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Diamonds, gold and pearls are tested, I believe the pearls are natural, they are 9-10mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906737631448,"sku":"8896822812_B629","price":1185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/estate-14k-natural-pearls-diamond-and-smoky-quartz-double-strand-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-655679.jpg?v=1757945293"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-222","title":"c1860 French 14k Gold top cut glass perfume bottle 1","description":"c1860 French 14k Gold top cut glass perfume bottle.  Tested 14k gold, Dutch Oak leaf 14k Hallmark on lid base mounting in the center of the pic.. Another on other side of lid.  The gold is tested and guaranteed.  Amazing bottle with no issues, no inner stopper, no chips or cracks. 4.5\" tall x 1 7\/8\" wide.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906654892248,"sku":"14761066985_4CF33","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1860-french-14k-gold-top-cut-glass-perfume-bottle-1estate-fresh-austin-124540.jpg?v=1757921301"},{"product_id":"14k-gold-and-jasper-beaded-necklace","title":"14K gold and Jasper beaded necklace","description":"14K gold and Jasper beaded necklace. Marked and tested 14k gold clasp and beads.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;24\" long with no issues.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46842845790424,"sku":"7508954472_B344","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/14k-gold-and-jasper-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-399630.png?v=1757822632"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-646","title":"Dallas Texas 1937 Pan American Games Olympic Gold Medal","description":"Texas 1937 Pan American Games Olympic Gold Medal.  This is an Authentic (tested) 14k gold medal from the Pan-American games that took place in 1937 in Dallas Texas.  This was the first year of the games, it received little attention, it's likely the only one in existence as very few people in the world even know these games took place even though athletes that were famous at the time and also competed in the 1936 Olympics in Germany also competed here.  It took me a fair amount of time to figure out what this was as I could find no sales results from another.  999\/1000 gold buyers would melt this without ever figuring out what it was.  Maybe there is another one out there but I could find no evidence of that, regardless it's a very important part of sports and Texas history.  I'm assuming TKC is the recipient of the Medal, at the moment I'm not sure who that is.  I've had this for quite some time and I know I acquired it in Austin, probably about 4-5 year ago which would have made the recipient 100 when he passed if he competed at 20 assuming I acquired it directly from the recipients estate. 84 years is a long time.  I'm putting this out there hoping to gather a little more info on it and the price might seem crazy but I think it or more could be possible at the right auction.   7\/8\" wide x 1\" tall without loop.    Below is a little info I gathered online from various sources in a few hours about the 1937 Games and a few of it's participants.      Early games  The idea of holding a Pan American Games was first raised at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where Latin American representatives of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suggested that a competition among all the countries in the Americas should be created.[7] The first event called the Pan American Games took place in Dallas in 1937 as part of the Greater Texas \u0026amp; Pan-American Exposition, but it attracted so little attention it has never counted in the records of the competition.[8][9]    At the first Pan American Sports Congress, held in Buenos Aires in 1940, the participants decided that the first games should be held in Buenos Aires in 1942. The plans had to be postponed because of World War II. A second Pan American Sports Congress held in London during the 1948 Summer Olympics reconfirmed Buenos Aires as the choice of host city for the inaugural games, which were held in 1951. The games began on February 25[10] of that year, and offered 18 sports.[7] Countries that were part of the Commonwealth of Nations such as Canada did not compete at the first Pan American Games.[11] The second games were held in Mexico City, Mexico. Competitions started on March 12 and included 2,583 athletes from 22 countries, competing in 17 sports.[12] The Pan American Games have been held subsequently every four years.[12]    Continental championships have long been a vital component of the four-year calendar for sports whose pinnacle is the Olympic Games. They began in continents with relatively few organised international competitions between neighbouring countries. The 1937 Pan American Games were followed by the Pacific Games, the African Games and the Asian Games.    The Pan American Games  The idea of Pan American Games was conceived in 1932 during  the Los Angeles Olympic Games, but the first officially sanctioned Pan  Am Games did not take place until 1951.1\" World politics interfered  from the start. 14 As a prelude to the Games originally planned for 1942,  a festival called the 1937 Pan American Games was held in Dallas,  Texas. At least 21 nations of South, Central and North America were  invited, but only about a half dozen actually attended.    In soccer, 1937 Pan-American Games (unofficial): The United States (represented by the Trenton Highlanders) lost to Winnipeg     (representing Canada) 3-2 to finish in 3rd place of 3 teams.    Dyreson, Mark. (2016). The Original Pan-American Games? The 1937 Dallas Pan-American Olympics. The International Journal of the History of Sport. 33. 1-23. 10.1080\/09523367.2016.1152959. In 1937, Dallas, Texas, hosted a sporting festival that drew teams from across the Americas to a ‘Pan American Olympics’. Organized under the umbrella of the Greater Texas and Pan-American Exposition, the games drew hundreds of athletes for track and field contests, soccer football matches, and a boxing tournament. Though historians generally consider the 1951 Buenos Aires Pan-American Games as the genesis of the Western Hemisphere’s biggest sporting carnival, the Dallas games certainly inspired even if they did not directly inaugurate the Pan-American Games movement. Directed by George Preston Marshall, the owner of a professional gridiron football franchise and an ardent leader of segregation in that sport, the Pan-American Olympics paradoxically produced an interracial set of contests that matched black, white, and Latino athletes against one another in the heart of the segregated US South. The Dallas Pan-American festival reveals the enigmatic visions of their architect, illumines the racial and national cleavages of the 1930s, and highlights the persistent dream of an Olympic-style event that would include all of the Americas.    Earle Meadows    Inducted: 1996, athlete    Born: June 29, 1913 - Corinth, Mississippi  no longer with us: November 11, 1992    Events  Pole Vault - 4.54 m      A world record holder in the days of the bamboo pole, Earle Meadows achieved his greatest fame by winning the pole vault at the 1936 Olympic Games, but 1937 was perhaps his greatest year from a record standpoint. On May 8 at Stanford, Calif., Meadows and University of Southern California teammate Bill Sefton broke the world record when they cleared 4.48m\/14 feet 8.50 inches, appropriately tying for first place. Three weeks later, they both bettered that mark with clearances of 4.55m\/14-11. Since the standards couldn't be raised any higher, Meadows and his teammate lost their chance to become the first vaulters to clear 15 feet. Their performances while leading USC to three NCAA team titles earned Meadows and Sefton the nickname \"Heavenly Twins.\" In 1935 and 1936, Meadows also shared the NCAA title with Sefton, and he tied Sefton for the 1935 AAU title. Meadows was equally as successful indoors, winning national titles in 1937, 1940 and 1941. In the latter meet, he set a world indoor best of 4.45m\/14-7.    Records Held  World Record (indoor): Pole Vault - 4.45 m  World Record: Pole Vault - 4.48 m (May 8, 1937 - )  World Record: Pole Vault - 4.54 m (May 29, 1937 - )    Championships  1936 Olympic Games: Pole Vault - 4.35 m (1st)  1935 USA Outdoor Championships: - 4.23 m (1st)  1936 Olympic Trials: Pole Vault - 4.34 m (1st)  1937 USA Indoor Championships: - 4.34 m (1st)  1940 USA Indoor Championships: - 4.34 m (1st)  1941 USA Indoor Championships: - 4.38 m (1st)  1937 Pan American Games: - 4.12 m (3rd)    1936 Olympic Games, Berlin, Germany      John Loaring Jr’s second competitive experience in the 400m hurdles was on his 21st birthday, August 3rd, in the heats at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. The following day, Loaring ran in both the semi-final and final of the 400m hurdles. He was the youngest and most inexperienced finalist, but managed to win the silver medal, finishing only 3\/10ths of a second behind the favourite and world record holder, Glenn Hardin. On August 6th and 7th, Loaring ran four 400m races: first round, second round, semi-final, and the final, in which he placed sixth.    