design what they lack in numbers. Recent additions include a pair of Carrington cufflinks set with jade, striking golden cufflinks by Durand & Co., and a white coral dress set from Sansbury & Nellis.
Carrington Jade Dark, spinach green jade in finely engraved gold bezels. Sunlight passes through the translucent jades like miniature stained glass windows. Hand crafted by Carrington in 14kt gold, circa 1910. Cost: $975
Radiant Suns Swirling golden pinwheels beautifully sculpted in 14kt gold. Created by Durand & Company, circa 1910. Cost: Sold
Sansbury Coral White coral cabochons set in rose gold. The creamy white of the coral contrasts beautifully with the warmer tones of the rose gold. Created in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: $1,275
These cufflinks and other fine jewels from the past can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
Monday, June 30, 2014
A Parade of Colorful Cufflinks
Summer is here! White clouds are floating across the blue sky, the garden is abloom with flowers, and brightly colored towels and umbrellas decorate the beach. What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than with a parade of colorful cufflinks. And, since Independence Day is just around the corner, we will start the parade with some red, white and blue fireworks.
William Huger carnelian cufflinks.
Arresting, sultry red carnelians set in bright yellow gold. The striking contrast of the red carnelian and yellow gold settings reflects the bold colors and contrasts favored during the Art Deco era. Created by Wm. Huger & Co. in 14kt gold, circa 1925.
Sansbury & Nellis white chalcedony cufflinks.
Translucent, foggy white chalcedony (a fine grained variety of quartz) set in rose gold. The luminous chalcedonies brings to mind early morning fog burning off with the first rays of the sun. A nice example of the striking white jewels of the late Art Deco period. Crafted in 14kt rose gold, circa 1930.
George Street lapis lazuli cufflinks.
Regal blue lapis lazuli wedded with the warmth of antique gold. The interplay of the rich blue of the gemstones and warm yellow of the gold speaks of the elegance of the past. Created by George O. Street & Sons in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Sansbury & Nellis bloodstone cufflinks.
Heliotrope, more commonly known as "bloodstone," is a beautiful gemstone with bright red spots set in dark green jasper. The finest examples have the mesmerizing appearance of fiery embers smoldering in a dark bed of ashes. These Art Deco cufflinks feature elongated oval heliotropes set in bright yellow gold. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1920.
Lapis lazuli and gold cufflinks.
During the Art Deco era the passion for bold, dramatic colors found ready expression in lapis lazuli. The rich blue of the lapis set in these cufflinks is accented with small bits of pyrite (fools gold) that shimmer and sparkle like golden confetti falling in the midnight sky. These elegant cufflinks capture the festive, raucous spirit of the Jazz Age. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925.
Victorian moss agate sleeve buttons.
Victorian sleeve buttons with mesmerizing moss agates. The moss agates feature a swirling tangle of green inclusions that glow like seaweed floating in filtered sunlight above the ocean floor. The gemstones are set in gold frames with richly engraved leaves and scrolls. Crafted in 10kt gold, circa 1900.
Larter & Sons hawk's eye tuxedo set.
An elegant tuxedo set with hawk's eyes in yellow gold. Hawk's Eye is a striking variety of quartz with deep blue edges shading into a glowing, bluish-gray "cat's eye" across the middle. The shimmering cat's eye effect (or "chatoyancy") and color of the gemstones plays beautifully against the warm tones of the yellow gold. This dress set was created by Larter & Sons in 14kt gold, circa 1950.
These and other fine cufflinks can be found in
the Antique Cufflink Gallery.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Recent Additions - Cufflinks and Stickpins
Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include an elegant pair of platinum and pearl cufflinks by Carrington and Tiger Eye spool cufflinks from Sansbury & Nellis.
Platinum and Pearl Luminous pearl and mother-of-pearl centers surrounded by wreathes of stylized laurel leaves. Beautifully designed and impeccably crafted by Carrington & Co. in 14kt gold and platinum, circa 1925. Cost: $925
Tiger Eye Striking spool cufflinks with beautiful Tiger Eyes set in yellow gold. The domed Tiger Eye gemstones are brown accented with rich honey yellow "eyes." Created by Sansbury & Nellis, circa 1920. Cost: $785
In the Antique Stickpin Gallery recent additions include a striking turquoise stickpin created by Hayden Wheeler and an inquisitive, diamond-seeking serpent from Carter, Howe.
