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Scream.
Victorian Hairwork Jewelry Is Poised for a Comeback
A few centuries after the 1800s fad ended, modern artists can make accessory magic from the hair of your loved ones.
These Artists Will Turn Your Loved One’s Hair Into Jewelry You Can Wear Forever
A few centuries after the Victorian fad ended, hairwork jewelry is making a comeback.www.allure.com
Princess Victoria's milk tooth.
The dental crown jewels: How Queen Victoria wore her daughter's tooth on a brooch
Between them they produced nine children and adored each and every one of their large brood. As far as Queen Victoria and her beloved husband, Prince Albert, were concerned, no event was deemed unworthy of commemoration.www.dailymail.co.uk
Wow!Thank you @Izzylizzy for this article. I hadn’t seen these pictures before, although I’ve researched. It’s quite possible my gggrandfather Herman Marcus made the brooch with Vickie’s tooth while he was still in Dresden. He came to the U.S. around 1850. We’ll never know, of course, but it’s fun to think about.
I’ve sent the article to the two jewelry historians from the Met (NYC) who have written a soon-to-be-published book about Marcus & Co. I expect they’ve seen it, as they’ve been doing a deep dive of research for several years, but you never know. The rest of the “family jewels” are absolutely gorgeous…no teeth.
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Wow!
This is so exciting.
I was just looking at some of their magnificent jewels and also found the Met's "Body Transformed".
Looking forward to reading about your family and admiring their creations.
Thank you!
Publishing September 23, 2025
Marcus & Co. - ACC Art Books US
The New York jewelry firm of Marcus & Co. created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry. This volume chronicles their story, from the founder’s apprenticeship to the firm’s premises on Fifth Avenue neighboring Tiffany and Cartier.Foreword 7 Acknowledgments 9 Notes to the...
Yes, the enamel made me wonder. There is just no way to know for sure unfortunately. But it’s fun to see it anyway.Box checked!
"Marcus & Co. distinguished itself by applying enamel on curved surfaces, like petals and leaves, giving pieces a lifelike, sculptural dimension that set them apart in American Art Nouveau jewelry"
Marcus & Co. - Wikipedia
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Do I dare ask if any treasures have come down in the family tree?
Alas, no major jewelry treasures came to me or my two cousins. They have a few small rings and a brooch, I think. I had an opal ring that I had made into a pendant for our daughter. By the time my grandfather was passing out goodies, he was dealing in estate jewelry, not just Marcus & Co, so it’s hard to know the provenance.
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I see you can make an offer on that lovely brooch!Alas, no major jewelry treasures came to me or my two cousins. They have a few small rings and a brooch, I think. I had an opal ring that I had made into a pendant for our daughter. By the time my grandfather was passing out goodies, he was dealing in estate jewelry, not just Marcus & Co, so it’s hard to know the provenance.
They did get into making silver products, so I have a lovely silver engraved water pitcher and an engraved tray with nursery rhyme characters my uncle gave my mother for her birth in 1911. There are other pieces I keep packed away so I can grab them easily in a wildfire or other emergency.
I’vee been collecting photos of Marcus & Co jewelry and have quite a collection. eBay, Pinterest and facebook have been good sources, as has been my good friend Google. Here are some of my favorites.
I want this! But it’s barely over an inch wide and tall. I guess you could say it’s “discreet.”
Marcus & Co. Antique 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Enamel Brooch
Buy Marcus & Co. Antique 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Enamel Brooch for only $9,500.00 at DSF Antique Jewelry!
The pitcher mentioned above
c1900-1925 Beautiful American Sterling Silver Hand Chased 4 Pint Water Pitcher | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for c1900-1925 Beautiful American Sterling Silver Hand Chased 4 Pint Water Pitcher at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.ca
A sampling…
Spotlight on New York jewelry house Marcus & Co. | the jewelry loupe
We're all familiar with Tiffany & Co. but Marcus & Co.? Not so much. If you collect antique jewelry, you should have this defunct NYC jeweler in your sights.
I guess we aren’t tooooo far off topic on the Royal Jewels thread since American “royalty” like the Rockefellers purchased from Marcus & Co. Just a wee stretch.
Oh my.Alas, no major jewelry treasures came to me or my two cousins. They have a few small rings and a brooch, I think. I had an opal ring that I had made into a pendant for our daughter. By the time my grandfather was passing out goodies, he was dealing in estate jewelry, not just Marcus & Co, so it’s hard to know the provenance.
They did get into making silver products, so I have a lovely silver engraved water pitcher and an engraved tray with nursery rhyme characters my uncle gave my mother for her birth in 1911. There are other pieces I keep packed away so I can grab them easily in a wildfire or other emergency.
I’vee been collecting photos of Marcus & Co jewelry and have quite a collection. eBay, Pinterest and facebook have been good sources, as has been my good friend Google. Here are some of my favorites.
I want this! But it’s barely over an inch wide and tall. I guess you could say it’s “discreet.”
Marcus & Co. Antique 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Enamel Brooch
Buy Marcus & Co. Antique 18K Gold Amethyst Diamond Enamel Brooch for only $9,500.00 at DSF Antique Jewelry!
The pitcher mentioned above
c1900-1925 Beautiful American Sterling Silver Hand Chased 4 Pint Water Pitcher | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for c1900-1925 Beautiful American Sterling Silver Hand Chased 4 Pint Water Pitcher at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.ca
A sampling…
Spotlight on New York jewelry house Marcus & Co. | the jewelry loupe
We're all familiar with Tiffany & Co. but Marcus & Co.? Not so much. If you collect antique jewelry, you should have this defunct NYC jeweler in your sights.
I guess we aren’t tooooo far off topic on the Royal Jewels thread since American “royalty” like the Rockefellers purchased from Marcus & Co. Just a wee stretch.
“Plique-a-jour” starts a delightful rabbit hole, btw.Believe me, it’s tempting!
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Some modern jewels on Kate for yesterday's engagement.
The Princess of Wales Gleams in Blue and Gold Jewelry at the V&A East Storehouse
On Tuesday, the Princess of Wales wore modern blue and gold jewelry as she toured a remarkable new storehouse for V&A treasures in London. Princess Catherine arrived at the V&A East Storehouse in Hackney Wick
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