On August 8th, Loaring anchored the 4x400m Canadian relay team. In the semi-final heat, Loaring received the baton ahead of Germany’s Rudolf Harbig, who later, in 1939, broke World Records in the 400m and 800m runs. Loaring purposely slowed near the end, letting Harbig win in front of his countrymen, and knowing that a Canadian second would qualify for the final. However, in the final, Canada’s third relay runner was fouled by an American runner, and Loaring received the baton seven meters behind Harbig. Loaring nearly caught Harbig, with Germany and Canada receiving the same time, but Loaring behind by less than a metre — Canada placing fourth.    International press reported that officials huddled about the obvious foul, but ultimately decided not to disqualify the USA team, because the Canadian team hadn’t protested. Such was the gentlemanly “roll-with-the-punches” sportsmanship and politics of that earlier time.    The popular German weekly, Fussball, selected Loaring as: “The toughest competitor of 1936…” The noted Olympic authors, Ross and Norris McWhirter, commented: “Loaring’s competitive record at the 1936 Olympics…must just about represent the most severe test to which any Olympic athlete has ever been subjected.” Loaring is still the only athlete to compete in all three Olympic male finals involving the 400m distance in any combination of Olympic Games, and he did so as he turned age 21. Like other young athletes, the onset of World War II deprived him of two Olympic Games during his prime years – one can only surmise what performances he could have delivered as an experienced athlete.    Post-Olympic Performances    Immediately after the Olympic events, Loaring competed in a British Empire vs USA meet in London, England, on August 15th, 1936. In a four-by-two-lap steeplechase relay, Loaring ran the anchor leg in a World Best Time, winning gold for the British Empire Team. He overcame a 12yd lead of USA’s anchorman, who had held the 3,000m steeplechase World Record until one week prior. This was Loaring’s one and only steeplechase experience.    In the 1937 Pan-American Games in Dallas, Texas, Loaring’s favourite 400m hurdles event wasn’t on the program. However, he won a fourth-place medal in the 400m run. Three days later, Loaring competed in an Oxford-Cambridge versus Canada Dual Meet in Hamilton, Ontario. After winning the 220yd hurdles, Loaring upset Britain’s Olympic silver and gold medalist while winning the 440yd run.      John Woodruff African American runner at the 1937 Pan American Games, he faced Elroy Robinson, a white runner who had just set a world record in the 800 meters. Mr. Woodruff won the race by 12 yards with a time of 1:47.8, almost two seconds faster than Robinson’s week-old record.    But officials disallowed Mr. Woodruff’s time, ruling the track was improperly measured and was several feet short.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906729341144,"sku":"8069284637_DB7F","price":12625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/dallas-texas-1937-pan-american-games-olympic-gold-medalestate-fresh-austin-346194.jpg?v=1757942624"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-713","title":"Modernist 14k Tiffany Dachshund Weiner dog pin","description":"Modernist 14k Tiffany Dachshund Weiner dog pin. Rare vintage item approximately\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;40-50 years old with no issues. 2\" wide x 7\/8\" tall x 5.6 grams. Guaranteed\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;authentic designed and retailed by Tiffany in the late 70's to early 80's.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672552882392,"sku":"15796051359_18CE","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/modernist-14k-tiffany-dachshund-weiner-dog-pinestate-fresh-austin-901999.png?v=1757964425"},{"product_id":"sz6-c1864-18k-gold-sapphire-diamond-antique-ring","title":"sz6 c1864  18k gold sapphire\/diamond antique ring","description":"Sz6 c1864 18k gold Sapphire\/diamond antique ring. Birmingham hallmark for 1864,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;unsure of maker. Marked and tested 18k gold. Old mine cut diamonds and beautiful\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;blue natural sapphires. 1.9 grams. A very special diminutive ring with no\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;issues. The Sapphires are approx .2cttw and the two small diamonds are approx\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;.05cttw.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 6 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398033424600,"sku":"9608358376_D7D7","price":855.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz6-c1864-18k-gold-sapphirediamond-antique-ringestate-fresh-austin-887882.png?v=1757986036"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1072","title":"Vintage Ming's of Hawaii Jadeite 14k gold pendant","description":"Vintage Ming's of Hawaii Jadeite 14k gold pendant. As far as I know Ming's\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;always sold high quality untreated Jadeite. I didn't know they repurposed\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;antique items but this looks like an antique button repurposed into a pendant by\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ming's in the mid 20th century or so. 1.25\" tall x 5\/8\" wide x 2.5 grams.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ming’s opened in 1940’s by Wook Moon and eventually had retail stores not only\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;in Hawaii but in San Francisco and New York.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ming’s became popular among folks in the downtown area with a store here in Fort\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Street mall. Some of our clients themselves tell us their memories of Mr. Moon\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;offering no-interest lay-away for modestly paid downtown secretaries and office\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;workers to afford buying a piece every now and again.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ming’s became a favorite staple in Hawaiian jewelry as it often featured\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;beautiful Hawaiian and Asian cultural themes.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;They often featured delicately carved \"Off White\" pieces, as well as sterling\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;silver brooches, pearl and jade clusters, and gold bangles.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Popular themes includes the Peony, Lotus, Chrysanthemum, and Plum Flowers, the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;infamous “Bird in Plum” and others. Some are said to represent the seasons, or\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;represent the blending of different Asian cultures.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46190987378904,"sku":"16343921966_DFA4","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-mings-of-hawaii-jadeite-14k-gold-pendantestate-fresh-austin-242563.png?v=1758006195"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1092","title":"Vintage 14k gold Lapis Beaded Necklace","description":"Vintage 14k gold Lapis Beaded Necklace. Nice carving on the beads, marked and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;tested 14k gold. 18.5\" long 52 grams total weight. No chips or breaks to stones.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46752382779608,"sku":"8820089928_50F3","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-14k-gold-lapis-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-130588.png?v=1758001086"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1110","title":"Vintage Imperial 6.7mm Pearl necklace with 14k clasp in original box","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Imperial 6.7mm Pearl necklace with 14k clasp in original box.  Genuine pearls 16\" long in original box with marked and tested 14k gold clasp.  No damage or issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906883121368,"sku":"8841044160_40DA","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-imperial-67mm-pearl-necklace-with-14k-clasp-in-original-boxestate-fresh-austin-307308.jpg?v=1758004894"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1239","title":"sz4 Antique Chinese 18k Jadeite ring","description":"Antique Chinese 18k Jadeite ring. Antique untreated jadeite ring over 100 years\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;old. Currently a size 4, cut in back so can easily be sized by any jeweler. 5.4\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;grams. Unmarked, tested and guaranteed to be 17-18k gold.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 4 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47400240775384,"sku":"16417054546_23B9","price":905.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz4-antique-chinese-18k-jadeite-ringestate-fresh-austin-831104.png?v=1757983349"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1262","title":"Victorian 14k rose gold\/pearl mounted Hardstone cameo brooch pin","description":"Victorian 14k rose gold\/pearl mounted Hardstone cameo brooch. 19th century\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;carved hardstone cameo with no issues, frame tested and guaranteed solid 14k\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;gold, unmarked. 1.75\" tall x 1.45\" wide. 19.4 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399568146648,"sku":"16687049434_C3BA","price":1365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/victorian-14k-rose-goldpearl-mounted-hardstone-cameo-brooch-pinestate-fresh-austin-535018.png?v=1758000801"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1263","title":"Victorian 18k Rose gold High Relief Lava Cameo brooch pin","description":"Victorian 18k Rose gold High Relief Lava Cameo brooch. 