Long French necklace barrel clasp in 18k rose gold (750). This antique necklace consists of a long flat-link chain that twists; it can be worn as a single strand, doubled, or tripled. The clasp is a box clasp, known as a barrel clasp. It has six facets decorated with enamel and inscriptions: one facet bears the word “Friendship,” another “Fidelity,” and a last one “Souvenir”; the remaining facets are adorned with enameled flowers.
Hallmark: Eagle head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold). Late 19th century.
Length: 106.3 cm
Clasp Dimensions: 6.67 mm x 23 mm
Condition: enamel loss, scratches from use, minor dent
Solid gold bangle bracelet in 18k gold (750). Round in shape, with a beautiful patina, it is made of solid gold. Vintage jewel from the second half of the 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and master’s hallmark AC.
Antique enameled cross pendant in 18 karat rose gold (750). Cross-shaped pendant, featuring on one side the raised Christ on a blue enamel background, topped with the inscription INRI (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum); on the other side, a blue and white enamel decoration with a plant, triangles, and green and red colored dots. The pendant holds three teardrop-shaped pendants (or tears). Jewel from Puy en Velay, a regional Christian pendant from the late 19th century. Auvergne, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and unreadable goldsmith’s mark.
Little gold cross pendant in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Small religious cross to be worn as a pendant. The cross is decorated with fine chasing on each side. Small vintage cross, circa 1980, France.
Abalone silver powder compact with mother-of-pearl flowers in 800 thousandths silver and vermeil. This powder box is adorned with inlaid white mother-of-pearl flowers on a background of black abalone mother of pearl. The center of the flowers is embellished with black glass cabochons. The powder box opens to reveal a compartment with a faceted mirror; the interior of the box has been cleaned and still has its ostrich feather applicator. Modern-era powder box, circa 1950, France.
Hallmarks: Wild boar’s head (French state hallmark for silver) and SM silversmith’s hallmark.
Vintage necklace in 18 karats gold (750). This flexible necklace features interlocking links alternating between polished gold and textured gold. It’s a vintage piece from the 1990s, likely of Italian origin.
Stamped with eagle head hallmark on the clasp (French state hallmark for 18k gold) and ‘750’ hallmark.
Length: 42.5 cm (approximately 16.7 inches)
Condition: Normal signs of wear and scratches
Weight: 17.10 gr
This necklace forms a half-set with its bracelet visible in the last two photos, which is available separately. You can find it here.
Antique charms Music Love and Luck bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold (585). Vintage bracelet with oval links decorated with small circles and small floral motifs. This bracelet is adorned with fifteen charms (detailed below). Antique bracelet on the theme of Music, Love and Luck. Early 20th century.
Marked 585 (foreign hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Length: 19.7 cm
Note: lobster clasp.
Condition: some charms are in metal, two in silver and eight in 14 karat gold. Scratches from use.
Weight : 16 gr
– An elephant with red enamel in 14 karat rose gold
– A rattle in 14 karat rose gold
– A playing card Ace of Spades in metal
– A four-leaf clover lucky charm in metal
– A key holding a heart in silver
– A zeppelin with the inscription ‘I love’ in 14 karat yellow gold
– A pink pig eating a four-leaf clover in silver
– A piano in metal
– A maritime anchor in 14 karat rose gold
– A trumpet in 14 karat yellow gold
– A cello in metal
– A coat of arms in metal
– A flower pot in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red enamel mandolin in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red and white enamel accordion in 14 karat gold
Carnelian intaglio ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Ring centred on a rectangular cornelian decorated with an intaglio depicting a Roman soldier in profile. The ring is finally decorated with Greek frieze on the shoulders. Vintage ring, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark and Sté P goldsmith hallmark (French hallmarks for 18k)
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (can be resized)
Bezel size: 16 x 10 mm
Condition: scratches inside the ring
Weight : 6.24 gr
More about : Carnelian is a translucent chalcedony with a red to yellowish-red colour, sometimes taking on a brown tone. This ornamental gemstone is often used to make seals and amulets. Carnelian is engraved to create a motif, which is usually set in a ring.
Gold watch chain necklace crafted from 18-karat rose gold (750). The chain features a voluminous fancy link design and is secured with a lobster clasp. It can be worn as a choker necklace by adding a rectangular element in gold and platinum with filigree volutes, which comes with the chain, or as a double bracelet. This piece dates back to around 1900 and originates from France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head and rhinoceros (French hallmarks for 18k gold)
Length: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
Link Width: 5 mm (0.20 inches)