HOLIDAY CATALOGUE
As this year draws to a close, we want to thank our collectors, clients, and friends who continue to value items that are made with care. Every piece in this season’s collection reflects that spirit; materials shaped slowly, with attention and purpose. Thank you for your trust. It allows us to keep working by hand, at a human pace, in a fast-moving world.
For centuries, luxury was defined by a scarcity of materials. Today, it is determined more by a scarcity of presence in a time when intelligence and efficiency are abundant but attention has become rare. AI may be the great advancement of our age, giving us digital tools that can generate language, render designs, and replicate any pattern. Yet: so much intelligence has left us with so little touch. Things that were once ordinary, like a handmade clasp, a hand-cut stone, or even a handwritten note, have become luxuries.
We have always craved the slight irregularity and warmth of a surface touched and re-touched, the small human choices that shape an object into something alive. What today’s systems cannot replicate is the moment of human decision: the pause, the imperfection, the invisible intuition that says this is enough.
In an age of automation, the mark of the hand stands as quiet evidence of presence, of attention. Someone stood here, weighed the material, felt its resistance, and made a choice. Objects made by hand carry that memory. They age, they soften, they remember. And so do we.
Please enjoy the following pages.
Two serpents in 18k gold coil together, symbolic of eternal love. One is set with ruby eyes and the other with rose-cut diamonds. England. Circa 1880. SOLD
A classic in 18k gold. A strong image of an ouroboros serpent encircling a falcon. England. Mid 20th century. $4,050
Textured domed links in gilded pinchbeck metal. A bold scale in a small size. England. Circa 1800. $1,750
4 . VICTORIAN ERA INLAID STONE BRACELET
Mixed specimens of granite from Aberdeen, Scotland are set in low-carat gold. A spare aesthetic movement design. Circa 1870. $4,450
5. VICTORIAN ERA SNAKE BRACELET
A rare snake bangle set with agate stones from Scotland. The stone mosaic makes a striking pattern. A large size in sterling silver with ruby paste eyes. Circa 1870. $5,850
6. GEORGIAN ERA SCENT BOTTLE
A compact vessel carved from a single piece of agate with 18k gold fittings. A delightful way to carry your favorite scent. England. Circa 1820. $1,850
INSECT MOTIFS
Insect motifs are among the most enchanting themes in Victorian jewelry, reflecting the era’s fascination with nature, symbolism, and the exotic. Crafted in enamel, gold, and gemstones, these delicate creations married scientific curiosity with romantic sentiment, a token of Victorian design. Butterflies embodied transformation and the soul; bees symbolized diligence; and flies, such unexpected little jewels, were cherished as whimsical novelties. By the late nineteenth century, public fascination with the natural world had reached a peak. The opening of London’s Museums of Natural History in the 1880s offered the public their first close encounter with rare species. In this spirit of discovery, jewelers captured tiny wonders of the natural world, transforming fleeting creatures into enduring works of art.
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GEMSTONE BEETLE BROOCHES
Vibrant creatures in mixed gemstones, rock crystal, amethyst, and garnet. Crafted in gilded brass. Exquisite attention to detail on the legs and antennae. England. Circa 1880. $1,250 each
10. VICTORIAN ERA SNAKE AND FLY EARRINGS
A curious design with ruby-set snake heads holding dangling rock crystal orbs. Gemset flies perch on each orb. Rubies, diamonds, and emeralds are all set in bright 18k gold. Preserved in an original fitted box. England. Circa 1870. $8,250
11. BELL & BIRD EARRINGS NO. 3864
A realistic interpretation of the antique motif. Delicate in scale yet precise in detail, a quiet study in the goldsmith’s art. Hand-fabricated in our workshop. 18k old gold with ten singlecut diamonds. $3,250
12. VICTORIAN ERA DIAMOND FLY PENDANT
Old mine-cut diamonds are set in silver on gold, creating a very realistic charm. 15k gold legs and ruby cabochon eyes. England. Circa 1890. $2,850
13. VICTORIAN ERA GOLD FLY BROOCH
Intricate engraving creates life-like details on the body and wings. 18k gold. England. Circa 1880. $1,950
14. ANTIQUE NATURAL PEARL RING
A marriage of a 19th-century top with a modern shank, this ring has a certified natural pearl surrounded by single-cut diamonds in silver and 18k gold. England. Circa 1850. $4,750
15. GEORGIAN ERA GARNET RING
A classic form from the early 19th century. Four rose-cut diamonds flank a richly colored garnet set in silver on gold. The main stone is close-backed with intricate reeded details. England. Circa 1800. $3,450
16. GEORGIAN ERA CROWNED HEART RING
Perfectly proportioned for a pinky, this ring is a fine object of intimate scale. Rose-cut diamonds form a heart and crown, symbolizing loyalty in love. England. Circa 1780. $3,650
17. GEORGIAN ERA DIAMOND HEART RING
An original ring, unaltered, its simple design and precise workmanship intact. A pear-shaped diamond creates a subtle heart on a whisper-thin gold band. England. Circa 1800. $3,650
A marriage of Georgian era and Queen Anne-period elements. While each pair was created 100 years apart, the colors are incredibly well matched. The tops are set in 15k gold, dating to the 1820s; the gilded metal bottoms date to the mid-1700s. England. $2,975
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Fantastic figural earrings made in the Georgian style. A mixture of rose-cut diamonds and emeralds are set in silver and finished with ruby eyes. Continental Europe. $8,200
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A patchwork of single-cut diamonds and sapphires set in platinum-topped gold. England. Circa 1910. $1,850
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A cornflower-blue sapphire surrounded by old mine-cut diamonds in a classic cluster design, with delicate pierced shoulders in 18k gold. Petite scale. The sapphire is a modern replacement. England. Circa 1900. $2,950
22. VICTORIAN ERA EMERALD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Approximately 1.5 carats of old mine-cut diamonds surround bright, lively emeralds. The pear-shaped emeralds are foil-backed and set in silver on gold. England. Circa 1820.