19th century, unmarked\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;but tested and guaranteed solid 18k gold. 2\" tall x 1.75\" wide with no issues.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47394879570136,"sku":"16687100964_F753","price":1160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/victorian-18k-rose-gold-high-relief-lava-cameo-brooch-pinestate-fresh-austin-355232.png?v=1758000813"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1266","title":"c1880 Robbins Clark \u0026 Biddle 14k gold retractable pendant physician's pencil","description":"c1880 Robbins Clark \u0026amp; Biddle 14k gold retractable pendant physician's pencil,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;just over 3.5\" closed with jump ring, 4 7\/8\" fully extended with jump ring.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Fully functional with no issues. Unmarked but acid tested by me in multiple\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;places by me to be 14k gold with no signs or evidence of it being plated.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Retailer's Name on one side and engraved Doctor's name on the other. 18.6 grams.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Without damaging this I cannot be 100% sure that it is not gold filled but as I\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;stated there is no evidence that it's plated, no wear, and it tests strong for\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;14k in multiple places but fades at 18k, typically gold filled items were more\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;often 12k so wouldn't test at 14k so I believe it's solid gold. Some of the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;inner mechanisms will be another metal as they are durable than gold. I have\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;disassembled different models of these from the same era before and they are\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;typically 50-75% gold with a small amount of steel or brass items for the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;mechanism. As shown in the last pic, the inner shaft that holds the pencil is\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;brass.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Robbins, Clark \u0026amp; Biddle of 1124 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. It was a\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;jewelry store that also sold sterling and plated wares, imported items, clocks,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;watches, bronzes, \"fancy goods in gilt, leather wood and crystal\", which\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;included jardiniers, ink stands, vases, jewel cases, work boxes and baskets,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;thermometers and barometers, vinaigrettes and card cases.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Samuel Biddle is the Biddle of Bailey, Banks \u0026amp; Biddle. He apprenticed with\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Thomas C. Garrett 1857, took over his business at some point after 1860 as Clark\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026amp; Biddle. That became Robbins, Clark \u0026amp; Biddle (at least by 1876; they're in the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;catalog for the Centennial exhibition) and then in 1878 the Bailey, Banks \u0026amp;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Biddle we know today. I've seen items by other makers (including Krider)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;retailed by Clark \u0026amp; Biddle, but it seems likely they also made some items, at\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;least early on.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49313480147160,"sku":"16340585125_ADAC","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1880-robbins-clark-biddle-14k-gold-retractable-pendant-physicians-pencilestate-fresh-austin-612895.png?v=1757923657"},{"product_id":"antique-chinese-coral-choker-necklace-with-14k-gold-clasp","title":"Antique coral choker necklace with Dutch 14k gold clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique coral choker necklace with Dutch 14k gold clasp. 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Appraisal shown in last pic is included.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392607600856,"sku":"11356261918_3E1D","price":3935.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/large-antique-18k-gold-micro-mosaic-pinestate-fresh-austin-916230.png?v=1757955834"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2227","title":"French S T Dupont Fidelio Lignes Recoupees 3 pen set","description":"ST Dupont Fidelio Lignes Recoupees 3 pen set.  Selling all three pens shown, fountain pen has a 14k nib and possibly dried out, the other two write very well.  They are all three very clean with no dents or scratches, minimal wear.  Guaranteed authentic, all with serial numbers on clips.  trinketdrawer","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906743103704,"sku":"11383151633_D32B","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/french-s-t-dupont-fidelio-lignes-recoupees-3-pen-setestate-fresh-austin-481182.jpg?v=1757946738"},{"product_id":"retro-chinese-14k-gold-26-long-lapis-lazuli-beaded-necklace","title":"Retro Chinese 14k gold 26\" long Lapis Lazuli beaded necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eRetro Chinese 14k gold 26\" long Lapis Lazuli beaded necklace.  14k clasp and beads, natural Lapis, beads approx 8.5mm 60.7 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906833182936,"sku":"11545319134_1008","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/retro-chinese-14k-gold-26-long-lapis-lazuli-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-453644.jpg?v=1757970973"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2436","title":"Vintage 14k Jadeite and pearl beaded necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 14k Jadeite and pearl beaded necklace.  Selling the necklace shown marked and tested 14k gold beads and clasp, Jadeite oblong beads, and cultured pearls.  26\" long 23.7 grams, 4mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906874601688,"sku":"14021801156_E90A","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-14k-jadeite-and-pearl-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-198687.jpg?v=1758001165"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2480","title":"Vintage 14k gold Turquoise beaded necklace","description":"Vintage 14k gold Turquoise beaded necklace 18.5\" necklace, 5\/8\" pendant, 5mm\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;beads 18.4 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397989417176,"sku":"17398255703_7801","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-14k-gold-turquoise-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-768645.png?v=1758001113"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2606","title":"18k Natural Ethiopian Brown Opal\/Diamond pendant","description":"18k Natural Ethiopian Brown Opal\/Diamond pendant. Beautiful pendant marked and  tested 18k gold with appox .15ct diamonds and a .9ct natural opal 2 grams with\nno damage or significant wear. 1 1\/8\" tall x .5\" wide.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46812521988312,"sku":"12046130812_701A","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/18k-natural-ethiopian-brown-opaldiamond-pendantestate-fresh-austin-886025.png?v=1757825606"},{"product_id":"sz6-estate-18k-jadeite-diamond-and-pearl-ring","title":"sz6 Estate 18k Jadeite, Diamond, and pearl ring","description":"Sz6 Estate 18k Jadeite, Diamond, and pearl ring. Natural untreated Jadeite, 12\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;decent sized natural tested diamonds likely over 1cttw. Quality pearls, marked\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and tested 18k gold with illegible makers mark. 20mm x 24mm ring face. 11.8\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;grams.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 6 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392166805720,"sku":"18291550997_7E63","price":1915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz6-estate-18k-jadeite-diamond-and-pearl-ringestate-fresh-austin-576598.png?v=1757986272"},{"product_id":"19-vintage-14k-clasp-14-15mm-lapis-lazuli-beaded-necklace","title":"19\" Vintage 14k clasp 14-15mm lapis lazuli beaded necklace","description":"19\" Vintage 14k clasp 14-15mm lapis lazuli beaded necklace.  Nice quality vintage necklace with no issues. 122.2 grams.    anderas","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44904815263960,"sku":"18644056142_433D","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/19-vintage-14k-clasp-14-15mm-lapis-lazuli-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-298793.jpg?v=1757826196"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2768","title":"Antique Engraved 14k gold Turquoise pin","description":"Antique Engraved 14k gold Turquoise pin. Marked and tested solid 14k gold. Mark\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;is faint on catch, worn over time. Hand engraved, fantastic piece. 