Wheeler Turquoise A striking turquoise floats like a small planet amid swirling curves. This stickpin beautifully weds the flowing curves of Art Nouveau with the symmetry and Medieval themes favored by the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost: $425
Wheeler Turquoise A striking turquoise floats like a small planet amid swirling curves. This stickpin beautifully weds the flowing curves of Art Nouveau with the symmetry and Medieval themes favored by the Arts & Crafts movement. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost: $425
These and other fine jewels can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Recent Additions - Cufflinks and Stickpins
Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include a striking pair of carnelian cufflinks by Wm. Huger, dramatic Art Deco cufflinks with diamonds and Greek key borders, foggy white chalcedony cufflinks from Sansbury & Nellis and, just in time for St. Patrick's Day, lucky cuff buttons with horseshoes, wish bones and four-leaf clovers.
Elegant Carnelian Alluring, sultry red carnelians set in bright yellow gold. The pairing of carnelian and yellow gold reflects the bold colors and contrasts favored during the Art Deco era. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: Sold
Greek Drama Dramatic, bold Art Deco cufflinks with Greek key borders. One side is set with a sparkling diamond, the other features a radiant starburst motif. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925. Cost: Sold
Art Deco White Translucent, foggy white chalcedonies set in rose gold. A nice example of the striking white jewels of the late Art Deco period. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930. Cost: $825
Feeling Lucky A four-leaf clover, lucky horseshoe and wishbone assure the wearer of these Art Nouveau cufflinks the best of good fortune. Created by Larter & Sons in 14kt gold, circa 1900. Cost: Sold
In the Antique Stickpin Gallery recent additions include a bemused monkey contemplating a pearl.
The Philosopher A monkey contemplates a small pearl while nonchalantly scratching his back. The Victorians loved jewels with hidden messages and secret meanings. This beautifully sculpted stickpin offers a lesson in humility. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Cost: Sold
These and other fine jewels can be found in
the Antique and Estate Jewelry Galleries
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Recent Additions
Recent additions to the Antique Jewelry Galleries include intriguing bloodstone cufflinks from Sansbury and Nellis and a winged-scarab stickpin by Hans Brassler, Jazz Age lapis lazuli and gold cufflinks, Art Nouveau foliate scroll cufflinks, and elegant sapphire and diamond cufflinks with intricately engraved platinum tops.
Heliotrope Heliotrope is a beautiful gemstone with the mesmerizing appearance of fiery embers smoldering in a dark ashes. These elegant cufflinks were created by Sansbury & Nellis during the Art Deco era. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1920.
Scarab and Bloodstone A wonderful interpretation of a winged scarab by Hans Brassler. In this imaginative jewel, the jeweler combined elements of Art Nouveau, Gothic Revival and Arts & Crafts design while evoking the mysteries of ancient Egypt. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910.
Lapis and Gold The rich blue of lapis lazuli accented with small bits of fools gold beautifully captures the elegant, raucous spirit of the Jazz Age. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925.
Feathery Scrolls Art Nouveau flowing, feathery scrolls. The flowing design of these cufflinks may have been inspired by crashing waves along a rocky shore or ferns unfurling in the early Spring. Created by Link & Angell in 14kt gold, circa 1900.
Sapphire and Diamonds Beautifully engraved cufflinks set with rich blue sapphires and sparkling white diamonds. The hexagonal borders feature intricate geometric designs in the Art Deco fashion. Crafted in platinum and 14kt gold, circa 1920.
The above fine cufflinks and stickpin, can be found in
the Antique Cufflinks Gallery and the Antique Stickpin Gallery
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Recent Additions
Antique Cufflinks
Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include elegant two-tone cufflinks by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss, a striking pair of cruciform cufflinks from the firm founded by Enos Richardson, and a trilogy of gem set links featuring Tiger Eye, White Chaledony and sultry red Carnelian.
Radiant Scrolls Beautifully engraved centers with radiating waves surrounded by bold borders of twisting scrolls. A striking pair of Art Deco cufflinks. Crafted in 14kt yellow and white gold, circa 1925.