$6,200
23. GEORGIAN ERA GIARDINETTI RING
An emerald forms a vase holding a spray of mixed cut diamond flowers set in silver and gold. England. Circa 1780. $4,850
24. GEORGIAN ERA EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING
Old mine-cut diamonds flank a richly colored emerald stone set in gold. The main stone is close-backed with foil set beneath it, illuminating it from within. England. Circa 1800.
$5,500
*Bell & Bird Earrings No 3863, see page 59 for full details.
ALUMINUM JEWELRY, MID-19TH CENTURY
In the 19th century, aluminum was rarer than gold. Before the discovery of modern refining methods, extracting it was difficult and costly, making it a material of wonder and innovation. Jewelry from this brief era reflects that fascination. Aluminum jewelry appeared in Paris around the 1850s and was exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1855, where Napoleon III famously commissioned aluminum tableware for state banquets. The material’s rarity and association with modern invention made it fashionable among the avant-garde, particularly in France and Britain. By the end of the century, industrial methods made aluminum common, and the brief moment when it was treated as a precious metal passed. Its rarity today lies not only in its beauty but in the fleeting moment when a humble metal was considered precious.
Ancanthus leaves form a quatrefoil in aluminum on a gilded metal background. Maker’s signature on clasp. Circa 1860. $3,850
Panels of aluminum and gilded metal layered in a floral motif. $3,650
Naturally lightweight aluminum balls wrapped in low-karat gold wire. $2,850
The perfect everyday earring with classically proportioned antique old mine-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1.5 carats each. Set in 14k gold and silver. Imperial Russian and French import marks. Circa 1900. $21,500
Old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds set in silver and 18k gold. The small proportion is ideal for daily wear. England. Circa 1860. $3,650 29.
30. ANTIQUE DIAMOND CLUSTER EARRINGS
Old mine-cut diamonds surround two pear-shaped stones set in silver on 14k gold. Approximately 2 carats in total weight. Austria-Hungary. Circa 1900. $7,850
31. 18TH CENTURY DIAMOND EARRINGS
Delicate bows suspended between primitive rose-cut diamonds. Beautiful work in closedback silver settings with 18k gold details. Original ear wires. The original ear wires allow the bottoms to be removed and the tops to be worn in a reduced form for seamless day-to-night function. Continental Europe. Circa 1740. $4,250
RIVIÈRES
Designed more than a century ago, Georgian and Victorian rivière necklaces feel strikingly modern in their simplicity and carefully balanced proportions. These necklaces were among the most essential jewels of the 19th century. Worn high on the neck with an evening dress, they framed the collarbone in a clean, unbroken line of stones that caught and reflected candlelight. Their minimal metalwork and precise articulation allowed them to sit flat against the skin, a hallmark of good craftsmanship. Whether set with diamonds, amethyst, topaz, or paste, these necklaces were made to endure, not to follow fashion’s fleeting rhythms. Worn today, their conversation with the present feels seamless.
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NECKLACE
Large-scale stones in vibrant purples are set in 15k gold open-back settings. $12,500
33. GEORGIAN ERA BLUE PASTE RIVIÈRE NECKLACE
A vibrant cerulean blue is a rare find from this period. Set in closed-back 15k rose gold collet settings. Some imperfections. England. Circa 1810. $7,850
*Bell & Bird Ring No. 3956, see page 51 for full details.