15\/16\" x 5\/8\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;x 2.5 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46770486149336,"sku":"17969210771_CA3F","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/antique-engraved-14k-gold-turquoise-pinestate-fresh-austin-489882.png?v=1757912000"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2785","title":"Antique 14k Gold Hardstone cameo pendant with pearls","description":"Antique 14k Gold Hardstone cameo pendant with pearls. Unmarked, tested and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;guaranteed solid 14-15ct gold. Approximately 150 years old, 1 7\/8\" tall with\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;bail and jumpring x 1.25\" wide. 14 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47474654445784,"sku":"18348287774_7886","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/antique-14k-gold-hardstone-cameo-pendant-with-pearlsestate-fresh-austin-271359.png?v=1757909173"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2890","title":"sz4.5 Navajo Irvin Kee 14k Gem Grade Mediterranean red coral ring","description":"sz4.5 Navajo Irvin Kee 14k Gem Grade Mediterranean red coral ring. Unmarked,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;tested solid 14k gold. Most likely from the last quarter of the 20th century\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;though having next to no signs of wear. 4.9 grams. This is a really high quality\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;ring. I could not find much info on the artist but he did some really nice work\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;as evident here, but everything he did was really nice with the highest quality\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;stones and major attention to detail. He just wasn't very prolific, quality over\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;quantity it seems.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;silver and possibly higher content.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 4 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46684522938584,"sku":"12189418661_E257","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz45-navajo-irvin-kee-14k-gem-grade-mediterranean-red-coral-ringestate-fresh-austin-228590.png?v=1757983721"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-2984","title":"Vintage Chinese 14k Jadeite Pendant","description":"Vintage Chinese 14k Jadeite Pendant 2.5\" tall x 1 5\/8\" wide 26.5 grams, marked\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and tested 14k gold, tests as Jadeite","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46749692264664,"sku":"12958861615_B9A2","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-chinese-14k-jadeite-pendantestate-fresh-austin-612571.png?v=1758002839"},{"product_id":"large-antique-14k-gold-sardonyx-shell-cameo-with-natural-pearls-pendant-brooch","title":"Large Antique 14k Gold Sardonyx Shell cameo with natural pearls pendant\/brooch pin","description":"Large Antique 14k Gold Sardonyx Shell cameo with natural pearls pendant\/brooch.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;2.75\" x 2\" x 21.2 grams. 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Amazing 19th\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;century at the latest high relief tested and guaranteed to be a minimum of solid\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;18k gold. 2.25\" tall x 1 5\/8\" wide 34.7 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399578370264,"sku":"13421743190_83C7","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/large-antique-18k-hardstone-cameo-sardonyx-carnelian-brooch-pinestate-fresh-austin-261395.png?v=1757955864"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-3102","title":"Large Georgian 14k Gold Mounted Portrait miniature pendant","description":"Large Georgian 14k Gold Mounted Portrait miniature pendant. Very fine portrait\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;miniature from the 18th to early 19th century mounted in a thick frame made of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;solid 14+K gold. I disassembled this to get an accurate test without damaging\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the exterior and it is solid 14k or more but less than 18k gold. Upon\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;disassembly I found three pieces of paper shown in the interior, one was the cut\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;in half, when put together it reads\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Lane Portrait and Miniature Painter 135 High Street Portsmouth, then on the back\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;perhaps the reciept for this portrait.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Then the other paper reads this\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Mr Oct. _______\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Great George Street\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Westminister\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;I was really surprised to find these clues though I don't have much time to\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;follow up on them they are interesting. I have put the pieces of paper back\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;inside where they have safely hid for the past 200 or so years. It is 3.5\" tall\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;without the extra loose top ring x 2 3\/8\" wide 44.8 grams. The pictures were\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;taken after reassembly and careful cleaning of the 200+ year old gold frame.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392142917848,"sku":"13600765394_05EB","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/large-georgian-14k-gold-mounted-portrait-miniature-pendantestate-fresh-austin-332844.png?v=1757956847"},{"product_id":"c1890-victorian-14k-micro-mosaic-dog-earrings","title":"c1890 Victorian 14k Micro-Mosaic Dog earrings","description":"c1890 Victorian 14k Micro-Mosaic Dog earrings. 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Amazing retro over the top set clean and ready to wear, estate fresh\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;from a multimillion dollar jewelry\/clothing collection in which nothing could\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;have been worn but a few times. No damage or detectable wear. Earrings 3.5\" tall\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;x 2\" wide with strong springs on the clips. Necklace 20\" long with no issues.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Guaranteed Late 80's-90's authentic set with no issues.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;anderasbag","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392164872408,"sku":"13838741644_40DC","price":455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1990-french-philippe-ferrandis-paris-gold-tone-runway-necklace-and-clip-on-earrestate-fresh-austin-573244.png?v=1757940310"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-3179","title":"Vintage Gumps A Jadeite beaded necklace","description":"Vintage Gumps A Jadeite beaded necklace. Selling the vintage Gumps Jadeite\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;necklace shown, graduated beads from 4.7mm to 10.2mm measured on digital\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;calipers 50.7 grams, 14k gold clasp. 22\" long. Circa mid 20th century with no\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;damage, some natural fissures\/color variations as it's untreated Jadeite that\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;isn't full of plastic and dye.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Since 1861, Gump's has been a destination for jewelry that is distinctive and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;timeless. Once considered more precious than gold and treasured for thousands of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;years, jade has been more highly prized in Asia than any other gemstone. It\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;represents harmony, balance and protection, and is thought to bring good luck to\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the wearer.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46274016444632,"sku":"14021251798_CA03","price":2520.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-gumps-a-jadeite-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-967619.png?v=1758004219"},{"product_id":"vintage-14k-clasp-jadeite-beaded-necklace","title":"Vintage 14k clasp Jadeite beaded necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 14k clasp Jadeite beaded necklace.  Nice old necklace untreated Jadeite circa mid 20th century on hand tied silk with a 14k gold clasp.  10-11mm beads 128 grams.  33\" long, it can easily be doubled up as a choker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44904768078040,"sku":"13671567829_6E2C","price":1365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-14k-clasp-jadeite-beaded-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-362503.jpg?v=1758001008"},{"product_id":"ilias-lalaounis-1920-2013-18k-gold-on-tigers-eye-easter-egg","title":"Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) 18k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg","description":"Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) !8k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg. Great piece  tested 18k gold on cats eye. Unmarked Custom made one of a kind piece created by\na master and being offered at a fraction of it's original cost. I also have\nanother listed. No issues.