Dear Friends and Customers,
One Good Eye Silver is embarking on a big adventure as we prepare to move overseas. Though I am excited about our new beginning, I am also saddened for leaving after having spent almost thirty years in the US..
Until the move is completed, feel free to browse the site and email us with any questions you might have or to say “hi” but please do not try to purchase anything!
I am planning to re-configure the business and re-launch, from Europe this time, in the late Fall of 2024, if not earlier, and hope you will be patient and, once we are "live" again, honor us with your patronage.
Thank you very much for your trust all these years and for the thought-provoking conversations we have had - on jewelry, the history of personal adornment and life in general! See you again in a few months,
Margarita Poutouridou
One Good Eye Silver
An exquisite antique gold heart pendant, this Victorian example belongs in the mourning jewelry category, I think, based on the inscription that runs almost its entire perimeter on the back side. Centered by a black piece of agate with a stripe of white cutting the perfectly carved heart in two at mid-height, the 14k yellow gold setting is adorned with a halo of small pearls which continue on the front of the bail. On the back, the hair compartment has what I believe to be its original glass and engraved around it one can read: "My beloved Papa Dec. 14 1861", "From Mama" and "Beatrice". I am leaving it to our imagination to fill in the gaps of the pendant's story but before I stop, I will add that this is one of the sweetest piece of jewelry I have ever had...
Size / Weight: 1 1/4" tall (including the bail) by just a tad above 3/4" wide; 8.9 grams
Hallmarks / Date: not signed for maker nor hallmarked for metal quality yet tested and guaranteed to be solid 14k gold; 1861 or a little earlier
Condition: excellent vintage condition with all its pearls present, securely set in their places and with their nacre in great shape; having an boldly carved, perfectly finished agate with deep, dark color and a striking white band; retaining what I believe to be its original glass window on the back and with its inscription crisp and easily readable; no damage and no repairs noted
Inv# 15831
An exquisite antique gold heart pendant, this Victorian example belongs in the mourning jewelry category, I think, based on the inscription that runs almost its entire perimeter on the back side. Centered by a black piece of agate with a stripe of white cutting the perfectly carved heart in two at mid-height, the 14k yellow gold setting is adorned with a halo of small pearls which continue on the front of the bail. On the back, the hair compartment has what I believe to be its original glass and engraved around it one can read: "My beloved Papa Dec. 14 1861", "From Mama" and "Beatrice". I am leaving it to our imagination to fill in the gaps of the pendant's story but before I stop, I will add that this is one of the sweetest piece of jewelry I have ever had...
Size / Weight: 1 1/4" tall (including the bail) by just a tad above 3/4" wide; 8.9 grams
Hallmarks / Date: not signed for maker nor hallmarked for metal quality yet tested and guaranteed to be solid 14k gold; 1861 or a little earlier
Condition: excellent vintage condition with all its pearls present, securely set in their places and with their nacre in great shape; having an boldly carved, perfectly finished agate with deep, dark color and a striking white band; retaining what I believe to be its original glass window on the back and with its inscription crisp and easily readable; no damage and no repairs noted
Inv# 15831
