Egyptian scarab pendant in 14 karat rose gold. Pendant featuring a steatite scarab mounted on a pivot, the reverse engraved with a lion walking to the right, tail over back. The lion already appears on early Middle Kingdom scarabs, but is particularly popular during the Second Intermediate Period and the New Kingdom. Pendant dating from the 13th to 15th dynasties, 1650-1550 B.C.; late 19th century gold mount.
Shell hallmark (french state hallmark for 14 karats)
Art Nouveau June medal in 18 karat rose gold. June month pendant decorated with blooming roses, set in the center with an emerald green glass cabochon. The word “juin” is openworked in gold at the bottom of the pendant. Antique pendant from the early 20th century, Art Nouveau period, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Large vintage hematite bracelet in 18 karat (750) gold bracelet. Bracelet with large links of yellow gold and hematite, creating a beautiful contrast between the color of the two materials. The clasp is concealed in an invisible gold ring. Second-hand bracelet, circa 1980.
Mark 750 and oval goldsmith’s hallmark, owl and eagle hallmarks
Length: 18.5 cm Width: 15 mm
Note: the bracelet has a chain and 8 safety pins.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 39 g
More information : Hematite is a stone that takes its name from the Greek haimatos, meaning “blood”. It is a black stone with a metallic sheen that leaves a red trace when rubbed on porcelain. In ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used it for amulets, intaglios and jewelry.
Victorian Holy Spirit pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features an embossed gold dove set with green faceted glass, above which is a diamond-shaped runner, also set with green glass. The gold is chased. The dove’s head is pointing down. Holy Spirit pendant, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Antique 19th century ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Lozenge-shaped ring set with diamonds and rose-cut natural stones (topazes or chrysoberyls) on foils. The ring is soberly decorated with two strands of gold, adorned with a stylized leaf at shoulder level. The stones are quite worn, making it difficult to determine their nature. Early 19th century ring, probably Dutch.
Owl and swan hallmarks.
Finger circumference: 55 EU or 7 US (can be resized)
Bezel size: 15 x 19 mm
Opal diamond pendant necklace in 9 karat gold and silver. Antique pendant composed of various floral elements set with 65 rose-cut diamonds, fine pearls and sapphires. An opal cabochon adorns the lower part of the pendant. Two natural round sapphires adorn the upper part of the jewel. Silver chain and round clasp. Belle Époque necklace, circa 1895.
Art Deco onyx diamond pendant in platinum (950). An oval pendant from the Art Deco period, with a faceted onyx mounting and a mother-of-pearl plate under a rock crystal. The rock crystal is decorated with an intaglio depicting a dance allegory. : a nude woman dancing and playing with a veil. This central motif is set in a platinum surround and decorated with scrolls set with twelve rose-cut diamonds. The bezel is adorned with a ring entirely set with diamonds (on both sides). Antique pendant, circa 1930, France.
Dog head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (with clasp): 59 mm Width: 29 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, the back part may have been closed with another glass.
George Pierre Art Nouveau necklace in horn. Long Art Nouveau necklace in carved blond horn, embellished with black and ochre inks, in the shape of annual honesty plant. The pendant holds a blond horn tassel also colored black and ochre. The necklace is made of black silk ribbon decorated with two black glass beads. Art Nouveau necklace by Georges Pierre dit “GIP”, circa 1910, France.
Signed on the reverse GIP for Georges Pierre
Length: 72 cm Design dimensions: 16 x 59 mm
Condition: paint missing, scratches from use
Weight : 14.75 gr
More details : Slices of horn were dipped in hydrogen peroxide to make them translucent, then bathed in chemicals to give a shimmering sheen to the wings or a rosy sheen to the petals. The pendants, sculpted and dyed with inks, were mounted on silk ribbons, cords or chains with pastel glass beads repeating the delicate hues. Elisabeth Bonté and Georges Pierre G.I.P., initially rivals, pooled their resources and talents before producing horn jewelry until 1936, when Bakelite became the preferred material for costume jewelry.
Victorian paste ring in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. Antique ring set with a line of five faceted white paste stones iimitating diamond. Antique engagement ring, circa 1850, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially erased goldsmith’s hallmark.
Long necklace of tiger-eye pearls and 18 karat yellow gold (750). Necklace made of 53 tiger-eye quartz balls and 21 gold beads of different shapes. The necklace ends with a large barrel clasp in gilded metal, chased with floral motifs on all facets. It is held in place by two gold spring rings. The tiger’s eye features a gold shimmer that changes with the orientation of the ball. Necklace dating from the ’60s.
Art Nouveau double hair pin in silver. Art Nouveau pin composed of a rose quartz and a violet quartz (amethyst) in drop form, placed on either side of a silver stem. Both crystals are encircled by silver flowers. This important pin was most likely used to adorn a hairstyle, such as a chignon. Antique double pin, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900, France.
Boar hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 12 cm Quartz dimensions: 3 x 1.5 cm
Note: one end screws onto the stem
Condition: crack on one quartz
Art Deco jockey brooch in 935 silver. This antique sports brooch features a jockey and his horse in the midst of a horse race. The jockey’s jacket and pants are set with marcasites. His cap is enameled green, and the horse’s coat is enameled brown (isabelline color). Antique brooch, Edwardian Art Deco period, early 20th century. Sport jewelry collection.
Poinçon 935 and illegible maker’s mark
Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.3 cm
Note: the clasp is secure
Condition: some enamel loss, signs of wear
Weight: 8.46 gr
More information : Equestrianism has been included in the Olympic program since the 1900 Paris edition, with three jumping events. Since 1912, this sport has always been present at the Olympic Games.