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nIlias Lalaounis\nFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\nJump to navigationJump to search\nIlias Lalaounis\nLH OMRI\nIlias Lalaounis in 1920.jpg\nIlias Lalaounis in 1990\nBorn 4 October 1920\nAthens, Greece\nDied 30 December 2013\nAthens, Greece\nNationality Greek\nAlma mater University of Athens\nOccupation Jeweler\nSpouse(s) Lila Altitzoglou\nChildren 4 daughters\nIlias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 − 30 December 2013) was a pioneer of Greek\njewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith.[1] He is especially known for\nhis collections inspired by Greek history.[2] In 1990 he became the only jeweler\never to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.[3][4]\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nContents\n1 Early life\n2 Career\n2.1 1969-1970s\n2.2 1980s–1990s\n3 Museum\n4 Personal life\n5 Honors and awards\n6 References\nEarly life\nIlias Lalaounis was born on October 4, 1920 in Athens, Greece.[3][4] He was a\nfourth generation jeweler whose family originated from Delphi.[4] He graduated\nfrom the University of Athens, where he studied Political Science and the\nLaw.[3][4]\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCareer\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIlias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum.\nLalaounis started his career working for the jewelry business of his uncle,\nXenophon Zolotas.[4] In 1940 he took over the administration of the firm, which\nhe managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968.[3] He founded the Greek\nJewelers' Association and exhibited his first collection, the Archaeological\nCollection, at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. It was inspired by\nClassical, Hellenistic and Minoan Mycenaean art. In 1969 he started his own\nfirm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis S.A..[4]\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1969-1970s\nLalaounis provoked a sensation with his collection Blow Up (1970), draping the\nhuman body in gold jewelry inspired by Minoan civilization.[5] The following\nyear he organized an international exhibition of jewelry in Athens, joined by\nVan Cleef, Bulgari, Rene Kern and Harry Winston. In 1976, he had one of his most\nimportant commissions which would prove to be one of the most inspiring for his\nportfolio. Empress Farah of Iran commissioned Lalaounis to create a collection\nof jewelry and objects inspired by Persian art, which went on display at the\nImperial Palace in Tehran.[6]\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBetween 1970 and 1978 Ilias Lalaounis opened stores in most European countries.\nHe opened his first international store in Paris at 364 rue Saint-Honoré, near\nPlace Vendôme and produced a short film explaining the sources of inspiration\nfor the jewels on display. Since then, he regularly produced short films to\nillustrate his collections, such as: Aube of Art, Byzantine Arcs in Gold,\nChoreography, The Shield of Achilles, Ilion - The Treasure of Troy, Art and\nGold, The Common Roots of the Creator Man, Treasures of the Holy Land.[3] In\n1979, Lalaounis opened a store in New York on the corner of Fifth Avenue and\n57th Street. A year later, the Smithsonian Institution invited him to give a\nlecture on his art and to exhibit his collection The Achilles Shield at the\nNational Museum of American History.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1980s–1990s\nIlias Lalaounis continued to create innovative collections and expand the brand\nto international markets during the 1980s. On the inauguration of the Lalaounis\nstore in Tokyo, he created a jewelry collection inspired by Japanese art. The\nsame year, he opened a store in Hong Kong where he presented a collection of\njewels inspired by the drawings of the Greek geometric period, very similar to\nthe geometric designs of Chinese art. A second store was opened in Hong Kong in\n1982.[3] Lalaounis exhibited his Helen of Troy collection at the Penn Museum in\nPhiladelphia as well as in Houston, Texas, where he was made an honorary citizen\nby the mayor.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1984, he published Metamorphoses, a book in which he presented nineteen of\nhis collections by analyzing his philosophy on the nature and function of\njewelry. The jewel, for Ilias Lalaounis, is not a simple decorative object,\nrather it carries a message, is an expression of inner life, a link with the\ndistant past, a symbol and a memory.[3] He received the Thorlet Award (Prix\nThorlet) for the book from the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Subsequently, a\nretrospective exhibition of his creations was presented in the Sorbonne Chapel.\nFor his contribution to the arts, Lalaounis was made Knight of the Order of Arts\nand Letters (Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et Lettres) by the French government\nand Commander of the Order of Academic Palms (Commandeur des Palmes\nAcadémiques). He was also elected as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of\nthe Institut de France, the only jeweler ever to be inducted.[3][7] The\nAcademicians' swords (épées d'Académiciens), given to members on their\ninduction, were originally designed by Salvador Dali, and when Dali became too\nfrail to continue, he named his close friend Ilias Lalaounis to continue his\nwork.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn November 1987, Lalaounis was invited by Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem, to\npresent his collection Treasures of the Holy Land, in an exhibition specially\norganized by the Israel Museum and subsequently shown in New York, London and\nParis. The following year he presented Arabesques, a collection of gold and\nsilver creations set with precious and semi-precious stones. The Minister of\nForeign Affairs of Turkey invited him to exhibit Arabesques, as well as another\ncomplementary collection, Soleiman the Magnificent, at the Islamic Art Museum of\nIstanbul.[8] He launched Ameridians in New York, a collection inspired by the\nart of North American Indians and in 1991, opened his store on Madison Avenue in\nNew York, where he presented his collection inspired by Celtic art.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuseum\nIn 1994, he founded the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, located under the\nAcropolis, in the center of Athens. The permanent exhibition displays jewelry\nand micro-sculptures from forty-five collections, designed by Lalaounis in the\nperiod 1940-1992.[9] Some special commissions are also kept on permanent\ndisplay, such as the Olympic torch, designed by Ilias Lalaounis, used to start\nthe Olympic torch rally before every Olympic Games.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47401184985304,"sku":"4860881140_B02E","price":805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/ilias-lalaounis-1920-2013-18k-gold-on-tigers-eye-easter-eggestate-fresh-austin-185734.png?v=1757951415"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-3597","title":"Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) 18k gold on Amethyst Easter Egg","description":"Ilias Lalaounis (1920-2013) !8k gold on Tigers Eye Easter Egg. Great piece\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;tested 18k gold on cats eye. Unmarked Custom made one of a kind piece created by\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;a master and being offered at a fraction of it's original cost. I also have\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;another listed. No issues.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Jump to navigationJump to search\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;LH OMRI\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis in 1920.jpg\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis in 1990\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Born 4 October 1920\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Athens, Greece\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Died 30 December 2013\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Athens, Greece\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Nationality Greek\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Alma mater University of Athens\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Occupation Jeweler\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Spouse(s) Lila Altitzoglou\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Children 4 daughters\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis (4 October 1920 − 30 December 2013) was a pioneer of Greek\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;jewelry and an internationally renowned goldsmith.[1] He is especially known for\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;his collections inspired by Greek history.[2] In 1990 he became the only jeweler\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;ever to be inducted into the Académie des Beaux-Arts.[3][4]\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Contents\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1 Early life\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;2 Career\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;2.1 1969-1970s\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;2.2 1980s–1990s\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;3 Museum\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;4 Personal life\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;5 Honors and awards\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;6 References\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Early life\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis was born on October 4, 1920 in Athens, Greece.