Art Deco Saint-Christopher medal in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Rectangular religious medal pendant featuring Saint-Christophe helping the infant Jesus cross a river. The reverse of the medal is decorated with two motorists and an airplane, as well as the phrase (In French) “Look at St-Christophe and go away reassured”. Antique religious medal, signed JS, circa 1930, France.
Theological point: Saint-Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, soldiers and truckers. In Christianity, Saint-Christopher is a tall, strong man who settles on the banks of a tumultuous river. One day, a child comes along and the man decides to help him cross the river, carrying him on his shoulders. Gradually, the child becomes heavier and heavier to carry. The big man thought his time had come, so difficult was the crossing, but miraculously he reached the other bank. It was there that the child revealed his name and mission. This is why Saint Christopher is traditionally portrayed as a bent and exhausted man, sometimes leaning on his staff.
Edwardian opal diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique ring with a large oval cabochon-cut precious opal. The opal is surrounded by 25 rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with stylized leaves in platinum. The opal is translucent and has a beautiful play of blue, green, yellow and orange colors. Antique ring, Edwardian period, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 55 UE or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Dimensions: 23 x 14 mm
Estimated opal weight: 3.8 carats
Condition: scratches from use, small dent in the gold underneath
Aquamarine clip brooch in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Retro period lapel clip in the form of a trapezoid ribbon, centered on a large pear-cut aquamarine weighing approx. 7.17 carats. The clip is decorated with platinum bands set with 13 rose-cut diamonds. Retro period lapel clip, circa 1940.
Owl and mascaron hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Art Deco round diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Round Art Deco ring, with an old-cut diamond of approx. 0.33 carat, surrounded by 9 diamonds of 0.03 carat. This is a fine example of the white jewelry of the period, which will be easy to wear on a daily basis. Ring from the 1930s, Art Deco,
Dog-head and eagle-head hallmarks, partially inscribed goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7 US (can be resized)
Bezel diameter: 9.4 mm
Estimated weight of central diamond: 0.33 carat
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.6 carat
Art Deco geometrical ring in platinum. Rectangular ring from the 1930s, set with a line of three old-cut diamonds, framed by two lines of four single-cut diamonds. The ring’s geometric lines are typical of the Art Deco period, with the central line slightly raised to create asymmetry and volume. Art Deco period ring, circa 1930, France.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and numbering inside the ring.
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be resized)
Condition: fine wear scratches and small chip on one of the stones (visible with a magnifying glass only).
Art Deco diamonds line brooch in platinum 850. Bar brooch decorated with a line of twenty-threeold-cut diamonds , arranged in fall: they join in the centre on a more important diamond. The diamonds are set in grain on a platinum setting in a frame worked with a pearl frieze. Antique brooch from the Art Deco period (circa 1925/1930), French jewel.
Dog’s head hallmark and illegible and badly inscribed goldsmith’s hallmark
Dimensions : 5 mm x 77 mm
Total estimated weight of diamonds : 2.06 carats
Note : sold in its antique box. The clasp and its security works.
Condition : scratches from use
Marquise diamond ring in yellow gold 18 karats and platinum. In the center, a line of 5 diamonds in bezel setting, one more important in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds on platinum. Belle époque navette ring, early 20th century.
Mascaron hallmark, owl hallmark
Finger size : 46 UE or 3,75 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 20,25 mm x 7.2 mm
Note: the diamonds in the central line are brilliant cut, except for one which is old cut 8-8
Condition : scratches from use
Circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. Ring set with a central flat Dutch rose-cut diamond. The diamond is raised by eight prongs and surrounded by 12 rose-cut diamonds on a platinum setting. Antique ring, late Art Deco, early Retro period, France, Lyon.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the goldsmith’s mark of Rénart François (active in Lyon from 1934).
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be changed)
Tray size: 14 x 14 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.05 ct
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.30 ct
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Art Deco circular diamond ring in platinum (850). Circular ring from the Art Deco period, with an old-cut diamond weighing approx. 0.25 carat and surrounded by eleven rose-cut diamonds. The shoulders of the ring are soberly decorated with two fine lines. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Dog-head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark partially effaced, numbering in the ring.
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (can be changed).
Bezel diameter: 7 mm
Estimated weight of old-cut diamond: 0.25 carat
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.36 carat
Half eternity ring band in platinum and diamonds. American half wedding band set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds on a gray platinum setting. Antique wedding band from the early 20th century.
Dog-head hallmark (french state hallmark for platinum)
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (No sizing possible).
Natural pearl and diamond tie pin in platinum. Antique men’s tie pin featuring a pear-shaped natural pearl. The pearl is at the center of a platinum frame forming a heart set with five rose-cut diamonds. The pin is sold in its original Russell’s limited case. Early 20th century tie pin, Belle Epoque, England, Liverpool.
Mascaron hallmark (French import hallmark for platinum).
Dimensions: 7.7 cm
Design dimensions: 11 x 10 mm
Pearl dimensions: 6.7 x 7 mm