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).
Long double link chain in 18 karat yellow gold. This chain measures 82 cm and is made of double link, creating a twisted appearance. The chain can go twice around the neck. Vintage chain, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and 750 hallmark.
Victorian 800 silver chain. Long chain with double twisted oval link with the appearance of strings. Chain measures 63 cm. Antique chain, circa 1900, France.
Victorian Bressan enamel ring in gilded silver. Antique ring with rectangular bezel, decorated with gold arabesques on a green enamel background. The ring features architectural decoration on the shoulders. Late 19th, early 20th century ring.
Crab hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (small sizing possible)
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.
French victorian cross pendant in 18 karat (750). Small religious cross called ‘croix bâton’, it is made of hollow gold. The arms of the cross are smooth and decorated at the ends with a sphere and a point. The top part is shaped like a fleuron and holds a ring for wearing as a pendant. Antique cross, early 19ᵉ century, French regional jewellery, Brittany.