Circe's Sale Thread

[Circe]

I admire the organized people on here, who have neatly itemized threads which they periodically update with sales and reductions and things still available. So, I figured I'd start one! I'm going to try to get a bunch of new things up today (everything from a vintage Must de Cartier briefcase to a few pairs of pearl studs to some ruby pieces), with the caveat that I'm going to be going away for a few weeks, and all sales will be suspended come Wednesday. So with no further ado, here's what's currently available - all links go to Loupe Troop.

P.S. - I'm always open to offers & swaps.

- Victorian-style gold locket, 14k, 25mm (bit bigger than a quarter), $550.

- Art Deco diamond ring, 14k white gold, star motif, size 6.5., center stone approximately 1/3 of a carat, $800.

- a Harry Potter phoenix necklace in sterling, $75.

- a pearl and diamond bypass ring, 18k, size 5.5, $200

 

[Circe]

Next up:

- 7.2mm OctaCZ studs produced by Wink Jones, same as the kind so generously offered at the 3rd Annual PS JCK GTG (linked here, with better photos: https://www.pricescope.com/blog/3rd-annual-pricescope-get-together-door-prize-uber-roundup). Mine are his "warm" color, akin to an H, set in heavy 14k white gold double u-prong settings. Here's the LT link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/7mm-octacz-studs-in-heavy-wg-u-prong-settings - asking $375.

- ruby and sapphire drops, link here, http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/high-karat-gold-ruby-and-sapphire-drop-earrings, high karat gold, asking $300 for the pair, happy to part them for $175 apiece if somebody would like one for a pendant.

- pretty 14k yellow gold emerald and diamond flower pendant, available at Loupe Troop here http://loupetroop.com/listings/neck...mately-one-carat-total-weight-14k-yellow-gold for $150.

- any recent graduates in your circle? This cute little graduation cap pendant in 14k makes a nice keepsake, priced at $65 (link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/necklaces-and-pendants/14k-gold-graduation-cap-charm-slash-pendant).

 

[Circe]

Next again:

- nephrite jade pick, $50, link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/neck...phrite-jade-pick-pendant-great-for-a-musician

- crescent moon necklace and stud set - these are really nifty for everyday, cool but unusual. I just don't wear the poor things as much anymore, since they're a little too big to go with my new multi-stud look, and wearing the necklace alone feels wrong ... $80, and a link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/crescent-moon-earrings-and-necklace-set

- carved coral rose stud earrings, 18k, $175, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/carved-coral-rose-studs-earrings-14k-gold-posts

 

[Circe]

And, next again: the bracelet edition;

- first up, a gorgeous heavy sterling and garnet cuff (always made me feel surprisingly like Wonder Woman), asking $250, link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/bracelets/garnet-cuff-bracelet-sterling-tribal

- Navajo turquoise and sterling cuff in a leaf pattern, asking $75, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/bracelets/native-american-turquoise-silver-cuff-bracelet

- and a very nifty mod-squad type square silver bangle with a neatly done invisible catch, asking $85, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/bracelets/mod-square-sterling-bangle-bracelet

 

[Circe]

I hope it's okay to list not-exactly-jewelry-but-related things: like, I just sold a bottle of JAR perfume through LT, which I imagine to be primarily of interest to jewelry aficionados. In that same vein ...

- a black-lip (Pinctada margaritifera) oyster shell and Damascus steel folding knife from a famous knife maker named Paul Presto. It's a signed and numbered piece (I managed to forget TSA regs when I bought it for my husband, and 6 years of sitting in a box is 6 years too many for this pretty thing!). Asking only what I paid way back, and I understand they're somewhat collectible. $475, and here's the link: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/damascus-steel-and-mother-of-pearl-folding-knife-collectible

- similarly collectible, a 007 keychain from S.T. Dupont, asking $420, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/dupont-007-keychain-fathers-day

- Must de Cartier briefcase in wine-red suede and leather with a bit of a mystery to it, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/must-de-cartier-briefcase-wine-red-suede-and-leather, asking $375

 

[SB621]

I have no idea what I would do it with it but I puffy heart LOVE the briefcase. If I actually worked in an office I would buy that, a bowler hat, and a 20's style rain jacket and just walk around like that. Be an international woman of mystery

 

[OreoRosies86]

These items have so much personality! My funds are tied up in a spinel project or I would be all over that star ring

Hooe they sell quickly for you!

