VICTORIAN Locket Antique French Steel Bead Necklace by ERAS Matura DIAMONDS Antique Petits Bijoux Memento Necklace Keepsake - Etsy
Pieces from the PETITS BIJOUX collection integrate vintage and antique whimsical treasures with a delicate length of antique, French, microbilles/beads. These tiny metal beads date to the late 1800s and early 1900s, are no longer produced and have become highly collectible. Historically incorporated into French tapestries, handbags, and decorative trims because of their luxe elegance. This piece features a lovely Victorian locket measuring approximately 1". The locket opens and closes…
Amazing, authentic, antique, early NAVAJO SQUASH BLOSSOM c1910
Very rare example of early NAVAJO squash blossom. We received the piece from a high end jeweler up in Aspen, CO (Pierre/ Famille). There are no visible marks or hallmarks, which is typical of older pieces (early century). The metal does test as high grade silver and it was professionally restrung on high end silver cable in 2022. The beads and squash blossoms appear to be handmade in the traditional Navajo style (two halves then soldered together). The punch holes on each bead protrude…