Arnould honesty leaf necklace, silver-plated metal. Drapery-style necklace with honesty leaf motif. Original round clasp. Necklace signed Edouard-Aimé Arnould on the back of the central leaf, circa 1900, France.
Length: 43 cm
Main motif: 4 cm x 3.7 cm
Condition: slight oxidation
Weight: 17.83 gr
More info : Louis-Aimé Arnould (1867-1945) was a renowned artisan jeweler of the Art Nouveau movement, known for his richly floral jewelry designs, often in silver or silver metal, and more rarely in gold. His creations preferred fine lines to precious stones, emphasizing the harmony between material and design. In his gallery, he also presented the work of other artists such as Anglès, Eugène A. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet, contributing to the rise of Art Nouveau.
Poitou regional ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths). Antique French three-faceted ring, enameled in black and white and decorated with a flower. The central facet features a blank oval cartouche, it can be engraved. The ring is decorated with floral motifs. Antique Poitou regional ring, circa 1860, France.
Eagle head hallmark (poinçon d’État français pour l’or 18 karats)
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.25 US (can bechanged)
Ring width: 6.7 mm
Note: ask for a quote for engraving in the centre
Condition: small enamel chips, scratches from use
Weight: 2.11 gr
Historical point: this jewelry is called a “maraîchère wedding ring”, as it was worn in the Vendée marshlands and made in the Lower Poitou region. To learn more about the jewelry of our regions, we recommend the book written by Michael C. W. Fieggen, Les Bijoux Des Français.
Retro Diamond jade earrings in 18 karat white gold. Earrings featuring a carved jade disc with flowers. The jade motif is topped by an openwork white gold section forming a stylized bow, set with a small diamond. Jade long earrings, circa 1945/1950.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 hallmark, mark unknown
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)