 

[Circe]

I have no idea what I would do it with it but I puffy heart LOVE the briefcase. If I actually worked in an office I would buy that, a bowler hat, and a 20's style rain jacket and just walk around like that. Be an international woman of mystery

Heheheh - would you believe that's the exact same thought process I had? Alas, given that I'm on campus all of two whole days a week, the poor thing is languishing. It deserves an existence of intrigue! C'mon, SB - you know you want to get it, put on your bowler, maybe grab a sword-cane on the way, and GO TO THAT ADDRESS!

I know I do, anyway.

These items have so much personality! My funds are tied up in a spinel project or I would be all over that star ring

Hooe they sell quickly for you!

Thank you! I guess when you look at them as a package, you DO get a surprisingly accurate glimpse into The Inner Life of Circe. The only thing that's missing is my love of a nice postprandial brandy, and I refuse to surrender the rose crystal and gilt snifters. I am intrigued by your spinel project ... is there a thread? I am going to raid your backposts and find out.

 

[Circe]

OctaCZ earrings are sold.

 

[OreoRosies86]

Well, no thread yet on that spinel in particular. It's going to be a long, impatient time until this project becomes reality, BUT it's because I don't want to cut corners. Unfortunately not wanting to cut corners usually equals upping the budget and squirreling away funds. I had to hold off on an earring and pendant project to get this underway but if anyone wants my poorly drawn sketched out cocktail napkin ideas, I will happily start a thread

 

[Circe]

Well, no thread yet on that spinel in particular. It's going to be a long, impatient time until this project becomes reality, BUT it's because I don't want to cut corners. Unfortunately not wanting to cut corners usually equals upping the budget and squirreling away funds. I had to hold off on an earring and pendant project to get this underway but if anyone wants my poorly drawn sketched out cocktail napkin ideas, I will happily start a thread

I hope you do! I adore spinels, and it sounds like this is going to be a well-thought-out piece. It's always so fun to watch the planning!

 

[JaneSmith]

I cannot tell you how much I want that knife. It is beautiful! I fear I would crack the MOP though. That and I have no money.

 

[Circe]

I cannot tell you how much I want that knife. It is beautiful! I fear I would crack the MOP though. That and I have no money.

I suffer from the latter myself! The former is actually not as much of a concern as you might think ... I started carving mother of pearl for a hobby, and that stuff is TOUGH. I think if you were to try using the knife as a blunt object, there's a distant possibility of damage, but normal wear? Nah. It's a nice thick slab on either side.

 

[Circe]

Sorry, cats and kittens - sales are suspended until mid-August. But if there's something you've been eyeballing that you'd like to earmark, you have only to say the word.

 

[Circe]

I'm back, and better (at organization) than ever.

SOLD:

Harry Potter phoenix necklace
OctaCz studs

AVAILABLE:

- Victorian-style gold locket, 14k, 25mm (bit bigger than a quarter), $550.

- Art Deco diamond ring, 14k white gold, star motif, size 6.5., center stone approximately 1/3 of a carat, $800.

- a pearl and diamond bypass ring, 18k, size 5.5, $200

- pretty 14k yellow gold emerald and diamond flower pendant, $150.

- 14k graduation cap charm, $65

- nephrite jade pick, $50,

- crescent moon necklace and stud set in silver, $80

- carved coral rose stud earrings, 18k, $175

- heavy sterling and garnet cuff, asking $250

- Navajo turquoise and sterling cuff in a leaf pattern, asking $75

- mod square silver bangle, asking $85

- mother-of-pearl and Damascus steel folding knife by Paul Presto, $475

- 007 keychain from S.T. Dupont, asking $420

- Must de Cartier briefcase, asking $375

REDUCTIONS:

- ruby and sapphire drops, was originally asking $300 for the pair, or $175 apiece, but I had them tested anddespite the rich hue, they're a nice, sturdy 12k, so it seems only fair to reflect that in the price! Now asking $150 for the pair.

