Sterling Elephant Brooch Encrusted with Marcasites, Amethyst and Ruby. This sterling silver elephant brooch is replete with gems! Faceted marcasites dot the curvy body. A formation of amethysts measuring 4 x 6mm and 5 x 7mm suggest the outline of a howdah blanket. The howdah was used by the wealthy as the Indian elephant carriage and was often embellished with gems. A small faceted ruby marks the elephant's eye. The brooch back is evenly textured and marked "925." Excellent condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH40708 Another View - $105
Antique Victorian Gilt Clover Leaf Rhinestones Brooch. This antique late 19th century brooch is in the shape of a three-leaf clover and measures about 7/8" tall. Old rhinestone brilliants are prong-set and completely cover the rhinestone leaves. A center stone acts as a bright focal point. Old style c-clasp for closure. Very good condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH42309 Another View - $53
Vintage Enamel Sterling Serpent Ring Signed Espo. This daring vintage sterling ring depicts a banded krait, which is a large, poisonous snake found in India. It's the adversary in Rudyark Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavvi" and in Roald Dahl's short story "Poison." Current theory holds that it's the deadly serpent in the Sherlock Holme's mystery "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." The banded krait's toxin is 16 times more toxic than the cobra's.
If you are brave enough to wrap this onto your finger, the ring is a size 6. Ring height is a little over 7/8". The black and yellow glass enamel is in excellent condition. Green rhinestones accent the eyes. Signed on the inside band "STERLING - ESPO." This mark was first used in 1951 by Esposito Jewelry, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH46110 Another View - $75
