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).
Retro opal ring in 14 karat (750) rose gold. Vintage ring centered on a cabochon-cut opal in an openwork gold bezel decorated with scrolls. The opal is translucent, with a beautiful play of colors in green, blue, red, orange and yellow. Vintage ring, circa 1950.
14k mark inside the ring, shell hallmark.
Finger circumference: 51 EU or 5.5 US (possible sizing)
Edwardian diamond pearl arrow brooch in 18 karats rose gold and silver. Brooch featuring an arrow with 22 diamonds on the tip and tail, and a fine pearl on the shaft (diameter approx. 4.9 mm). Antique brooch, late 19th – early 20th century.
Partially inscribed owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Dimensions: 10 x 52 mm Estimated total diamond weight: 0.11 carat
Retro emerald ear clips in 10 karat rose gold. Clip earrings for non-pierced ears, forming a flower with six heart-shaped petals. Each earring is set with 24 round-cut emeralds (0.02 ct) and one brilliant-cut diamond (0.05 ct). The gold of the petals is treated in a cord motif. Retro ear clip, low-karat gold, circa 1950. Acid-tested, foreign work.
Diameter: 27 mm
Total estimated weight of emeralds for both clips: 0.72 carats (0.36 ct each clip)
Total estimated weight of diamonds for both clips: 0.10 carat
Perpignan garnets cluster ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. This large, oval-shaped cluster ring is entirely set with faceted and flat-cut Perpignan garnets. The central oval garnet is surrounded by 23 round garnets. These garnets have a raspberry-red color typical of the garnets used in this region of southern France. The ring is decorated in openwork on the shoulders. Antique Regional Catalan ring, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially visible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 60 FR or 9.25 US (no resizing).
Ring head dimensions: 25 x 20 mm
Condition: scratches from use, small pewter soldering on underside, some stones have been replaced.
Edwardian garnet clover pendant in 18 karat (750) rose and yellow gold. Circular pendant featuring a three-leaf clover decorated with pear-cut garnets. The yellow gold leaves are chased. Antique pendant, circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Large Art Nouveau wedding band in 18 karat rose gold (750). Large antique wedding band decorated with three ivy leaves in relief, set with 15 rose-cut diamonds. Antique wedding band, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Religious gold cross pendant in 18 karat gold (750). Christian cross pendant in hollow gold, decorated with chasing and a flower (in the center of the cross and on each side). Cross pendant, circa 1900/1920, France.
Partially inscribed eagle head hallmark (french hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Art Deco clover ruby pendant in platinum and 18-karat rose gold (750). A lucky four-leaf clover pendant in platinum set with eight rose-cut diamonds. The clover is centered by a round synthetic ruby and encircled by calibrated synthetic rubies. The jewel’s bail is set with a rose-cut diamond. Charming and rare lucky charm pendant from the Art Deco period, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.