Victorian Emperor locket pendant in 14 karat (585) gold. Oval-shaped locket pendant with an enamelled plaque in the centre featuring the profile of a Roman emperor, set in a white and blue enamelled frame embellished with gold acanthus leaves. The pendant opens to conceal a sentimental object. This jewel is accompanied by a case inscribed ‘Parkes, 12, Vigo street, Regent Street W.’. Medallion pendant, 19th century, probably English.
Shell hallmark (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Height (including setting): 30 mm
Width: 17 mm
Note: sold in an antique jewellery box
Condition: oxidation and fine scratches from use
Art Nouveau leaves band ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Large ring decorated with six leaves in relief framed by two twists. Antique ring dating from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (no sizing possible)
Antique faceted earrings in 18 karat gold. The earrings consist of a faceted half-sphere and an oblong faceted ear pendant. Earrings, early 20th century probably from Pas-de-Calais, France.
Hallmarked owl and Charles Perroud (active in Lyon from 1913 to 1949).
Retro large bracelet in 18 karat gold. Retro bracelet composed of an articulated mesh with domed diamond motifs and decorated with small rays on the fronts. Large bracelet, circa 1950, Italy (Vicenza).
Regional blue enamel signet ring in 18 karat gold. French regional ring with an unengraved rectangular cartouche (engraving possible). The ring is decorated with blue and white enamel. Antique ring, circa 1870, France.
Horsehead hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique GF signet ring in solid 18 karat gold. Signet ring bearing the initials “GF” or “FG” in an oval cartouche. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “GR 19 août 1919”. Antique men’s ring, early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Grand Tour micro-mosaic ring in 9 karat (375) gold. Antique ring, souvenir of the Grand Tour, set with a circular micro-mosaic representing the Colosseum in Rome. The glass plate is set in 9 karat gold. Antique ring, Late 19th century.
Trefoil hallmark (french state hallmark for 9 karat gold)
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (possible resizing)
Bezel diameter: 22 mm
Condition : some chips, oxidation
Weight : 7.89 gr
More about : Grand Tour jewellery were precious souvenirs brought back by European travellers in the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries on their cultural journeys to Italy and Greece. They included cameos, micro-mosaics and medallions depicting ancient motifs, ruins or famous works of art. These pieces embodied both artistic refinement and admiration for Antiquity.
Vintage bangle bracelet in 18 karat (750) hollow gold. Oval-shaped bracelet forming a hollow gold bangle. It opens and closes with a clasp hidden in the bracelet. The bracelet is smooth and undecorated. Retro bracelet, circa 1950, France
Rhinoceros hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and hallmark of the goldsmith Trouillas (active from 1950).
Sautoir paperclip long chain in 18 karat gold. Important rectangular paperclip chain with rounded ends, forming a long sautoir. The necklace measures 95 cm and the links are hollow. It can be worn as a double tour. The clasp is a snap hook. Long necklace, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 95 cm Thickness: 5.8 mm
Condition: scratches from use, clasp probably changed.
French Astrological Pisces pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Rectangular Pisces zodiac medal featuring two fish swimming side by side. Astrological pendant signed HD, circa 2000, France.
Estaing bridge cross pendant by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold. Pendant featuring an openwork cross with a Gothic appearance, referring to the cross on the Estaing bridge. Cross pendant, mid-20th century, France.
Partially visible eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (including setting): 4 cm Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: slight wear scratches
Weight : 2.52 gr
More : The village of Estaing is a passageway used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its medieval chateau and bridge. It is on this bridge that the cast-iron Estaing cross stands, which inspired the creation of the yellow gold cross by BECKER Paris in 1903.