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ERA TOPAZ PASTE RIVIÈRE NECKLACE
Luminous paste stones are set in gilded metal collet settings. Every stone retains its original brightness while the reverse of the settings show tarnish to the original gilding. Modern 14k gold clasp. England. Circa 1810. $7,250
*Bell & Bird Earrings No. 3800, see page 51 for full details.
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Lightweight but strong in form. 18k gold. This 19th-century gaspipe design was the precursor to the modern tubogas chains, created with a technique invented by a French jeweler in the 1850s. France. Circa 1865. $12,500
36. GEORGIAN ERA GEMSTONE LOVE TOKEN PENDANT
Crafted in England around 1810, this pendant is a miniature masterpiece, a love token rendered in gemstones. Each suspended charm carries meaning: diamonds for constancy, sapphires for fidelity, amethyst for devotion, garnets and topazes for affection, and pearls for purity. A diamond-set padlock and key add a tender layer of symbolism, promising love kept safe, its secrets guarded. Within the lock, a tiny locket compartment once held a curl of hair. Strung on delicate 18k gold chains, the stones and charms sway gently with the movement of the wearer. The arrangement reflects the Georgian fascination with coded romance—jewelry as a private language between lovers, its message understood only by those who shared it. Delicate yet vivid, this pendant captures the grace of its era while feeling surprisingly modern. England, circa 1810. $12,500
37. 19TH CENTURY PEAR-SHAPED DIAMOND EARRINGS
These crisp antique stones, once part of a larger piece of jewelry, are now simple earrings with post fittings. Each stone is in its original silver cutaway settings on 18k gold. The four stones total more than 6 carats. England. Circa 1860. $78,500
38. VICTORIAN ERA DIAMOND ANCHOR LINK BRACELET
A slightly gothic take on a classic nautical motif. Each link is set with old mine-cut diamonds set in silver on gold. Continental Europe. Circa 1860. $13,750 38.
An elegant gemstone necklace set in silver. Parisian hallmarks. Early 19th Century. $22,000
Rose-cut diamonds set in silver. Well preserved with original hook fittings replaced with more wearable post backs. Iberia. Circa 1780. $28,500
Art Deco diamond line bracelet. 30 old European-cut diamonds total approximately 11 carats. Set in platinum. Numbered 3914. American. Circa 1920. $32,500
Eleven old European-cut diamonds set in silver on gold. The high-crowned stones total approximately 5 carats. Found in Finland. $12,500
43. BELL & BIRD RING NO. 3961
A natural turquoise and old mine-cut diamond ring. Ancient Roman gold rings inspire the bold stirrup-shaped setting. Hand fabricated in 18k yellow gold with a subtle soft-finished polish. $9,850
44. VINTAGE GOLD ROLEX WATCH
36mm Rolex Day Date with an Oyster bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Freshly serviced. Model number 118208. Circa 2000. Sold
45. VINTAGE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX WATCH
A 1960s Date watch with an Oyster bracelet in stainless steel, manual wind. Freshly serviced. Model 6694. Dated 1961. $3,950
A solid handmade chain with an equestrian motif in 18k yellow gold. American. Circa 1980. $8,200
A bold diamond crossover ring features two round diamonds weighing more than 4 carats combined. The design hints at the machine age in a rich 22K yellow gold. This ring will patina beautifully, becoming an everyday statement. $53,000
48. BELL & BIRD RING NO.3960
The color black became a defining element of jewelry design during Queen Victoria’s period of mourning. This ring reinterprets that tradition with modern restraint: a 2-carat, emeraldcut diamond set in our signature 18k old gold. Hand-fabricated in opaque black enamel, it frames and provides a stark contrast to the white diamond. $34,950
49. BELL & BIRD RING NO. 3956
A cornflower-blue sapphire accented with gray enamel creates a play of subdued colors. The stone is certified at 5.17 carats, of Ceylon origin, and free from any treatments. $34,000
SETTINGS
In the early 20th century, when platinum jewelry was still in its infancy, the delicate creations of the Belle Époque introduced millegrain, a setting technique marked by rows of tiny beaded edges that surrounded diamonds with a soft texture. For this collection, we take that refinement back in time, reimagining the millegrain effect within 18th-century-inspired settings. The result is a dialogue between eras: the precision of the Belle Époque meets the grace and warmth of Georgian design.