[3][4] He was a\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;fourth generation jeweler whose family originated from Delphi.[4] He graduated\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;from the University of Athens, where he studied Political Science and the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Law.[3][4]\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Career\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Lalaounis started his career working for the jewelry business of his uncle,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Xenophon Zolotas.[4] In 1940 he took over the administration of the firm, which\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;he managed and designed all jewelry for until 1968.[3] He founded the Greek\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Jewelers' Association and exhibited his first collection, the Archaeological\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Collection, at the Thessaloniki International Fair in 1957. It was inspired by\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Classical, Hellenistic and Minoan Mycenaean art. In 1969 he started his own\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;firm, Greek Gold - Ilias Lalaounis S.A..[4]\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1969-1970s\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Lalaounis provoked a sensation with his collection Blow Up (1970), draping the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;human body in gold jewelry inspired by Minoan civilization.[5] The following\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;year he organized an international exhibition of jewelry in Athens, joined by\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Van Cleef, Bulgari, Rene Kern and Harry Winston. In 1976, he had one of his most\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;important commissions which would prove to be one of the most inspiring for his\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;portfolio. Empress Farah of Iran commissioned Lalaounis to create a collection\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;of jewelry and objects inspired by Persian art, which went on display at the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Imperial Palace in Tehran.[6]\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Between 1970 and 1978 Ilias Lalaounis opened stores in most European countries.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;He opened his first international store in Paris at 364 rue Saint-Honoré, near\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Place Vendôme and produced a short film explaining the sources of inspiration\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;for the jewels on display. Since then, he regularly produced short films to\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;illustrate his collections, such as: Aube of Art, Byzantine Arcs in Gold,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Choreography, The Shield of Achilles, Ilion - The Treasure of Troy, Art and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Gold, The Common Roots of the Creator Man, Treasures of the Holy Land.[3] In\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1979, Lalaounis opened a store in New York on the corner of Fifth Avenue and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;57th Street. A year later, the Smithsonian Institution invited him to give a\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;lecture on his art and to exhibit his collection The Achilles Shield at the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;National Museum of American History.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1980s–1990s\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Ilias Lalaounis continued to create innovative collections and expand the brand\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;to international markets during the 1980s. On the inauguration of the Lalaounis\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;store in Tokyo, he created a jewelry collection inspired by Japanese art. The\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;same year, he opened a store in Hong Kong where he presented a collection of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;jewels inspired by the drawings of the Greek geometric period, very similar to\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the geometric designs of Chinese art. A second store was opened in Hong Kong in\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1982.[3] Lalaounis exhibited his Helen of Troy collection at the Penn Museum in\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Philadelphia as well as in Houston, Texas, where he was made an honorary citizen\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;by the mayor.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;In 1984, he published Metamorphoses, a book in which he presented nineteen of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;his collections by analyzing his philosophy on the nature and function of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;jewelry. The jewel, for Ilias Lalaounis, is not a simple decorative object,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;rather it carries a message, is an expression of inner life, a link with the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;distant past, a symbol and a memory.[3] He received the Thorlet Award (Prix\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Thorlet) for the book from the Académie des Beaux-Arts. Subsequently, a\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;retrospective exhibition of his creations was presented in the Sorbonne Chapel.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;For his contribution to the arts, Lalaounis was made Knight of the Order of Arts\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and Letters (Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et Lettres) by the French government\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and Commander of the Order of Academic Palms (Commandeur des Palmes\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Académiques). He was also elected as a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the Institut de France, the only jeweler ever to be inducted.[3][7] The\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Academicians' swords (épées d'Académiciens), given to members on their\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;induction, were originally designed by Salvador Dali, and when Dali became too\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;frail to continue, he named his close friend Ilias Lalaounis to continue his\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;work.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;In November 1987, Lalaounis was invited by Teddy Kollek, Mayor of Jerusalem, to\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;present his collection Treasures of the Holy Land, in an exhibition specially\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;organized by the Israel Museum and subsequently shown in New York, London and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Paris. The following year he presented Arabesques, a collection of gold and\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;silver creations set with precious and semi-precious stones. The Minister of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Foreign Affairs of Turkey invited him to exhibit Arabesques, as well as another\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;complementary collection, Soleiman the Magnificent, at the Islamic Art Museum of\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Istanbul.[8] He launched Ameridians in New York, a collection inspired by the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;art of North American Indians and in 1991, opened his store on Madison Avenue in\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;New York, where he presented his collection inspired by Celtic art.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Museum\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;In 1994, he founded the Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, located under the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Acropolis, in the center of Athens. The permanent exhibition displays jewelry\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;and micro-sculptures from forty-five collections, designed by Lalaounis in the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;period 1940-1992.[9] Some special commissions are also kept on permanent\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;display, such as the Olympic torch, designed by Ilias Lalaounis, used to start\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;the Olympic torch rally before every Olympic Games.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389655072984,"sku":"4860885476_2C7D","price":955.