Retro diamond tank ring in 18 karat gold. Ring with geometric volumes, called “Tank”, set with a line of four rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and AB goldsmith’s hallmark
Tank blue spinel ring in silver and 18 karat yellow gold. Retro period Tank ring set with three rectangle-cut synthetic blue spinels edged with rose gold gadroons. The ring is in silver. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.
Mixed eagle head and wild boar hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver), goldsmith’s hallmark
Bressan enamel silver ear clips. Round ear clips decorated with green Bressan enamel and gold arabesques with red and white dots. The enamels are set in serrated closed settings. For non-pierced ears. Regional ear clips, Bresse, circa 1960-1970, France.
Crab hallmark (french state hallmark for silver), maker’s mark
Art Deco diamond and sapphire ring in platinum. Art Deco ring centered on a large 0.55-carat diamond, surrounded by fancy-cut synthetic sapphires forming rays around the diamond. The ends are set with 18 single cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.42 carat. Art Deco ring, circa 1930.
Mascaron hallmark (french state hallmark for platinum)
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (can be changed)
Diamond characteristics
Shape-size: round old-mine-cut
Dimensions: 5.25 x 5.09 x 3.32 mm
Mass: 0.55 carat
Color: I/J
Purity: P1
Fluorescence: no fluorescence
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.97 carat
Jean Després silver sagittarius pendant. Modern pendant by silversmith Jean Després featuring the zodiac sign Sagittarius in polished silver, on a hammered silver base. The oval-link chain is original, also hallmarked Jean Després. Modernist jewelry from the 1960’s, France. Goldsmith’s hallmark on the chain, on the pendant, crab hallmark, signature at the point on the back of the pendant.
Chain length: 61.5 cm
Mesh width: 4 mm
Pendant height: 38 mm
Pendant width: 28 mm
Condition: scratches from use, spring ring changed.
Antique gold chain in 18 karat gold. Chain made up of fine, long, baton-like links, known as “Eiffel mesh”. Chain measures 48.5 cm. Antique necklace, circa 1900, France. Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark. Length: 48.5 cm Mesh thickness: 1.6 mm Condition: fine wear scratches Weight: 5.04 gr
Mid-century diamond band ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This ring features a wide gold band centered on a platinum band set with 31 single-cut diamonds. The ring is signed by artisan goldsmith Favrin. Retro ring, circa 1940, Léon Favrin, France.
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark, signature and master hallmark of Léon Favrin, an artisan jeweler active in Paris from 1936.
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (sizing not available)
Ring width: 8 mm
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.93 carat
Condition: scratches from use, one rose-cut diamond among the diamonds
Diamond drop earrings in 14 karat gold (585). Antique dormeuses set with 10 Dutch rose-cut diamonds (weighing 0.20 carat). The lower part of the dormeuse is mobile. Earrings, early 20th century.
Shell hallmark (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Belle Epoque geometric ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Early 19th century ring, centered on a rose-cut diamond in a setting of 10 rose-cut diamonds. The corners are set with imitation emerald stones (glass). The shoulders of the ring are decorated with diamonds. Belle Epoque ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Vintage Augis ring in 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is centered on a smooth-edged Augis medal, set on a setting that enhances the medal, with a striated, radiating surround. This ring bears the inscription “plus qu’hier moins que demain”, the “+” is adorned with a small diamond and the […]
Antique catalan earrings in 14 karat gold of Spanish origin. These three-tiered earrings, formed of flower motifs, are chased and set with three small rose-cut diamonds. Catalan earrings, Spain, 19th century.
Shell hallmark (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)