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)
Reliquary pearl bracelet in 18 karat (750) rose gold. The bracelet is composed of two rows of cultured pearls linked by a gold cruciform element. In the center of the bracelet, a rectangular gold element holds a lock of hair, protected by a curved glass. The clasp is with a gold stick, which is passed through a ring. Antique reliquary bracelet, late 19th century.
French owl hallmarks on various parts of the bracelet (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Total length: 19.5 cm
Dimensions of central element: 24 x 15 mm
Diameter of beads: 3.4 mm
Fleur-de-lis gold brooch in 18k (750) hollow gold. Brooch in the shape of a fleur-de-lis, adorned with three fine pearls in a cartouche.
France, antique brooch circa 1900.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Dimensions: 35 x 28 mm
Condition: signs of use
Weight: 4.29 gr
Symbolism: The lily has been a symbol of royalty for centuries. The fleur-de-lis is believed to have appeared for the first time on the scepter of Charles the Bald (823-877), the grandson of Charlemagne. The French royalty, therefore, chose this emblem just as other reigning European families chose the eagle, lion, or leopard. For centuries, until the revolution, the fleur-de-lis became a heraldic symbol on monuments, currency, clothing and tapestries, sculptures, statues, art objects, paintings… To express their opposition to monarchy and Catholicism, the revolutionaries destroyed numerous sites and artworks marked by this symbol.
Georgian agate drapery necklace in yellow and pink gold 14 karats (585 thousandth) and 18 karats (750 thousandth). Rare and old necklace drapery and negligee composed of cabochons of cornaline, alternated with cabochons of agate dendritic. The gems are linked together by fine chains of braided 18 karat gold. In the centre of the composition, the carnelian cabochon is surrounded by fine pearls and holds two moss agates in pendeloque (sloppy necklace effect). The clasp is a ratchet box, which is discreetly hidden under an element of the necklace.
Antique necklace, 19th century, probably English work.
Victorian garnet bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold. Bangle bracelet featuring a central element set with four large cabochon almandine garnets, topped with a cross set with 18 fine pearls. A drop-shaped motif set with fine pearls complements the main element. Central element from the 19th century, bangle from the early 20th century.
Cloverleaf hallmark
Dimensions of the main motif: 20 x 26 mm
Inner circumference: 16.3 cm
Condition: soldering traces visible under the main element
Single pearl earring in 18 karat pink gold and platinum. Antique drop earring set with a pearl and surmounted by a rhombic motif in platinum (imitating the appearance of a diamond). Earring from the late 19th Century, mismatched jewel.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions: 12 mm x 4 mm
Pearl diameter: 2 mm
Note: the fastening system works, the loop goes through the back of the lobe and closes at the front of the ear. For pierced ears.
Condition: scratches from use, earring sold alone.
Georgian citrine paste seed pearl necklace in rose gold 9 karats (375). Rare necklace dating from the 1st Empire (Napoleon Ist, circa 1810) composed of eleven faceted oval glasses imitating citrine, in closed gold settings surrounded by lines of small fine pearls. Each link is connected by two gold chains also decorated with small pearls. The clasp is a ratchet box, it is hidden in a faceted glass link. Antique necklace, circa 1810. Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Length : 39 cm Size of one element: 17mm x 21 mm
Note: a safety chain is connected to the clasp and is later than the jewel. Condition: traces of glue on the clasp and the element next to it, usual wears
Eagle’s claw pearl pin in pink and yellow gold 18 karats (750). Victorian pin with an eagle claw holding a pearl of 3.6 mm. Tie pin, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark, trace of numbering and master hallmark.
Victorian French drapery necklace in yellow gold 18 karats. The necklace is composed of alternated links, some with twisted decoration, others with rose decoration. The twisted elements hold in pampille of the golden scrolls decorated with a natural pearl. A stone imitating sapphire (doublet garnet/glass) adorns the centre of the composition, decorated on both sides with laurel leaves holding scrolls adorned with a fine pearl. This necklace has five natural pearls in total. Antique french necklace from Victorian period, Napoleon III, circa 1870, France.
Eagle head hallmark, hallmark 750
Dimensions of the central decoration : 3.2 cm x 12.8 cm
Length of the necklace : 45 cm
Victorian cuff bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats (750) and silver. Antique bracelet articulated and decorated with openwork friezes. This bracelet is decorated with a round silver element on which are set sixteen rose-cut diamonds in a star pattern, surrounded by nine fine pearls. The structure is worked in openwork. The silver element can be removed by means of a pin that fixes it (or detaches it) from the bracelet. The jewel can thus be worn in a simple or more elaborate way. Antique Napoleon III period convertible bracelet, circa 1860, France.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the pearls : from 3.9 to 4.5 mm
Interior dimensions : 60 x 55 cm. Inside length : about 20 cm
Width of the bracelet: 22 mm Dimensions of the main motif: 30 mm x 48 mm