19th Century French Bee PendantThe Story: In the 19th century, bee jewelry symbolized community, hard work, and persistence. This cutie pie has a ruby head, a banded agate body, and tiny seed pearls in her wings. The Details: 14k gold, converted from a stickpin, with new 14k gold chain. Length: 2cm Weight: 2 grams Condition: Very good antique condition, conversion piece.

five old cut diamonds (total estimated weight around

and two sapphires

Paste was easier to cut into intricate faceted stones that would sparkle in candlelight

Condition: Good antique condition

15K gold with carved sardonyx and split pearls

Top of fob slopes slightly to one side

it had lost its pin

Hand-engraved medallion with a very finely detailed pigeon standing atop crosshatched grass

this swag necklace dates to the early 1900s

Stones set in fine silver with a rich patina

Delicate 18k necklace with 7 pearl-studded panels

This hefty medal