Welcome to "Facets of History"

We are excited to present our new web site specializing in the sale of Victorian and Georgian-era Jewelry. Browse our hand-picked selection of antique rings, bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, pendants, and pins which have been carefully researched, professionally cleaned and are guaranteed to meet your satisfaction. You are always welcome to contact me with any questions or feel free to post comments about a certain piece directly on our web site.

24 kt Gold over Sterling set with 1 carat of Royal Amethyst in each Earring:


1850 handmade earring made of sterling pressed over a form and then put together with solider. The liquid pure gold is then put over the sterling. The hand cut and hand set deep purple Amethyst are natural gemstones which have been hand cut and hand set in each earring. Each gemstone is one carat in size.
Amethyst is a stone steeped in ancient magic. The name is derived from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate". In Greek myth, the God Bacchus angered by goddess Diana, decided to take revenge by having the next person he saw devoured by tigers.

$755.00

Georgian (Circa 1780) Emerald and Pearl Ring

Original 1780 Emerald Ring

This ring was handmade of 18 karat yellow gold by a goldsmith from the Boston area early in American history. The ring was handed down with in the original family for many generations. The center gemstone is a natural Emerald of about 20 points of a carat, then around the Emerald is set 8 Natural ocean Seed Pearls. The front of the ring is 7/8 of an inch long and 7/8 of an inch wide. The ring’s band has hand engraved shoulders and a Size 3 3/4 but can be resized larger or smaller. The ring is in excellent condition and this is lovely on the finger when worn.

Emerald Facts:

$695.00

Pre-Civil War Hairwork Bracelet set in 15 karat Gold


This quality Bracelet is handmade of woven human hair with several patterns of weaving styles woven in this bracelets band. The intricately woven hair bracelet is set in 15karat yellow gold findings that are handmade and hand engraved.

$495.00

Exciting Victorian French Design “Toi et Moi” Sapphire Ring: Set in 18 karat Rose Gold Ring


This was made by a Jeweler about the year 1860, and set with two hand cut natural Sapphires. Each Sapphire is at least ½ carat in weigh. One sapphire is a “cornflower blue and the other is a deeper blue. The design means “to you from me”. The shoulders of the ring are set with four seed pearls on each side.
Blue Sapphire Information:

$775.00
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