Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Oval-shaped Art Deco ring centered on a large oval-cut synthetic ruby, surrounded by flat diamonds in a pearl platinum setting. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Sautoir paperclip long chain in 18 karat gold. Important rectangular paperclip chain with rounded ends, forming a long sautoir. The necklace measures 95 cm and the links are hollow. It can be worn as a double tour. The clasp is a snap hook. Long necklace, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 95 cm Thickness: 5.8 mm
Condition: scratches from use, clasp probably changed.
Victorian Perpignan garnet bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold. Bracelet formed of two hollow rose gold rods and centered with seven round garnets. The garnets are “Perpignan-cut”, a rose-cut with a flat base. They have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red color, typical of Perpignan garnet jewelry. The garnets are mounted on paillon and set en clos. The setting is delicately decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the bezel bottoms are domed. The clasp is secured by an eight clasp. Antique rush bracelet, circa 1880, Southeastern France.
Horsehead hallmarks (1838-1919, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Onyx signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important Tank-type ring,with a square onyx plaque. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with four gadroons. Mixed ring for men or women, Retro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (small sizing possible)
French Astrological Pisces pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Rectangular Pisces zodiac medal featuring two fish swimming side by side. Astrological pendant signed HD, circa 2000, France.
Estaing bridge cross pendant by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold. Pendant featuring an openwork cross with a Gothic appearance, referring to the cross on the Estaing bridge. Cross pendant, mid-20th century, France.
Partially visible eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (including setting): 4 cm Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: slight wear scratches
Weight : 2.52 gr
More : The village of Estaing is a passageway used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its medieval chateau and bridge. It is on this bridge that the cast-iron Estaing cross stands, which inspired the creation of the yellow gold cross by BECKER Paris in 1903.
Vintage letter R pendant in 18 karat gold and platinum. Pendant with letter R in platinum and set with 10 single-cut diamonds in a gold surround. Modern pendant, circa 1960,
Partially legible eagle head hallmark 18K, 750 and goldsmith’s hallmark “Sté clover E”
Georgian rectangular locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Rare rectangular-shaped pendant with two opening beveled glass plates between which a miniature, photo or souvenir can be slipped. The contour of the jewel is decorated with 45 natural pearls, approx. 2 mm in diameter. The pendant is supported by three chains. Antique opening pendant, 1st French Empire/ Georgian period, circa 1800/1810.
Later French owl hallmark.
Height: 7.5 cm Width: 3.8 mm
Condition: worn beads, slight scratches on glass
Weight : 16,27 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Art Nouveau pendant brooch in 18 karat gold and platinum. An Art Nouveau-period pendant brooch decorated with “whiplash” lines typical of the 1900s. It is set with 56 rose-cut diamonds. The two lines meet in the center at the level of two larger old-cut diamonds. One weighs approximately 0.33 carat, the other 0.10 carat. The brooch is in platinum and the clasp is in white gold. There are two rings on the back of the jewel to enable it to be worn as a pendant. Art Nouveau brooch pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark and numbering.
Dimensions: 40 x 20 mm
Weight of the two main diamonds: 0.33 ct and 0.10 ct
Estimated total diamond weight: 1.25 ct
Note : This jewel can be worn as a pendant
Condition: scratches from use, probably missing a tassel at the bottom.
Weight: 7.49 g
Historical and technical point: Rose-cutting dates back to the 14th century. It is dome-shaped, with 3, 6 or 9 facets and straight or rounded sides. It’s a cut that has almost disappeared today, but which can be found with pleasure in antique jewelry.