Long chain with enameled clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. This antique French necklace features a flat-mesh chain that twists around itself. The diamond-shaped clasp features several facets decorated with enameled flowers. Antique necklace, mid-19th century, Normandy region, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Length: 62 cm Clasp dimensions: 10 mm x 23 mm
Condition: small enamel lacks, usual wears, slight denting
Coral necklace with French antique clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Choker necklace composed of 92 faceted coral beads. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp with six enameled facets in a floral design. Antique necklace, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Total length: 37.5 cm Clasp dimensions: 5 x 11 mm
Note: the necklace has been threaded.
Condition: scratches from use
Gold flat chain in 18 karat gold (750). The mesh is made of flat links, comfortable to wear and sturdy. The clasp is a small clasp with a safety feature to prevent the loss of the jewel. Vintage gold chain, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith hallmark
Art Deco gold necklace in 18k two tones gold (750 thousandths). An antique necklace composed of 5 radiating motifs alternating between yellow and white gold. The necklace chain is antique and consists of trombone links alternating with double-eight links. Art Deco necklace, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark(French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 42.5 cm
Dimensions of the central motif: 20 x 14 mm
Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
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.
French long necklace with enamel clasp and 14 karat (585) and 18 karat (750) rose gold. The 14 karat gold clasp is rectangular with two facets. The facets are decorated with enamels and motifs: one centred on a shield framed by two laurel leaves, the corners enamelled blue; the other decorated with a frieze of triangles enamelled blue, the corners enamelled white. The 18 karat gold sautoir chain is made of jaseron mesh. French regional jewellery from the mid-19th century, Normandy region.
Shell head hallmarks on the clasp, chain tested 18 karats.
Dimensions of clasp: 8 mm x 12 mm
Length of necklace: 70 cm
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)
Antique watch chain necklace in pink gold 18 karats (750). Antique watch chain that can be worn as a choker or bracelet. The mesh is flexible and cubic decorated at the ends of fine spheres. The jewel closes with a clasp snap hook. Jewel from the end of the 19th century.
Eagle head hallmarks
Total length: 37.5 cm
Condition: one part of the clasp is in yellow gold and has been added afterwards