51. BELL & BIRD NECKLACE NO. 3959
An Asscher-cut diamond weighing slightly more than 1 carat is set in our 18k old gold pie-crust setting on a 16” antique micro-belcher link chain. $8,800
52. BELL & BIRD NECKLACE NO. 3955
A deep red natural spinel of just over 3 carats, salvaged from a fine Art Deco brooch, finds new life in this pendant. The pear-shaped gem, with its subtle heart silhouette, is set in our 18k old gold pie-crust setting. Suspended from a 16-inch antique micro-belcher link chain, it carries both history and intimacy. $11,500
53. BELL & BIRD CHARM NO. 3963
Reclaimed from an Art Deco brooch, this 1.16-carat cushion-shaped ruby is framed in our pie-crust setting in 18k old gold. $4,850
54. BELL & BIRD CHARM NO. 3964
A vivid magenta pink sapphire was reclaimed from a Victorian-era piece. Weighing just under 1 carat, it is set in our 18k old gold pie-crust setting. $4,250
55. BELL & BIRD RING NO. 3958
An elongated antique-cut moval diamond of just over 2 carats is the focus of this simple design. The stone’s soft geometry is framed by our pie-crust setting in 18k old gold. The scalloped edge catches the light with subtle rhythm. The result is a sculptural ring that is as much an heirloom as a modern creation. $35,500
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& BIRD ETERNITY BAND NO. 3860
Set with approximately 2 carats of bright carré-cut diamonds. Each stone is framed within our pie-crust setting for a finely notched edge that creates a continuous circle of light. Handcrafted in 18k gray gold. Size 6.75. $14,000 55.
57. BELL & BIRD EARRINGS NO. 3863
Inspired by Georgian-era collet-set jewels, 4.8 carats of emeralds, and four reclaimed midcentury marquise diamonds are set in our 18k old gold. The primary stones are certified as Colombian origin. Each element, including the hinged backs, is handmade in our workshop. $22,750
58. BELL & BIRD EARRINGS NO.3800
Everyday earrings set with rare sphene stones, a gemstone prized for its vivid refraction and diamond-like brilliance. Handmade hinged settings in 18k yellow gold ensure perfect balance on the ear. $8,250
59. BELL & BIRD RING NO.3854
This antique diamond with classic old mine-cut proportions was found in France. Weighing 2.96 carats, the cushion cut is set in a simple tab-prong solitaire in our 18k old gold.
$33,500
60. BELL & BIRD RING NO. 3913
An elongated antique cushion-cut diamond of more than 3 carats, nearly colorless, and a rare find in this quality. Set in our handmade ‘travel mount’ in 18k old gold. $55,500
61. BELL & BIRD ETERNITY BAND NO. 3859
More than 6.5 carats of antique old European-cut diamonds reclaimed from an Edwardian tiara element. The Victorian-inspired scalloped setting is made in our signature 18k old gold. A remarkable ring, equally suited for ceremony or daily wear. $32,750
62. BELL & BIRD ETERNITY BAND NO. 3853
A modern interpretation of an antique technique, this domed diamond band features a cobblestone pavé surface. Each of the 108 irregularly shaped diamonds carries its own subtle character, a trace of the human hand that first shaped it more than 100 years ago. Set in silver-topped gold to enhance their natural sparkle, the stones form a surface with texture and shifting light. Though the arrangement appears spontaneous, it reflects over one hundred hours of meticulous setting work. This band is a study in patience and presence. Collectively, the stones weigh approximately 6.5 carats. Size 6. $42,000
63. BELL & BIRD RING NO. 3848
The distinctive characters of antique diamonds are on full display in this Georgian-inspired cluster ring. At its center is a 3-carat fancy brown diamond of exceptional clarity surrounded by eighteen old mine-cut diamonds in varied shapes. Set in our 18k old gold, the ring has an impressive presence. $39,750
64. BELL & BIRD EARRINGS NO. 3861
Inspired by 19th-century poissarde earrings, with settings subtly twisted to reveal the antique diamonds from multiple angles. These hoop earrings are hand fabricated with reclaimed, old European-cut stones in our 18k old gold. $27,000
Inspired by the quiet repetitions of nature and the geometry of Art Deco design, these earrings suggest a modern interpretation of a laurel branch or a stalk of wheat. Baguette, Asscher, and French-cut diamonds catch the light in rhythmic succession. Exaggerated in length, they move with near-fluid ease, the result of over 160 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Together, the 84 diamonds weigh more than 11 carats. $75,000
The items on these pages were discovered in antique collections around the world or designed and created in our Texas workshop. This catalogue is a quiet record of that work. Thank you for taking the time to enjoy these beautiful objects together.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at info@bellandbird.com or by phone at 512-407-8206.
Wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful New Year.
Bell & Bird
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Art Direction: Serracinna Studios
Stylist: Ansley Burnette
Model: Sasah Coito
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