Circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. Ring set with a central flat Dutch rose-cut diamond. The diamond is raised by eight prongs and surrounded by 12 rose-cut diamonds on a platinum setting. Antique ring, late Art Deco, early Retro period, France, Lyon.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the goldsmith’s mark of Rénart François (active in Lyon from 1934).
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be changed)
Tray size: 14 x 14 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.05 ct
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.30 ct
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Art Deco garnet ring in 14 karat (585) white gold. Ring with a colourless stone (goshenite), framed by two round rose-coloured garnets. The ring is decorated with scrolls and pearl motifs. Antique ring, circa 1920/1930.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger size: 59 or 8.75 US (can be changed)
Estimated weight of the goshenite: 0.40 carat
Total estimated weight of garnets: 0.46 carat
Art Deco diamonds ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Ring set with 13 rose-cut diamonds and two small round rubies. The central diamond is an old cut and weighs approximately 0.05 carats. The structure of the ring is openwork. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Partially stamped eagle hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 7.75 US (resizeable)
Maximum width of the ring: 12 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.19 carat
Estimated weight of rubies: 0.02 carat
Diamond Art Deco clip brooch in platinum and 18 karat (750) white gold. Triangular-shaped lapel clip, combining the typical lines of Art Deco with the beginning of the curves typical of the Retro period, with scrolls at the top. This lapel clip is set with 51 rose-cut diamonds. Brooch or lapel clip, circa 1930-1940, France.
Dog head hallmark, eagle head hallmark and trace of numbering on reverse, “Déposé” on clasp, Peyret & Cie workshop hallmark (active between 1906 and 1980).
Antique Toi et Moi diamond ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold and platinum. Antique “Toi et moi” ring whose ends are finished in volutes with old-cut diamonds of 0.10 carat each. The ring is set with 10 rose-cut diamonds and two old-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Belle Epoque ring, circa 1900, France.
Partially erased eagle head (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and numbering inside the ring.
Finger size: 59 UE or 8.75 US (can be resized)
Ring head dimensions: 19 x 7 mm
Estimated weight of main diamonds: 0.10 carat each
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.25 carat
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique ring with a relief decoration on the entire ring, depicting two winged figures, one with angel wings, the other with bat wings. They support a coat of arms inscribed with the numeral (or monogram) “MC” in raised letters. The rest of the ring is formed by the body of a snake. The ring features alternating textures of polished and picté gold. Antique ring, late Art Nouveau circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (small sizing possible)
Max. ring size: 14 mm
Condition: old change of size visible, usual gold wears.
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique wedding ring monogrammed “FD”. The ring opens under the bezel, revealing a secret compartment that can conceal a sentimental element (a flower, a lock of hair, for example). The inside of the ring is engraved with the words “V. Decondé et F. Destrée unis le 6 juin 1855”, the date of union of the two engaged couples. Antique ring for men. The ring is decorated with rinceaux in relief. Antique secret wedding ring, 1855, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), “FD fourmi” goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 65 UE or 11 US (possible resizing)
Coral necklace with French antique clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Choker necklace composed of 92 faceted coral beads. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp with six enameled facets in a floral design. Antique necklace, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Total length: 37.5 cm Clasp dimensions: 5 x 11 mm
Note: the necklace has been threaded.
Condition: scratches from use
Mono jet stud earring in 18 karat gold (750). Antique stud earring adorned with a jet cabochon. The setting is in 18 karat gold (750), with a security clasp. Antique earring, circa 1900, France.
Eagle hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold). Sold alone.
Cabochon size: 8 mm
Condition : Scratches from use. this stud earring is sold alone.
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold (375). Lovely compass pendant with an arrow turning on the cardinal points to indicate North. It is protected by glass. The compass is decorated all around with a gold chain motif (not flexible). England, Birmingham, 1900.
English hallmarks : Marine anchor (Birmingham), 9, 375, J.T and lower-case letter a (corresponding to the year 1900).