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 Antique Victorian Ornate Gold Necklace Layered Centerpiece 3 Gathered Chains $124.99 Time Remaining: 29d 12h 27m Buy It Now for only: $124.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN BROOCH PAINTED ON PORCEALAIN UNDERGLAZE OF YOUNG GIRL $25.95 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 33m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Victorian Scene Lamp $20.99 Time Remaining: 36m Bid now | Add to watch list |
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 ORANGE FIRE OPAL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STYLE 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 5 157 $18.40 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 37m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Antique SOB CO Gold Fill Engraved Large Photo Locket Estate Lot $43.99 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 50m Buy It Now for only: $43.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANITIQUE EDWARDIAN VICTORIAN CONCH SEASHELL CARVED CAMEO $45.99 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 37m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gorgeous Vintage 10K Gold Victorian Amethyst And Pearl Pendant $33.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 UNUSUAL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PERIOD ITALIAN GOLD CORAL DROP EARRINGS c1850 $335.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 2m Buy It Now for only: $335.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN IOLITE EARRINGS REPRODUCTION $46.70 Time Remaining: 1h 2m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Style Filigree Bracelet 3 Diamonds Sterling $121.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 46m Buy It Now for only: $121.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian ring reproduction set with genuine Opal $121.60 Time Remaining: 1h 3m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Sterling Silver Antique Micro Mosaic Pietra Dura Watch FOB $44.66 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 8m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian pin estate piece $350.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 58m Buy It Now for only: $350.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian earrings reproduction set with Pearls $93.20 Time Remaining: 1h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Molded in the Original Victorian Molds Peridot Gems Seed Pearls SS New 6 $45.99 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 55m Buy It Now for only: $45.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Garnet Victorian earrings reproduction $44.20 Time Remaining: 1h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 2 Antique Victorian Hand carved MOP Pins Brooches Very Fine $19.99 Time Remaining: 1h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Art Deco Style Sapphire CZ Filigree Ring Sterling Sz 8 $77.75 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 43m Buy It Now for only: $77.75 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE CHINESE OLD MAN COPPER LINK BRACELET C1880 $99.99 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Bracelet Sterling Silver $137.00 Time Remaining: 27d 7h 45m Buy It Now for only: $137.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 TURQUOISE VICTORIAN HEART PENDANT REPRODUCTION $52.10 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN GARNET STAR EARRINGS REPRODUCTION $77.00 Time Remaining: 1h 19m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN STYLE Lucky Flower LADY BUST CAMEO VINTAGE CUFF BRACELET br247 $4.69 Time Remaining: 12d 17h 19m Buy It Now for only: $4.69 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN PENDANT REPLICA SET WITH GARNET PEARLS $33.70 Time Remaining: 1h 20m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN 14K GOLD OVAL CITRINE BROOCH PIN ESTATE RARE $199.00 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 34m Buy It Now for only: $199.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Style VTG Rhinestone Ring Big Oval Rhinestone Elegant $9.99 Time Remaining: 1h 21m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 LOVELY LIZARD BROOCH SET WITH GREEN CLEAR FACETTED GLASS $43.91 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 24m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 34173 2 Pc Brass Oxidized Victorian Large Dragonfly Jewelry Finding $3.30 Time Remaining: 13d 8h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.30 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ORANGE FIRE OPAL ANTIQUE NOUVEAU STYLE 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 10 135 $17.20 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 38m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Victorian Austria Austro Hungarian Bracelet 800 SIlver $148.00 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 2m Buy It Now for only: $148.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Pretty Victorian 9ct Gold Brooch Birmingham 1893 $34.63 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1h 42m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN 14CT YELLOW GOLD 35CT NATURAL SAPPHIRE RING $419.00 Time Remaining: 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $464.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Fine GF Victorian POOLS OF LIGHT Rock Crystal Ball Locket $295.00 Time Remaining: 23d 6h 57m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GREEN FIRE OPAL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STYLE 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 9 228 $13.14 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 48m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 GORGEOUS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CAMEO WOMAN GOAT 14K GOLD $999.99 Time Remaining: 29d 5h 29m Buy It Now for only: $999.