Diamonds
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2000,00€Tank sapphire diamond ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Tank ring adorns with scrolls set with a line of three rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting and two lines of four synthetic sapphires. Tank ring, Retro period, France.
Eagle head hallmark, dog hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 50 EU or 5.25 US (can be changed)
Width: 12.6 mm
Condition: scratches from use, chips
Weight : 10.53 gr
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820,00€Augis medium love medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750 thousandths). Medium-sized circular love medal pendant, the “+” sign is set with an old-cut diamond and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a smooth rim. The background is decorated with radiating striations, highlighting the words “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The pendant refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”. Vintage Médaille d’Amour by Augis, circa 1960, France.
Hallmarked owl, signed on the medal by A.Augis.
Dimensions (including bail): 25 x 19 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 3.01 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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900,00€Belle Epoque pin brooch in platinum and 18 karat gold. The pin features a drop motif at the top and the gybe of an arrow at the bottom. Both ends are set with diamonds (48 in total). Both parts are detachable. This jewel has probably been modified, the classic motif being an arrow. Jabot pin, circa 1900, France.
Owl and mascaron hallmark, dog hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Height: 5 cm
Width : 14 mmEstimated diamond weight: 0.25 carat
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 5.53 gr
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430,00€Art Deco ruby diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Oval-shaped Art Deco ring centered on a large oval-cut synthetic ruby, surrounded by flat diamonds in a pearl platinum setting. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (can be changed)
Bezel size: 13.8 x 11.8 mm
Estimated synthetic ruby weight: 1.08 ct
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.05 ctCondition: scratches from use
Weight : 2.75 gr
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880,00€Green tourmaline diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Cocktail” ring set with 14 green navette-cut tourmalines and 12 brilliant-cut diamonds. The high prongs add volume to this ring, which is typical of the 1970s, when jewelry sought height and architecture. Cocktail ring, circa 1970.
Shell hallmark and mark 585 (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 57 UE or 7.75 US (possible sizing)
Bezel size: 19 x 16 mm
Estimated diamond weight : 0.24 ct
Estimated tourmaline weight : 2.2 ctCondition : scratches from use
Weight : 5.1 gr
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750,00€Platinum diamond stud earrings in white gold 18 karat (750) and platinum. Retro stud earrings adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each (0.40 carat total) set by four claws. The chips close with ALPA clasps. Vintage ear chips, circa 1960/1980.
Mascaron and owl hallmark, ALPA hallmark and eagle head hallmark on clasps.
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.40 carat (0.20 ct each)
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 2.17 gr
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1500,00€Art Nouveau pendant brooch in 18 karat gold and platinum. An Art Nouveau-period pendant brooch decorated with “whiplash” lines typical of the 1900s. It is set with 56 rose-cut diamonds. The two lines meet in the center at the level of two larger old-cut diamonds. One weighs approximately 0.33 carat, the other 0.10 carat. The brooch is in platinum and the clasp is in white gold. There are two rings on the back of the jewel to enable it to be worn as a pendant. Art Nouveau brooch pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark and numbering.
Dimensions: 40 x 20 mm
Weight of the two main diamonds: 0.33 ct and 0.10 ct
Estimated total diamond weight: 1.25 ctNote : This jewel can be worn as a pendant
Condition: scratches from use, probably missing a tassel at the bottom.
Weight: 7.49 g
Historical and technical point: Rose-cutting dates back to the 14th century. It is dome-shaped, with 3, 6 or 9 facets and straight or rounded sides. It’s a cut that has almost disappeared today, but which can be found with pleasure in antique jewelry.
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1900,00€Art Deco emerald target ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.30 carat, surrounded by 16 calibrated emeralds. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with small rose-cut diamonds. The emeralds are natural. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Mascaron hallmark and old workshop numbering.
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 10 mm
Weight of central diamond: 0.30 carat
Total estimated weight of emeralds: 0.15 caratCondition: old setting, light wears
Weight : 3.05 gr
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1200,00€Tanzanite diamond trilogy ring in 18 karat white gold. Vintage ring centered by an oval-cut tanzanite of 0.73 carat, framed by two brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.20 carat each. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “Oui, je veux bien danser avec toi” (“Yes, I’ll dance with you” in French). Vintage tanzanite ring, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US
Tanzanite weight: 0.73 carat
Diamond weight: 0.20 carat eachCondition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 2.33 gr
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1000,00€French Faith or Fede ring in 18 karat gold. Fede ring composed of three rings articulating around a thin pin. The rings overlap to form a motif: two hands clasped on a brushed-look heart. The hands are adorned with cuffs, one masculine, the other feminine. Fede ring or promise ring, also known as faith ring, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold), illegible goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 59.5 UE / 8.75 US (no sizing possible)
Dimensions of main motif: 7 mm x 16 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 4.89 gr
More info: these rings go by different names: “faith ring”, “Fede ring” or “mani in fede ring” (meaning hands in trust). The ring of faith spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and remained popular for the next six centuries. Here, the hands represent friendship and the heart symbolizes love. Sometimes, a crown surmounts the heart, representing loyalty. It’s a jewel of sentiment, a ring sealing a union full of promise.
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880,00€Navette diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. The ring is set with a line of five brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounded by twelve brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a leaf motif. The bezel is quite high. Marquise ring from the 1970s.
Owl hallmark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Bezel size : 20 x 12 mm
Estimated total diamond weight : 0,54 ct
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 5.47 gr
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1350,00€Flower enamel secret locket ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique ring with an oval bezel in blue enamelled guilloché on which is applied a silver flower set with eight rose-cut diamonds. A secret compartment is hidden under the bezel, allowing to slip a souvenir. Antique ring dating from the late 19th century.
Marked with an eagle’s head
Finger size : 57.5 EU or 8.25 US (can be resized)
Bezel size : 13 x 4 mm
Estimated diamond weight : 0.04 carat
Condition : wears
Weight : 2.77 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*