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/ilias-lalaounis-1920-2013-18k-gold-on-amethyst-easter-eggestate-fresh-austin-877130.png?v=1757951390"},{"product_id":"antique-chinoisiere-18k-white-gold-carved-coral-watermill-with-peony-flowers-j-schnelwar-sons","title":"Antique chinoisiere 18k white gold carved coral  watermill with peony flowers j.","description":"Antique Chinese or Japanese 18K white gold Carved Coral Watermill with Peony\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Flowers. Acid tested by me to be at least 18K gold but less than 22K, Only\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;marking is SPM indicating it was made for or retailed by J. Schnelwar \u0026amp; Sons,\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;fine New York jewelers of yesteryear (est. 1905). Fantastic work of art right\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;around 100 years old estate fresh. 22.3 grams, 2\" x 1 3\/16\" and very 3\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;dimensional. The Pins are not gold, the reticulated back part is guaranteed. No\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;chips, cracks, or other issues.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47479949820120,"sku":"6270176668_5CA1","price":1725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/antique-chinoisiere-18k-white-gold-carved-coral-watermill-with-peony-flowers-jestate-fresh-austin-552327.png?v=1757911580"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-3935","title":"sz8 14K gold spiderweb Turquoise\/Coral Native american ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eSz8 14K gold spiderweb Turquoise\/Coral Native american ring.  . Fanatastic well made ring with no other markings other than 14k, marked and tested 14k gold. Very clean from the last quarter of the 20th century but likely never worn. 4 Grams. Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description. Women's Size 8 Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672164258008,"sku":"6274045143_7A13","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz8-14k-gold-high-grade-turquoise-and-coral-native-american-ring-possibly-hopiestate-fresh-austin-109490.png?v=1757993926"},{"product_id":"c1870-14k-gold-lid-cut-overlay-glass-perfume-bottle-corset-form","title":"c1870 14K gold lid Cut overlay Glass Perfume bottle Corset form","description":"c1870 14K gold lid Cut overlay Glass Perfume bottle Corset form.  The lid is hallmarked, it's shown in the second pic but I can't make it out.  It tests over 14k gold but less than 18k.  No cracks, or chips, slight wear to ruby flashing on palm tree cut.  Extremely complex and over the top perfume bottle. 4\" tall x 2.5\" wide.  perfumedrawer","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906655416536,"sku":"6344703856_36B0","price":1410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1870-14k-gold-lid-cut-overlay-glass-perfume-bottle-corset-formestate-fresh-austin-858609.jpg?v=1757921713"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-4076","title":"c1910 Antique Diamond 10k Enamel Flower pin","description":"c1910 Antique Diamond 10k Enamel Flower pin 1 5\/8\" x 1\" x 5.5 grams with no\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;significant issues, slight wear to enamel at tips of petals. Unmarked, acid\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;tested, holds strong at 10k, fades slightly at 14k, so likely somewhere in the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;middle.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669248889048,"sku":"13141533103_9A52_E9EA","price":580.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1910-antique-diamond-10k-enamel-flower-pinestate-fresh-austin-903762.png?v=1757929000"},{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-4144","title":"Antique Chinese 14k gold mounted Carved Jadeite pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Chinese 14k gold mounted Carved Jadeite pendant 1 7\/16\" tall with bail x 13\/16\" wide x 4.8 grams.  Natural fissures as shown.  Unmarked, tested 14k gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44906594992344,"sku":"8941153365_98EF_9B78","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/antique-chinese-14k-gold-mounted-carved-jadeite-pendantestate-fresh-austin-792564.jpg?v=1757910028"},{"product_id":"native-american-14k-gold-spiderweb-turquoise-channel-inlay-spinner-pendant","title":"Native American 14k Gold Spiderweb turquoise\/Channel inlay spinner pendant","description":"Native American 14k Gold Spiderweb turquoise\/Channel inlay spinner pendant 50mm\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;tall x 25mm wide x 11.8 grams. Marked and tested solid 14k gold.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin)\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;silver and possibly higher content.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390053204184,"sku":"12189418661_E257_FB44","price":1915.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/native-american-14k-gold-spiderweb-turquoisechannel-inlay-spinner-pendantestate-fresh-austin-914526.png?v=1757964803"},{"product_id":"sz7-5-c1960s-famor-14k-emerald-and-diamond-ring","title":"sz7.5 c1960's Famor 14k Emerald and diamond ring","description":"sz7.5 c1960's Famor 14k Emerald and diamond ring. 6mm band, Emerald 6mm x 11mm.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Gold, diamonds, and emerald tested and guaranteed authentic and high quality. I\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;don't have time to measure the approx carat weight but they are substantial. The\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;price is better without the extra work.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Hallmarks: 14KT Famor (Famor Inc. is a New York City Jewelry Co that existed in\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;1960's - 1970's)  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 7 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389360292056,"sku":"13890749195_996F_8C82_7AE9","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz75-c1960s-famor-14k-emerald-and-diamond-ringestate-fresh-austin-364521.png?v=1757992631"},{"product_id":"preston-monongye-hopi-1927-1987-tufa-cast-rose-gold-channel-inlay-bracelet","title":"6.3\" Preston Monongye (Hopi)Tufa Cast Rose Gold Channel inlay cuff bracelet","description":"All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc.   Preston Monongye (Hopi) (1927-1987) Tufa Cast Rose Gold Channel inlay bracelet.  Fits up to a 6 3\/8\" wrist, tapers from 20mm to 30mm wide. One of a kind\nbracelet, extremely rare example in gold. Preston Monongye did not work in a lot\nof gold, very few pieces have come to market ever, when they do they are crazy\nexpensive. I personally had this machine tested on a $30,000+ XRF machine and it\nranges from 40-43% gold (Averaging about 10k) which actually makes perfect\nsense. Since P Monongye didn't work with a lot of gold, the times he did were\nlikely somewhat experimental. In this case it is somewhat obvious that he melted\nup some scrap gold, likely some that was brought to him by a customer or friend\nto make this which was likely a custom piece. The lowest gold content shot we\ntook showed it at 48.13% copper, 40.08% gold, 8.18% silver, 3.49% zinc, and .12%\nNickel.Preston Monongye (1927-1987) was an influential proponent of what he\ncalled “the new Indian art.” He wrote, “We may use old techniques, along with\nold designs taken from potsherds or pictographs, but then we redesign them or\nadd innovations of our own.”Preston had an unconventional and late blossoming\npath to jewelry making. He served in two wars, worked in law enforcement, and\nwas an employee for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It was later in life that he\ndecided to dedicate himself full time to jewelry making, which was received\nnumerous awards. He had always experimented with jewelry and craftsmanship, but\ndid not receive acclaim until fully committing to his art. Preston primarily did\nthe metalwork and design for his pieces, letting his friend and acclaimed\nlapidary artist Lee Yazzie do the inlay, and later allowing his son Jesse\nMonongye to do his lapidary work. His pieces are exhibited nationwide.Born in\nEast Los Angeles, California, to Mexican and Mission Indian parents, Monongye\nwas adopted by a Hopi family at age seven. He was raised Hopi, speaking the Hopi\nlanguage and participating in the Katsina Society. At age nine, Monongye began\napprenticeship with his uncle, the master silversmith and painter Gene Pooyama.\n“He taught me how to live the ‘Hopi way,'” Monongye recalled. Throughout his\ncareer, Hopi colors and images were prominent in Monongye’s work.But Monongye\nwas adamant that Native jewelry not be bound by the past, explaining, “An old\npiece of philosophy given to me by my father and other men of the Hopi Mesas is,\n‘If you can progress without hurting your tradition or your , you should do\nso.”Born in 1927, in Los Angeles he was abandoned at Hopi at age seven and\nadopted by a prominent Hopi family. Monongye attended reservation schools and\nbecame a full participant in Hopi and social life. Following his service as a\nparatrooper in World War II, Monongye became a Kachina painter, working\noccasionally for trader Roman Hubbell and the Fred Harvey Company. Monongye\nre-enlisted during the Korean War and later worked in law enforcement for the\nBureau of Indian Affairs while continuing to paint and make silver jewelry.