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ENGLISH VINTAGE DESIGN SOLID 925 SILVER REAL TURQUOISE NATURAL RUBY RING $59.00 Time Remaining: 1h 53m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Style Heart Locket Necklace Siam Ruby Austrian Crystal Womens 2652 RU $23.50 Time Remaining: 2h 4m Buy It Now for only: $28.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 DECO VICTORIAN 10K GOLD RUBY LAVALIER PENDANT NECKLACE $210.00 Time Remaining: 29d 7h 47m Buy It Now for only: $210.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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 ANTIQUE 9ct ROSE GOLD PERIDOT PEARLS HEART BROOCH $172.50 Time Remaining: 29d 1h 11m Buy It Now for only: $172.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 5 CT AQUAMARINE BLUE OPAL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STYLE 925 SILVER RING SIZE 8 242 $27.23 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 8m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Victorian 14K Gold Onyx Seed Pearl Ruby Pin Pendant C Clasp 82G $199.99 Time Remaining: 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $289.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1920s COLOMBIAN NATURAL EMERALD DIAMONDS VINTAGE DINNER COCKTAIL FILIGREE RING $625.00 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 22m Buy It Now for only: $625.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GREEN FIRE OPAL ANTIQUE NOUVEAU DESIGN 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 6 233 $16.56 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FRENCH 18K ROS EGOLD 65mm ONYX LEAF SMALL STUD EARRINGS 1900 $143.00 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 12m Buy It Now for only: $143.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Edwardian Coral Necklace Red Italian Coral Barrels c1900 $20.48 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 44m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ENAMEL 18K GOLD BROOCH w LADY HANDPAINTED VICTORIAN ANTIQUE DIAMONDS RARE $750.00 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 15904 6 Pc Matte Silver Oxidized Victorian Large Key Jewelry Finding $3.60 Time Remaining: 26d 8h 4m Buy It Now for only: $3.60 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Victorian Edwardian 14K White Yellow Gold HUGE Diamond Filigree Ring $1,089.00 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN 14K GOLD FLORAL STYLED SLIDE CHAIN NECKLACE $950.00 Time Remaining: 28d 5h 41m Buy It Now for only: $950.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ESTATE AVON 2 SIDE BROWN CREAM CLIP ON EARRINGS $9.99 Time Remaining: 2h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ORANGE FIRE OPAL ANTIQUE FILIGREE STYLE 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 9 173 $16.30 Time Remaining: 2h 47m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 14K ROSE GOLD TURQUOISE EARRINGS $1,000.00 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 52m Buy It Now for only: $1,000.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Mid Victorian Unusual Cameo Brooch with Drusy Cornelian Stone gold metal frame $15.67 Time Remaining: 2h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Estate Grey Fresh Water Pearl Silver link Bracelet BY Sheri Liebert 442 grams $195.00 Time Remaining: 29d 4h 44m Buy It Now for only: $195.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Edwardian Mother of Pearl Pendant in Silver with hidden Cross $15.67 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2h 56m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Vintage Persian Turquoise Drop Earrings Rose Gold $19.00 Time Remaining: 2h 57m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Victorian Lava Mercury carved Pendant Pin $299.95 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 38m Buy It Now for only: $299.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Edwardian Red Sponge Coral Necklace Superb Condition c1900 $7.83 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Sweet Vintage ART Gold Plated Zodiac Pendant Chain PISCES $11.11 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 42m Buy It Now for only: $11.11 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Stunning 9ct Gold Victorian Bangle 1p Auction Start NO RESERVE $72.15 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h Bid now | Add to watch list |
 BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN ART NOUVEAU EMBOSSED ENGRAVED SCROLL BAR PIN BROOCH $14.99 Time Remaining: 3h 2m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 21003 2 Pc Brass Oxidized Victorian Frame Jewelry Finding $2.60 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2.60 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Pair Long Antique Victorian Paste Gilt Earrings circa mid 1800s $15.68 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 2m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Estate Diamond Gold Filigree Flower Engagement Ring Fine Wedding Jewelry $995.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 40m Buy It Now for only: $995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage old MFA gold Victorian GIRL child hoop game PIN $6.99 Time Remaining: 3h 3m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Wrap Around Bracelet Coil Mesh with Garnets Rose Gold Finish $21.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 6m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gorgeous Victorian Carved Ox Bone Flower Pendant $31.35 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 20m Buy It Now for only: $31.35 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NATURAL GARNET ANTIQUE ART DECO STYLE 925 SILVER FILIGREE RING SIZE 8 249 $20.