NEWLY LISTED:

- an 18K WG Edwardian filigree ring with a sweet illusion setting that makes its .20ish old mine cut center look considerably bigger than it really is, with charming french-cut trillion sides, asking $350

- a half eternity band of rose cuts on an 18K yellow gold band, with white gold surrounding the stones in neatly milgrained box settings, asking $650

- a two-headed Victorian serpent ring, 19k rose gold, one head set with a rose-cut diamond and the other with a rose-cut ruby, asking $775.

All listings can be seen in more detail here: http://loupetroop.com/users/Circe

 

[omieluv]

- Must de Cartier briefcase in wine-red suede and leather with a bit of a mystery to it, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/must-de-cartier-briefcase-wine-red-suede-and-leather, asking $375

Um, this is TDF Circe! Thinking of ways to incorporate it into my life....lol

 

[Circe]

- Must de Cartier briefcase in wine-red suede and leather with a bit of a mystery to it, link here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/must-de-cartier-briefcase-wine-red-suede-and-leather, asking $375

Um, this is TDF Circe! Thinking of ways to incorporate it into my life....lol

Thanks, Omieluv! Right now it lives on a high shelf in my study looking dashing, but I figure the poor thing deserves a life of romance and adventure, y'know?

 

[Circe]

Hi, guys - added a few more things (I am determined that eventually that jewelry box will be filled exclusively with things I actually wear once in a while).

- 14k yellow gold box chain, 24", $65
- a little naked lady pendant: it was sold to me as Art Nouveau, but I think it dates to a later period. Asking $200
- little laurel wreath pin with a hook for dangling the charm of your choice: 14K YG & RG, asking $95
- miniature Phi Beta Kappa key from 1927, asking $175

Ready, willing, and able to entertain offers on anything I've got up.

 

[VRBeauty]

I'm not sure why, but when I saw that pendant of the nude figure pop up on Loupetroop, I immediately thought "Circe!"

 

[Circe]

I'm not sure why, but when I saw that pendant of the nude figure pop up on Loupetroop, I immediately thought "Circe!"

Heheheheh - you know your idiosyncratic PS'rs! Now, if you can turn your power towards telling me who might be interested in it ...

 

[dragonfly411]

Circe, I love the Fawkes pendant and it gave me such a brilliant idea.

 

[Circe]

Circe, I love the Fawkes pendant and it gave me such a brilliant idea.

Oooo, do tell!

 

[Circe]

Just a quick note - the gold chain is sold.

 

[Circe]

Two notes, with more to come fairly soon ....

- first, the mod silver bangle is sold

and

- second, I'm actively listing my skinny french cut band again. Here's the link ... http://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/french-cut-micro-eternity-band-platinum-size-7

So, the total run-down of what is currently available:


AVAILABLE:

- Victorian-style gold locket, 14k, 25mm (bit bigger than a quarter), $550.

- Art Deco diamond ring, 14k white gold, star motif, size 6.5., center stone approximately 1/3 of a carat, $800.

- a pearl and diamond bypass ring, 18k, size 5.5, $200

- pretty 14k yellow gold emerald and diamond flower pendant, $150.

- 14k graduation cap charm, $65

- nephrite jade pick, $50,

- crescent moon necklace and stud set in silver, $80

- carved coral rose stud earrings, 18k, $175

- heavy sterling and garnet cuff, asking $250

- mother-of-pearl and Damascus steel folding knife by Paul Presto, $475

- 007 keychain from S.T. Dupont, asking $420

- Must de Cartier briefcase, asking $375

- ruby and sapphire drops, was originally asking $300 for the pair, or $175 apiece, but I had them tested anddespite the rich hue, they're a nice, sturdy 12k, so it seems only fair to reflect that in the price! Now asking $150 for the pair.

