Art Nouveau December medal in 18 karat (750) pink and green gold. Rare December pendant decorated with mistletoe leaves and set in the centre with a very dark red cabochon imitation stone. The month “December” is inscribed in openwork gold at the top of the pendant. Antique pendant from the early 20th century, Art Nouveau period.
Eagle head hallmark, illegible goldsmith’s hallmark, “registered” mark.
Cluster ring Perpignan garnets in 18k rose gold. Antique ring centred on a round garnet surrounded by six round rose-cut garnets set in pearls. The main garnet is mounted on a structure attached by clasps/rings to the head of the ring. The ring is soberly decorated with a gadroon on each shoulder. The gold structure is finely decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the back of the bezels is domed. These stones are known as “perpignan” or “rose” cut and are faceted on the top but flat on the underside. These garnets have a beautiful raspberry, pink-red and slightly purplish colour. These colours are typical of Perpignan jewellery, with a palette of shades that is revealed in the sunlight.Regional jewellery from the middle of 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (can be changed)
Ring head size: 12 x 12 mm
Condition: scratches from use, wears on the main stone, a prong missing
Weight: 2.7 g
More information : The paillon is an ancient technique that consists of placing a sheet of metal under the stone, at the bottom of the bezel, to accentuate its brilliance. The cut and method of manufacture of this Catalan jewellery dates back to the 18th century.
Garnet bangle bracelet in 18-karat rose gold (750) and silver. This delicate bracelet forms a wire bangle, adorned with a circular element made of gold and silver serving as the clasp. The clasp is set with a significant cabochon garnet and features scroll motifs. The central element dates back to the 19th century and has been subsequently assembled into this fine bracelet.
Hallmarked with “charançons” (french state hallmarks for 18-karat gold) and a partially legible maker’s mark.
Inner circumference: 17 cm (approximately 6.7 inches)
Clasp dimensions: 14 x 13.8 mm
Forget-me-not turquoise ring in 18 karat rose gold (750), featuring a central design of a blossoming branch set with five turquoise cabochons and a faceted glass. The ring’s band is hollow and holds a braided lock of hair that decorates the entire circumference of the band. This memento ring dates from the second half of the 19th century, specifically the Napoleon III period.
Hallmark: Owl
Finger size: 61 EU or 9.5 US (resizable).
Band width: 4 mm.
Condition: slight deformation of the band around the hallmark area.
Platinum diamond cluster ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. In the center, 9 diamonds are set in claws in an openwork radial decoration. Ring from the late Retro period, 60’s – 70’s.
French dog’s head hallmark, eagle’s head hallmark, illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Victorian paste stone enamel pendant. This pendant is composed in the upper part of a white enamelled flower with black dots surrounded by four faceted pink paste stones imitating topaz. This motif is linked to a central element by three chains set with past stones and fine half pearls. The central element, the most important, is composed of an oval faceted pink paste stones, framed by four enamelled flowers and four foiled paste stones. It supports two drop-shaped pendants. French jewel of the Second Empire, circa 1860, Victorian period.
Length with the clasp: 6.5 cm Width: 2,2 cm
Note: the ring of end and the chain are not of origin.
Weight : 7,1 gr
**The pendant comes with a silver chain. Weight 2,4 gr. Length 44 cm**.
Georgian amethyst ring in 18 karat (750) yellow and pink gold. The ring has a line of four oval amethysts in a closed setting with pearl decoration. French jewel, probably from an antique poissarde earrings changed in a ring.
Eagle head hallmark
Finger size: 50 EU or 5.25 (can be changed)
Design dimensions: 7 x 17 mm
Condition: a weld under the ring, chips and scratches from use.
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold (750). Necklace featuring a photo medallion centered with an agate cameo of a woman profile with an antique hairstyle. The cameo is surrounded by a finely braided circular gold element, similar to the thick chain. The medallion is in rose gold and opens onto a compartment that can hold a photograph or a lock of hair, protected by glass. The necklace chain resembles a tube of gold braiding, giving it a slight elasticity (like a spring). It closes with a ratchet box concealed in the body of the necklace. The medallion pendant was made by Lucien or Laurent Nicot (active in Paris from 1854 to 1903).
Eagle head hallmark, rhinoceros hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Chain length: 19.5 cm
Medallion dimensions (with setting): 45 mm x 25 mm
Condition: slight indentation in the link towards the clasp, wear scratches
Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold (585). Elegant ring set with an oval cabochon of jade jadeite of a beautiful intense green colour with slightly white veins. The gem is set with four claws and surrounded by twelve single-cut diamonds on a mounting with Art Deco lines. The shoulders are set with four baguette-cut diamonds. Antique ring from the 1930s.
Shell hallmark
Finger size: 50 EU or 5.25 US (can be changed)
Ring head dimensions: 18 mm x 14 mm
Jade dimensions: 13.18 x 8.28 x 3.90 mm
Peridot and amethyst trilogy ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. Second-hand ring set with two troïda-cut amethysts, supporting a large fancy-cut peridot. The peridot is a beautiful olive-green colour tending towards yellow, while the amethysts are a beautiful intense violet. Vintage ring, circa 1990, France
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Estimated peridot weight: 4.66 carats
Estimated weight of the amethysts: 0.92 carats each
Condition: scratches from use and scratches inside the ring
Turquoises pearls flowers bracelet 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage bracelet decorated with four flowers in full bloom, set with cultured pearls and turquoise pearls in their centre. The body of the bracelet is made of soft, flat and intertwined links. It is an old watch bracelet with the flowers integrated afterwards. Vintage bracelet made in the 1980s, France.
Eagle head and goldsmith hallmarks
Total length: 16.3 cm Width: 11 mm Design size: 16 x 24 mm
Edwardian coral choker on silk thread. Antique necklace made of 42 coral pearls of an orange colour with pink shades. The clasp is composed of a coral pearl forming a ratchet box with a setting in 18 karat gold (750 ). Antique necklace from the early 20th century, Edwardian period.