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 7m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 30364 2 Pc Matte Silver Victorian Calla Lily Jewelry Finding $3.40 Time Remaining: 19d 5h 2m Buy It Now for only: $3.40 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 UK HALLMARKED 9CT WHITE GOLD DIAMOND VICTORIAN BUCKLE RING SIZE Q $136.43 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 UK HALLMARKED 9CT YELLOW GOLD VINTAGE RUBY DIAMOND RING SIZE Q $62.73 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN 14K GOLD 2 SIDED ENAMEL BANGLE BRACELET $795.00 Time Remaining: 13d 1h 31m Buy It Now for only: $795.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 A SUPERB 9CT GOLD RUBY DIAMOND RING SIZE M $159.96 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN REAL CORAL BEAD NECKLACE 25 GRAMS $345.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 43m Buy It Now for only: $345.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 1882 SILVER PENDANT FOB CHARM FREE PP UK $18.36 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Victorian Bog Oak Wood Unusual Watch Chain Onyx Heart Fob Quite Unique $19.43 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 12m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage VICTORIAN GF AGATE NECKLACE CLASP with 4 STRAND capability $39.95 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 20m Buy It Now for only: $39.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LION FOB SEAL 2X15CM 59 G $47.03 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3h 13m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage 1960s Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold $189.00 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 39m Buy It Now for only: $189.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Deco sty Sterling silver GARNET dangle EARRINGS $17.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 15m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE 9CT YELLOW GOLD OLD CUT DIAMOND AMETHYST RING SIZE K $64.31 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH 18K GOLD ENAMEL DIAMOND MOURNING RING c1860 $395.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 1m Buy It Now for only: $395.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LARGE FINE VICTORIAN AESTHETIC STERLING SILVER TWO TONE GOLD PHOTO LOCKET $235.23 (31 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 23m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 STUNNING VICTORIAN GILDED AMETHYST FESTOON NECKLACE $145.00 Time Remaining: 6d 8h 35m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FINE VICTORIAN SILVER PASTE NECKLACE $148.98 Time Remaining: 3h 24m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 FINE VICTORIAN SILVER EARRINGS BROOCH SET $227.39 Time Remaining: 3h 24m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Superb Vintage Deco Design Genuine Carnelian Drop Earrings $23.51 Time Remaining: 29d 3h 28m Buy It Now for only: $23.51 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STYLE BLUE FIRE OPAL 925 STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 7 257 $22.01 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 28m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 LOVELY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ENGLISH FACETED WHITBY JET COILED SNAKE BRACELET c1870 $325.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 2m Buy It Now for only: $325.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 FINE VICTORIAN SILVER BELT $305.80 Time Remaining: 3h 30m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VICTORIAN 19TH CENTURY ETRUSCAN ELABORATE GOLDFILLED BANGLE BRACELET NICE NR $51.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 32m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Spider Poison Ring with Onyx Sterling Silver Size 9 $27.00 Time Remaining: 18d 11h 54m Buy It Now for only: $27.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE CARVED ASIAN LONG CARNELIAN 14K 10K RING 85 GR NOT SCRAP SZ 5 1 2 $98.12 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 32m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN REAL CORAL AND GILT METAL CUFFLINKS COMES BOXED $86.25 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 3m Buy It Now for only: $86.25 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 GOOD VINTAGE STERLING SILVER BLUE ENAMEL MASONIC SWIVEL SEAL RING HM 1985 $51.75 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 33m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 9CT GOLD DIAMOND HEART MOONSTONE RING SIZE M UK 65 USA $159.96 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 3h 34m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Fine 14K Victorian Faux Diamond Paste Earrings Exquisite $225.00 Time Remaining: 25d 2h 53m Buy It Now for only: $225.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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Donât Just Give A Giftâ Bestow History and Provenance by Ginnysgemsjewels
Donât Just Give A Giftâ Bestow History and Provenance
Christmas and the holidays are coming and the age old problem presents itself as to what to give everyone on your gift list. With the economic climate influx and money tight, the question becomes one of how to give a unique one of a kind gift that will make a memorable impression and will be cherished throughout generations to come. What truly has value and is worth cherishing is something that has been loved throughout time and has a provenance attached to it.
Who wouldnât love a great one of kind gift??? Who wouldnât want something special that no one else will have??? Who doesnât love gifts that are unique and rare and have an amazing history??? Do you find it hard enough to find something wonderful for the special loved ones on your gift listâ without having to break the bank to get it?