- an 18K WG Edwardian filigree ring with a sweet illusion setting that makes its .20ish old mine cut center look considerably bigger than it really is, with charming french-cut trillion sides, asking $350

- a half eternity band of rose cuts on an 18K yellow gold band, with white gold surrounding the stones in neatly milgrained box settings, asking $650

- a two-headed Victorian serpent ring, 19k rose gold, one head set with a rose-cut diamond and the other with a rose-cut ruby, asking $775.

- and last but certainly not least, a platinum french-cut micro-eternity, size 7, asking $1800.

 

[Circe]

I just added an eternity band, and there are listings for two more a'coming (I'm finding that having pretty much identical bands in step-cuts and french cuts is a little bit of overkill).

The new listing is for my carre cut two and a half carat platinum eternity band: similar ones retail for 5K at Facets, and I'm asking less than half that at $2400. http://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/2-dot-5-tcw-carre-diamond-band-in-platinum-size-5-dot-75

 

[Circe]

Hi, guys: two notes; first, the heavy garnet and silver cuff is sold; second, I just put up two more listings, one for a mint condition Bulova watch from the '50s with a diamond bracelet (in the original box!), and one for a pair of paste earrings that are in YG that I just don't seem to wear these days. I got the watch when I was question for a bracelet for the Hamilton, and it won't fit the base link on the watch. My loss, your gain.

Bulova watch with approximately 3/4 of a carat's worth of diamonds is here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/watc...va-ladies-diamond-watch-full-diamond-bracelet

and the OEC paste earrings, equivalent to 2 ctw, are here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/french-paste-earrings-10k-gold-dangles-unfoiled

So, here's what's currently on offer:

- 2.5 tcw platinum carre band, size 5.75, $2400: http://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/2-dot-5-tcw-carre-diamond-band-in-platinum-size-5-dot-75

- platinum french cut band, size 7, $1800: http://loupetroop.com/listings/bands/french-cut-micro-eternity-band-platinum-size-7

- Bulova watch .77 tcw, $1400, here: http://loupetroop.com/listings/watc...va-ladies-diamond-watch-full-diamond-bracelet

- paste earrings, $420: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/french-paste-earrings-10k-gold-dangles-unfoiled

- Victorian-style gold locket, 14k, 25mm (bit bigger than a quarter), $550: http://loupetroop.com/listings/neck...ellow-gold-locket-set-with-a-delicate-diamond

- Art Deco diamond ring, 14k white gold, star motif, size 6.5., center stone approximately 1/3 of a carat, $800: http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-natural-diamond-center/14k-white-gold-star-ring-32-center-stone

- a pearl and diamond bypass ring, 18k, size 5.5, $200: http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/pearl-bypass-ring

- pretty 14k yellow gold emerald and diamond flower pendant, $150: http://loupetroop.com/listings/neck...mately-one-carat-total-weight-14k-yellow-gold

- 14k graduation cap charm, $65: http://loupetroop.com/listings/necklaces-and-pendants/14k-gold-graduation-cap-charm-slash-pendant

- nephrite jade pick, $50: http://loupetroop.com/listings/neck...phrite-jade-pick-pendant-great-for-a-musician

- crescent moon necklace and stud set in silver, $80: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/crescent-moon-earrings-and-necklace-set

- carved coral rose stud earrings, 18k, $175: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/carved-coral-rose-studs-earrings-14k-gold-posts

- mother-of-pearl and Damascus steel folding knife by Paul Presto, $475: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/damascus-steel-and-mother-of-pearl-folding-knife-collectible

- 007 keychain from S.T. Dupont, asking $420: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/dupont-007-keychain-fathers-day

- Must de Cartier briefcase, asking $375: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/must-de-cartier-briefcase-wine-red-suede-and-leather

- ruby and sapphire drops, asking $150 for the pair: http://loupetroop.com/listings/earrings/reduced-ruby-and-sapphire-drop-earrings

- an 18K WG Edwardian filigree ring with a sweet illusion setting that makes its .20ish old mine cut center look considerably bigger than it really is, with charming french-cut trillion sides, asking $350: http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/edwardian-filigree-ring-with-diamonds-and-sapphires-in-18k-wg

