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Kirsten's Corner offers a finely curated selection of one-of-a-kind antique jewelry and collectables

06/15/2026

At first glance, this 14k gold necklace is reminiscent of an eye. Originally a Victorian era navette ring circa 1890, this piece was carefully converted into a necklace. The navette shape, when placed horizontally, takes on the look of an eye with sparkling with diamonds and a bright blue no heat sapphire as the pupil in the center. The diamonds are stunning, near colorless Old Mine Cuts, with two larger Old European Cuts on either side of the sapphire. Use as your own protective talisman.

06/11/2026

These are 18k gold finely crafted buckle huggie earrings with rubies and diamonds. The earrings have classic 1980’s design work that combines a woven pattern and C-shape buckle with pave diamonds and rows of channel set square cut rubies, with an architectural column-like detail at the base of the buckle. The earrings have nice omega backs and a huggie shape that wraps around the ear. The rubies add a pop of color and the diamonds bring gorgeous sparkle to the earrings. We love the classy, sophisticated look of these earrings.

06/10/2026

This 23.6 karat antique coin is a German Sophia Ducat coin, circa 1616-1816, that was a traditional baptismal token during the Georgian and Victorian eras. The coin was originally minted in 1616 by Elector Johann Georg of Saxony as a tribute to his mother Sophia, who then gifted the coin to her children and grandchildren at Christmastime. Identical versions of the coin continued to be minted for the next two centuries, though always with a date mark for 1616. The coin has beautiful, striking imagery and a high karat gold that has a lovely glow to it. The front of the coin contains the letters IHS, the Greek abbreviation for Jesus that is often seen in religious imagery. Above it is an eye and below it is a bird with outspread wings, a popular heraldic symbol. The images are surrounded by a German inscription that translates to “Blessed is he who experiences joy in his children.” On the reverse side is a monogram of the letters S and G, for Sophia and Johann Georg, surrounded by an inscription that translates to “Help, You Holy Trinity.” A border of tiny tick marks frames the images on the coin, and a patina delineates the imagery and gives it a wonderful depth. The coin has been set in a 14k gold bezel with an oval bail, and is ready to hang on the chain of your choice.

The pendant measures 1” across, plus a 7 x 5 mm bail. It weighs 4.6 grams. The coin is unmarked but acid tests as 23.6 karat gold. The bezel and bail test as 14k. Because all versions of the coin minted from 1616- 1816 contain the date mark 1616, we are only able to date it to sometime during that era. There is a bit of solder from the mount covering one of the sixes in the date mark.

05/18/2026

Tomorrow’s Auction at Bonham’s features some beautiful jewelry, classic pieces, including this Boucheron jewelry suite in 18 karat gold with diamonds and Persian turquoise. Check out these beauties as well as the others; live Auction tomorrow.

05/17/2026

This simple and understated 9k gold intaglio ring has a tiny beehive carved into a banded agate shield on a carnelian stone. We absolutely love the details of the beehive. It has a teeny tiny door at its base with bees a-buzzin’ all around it. The tiny bee carvings are so delicate that they can be seen best under a loop or when the light reflects off of the agate. The oval-shape orange carnelian highlights the beehive and makes the light-colored agate pop. We believe this is a freemason ring, as beehives are an important symbol in freemasonry, and this specific beehive, with its tiny door, is seen often in freemason imagery. It represents industry, harmony, and cooperation within the collective. This is the perfect piece for a lover or keeper of bees, or for someone who is a team player with a benevolent and philanthropic heart akin to that of a freemason.

05/16/2026

The whistle charms serves as both an iconic piece of jewelry and also a useful call to action. This 18k gold version has a larger size and a substantial, loud whistle. It has a great design when looked at in profile, with a blocky shape, sharp curves, and geometric angularity. We love the large round bail, which has sharp edges and a shape that echos the cylinder form of the whistle.

05/12/2026

Housed in a custom-made 14k gold setting, the pendant features a sterling silver Tetradrachm coin that dates to 129-125 B.C. The front of the coin features the profile of Ancient Greek ruler Demetrios II Nikator, who ruled the Seleucid Empire from 145 - 138 B.C., and then again from 129 - 125 B.C. His two reigns were separated by years of captivity in Parthia, thus, there are two different coins that contain his profile. The earliest coin features the image of a younger man with a boyish face and short hair; the second coin (as seen in this pendant) bears the image of an older man with a Parthinian hairstyle and beard, as well as a more weathered face, evidence of Demetrios’ years of imprisonment. Demetrios continued to bravely fight for what remained of the Seleucid Kingdom—but was betrayed by his wife Cleopatra Thea and captured near Tyre. The story of Demetrios is so intriguing that an opera libretto was written about him in 1731 by Pietro Metastasio.

04/16/2026

One of Tiffany & Co.’s top designers, Jean Michel Schlumberger was a French designer renown for his use of colorful enamel and sculptural pieces. This 18k gold band is a rare Schlumberger design, reminiscent of belt loops. The band has a beautiful royal blue enamel, translucent enough to reveal the pretty visual texture of the gold beneath it. Seven evenly spaced gold loops are raised above the band. When viewed from straight on, the loops are rhythmic and intriguing; when viewed from the side, the loops extend and create a delicate use of negative space. The overall design is very sculptural—almost futuristic—with an unusual je ne sais quoi that we love. Circa 1960’s.

04/15/2026

While this Elsa Peretti iconic bracelet has been made by Tiff/any & Co. for decades, this is one of the earlier iterations of the piece, made in Spain circa the 1980’s. The simple design consists of elongated loops with rounded corners, and an oversized charm with a rectangular shovel form. The sculptural modernist charm is the perfect size to hold with your thumb, as its indented surface is approximately thumbprint size—a tactile design element seen often in Elsa Peretti’s work. This particular charm has a lot of weight to it, which feels luxurious to wear. The narrow elongated links make an elegant balance to the rounded corners of the charm. The bracelet connects with a beautiful safety clasp that contains Elsa Peretti’s signature.

03/29/2026

This 18k rose gold flip ring is the iconic design by Nina Runsdorf that prompted her to start her jewelry brand in 2005. It features a large, 2.3 carat teardrop-shaped garnet that has the ability to flip back and forth, bringing a kinetic movement that is unique to see in a ring. The garnet is bezel set in an 18k gold border with delicate micro-pave diamonds on both sides of the bezel and around the edge. It is attached to the ring with a hinged element that allows for movement. The high level micro-pave work continues around the ring’s simple gold band, covering 3/4 of the band.

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