Scarce rock crystal Renaissance ring in 22 Karat gold. This 16th-century ring is setted with a table-cut rock crystal in a closed setting. The bezel is decorated with black enamel with gold highlights and double crescent motifs, ending in four prongs. The shoulders feature fine chiseling. Renaissance ring from the 16th century, Western Europe. During the Renaissance, rings evolved from the simple forms of the medieval period to miniature works of art, combining the skills of the chiseler, engraver, enameler, and stone cutter. Cabochon settings persisted, but the evolution of stone cutting allowed for the increased use of table cuts.
Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US
Bezel dimensions: 7 x 8 mm
Estimated weight of the rock crystal: 0.49 ct
Note: For examples of similar 16th-century rings, see items 334 and 430 in Scarisbrick’s “Rings; Jewellery of Power, Love and Loyalty” (2007); item AF.1743 in the British Museum collection and items 279 and 281 in the “Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings” by Oman (1930).
Condition: normal wear consistent with age, a missing part in the setting.
Antique Antillean bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Antique bracelet composed of twisted links forming grooved rings decorated with faceted spherical motifs. Antique bracelet from the Antilles, circa 1880, France.
Hallmarks: eagle’s head, rhinoceros head, and maker’s mark.
Length: 19.5 cm
Width: 10 mm
Note: the clasp is secured by an 18 karat gold safety chain.
Condition: minor wear and tear
Weight : 17.71 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Further information : Traditional jewelry is still worn in the Antilles for special occasions and cultural events. This regional Antilles jewelry is characterized by elaborate motifs such as twisted gold wires, vine leaves, forçat mesh, fluting, “gros sirop” mesh, gold wire spirals, etc.
Pre-owned Augis Love Medal “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” in 18 karat rose gold. Circular love pendant, the “+” sign is in relief in white gold, and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a stylized ribbon. The pendant features a quote from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis condensed these verses into his “love medals” as “+ than yesterday – than tomorrow”. Vintage Love Medal, circa 1980, Augis.
Eagle head hallmark and Augis maker’s mark, signed A.A.
Height with bail: 25 mm
Diameter: 12 mm
Condition: signs of wear, no engraving on the back.
Laurel crown photo locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Sentimental pendant that opens to hold a souvenir under a curved glass. The gold circle is decorated with a laurel crown. Antique French pendant, 1900.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Height with bezel: 35 mm
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 4.67 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Large French enameled poissardes in 18k yellow gold. Large pair of earrings called “poissardes” adorned with an oval-shaped purple enamel motif. In the center, a silver fleur-de-lis is inlaid on the enamel and set with a rose-cut diamond. French earrings, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), B59
Height: 5 cm Width: 1.8 cm
Fleur de lys dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, enamel restoration (invisible to the naked eye).
“Star of Love” parchment pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Parchment-shaped pendant decorated with a star set with a round synthetic ruby, accompanied by the words “Étoile d’amour” (Star of Love) in relief. The reverse side of the medal is undecorated. Vintage Étoile d’Amour medal, circa 1970.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and French maker’s mark.
Height (with clasp): 23 mm Width: 13 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 1.13 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Gold semainier bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats. The bracelet is composed of seven large rings symbolizing the days of the week, united by a bar. The rings are engraved with geometric patterns. Vintage bracelet, circa 1990, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and French maker’s mark (Andreassian)
Wrist size: 19.5 cm
Inner diameter: 6.5 cm
Width: 2.4 cm
Lucky 13 pendant enameled in 18 karat yellow gold. Heart-shaped pendant decorated with the number 13 enameled in midnight blue. Lucky pendant from the 1920s, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Diamond crescent moon and star brooch in 18 karat gold and silver. Celestial brooch featuring a crescent moon and a star, the whole set with 30 flat-cut foiled diamonds. The diamonds have yellow hues, some darker than others. Antique moon brooch, circa 1870.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Diameter : 33 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.70 carat
Condition: slight wear scratches
Weight : 9 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
More information : Moon-shaped jewelry was very fashionable in the second half of the 19th century. This corresponds to the rediscovery of Greco-Roman civilization and the “lunar triad” composed of Selene, Hecate and Artemis, symbolizing respectively the full moon, the new moon (or black moon) and the crescent moon. Jewelry adorned with one or more moons is highly symbolic, oriented towards the feminine, and is sometimes complemented by a lucky star, meant to show the way.
Victorian micro-mosaic cross pendant in 18 karat gold. Cross pendant with micro-mosaic decoration featuring the words “PAX DEI” meaning “Peace of God” in Latin. In the center, a cross surrounded by two doves, and below, an anchor, an ear of wheat and white flowers. The micro-mosaic decoration is surrounded by a gold-beaded frieze. On the reverse, the cross is inscribed “Xbre M.R.R à M.R.C, 1868”. The anchor is a symbol of hope, but also of early Christianity. The wheat symbolizes Christ, who dies in order to be reborn; and the white flowers symbolize purity and the Virgin Mary. Christian religious pendant, dated 1868, made in Italy for France.
Italian hallmark: crossed keys and miter (active from 1815 to 1870) and eagle head hallmark.
Height (including bezel): 6.5 cm Width: 3.7 cm
Condition: the cross has been restored with a transparent resin to prevent the micro-mosaic from disappearing. This ensures legibility, but is not definitive and can be removed.
Weight : 11.05 gr
More informations : The “Peace of God” is a medieval movement whose origins date back to the 10th century and was intended to impose and guarantee peace for both religious and social reasons. It was mentioned on Italian Grand Tour objects in the 19th century.
Pink sapphire antique ring in 18 karat gold (750). Antique ring with a large natural oval pink sapphire, approx. 0.78 carat. The color of pink sapphire is due to its chromium content, which gives it a beautiful intense hue. The ring is decorated with fine scrolls partially erased by the patina of time. Antique ring, 19th century.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be changed)
Plate width: 10 mm
Condition: worn patina, slightly deformed ring
Weight : 3.53 gr
Learn more about colored sapphires: Blue sapphire is one of the most prized gemstones in the world, but few people know about the existence of colored sapphires such as green sapphire, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, and purple sapphire, or even the pink-orange sapphire, also known as “padparadscha,” which is particularly sought after for its rarity. Specifically, pink sapphire is a gem of rare beauty. The intensity of its pink color varies depending on the amount of chromium present in the stone. Like other corundums, pink sapphire has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale.
Gold signet secret ring in 18 karat gold. Opening secret ring, decorated on the plate with the letter J in calligraphy. The ring opens to reveal a secret compartment that can conceal a photo or souvenir. The shoulders of the ring are delicately decorated with a ribbon motif. Antique sentiment ring, late 19th century. Owl hallmarks (18k gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be changed)
Tray dimensions: 13 x 11 mm
Inner cavity dimensions: 11 x 8 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, compartment closes well