- a half eternity band of rose cuts on an 18K yellow gold band, with white gold surrounding the stones in neatly milgrained box settings, asking $650: http://loupetroop.com/listings/band...ity-band-18k-yg-with-milgrained-platinum-face

- a two-headed Victorian serpent ring, 19k rose gold, one head set with a rose-cut diamond and the other with a rose-cut ruby, asking $775: http://loupetroop.com/listings/rings/victorian-rose-gold-double-serpent-ring-19k-diamond-and-ruby

Pictures of the new ones below, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions, and I'm always ready, willing, and able to accept offers.

 

[vintagelover229]

Sooooo I know your selling to fund another *amazing* ring you found (seriously how do you find these things? Most people can't get ONE of the pieces like you have in your collection and you just seem to find one after another after another lol)

And I stumbled upon this purse on ebay while looking for a ring for someone. Figured I'd share

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STERLING-SILVER-925-FILIGREE-FLORAL-HANDBAG-PURSE-/190914293277?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item2c7360ee1d

ETA: Found another but it's even a better deal!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STERLING-SILVER-925-FILIGREE-FLORAL-HANDBAG-PURSE-537-7-GRAMS-/141095893954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d9f87bc2

 

[Circe]

Sooooo I know your selling to fund another *amazing* ring you found (seriously how do you find these things? Most people can't get ONE of the pieces like you have in your collection and you just seem to find one after another after another lol)

And I stumbled upon this purse on ebay while looking for a ring for someone. Figured I'd share

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STERLING-SILVER-925-FILIGREE-FLORAL-HANDBAG-PURSE-/190914293277?pt=Antiques_Silver&hash=item2c7360ee1d

ETA: Found another but it's even a better deal!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-STERLING-SILVER-925-FILIGREE-FLORAL-HANDBAG-PURSE-537-7-GRAMS-/141095893954?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20d9f87bc2

Hey, VL - I'm sorry, I just spotted this! Those purses are SO COOL (and I'm guessing our techniques are similar - dedicated searching for whatever with the propensity to get distracted by The Shiny that's just over there). Seriously, why don't they make purses like that anymore? Imagine an iPhone case with that level of craftsmanship!

But, to get back to why I was signing in - the nude and the locket are SOLD.

 

[Circe]

If I want to get my greedy mitts on that special something I've got on hold, I need to stop being such a hoarder! So I'm finally listing the Henry Dunay brooches that I've mentioned a few times before, along with a few other unusual items I just don't seem to use enough to justify keeping them. Hopefully, they will be the object of somebody's ardor the way my thingy is the object of mine! So ....

First up, an Edwardian calling-card case in a lovely gold that's right on the edge of yellow and rose. It's a little too small for the typically sized business card, but it's great if you want to order them in a smaller size, or, do what I've done when I've wanted to use it, and just employ it as The Coolest Money Clip in the World. 14k, fully hallmarked, 43 grams, asking $2500 OBO.

Then, a menagerie of three brooches by Henry Dunay: an 18k gold lion club, a sterling elephant with 18k golden tusks, and a sterling rhino, also with golden tusks. These are from Dunay's savannah period, back during the 1990s. I'm asking $1300 apiece for the elephant and the rhino, and $4200 for the golden lion cub. They're all nice, solid pieces - ping me if you have any questions. I'm more than happy to offer a discount if you want to keep the three together. Here are the links:

Card case/money clip: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/rich-14k-gold-calling-card-case-money-clip-wallet-or-business-card-holder

Dunay Lion: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/henry-dunay-18k-golden-lion-cub-brooch-pin

Dunay Elephant: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/henry-dunay-silver-and-18k-gold-elephant-brooch-pin

Dunay Rhino: http://loupetroop.com/listings/other/henry-dunay-gold-and-silver-brooch-or-pin-rhino-or-safari-themed

 

[chatbandit]

Is the garnet cuff still available? If so, what's the diameter? Thanks! I loooove your eye