You have scoured the malls and specialty shops and have seen a lot of the same things everywhere you go. Yes you can find the greatest and latest Wii product or technological gadget and other fantastic gift ideas but all of them cost more than you can afford at the moment. Money is tight and your list is longer than your bank account will allow. Also not everyone on your gift list would derive pleasure from such things and the traditional tie and shirt or some new device for the kitchen just seems a little impersonal and predictable.
The best gifts are those that have been loved before and have a whole lot more loving left in them. Antiques are great and unexpected gifts for just about anyone on your Holiday Gift list. Antiques are unique, one of a kind and have amazing histories that can be enjoyed now and handed down throughout the generations.
How about Aunt Tilly? Wouldnât she love a beautiful real shell cameo from the late 1800âs? Or Grandpa? Would he not think the old watch chain and fob from the 1920âs or the cufflinks from the 1950âs were a great choice for him? Then there is the teenage daughterâ would she not love some of the trendy jewelry pieces from the 1960âs? Or YOU ?? Rhinestones are IN and HOT for the holidays but the new rhinestone sparkly pieces are very expensive and are cheaply made.
The gift of an antique, above all else inspires sharing, togetherness and storytellingâ âI remember whenâ kind of moments. They evoke a time and place when the worries of terror attacks, drugs and murder were unheard of.
Antiques are a piece of history and an amazing testament to how our predecessors lived and loved. And the amazing thing about an antique is how it survived after all of these years. Someone loved the item so much that they went to great care to ensure its survival beyond their own.
An antique given as a gift is perceived as being truly thought about with having enormous intrinsic and extrinsic value.
Living in Charleston, SC the birthplace of the Civil War, I have had the good fortune to own many beautiful and meaningful pieces of history. At Christmas a number of years ago I was given a two sided locket with glass on both the front and back. Inside the glass on each side was hair, a lock of blonde and a lock of red. Inside the locket were two photos of very young men or really boys. Engraved on the frame below one of the photos was the date 8-24-63 and below the other was 1-14-64. These âboysâ were brothers and were Confederate soldiers and each had died during the Civil War. Their grieving mother had encased their memory and wore this locket close to her heart until her death in 1877. Over the years I have discovered that this is called MOURNING jewelry and such things had become quite popular during the Civil War. Often the family would weave intricate patterns with the hair of their lost loved one and would turn them into earrings, brooches, watch chains, and even framed artwork. To have been given this locket by someone who loves me it has become a wonderful symbol of love and loss and has truly given a whole new meaning to getting a gift.
Another time I was fortunate to find a pair of very elaborate repousse (embossed) dangly earrings at, of all places, the local Goodwill store. I found them among broken chains, cheap plastic hoop earrings and a couple bangle bracelets and the price written on them was $.50/pr. I took them home and did a little research to find out that a similar pair is shown in Jeanenne Bellâs Collecting Victorian Jewelry book and they were described as being from the late 18th century and were 18k gold with real rubies and pearls and had a value of $1,850.00!!. I gave this pair of early Georgian earrings to my motherâ they were for pierced ears and since she felt too old at 92 years to have her ears pierced she often worn one on a chain as a pendant. She loved and cherished them and upon her death this past September, I now have them back in my possession and am deciding who to pass them onto next.
So as you can see if you know where to look and are a little lucky and a lot informed you can find wonderful Christmas and Holiday gifts for very little money which will be prized and enjoyed as family heirlooms and treasures.
In summary, everything is not always worth what is paid yet some of the treasures you find may be priceless. The keepsakes you find and give will bring joy to their lucky recipients.
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Should we bring back workhouses for benefit spongers?
With so many of the lower classes content to sit on their Brighthouse sofas, stuffing their plebeian faces with pot noodles and shouting at Jeremy Kyle, is it perhaps time to return to the fine Victorian values of our forefathers??
Obviously some people have health problems, but there are many content to scrounge off the honest land owning gentry of our fine nation.
I say bring the workhouse back; put all the families who stay on benefits too long in them, and force them to do a good day's work for a bowl of good gruel.
A few weeks of hard graft, and the odd flogging, would soon return the work ethic to these lazy oiks.
The poor farm was one of the best relief agencies ever.
If one refuses to work for their sustenance even when offered the chance to, then they truly are a bum.
Bring it back. Sans the flogging, though, and with healthy food to show them how to be strong.
You are being sarcastic, but it's a valid solution.
