Gold beads necklace in 18 karat yellow gold (750) consisting of gold seed beads strung on a gold chain. The necklace closes with a clasp hidden in a seed. Very nice patina. Vintage necklace from the 1980s, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 hallmark and NBA goldsmith’s mark.
Hexagonal Art Nouveau locket pendant in 18-karat (750) rose and yellow gold. Locket pendant opening onto a secret compartment in which a photograph can be placed.The pendant is decorated with a yellow gold arabesque holding three gems in a stylized manner: two half-pearls and a small garnet.Antique French medallion, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Vintage chrysoprase diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. Ring from the 1970s, set with chrysoprases (green chalcedony) and single-cut diamonds on a raised square bezel. The stones are in prongs and stars settings. Vintage ring, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger circumference: 58 (EU) or 8.25 US (possible sizing)
Bezel size: 11 x 11 mm
Total estimated weight of chrysoprases: 0.30 carat
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.04 carat
French Georgian regional necklace in 18k (750) yellow gold and silver. Rare and lovely French regional necklace, composed of three silver medallions set with imitation diamond glass, linked together by four rows of yellow gold chains. The necklace fastens with an enameled clasp, decorated with a fleuron on a sky-blue background, surrounded by midnight-blue enamel. The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal. Regional necklace from the late 18th – early 19th century, Bresse region, France.
Silver axe hallmark, rooster hallmark (head on right 1798-1809)
Length: 38.5 cm
Dimension of central plate: 30 x 25 mm
Note: The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal.
Condition : Usual wears
Antique mediterranean coral necklace. Four-strands coral necklace with flower clasp in 18k (725) gold. Important necklace composed of four rows of Mediterranean coral pearls of the same diameter. The necklace’s clasp takes the form of a flower adorned with 8 coral pearls and a coral button at its center. The clasp is made of 18 karat gold. Antique necklace, 19th century, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and Ducreux Alfred goldsmith hallmark (active in Paris from 1872).
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
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).
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)