Pre-owned Augis Love Medal “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” in 18 karat rose gold. Circular love pendant, the “+” sign is in relief in white gold, and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a stylized ribbon. The pendant features a quote from a letter by Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, 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 condensed these verses into his “love medals” as “+ than yesterday – than tomorrow”. Vintage Love Medal, circa 1980, Augis.
Eagle head hallmark and Augis maker’s mark, signed A.A.
Height with bail: 25 mm
Diameter: 12 mm
Condition: signs of wear, no engraving on the back.
Half-eternity band in 18 karat white gold. Half-eternity ring set with 15 round brilliant-cut diamonds on a white gold mount. Vintage band from the 20th century.
Hibou hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 hallmark
Large French enameled poissardes in 18k yellow gold. Large pair of earrings called “poissardes” adorned with an oval-shaped purple enamel motif. In the center, a silver fleur-de-lis is inlaid on the enamel and set with a rose-cut diamond. French earrings, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), B59
Height: 5 cm Width: 1.8 cm
Fleur de lys dimensions: 6 x 5 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, enamel restoration (invisible to the naked eye).
“Star of Love” parchment pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Parchment-shaped pendant decorated with a star set with a round synthetic ruby, accompanied by the words “Étoile d’amour” (Star of Love) in relief. The reverse side of the medal is undecorated. Vintage Étoile d’Amour medal, circa 1970.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and French maker’s mark.
Height (with clasp): 23 mm Width: 13 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 1.13 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Mandarin garnet ring in white gold 18 karats (750). The ring is centered with an oval mandarin garnet (also called spessartite), with an intense orange color. The garnet weighs approximately 6.84 carats. The garnet is set with four prongs and flanked by eight brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage ring, circa 2000, United Kingdom.
Hallmarks: 750 AU, XM, and other English hallmarks.
Ring size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (resizable)
Dimensions of the ring head: 13 x 14 mm
Dimensions of the mandarin garnet: 12.42 mm x 9.55 mm
Estimated weight of the mandarin garnet: 6.84 cts
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.12 ct
Gold semainier bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats. The bracelet is composed of seven large rings symbolizing the days of the week, united by a bar. The rings are engraved with geometric patterns. Vintage bracelet, circa 1990, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and French maker’s mark (Andreassian)
Wrist size: 19.5 cm
Inner diameter: 6.5 cm
Width: 2.4 cm
Lucky 13 pendant enameled in 18 karat yellow gold. Heart-shaped pendant decorated with the number 13 enameled in midnight blue. Lucky pendant from the 1920s, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Diamond flower ring in 18k white gold. Late Edwardian flower-shaped ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.20 carat, held in place by 6 high prongs. The diamond is surrounded by 16 single-cut diamonds.
Late Edwardian ring, circa 1930-1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Tank diamond asymmetrical ring in 18k white gold. Tank ring from the 1940s, set with a line of six diamonds, from small to large. Two are old-cut and four are single-cut. The ring is geometrically shaped and asymmetrical in volume. Tank ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 51 or 5.5 US (sizing possible)
Ring head width: 15 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.34 ct
Condition : light scratches from use. Rhodium plating available on request.
Jugendstil silver brooch. Brooch in silver set with light green glass cabochons. Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil period, circa 1900, School of Pforzheim, Germany.
Registered hallmark and weevil hallmark.
Dimensions: 30 x 25 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 7.34 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Learn more: The city of Pforzheim specializes in the creation of Jugendstil jewelry (Art Nouveau movement in Germany), drawing inspiration from French jewelry, most often crafted in silver and set with cabochon semi-precious stones. These jewels were more accessible than the precious material jewelry of the French Art Nouveau period. Theodor Fahrner, Georg Kleemann, and the firm Carl Hermann & Speck are the most significant creators of this movement in Germany.
Pink sapphire antique ring in 18 karat gold (750). Antique ring with a large natural oval pink sapphire, approx. 0.78 carat. The color of pink sapphire is due to its chromium content, which gives it a beautiful intense hue. The ring is decorated with fine scrolls partially erased by the patina of time. Antique ring, 19th century.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be changed)
Plate width: 10 mm
Condition: worn patina, slightly deformed ring
Weight : 3.53 gr
Learn more about colored sapphires: Blue sapphire is one of the most prized gemstones in the world, but few people know about the existence of colored sapphires such as green sapphire, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, and purple sapphire, or even the pink-orange sapphire, also known as “padparadscha,” which is particularly sought after for its rarity. Specifically, pink sapphire is a gem of rare beauty. The intensity of its pink color varies depending on the amount of chromium present in the stone. Like other corundums, pink sapphire has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale.
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed bezel, set with a 0.08-carat old-cut diamond in the center. The top is decorated with eight navette-cut (synthetic) sapphires and eight rose-cut diamonds. The settings are finely beaded. Art deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and dog head hallmark (French State hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum).