Victorian clover turquoise ring in 18k gold. Antique ring formed of two gold strands: one adorned with a clover set with three cabochon turquoise stones and a line of four natural pearls; the other adorned with a clover set with three natural pearls and a line of four turquoise stones. The two three-leaf clovers are set in “toi et moi”, their stems adorned with small rose-cut diamonds, as are the shoulders of the ring. Antique lucky charm ring, Napoleon III period, France.
Eagle head hallmark, partially inscribed goldsmith’s hallmark.
Antique three diamond earrings in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique earrings set with three diamonds: one rose-cut (0.01 ct), one brilliant-cut (0.05 ct) and one old-cut (0.15 ct). Total estimated diamond weight: 0.41 cts. Antique drop earrings, circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 19 mm Width : 5.5 mm
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.21 carat for one earring
Condition: small shock to a diamond, wear scratches
French fileuses long earrings in 18 karat gold. Antique earrings with spherical gadrooned motifs holding a tassel of the same design. Antique earrings, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Big antique Augis love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. The medal adopts a round shape, a large format. The “+” sign is set with five rose-cut diamonds; the “-” sign is decorated with three calibrated synthetic rubies. The words “que hier” and “que demain” are embossed. This inscription refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them to “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The medal is surrounded by a laurel garland. Early 20th century Augis medal, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and Augis goldsmith hallmark, signed A.A on the medal and marked “A.Augis – déposé” on the reverse.
French Art deco rose earrings in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique earrings with geometric platinum motif decorated in the center with a yellow gold rose. Art Deco earrings, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Vintage gold chain necklace in 18 karat gold with double thick, oval and round links. The links are hollow gold. Lobster clasp. Vintage chain, circa 1950, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Victorian glass locket pendant in 18k gold. Circular locket pendant with beveled glasses, the gold outline is decorated with crosses and fleurons, symbolizing attachment. The upper part, below the clasp, unscrews to open the pendant and release two beveled glasses. A photo, flower or lock of hair can be slipped inside. Antique photo pendant, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Love in cage pendant by Charles Perroud in 18 karat gold. Small pendant in the shape of a cage, enclosing a heart-cut synthetic ruby. Vintage pendant by Charles Perroud, circa 1940, France
Eagle head hallmark and Charles Perroud goldsmith hallmark (active in Lyon from 1913 to 1949)
Tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period Tank ring centered on two lines of 18 calibrated synthetic rubies forming a large scroll. The ring is beautifully voluminous. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1945, France.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (resized on request)
Maximum ring width: 16 mm
Total estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 3.24 carat
Large vintage hematite bracelet in 18 karat (750) gold bracelet. Bracelet with large links of yellow gold and hematite, creating a beautiful contrast between the color of the two materials. The clasp is concealed in an invisible gold ring. Second-hand bracelet, circa 1980.
Mark 750 and oval goldsmith’s hallmark, owl and eagle hallmarks
Length: 18.5 cm Width: 15 mm
Note: the bracelet has a chain and 8 safety pins.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 39 g
More information : Hematite is a stone that takes its name from the Greek haimatos, meaning “blood”. It is a black stone with a metallic sheen that leaves a red trace when rubbed on porcelain. In ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used it for amulets, intaglios and jewelry.