\nAfter leaving his job in favor of jewelry making in the early 1960s, Monongye\nquickly became recognized as an innovative designer and technician, immersing\nhimself in “the new Indian art,” using traditional techniques and motifs to\ncreate a contemporary new look. He was best known for cast silver set with\nstones that often were cut by his friend Lee Yazzie, and later by his son Jesse.\nMonongye taught his art at various schools and workshops and lectured widely on\ncontemporary Native design. He won many awards at shows and competitions and his\njewelry appears in museum collections such as the Museum of Northern Arizona in\nFlagstaff and the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47401122005208,"sku":"17407662574_6CF1_3089","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/preston-monongye-hopi-1927-1987-tufa-cast-rose-gold-channel-inlay-braceletestate-fresh-austin-221129.png?v=1757863370"},{"product_id":"large-antique-14k-hardstone-cameo-onyx-pendant-brooch","title":"Large Antique 14k Hardstone Cameo Onyx pendant\/brooch pin","description":"Large Antique 14k Hardstone Cameo Onyx pendant\/brooch 43mm tall without the\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;swiveling pendant ring x 35mm wide x 21.6 grams. No detectable markings, tested\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;(in multiple spots) and guaranteed solid 14k gold. Circa 1870's entirely hand\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;carved Onyx cameo.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672567693528,"sku":"13421743190_83C7_3F4D_01B8","price":905.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/large-antique-14k-hardstone-cameo-onyx-pendantbrooch-pinestate-fresh-austin-621795.png?v=1757955802"},{"product_id":"large-vintage-14k-lavender-jade-diamond-and-lapis-pendant","title":"Large Vintage 14k Lavender Jade Diamond and Lapis pendant","description":"Large Vintage 14k Lavender Jade Diamond and Lapis pendant 3 1\/8\" tall x 1 3\/8\"\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;wide, apparently unmarked. Tested by me guaranteed solid 14k gold, genuine\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;diamond, Lapis, and Jadeite. 28.8 grams.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397100323032,"sku":"8941153365_98EF_9B78_9419_DA95","price":1465.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/large-vintage-14k-lavender-jade-diamond-and-lapis-pendantestate-fresh-austin-643564.png?v=1757958753"},{"product_id":"sz4-antique-gold-carved-cats-eye-ring","title":"sz4 Antique gold carved cat's eye ring","description":"sz4 Antique gold carved cat's eye ring.   Unmarked, guaranteed solid gold, I'll test carat and get weight later.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 4 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800685695192,"sku":"10463155695_1E00ab","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz4-antique-gold-carved-cats-eye-ringestate-fresh-austin-605481.png?v=1757983365"},{"product_id":"sz6-25-estate-18k-white-gold-jadeite-diamond-ring","title":"sz6.25 Estate 18k white gold Jadeite, Diamond ring","description":"Sz6.25 Estate 18k white gold Jadeite, Diamond ring.   Nice old, extremely high quality ring, tested natural diamonds .4cttw, Approx 4ct assymetrical Jadeite stone, no tests have been done to the Jadeite other than to confirm it is Jadeite.  Marked and tested 18k gold.    Shown on a finger it fits. 4.5 grams.  Most rings are shown on a a ring sizer in the pictures and the size is typically given at the beginning of the title and description.  Women's Size 6 Ring.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390920605912,"sku":"18291550997_7E63a","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/sz625-estate-18k-white-gold-jadeite-diamond-ringestate-fresh-austin-139817.png?v=1757987638"},{"product_id":"6-duane-makitma-hopi-14k-gem-silica-opal-multi-stone-channel-inlay-cuff-bracelet","title":"6\" Duane Maktima Hopi 14k Gem Silica, Opal, Multi-stone channel inlay cuff bracelet","description":"All Cuff bracelets on the Estate Fresh Austin website will have the size wrist they fit (in inches) including the gap at the beginning of the title, there are also many photos in this listing which will show a tape measure inside the bracelet, gap size, width, etc.   \u003cp\u003e6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"section-header__title\"\u003eDuane Maktima\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopi 14k gold Multi-stone channel inlay cuff bracelet. 5\" plus 1\" gap, 6\" total inside including gap. 25mm wide in center tapering down to 15mm on the tips, 10mm tall, 64.2 grams. Super clean with no detectable damage or wear inside or out. I don't believe it has ever been worn. Hallmarked by artist twice in interior, hallmarked 14k 3 times in interior. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet it composed of 14k gold, Gem Silica, Natural Australian Opal, Carnelian, Chalcedony, and Lapis Lazuli.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuane Maktima was studying education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, when a dean suggested he switch his major to art. “ I thought it would be a hobby.” Growing up in tiny towns in Arizona under the tutelage of his Hopi and Laguna relatives, Maktima learned how to carve and paint, but these artworks were referred to as “blessings” and not art. The Dean, having seen Duane’s work was insistent. When Maktima first laid eyes on the jewelry in the jewelry lab, he says, “It was like my whole life flashed before my eyes, I was hooked.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt took a decade for Maktima to complete his degree. He left college to work as a resident artist at the nearby Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. At only 19 years old he was given a studio and stipend to make jewelry which was snapped up by visitors from around the world.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEventually he embarked on a personal retreat from the pressure and spent 3 years at Laguna Pueblo. Maktima worked there as a survey helper and everyday he walked the country from Second Mesa to Black Mesa.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDuring these long walks he came to deeply appreciate his heritage and decided to complete his education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen he did return to university, it was an exciting time for Native American artists. His research into African and Indian art led him create spiritual based\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epieces from beads, shell work mosaics, motifs from Hopi pottery, hollow silver tubes, gold , lapis, turquoise , and red coral. In 1982, Maktima,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ereceived a second-ever fellowship from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. He moved to Sante Fe a year later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn active community leader,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe has influenced many young people to pursue a career in art.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHis brooches, buckles, and other exquisite jewelry have been featured in some of the best Native American galleries. In 1990, Northern Arizona University honored the artist with its 2000 Distinguished Alumni Artist Award, Distinguished Achievement Award, and member of the President’s Circle. Maktima credits his achievements to his education and his family. “I can hear grandpa saying, ‘You have really learned something. You’ve really excelled with what God gave you.’ ”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAccording to his grandfather, the name “Maktima” means “searching for eagles.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464061665496,"sku":"17407662574_6CF1aaaz","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/6-duane-makitma-hopi-14k-gem-silica-opal-multi-stone-channel-inlay-cuff-braceletestate-fresh-austin-140669.png?v=1757845868"},{"product_id":"c1860-french-14k-gold-top-cut-glass-perfume-bottle-2","title":"c1860 French 14k  Gold top cut glass perfume bottle","description":"c1860 French 14k Gold top cut glass perfume bottle. Tested 14k gold, Dutch Oak  leaf 14k Hallmark on lid and mounting, both shown in the last pic, one in the\ncenter of the pic.. Another on other side of lid. The gold is tested and\nguaranteed. Original inner stopper intact. Amazing bottle with no issues, top\ngold lid snaps on tight, inner stopper forms waterproof seal, no chips or\ncracks. 5.5\" tall x 2\" wide.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49187571204312,"sku":"15113233422_0F58","price":860.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/c1860-french-14k-gold-top-cut-glass-perfume-bottleestate-fresh-austin-865352.png?v=1757921285"},{"product_id":"vintage-karl-lagerfeld-gold-tone-and-faux-mabe-pearl-clip-on-earrings","title":"Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold-tone and Faux Mabe pearl clip-on earrings","description":"Vintage Karl Lagerfeld Gold-tone and Faux Mabe pearl clip-on earrings, 1 1\/8\" wide with little wear.  A few slight scratches to Faux pearls, no wear to gold.   Guaranteed authentic, strong springs on clips.  Very high quality.   15 grams each.","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46681068765400,"sku":"13838143540_1AB9ca","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/vintage-karl-lagerfeld-gold-tone-and-faux-mabe-pearl-clip-on-earringsestate-fresh-austin-853192.png?v=1758005335"}],"url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/es\/collections\/gold-and-platinum-estate-jewelry.oembed","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}