Antique Augis love medal pendant in 18 karat gold (750). Love medal pendant in an unusual 1930s version featuring the quotation “more than yesterday less than tomorrow”. The “+” sign is set with five diamonds and the “-” sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The quotation is set in a garland of roses with a radiant outline. The clasp is also decorated. Augis médaille d’amour pendant, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold), signed A.A.
Dimensions: 30 x 20 mm
Condition: tiny scratches from use
Weight : 2.65 gr
Learn more: The medal mentions the quote taken from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poet, 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 incorporates these lines into his ‘love medals,’ condensing them to ‘+ than yesterday – than tomorrow.’
Man turquoise belt ring in 14 karat yellow gold. A round turquoise cabochon set in bezel decorates the center of the headband. The ring represents a miniature closed belt, with turquoise for an elegant clasp, secured by a false chain. 20th century work, Ring for men or unisex ring.
Shell hallmark.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (adjustment possible)
Marquise diamond ring in yellow gold 18 karats and platinum. In the center, a line of 5 diamonds in bezel setting, one more important in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds on platinum. Belle époque navette ring, early 20th century.
Mascaron hallmark, owl hallmark
Finger size : 46 UE or 3,75 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 20,25 mm x 7.2 mm
Note: the diamonds in the central line are brilliant cut, except for one which is old cut 8-8
Condition : scratches from use
Victorian girandoles onyx earrings in 18k (750 rose gold. onyx girandole earrings. Pair of “girandoles” earrings, consisting of a gold barrette decorated with fine pearls holding three large onyx drops. The barrette is topped by an onyx pearl. Antique earrings, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and M&0 goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 50.2 x 14 mm
Condition: one weld on the back, slight scratches, old setting
Vintage solid gold bracelet, bracelet in 18 karat solid gold (750). The bracelet is 20 cm long and features an curb mesh design that closes with a secured clasp. Vintage bracelet, circa 1980, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and Aubertin Vagnon goldsmith hallmark (active from 1974).
Length: 20 cm Width: 1 cm
Note: the clasp is secured by an “8” safety clip
Condition: scratches from use
French Art Nouveau Spring brooch in 18 karat (750) gold. Antique circular brooch featuring a woman in profile, wearing a bun and surrounded by flowers. The brooch is inscribed “Printemps”. This brooch represents an allegory of the Spring season. It was made by Fonsèque et Olive. Antique brooch, circa 1890, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold), bears the monogram of the medal maker ED, master hallmark illegible.
Vintage curb link chain in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage chain with curb link mesh, measuring 44 cm. The chain closes with a round clip. Vintage chain, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 mark, goldsmith’s hallmark.
Vintage gold chain in 18 karat gold. Rectangular fine mesh chain measuring 40.5 cm. The chain closes with a round clip clasp. Vintage chain, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 mark, goldsmith’s hallmark.
Vintage pearls necklace of 63 drop cultured pearls with a 18 karat (750) gold clasp. The clasp is set with flower-shaped diamonds weighing 0.02 ct each. Vintage necklace, circa 1960-1970.