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Jewellery and Watches

Jewellery and Watches. Price guide, history and information on antique silver jewellery and watches.

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A gilt key wind open face pocket watch, Rigaud, Geneva, circa 1790
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Pocket Watches

A pocket watch (or pocketwatch) is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket, as opposed to a wristwatch, which is strapped to the wrist. They were…
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A Victorian silver and rose gold buckle bracelet
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Bangles

Bangles are traditionally rigid bracelets, originating from the Indian subcontinent, which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. They are traditional ornaments worn mostly by women from the…
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An egg-shaped silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel pendant icon, 11th Artel, Moscow, 1908-1917
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Pendants

Pendants. The word pendant derives from the Latin word pendere and Old French word pendr, both of which translate to "to hang down". It comes in the form of a…
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