Antique bloodstone signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique signet ring set with a bloodstone cut in the shape of an escutcheon. Antique ring for man or woman, circa 1880, England.
English hallmarks: crown (for gold), 18 (for 18k gold), JH for Joseph Hawkins. Shell hallmark at the level of an old sizing.
Finger circumference: 64 EU or 10.75 US (sizing possible)
Bezel size: 13 x 10 mm
Note: one English hallmark missing due to sizing.
Condition: scratches from use, traces of sizing.
Victorian French enamel foiled paste cross pendant in silver. This cross is in silver with filigree decoration, forming a cross adorn with paste faceted pink glasses on spangles meant to have a look of pink topaz. A black enamel decoration with white dots covers the entire pendant. A glass bead adorns the upper part of the composition. The bezels are completely closed. French work from the beginning of the 19th century
Georgian mourning hair ring in 14k pink gold. An antique locket ring keeping a braid of hair enclosed behind glass crystal. It is framed by a halo of 16 seed pearls and the settings is formed by two separated strands adorned with an openwork pattern. Jewel from the beginning of the 19th century, circa 1810-1830.
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (adjustment possible)
Ring Head Size: 11 x 11mm
Condition: old trace of size adjustment, wears on the glass, indentations behind the head of the ring.
Weight: 2.11 gr
Hair jewellery was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Jewellery with compartments made it possible to keep a lock of hair of a lover or a missing person (later it will be the photograph). It can be a medallion or a ring for example. There are also jewels made from hair, such as necklaces, chains, bracelets and rings. These hair jewels are worked like textiles: they are woven, embroidered, twisted. A whole craft industry developed around this new fashion, which lasted until the end of the 19th century.
French Victorian pansy ring in 18 karat gold. Antique ring decorated with a pansy in an oval cartouche. Usually, these rings were decorated with multicolored enamels, but these have disappeared. Regional ring, Poitou region, circa 1860, France.
Partially erased horsehead hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Design size: 10 x 9 mm
Finger circumference: 54.5 UE or 7 US (possible sizing)
Enameled Swiss antique locket in 18k gold. Antique opening medallion with enamel decoration on a guilloché background depicting a lamb at the foot of the Cross, bearing the inscription “INRI”, meaning the Latin words Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum, i.e. “Jesus the Nazarene King of the Jews”, whom Pilate had placed on the Cross. Jesus, also known as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”, is likened to a sacrificial lamb. The contours of the medallion are decorated with fine half-pearls and black enamel. The reverse of the pendant is decorated with chasing and black enamel forming hearts around a rhombus. The locket can be opened to conceal a photograph. It can be worn either way. Antique opening pendant, circa 1880, Switzerland.
Height (including setting): 42 mm
Width: 27 mm
Depth: 9 mm
Condition: tiny missing at bottom left, fine scratches
Gold watch chain necklace in 18 yellow gold (750). Antique watch chain with round links alternating with oval links, wearable as a short necklace or double bracelet. Antique watch chain, circa 1890, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Total length: 39 cm Link width: 5 mm
Note: The clasp is manual and opens and closes by hand; there is no spring system.
Condition: slight wear scratches
Victorian gold tassel earrings in 18 karat (750 )yellow and rose gold. Earrings formed in two parts: drop earrings set with a round pearl and a gold-fringed tassel. Antique Napoleon III earrings, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Victorian monogram signet ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Antique ring set with an oval nicolo agate plaque engraved with the monogram “BL”. The shoulders are decorated with two buckles. Antique intaglio monogram ring, circa 1880. Ring for men and woman
Tested 18k gold.
Finger circumference: 60 UE or 8.75 US (possible sizing)
Ring head dimensions: 17 x 13 mm
Antique French Provencal pendant in 18 karat (750) pink gold. Circular medallion enclosing a miniature. The miniature depicts a view of a house, or a church, on the banks of a river, near a bridge. The miniature is surrounded by a black eglomized frieze on a gold-leaf background, mounted in an 18 karat gold frame. A silk fabric is visible on the reverse. Antique regional pendant, mid-19th century, South of France.
Emerald and diamond flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique cluster ring, with a central emerald surrounded by six old-mine cut diamonds. The ring is openwork, and the shoulders are formed by two strands of gold. The emerald shows no wear. Antique ring, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique enamel locket pendant in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique opening pendant decorated on the front with a central band of two flowers on a honeycomb background. The centre is separated by two bands of blue enamel. The ends are decorated with bands of raised dots. The locket opens into a secret compartment that can hold one or two photographs. The back of the locket is in smooth, unengraved matt gold. Antique photo pendant, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and regional flower hallmark.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 mm
Condition: fine scratches from use, without protective glass
French regional diamond drapery necklace in 18 karat (750) yellow gold and silver. Antique regional necklace made up of five silver elements set with rose-cut diamonds. The central pendant holds two dangling diamonds. Round cable mesh chains link each diamond-set element. The main chain is antique yellow gold. Antique Arles drapery necklace, Provence, late 19th century, France.
Boar and eagle head hallmark on the chain, horse head hallmark on the chain (french state hallmarks for 18 karat gold and silver)
Total length: 39 cm Dimensions of central element: 35 x 25 mm