Mid-Century Long Chain buttons vibrant blue sapphires and single

vibrant blue sapphires and single cut diamonds

the salamander flees the fireplace giving the impression that it has magically appeared in the fire

An exquisite antique necklace set with ruby and pearl

coupled with the long claw settings give a distinctly gothic flavour to the ring

Simple vintage half hoop earrings dating from the 1980s

Mid-Century Long Chain buttons vibrant blue sapphires and singleA long, fine belcher chain in 18 carat gold. At 27 inches in length, the links are small but substantial which, coupled with the high carat gold, gives the chain a pleasing heft. It closes with a toggle clasp, suggesting it was made after 1950 (although I rather suspect that the clasp, being 14 carat, has been added to a much older chain). Era: Mid Century, circa 1950 Weight: 9. 4 grams Length: 27 inches Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold with 14ct