French Bressan silver pendant cross. Antique regional cross decorated with Bressan enamels and composed of six enameled elements: the central element is square and enameled in sky blue, the others have a drop shape and are enameled in dark green. Each element is set with red or green faceted glass at its center and decorated with gold arabesques. The cross is openwork and the setting is 18-karat gold. Antique regional cross, Burgundy, late 19th century.
Boar hallmark and partially inscribed goldsmith’s hallmark.
Height (including hoop): 6.6 cm
Width: 4.3 cm
Condition: small accident in the metal, on the back, under the right arm, slight and rare cracks in the enamel, no major missing parts.
Napoleon III coin ring in 18 karat gold (750). The 18k gold ring is setted with a 10-franc Napoleon III gold coin, bare head, dating from 1856 and made in Paris in 21.6k gold. The coin is set in a Retro mount with a large openwork heart frieze. Retro ring, circa 1950, Second Empire piece, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 52 or 6 US (can be changed)
Diameter: 19 mm Height of basket: 6 mm
Coin information: 10 francs Napoléon III, bare head, 1856, Paris workshop, gold assay 900/1000
French Victorian pansy ring in 18 karat gold. Antique ring decorated with a pansy in an oval cartouche. Usually, these rings were decorated with multicolored enamels, but these have disappeared. Regional ring, Poitou region, circa 1860, France.
Partially erased horsehead hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Design size: 10 x 9 mm
Finger circumference: 54.5 UE or 7 US (possible sizing)
Wood and gold ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Vintage ring in dark wood (species unknown) adorned with a flat gold plate on the top, giving it the appearance of a signet ring. Ring bearing the Pery & Fils hallmark, similar to other rings signed Van Cleef & Arpels, made by Pery & Fils. Ring from the 1970s, France.
Eagle head hallmark and Pery & Fils goldsmith hallmark (active since 1927).
Finger size: 46 UE or 3.25 US (no sizing possible)
French enamel flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique ring with a cartouche decorated with a blue and white enameled flower within a blue border. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with leaves and the band is faceted. This antique ring is suitable for both men and women. Antique wedding band ring, Normandy, second half of the 19th century.
Horsehead hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold between 1838-1919) and DH goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 63 UE or 10.25 US (can be changed)
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique ring with a relief decoration on the entire ring, depicting two winged figures, one with angel wings, the other with bat wings. They support a coat of arms inscribed with the numeral (or monogram) “MC” in raised letters. The rest of the ring is formed by the body of a snake. The ring features alternating textures of polished and picté gold. Antique ring, late Art Nouveau circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (small sizing possible)
Max. ring size: 14 mm
Condition: old change of size visible, usual gold wears.
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique wedding ring monogrammed “FD”. The ring opens under the bezel, revealing a secret compartment that can conceal a sentimental element (a flower, a lock of hair, for example). The inside of the ring is engraved with the words “V. Decondé et F. Destrée unis le 6 juin 1855”, the date of union of the two engaged couples. Antique ring for men. The ring is decorated with rinceaux in relief. Antique secret wedding ring, 1855, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), “FD fourmi” goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 65 UE or 11 US (possible resizing)
Reliquary secret locket ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique ring with a rock crystal compartment that can be opened from below to hold a flower, a lock of hair or a small photograph. Ideal for a keepsake. The ring is decorated with three chevrons at shoulder level. Antique locket ring, circa 1860, France.
Basque wedding band in 18 karat gold (750). Large wedding band bearing the partially faded inscription “Orhoitzapena”, meaning “souvenir” in Basque. Regional jewel from the South-West, France, Basque Country area.
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizing possible)
Ring width: 4 mm
Condition: patina and scratches from use, inscription partially legible
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.
Vintage wedding band 18 karat gold (750).Vintage wedding band decorated with fine chased lines. Inside, the ring bears the inscription V-O 30-9-89. Second-hand jewelry, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.5 US
Condition: scratches from use, engraving inside the ring.
Square Tiffany T ring in 18 karat white gold (750). Ring Tiffany & Co. model Square T. This torque ring is soberly decorated with a T motif, referring to the initial letter of the Tiffany & Co. brand. Vintage ring signed Tiffany & Co.
Marked on the inside of the ring “Tiffany & Co” and “AU 750” for the 18 karat gold.
Finger size: 56.5 EU or 7.45 US (the ring is open and can fit a 7.30 or 8)