Garden Maze A maze-like center of nested circles surrounded by borders of flowing scrolls and mille grain edges. The design brings to mind a maze at the center of a walled garden. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1925.
Tiger Eyes Striking cufflinks with beautiful Tiger Eyes set in rose gold. The domed Tiger Eye cabochons are brown accented with and rich honey yellow "eyes." Created by Sansbury & Nellis in 14kt gold, circa 1920.
Carnelian Red Sultry red Carnelains set in yellow gold cufflinks. Striking colors and boldly cut gemstones were hallmarks of the Art Deco era. Created by Charles Keller in 14kt gold, circa 1920.
Art Deco White Translucent, foggy white chalcedonies (a fine grain variety of quartz) set in bright yellow gold bezels. A nice example of the luminous white jewels of the Art Deco era. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1930.
Estate Jewelry
Additions to the Antique and Estate Jewelry Gallery include a beautiful pair of stickpins by Alling & Company and Hans Brassler.
Alling Dragon A fantastic winged creature with the head of a lion and body of a serpent coiled around a pearl. A nice example of the Victorian fascination with mythological creatures. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1890.
Brassler Moonstone A luminous moonstone set in a rich gold frame with a Greek key border. The goldwork gives the jewel a mysterious ancient feel. Crafted in 14kt gold, circa 1910
The above cufflinks, stickpins and other fine jewels from the past,
can be found in the Antique Cufflink Gallery
and the Estate Jewelry Gallery
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Recent Additions
Recent additions to the Antique Cufflink Gallery include elegant blue enamel and diamond cufflinks, exuberant Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss two-tone links, a pair of classic platinum and gold ovals by Carrington, striking Tiger Eye spool links, and frosty Carter, Gough snowflakes.
Additional photos of these and other fine antique cufflinks,
can be found in the Antique Cufflink Gallery.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Moss Agate Cufflinks
Carter, Howe Moss Agate Cufflinks, circa 1900.Over the last several weeks Spring has arrived in southern New Hampshire. The tulips are up, the lilacs are in bud and the wisteria is about to blossom. This explosion of color in the garden brings to mind one of my favorite gemstones found in antique cufflinks - Moss Agate.
Moss Agate is a beautiful variety of fine grained quartz shot through with green or earth-tone inclusions. This alluring gemstone is found in several flavors. Montana Moss Agate is a translucent milky white speckled with dark inclusions resembling small patches of moss or lichen. Another variety, Mocha Stone, was favored during the Victorian era. Mocha Stones were often set in cuff buttons and watch fobs and feature fantastic dendritic forms resembling the spreading branches of a miniature tree.
Carter, Howe Octagon Moss Agate Cufflinks, circa 1900.However, the Moss Agates favored by cufflinks makers in the early 1900s are best described as "Seaweed" Agates. These beautiful gemstones have the mesmerizing appearance of green seaweed floating in a sunlit pool. When backed with mother-of-pearl or other white material and set in yellow gold, the effect is striking.
Carter, Howe Moss Agate Cufflinks, circa 1900.Among the premier makers of elegant cufflinks and dress sets in the early 1900s was Carter, Howe & Company (Carter, Gough & Company after 1915). The firm created a dazzling array of cufflinks and dress sets featuring Moss Agates set in 14kt gold. Pictured above are several fine examples.
In the early 1900s, the firm appears to have specialized in creating fine cufflinks featuring unusual gemstones. Examples can be found set with Bloodstones, Onyx, Moonstones and other exotic gems. These lesser known gemstones were sometimes erroneously referred to as "semi-precious gems" - a misnomer belied by the beauty of the cufflinks in which they were set.
S&N Moss Agate Cufflinks, circa 1920.Another firm that worked with gemstones beyond the traditional sapphires and diamonds was Sansbury & Nellis (S&N). Like many of the fine cufflink and jewelry makers of the day (including Carter, Howe), Sansbury & Nellis was based in Newark, New Jersey. From the style of its cufflinks and notices in the trade press, the firm appears to have operated from about 1900 until the 1930s. Pictured above is a beautiful pair of Sansbury & Nellis cufflinks featuring oval Seaweed Agates. The gemstones have nicely bevelled edges and are set in bright yellow gold. A nice example of the firm's work.
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