Memento mourning ring in rose gold 14 karats (585). Memento mourning ring in navette shape. Under a bulging glass is an oval tray circled with gold bearing the initials JO for John Olding, embellished with half fine pearls. The medallion is set on a hairline background in a blue enamel surround with white dots. The shoulders, ring and underside of the plate are chiseled. On the reverse, the ring is inscribed: “Rev’d John Olding Oct 7, 1785 AE: 63”, indicating the identity of the person to whom this ring paid tribute. Antique mourning ring, called Memento ring, dating from the late 18th century, England.
This mourning ring is an English ring made in honor of Reverend John Olding (1722-1785), who died at the age of 63.
Ring acid tested with 14 karat gold
Finger size : 51 EU or 5.5 US (change is possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 34 mm x 18 mm
Condition : scratches from use, two pearls out of their medallion, some lacks in the enamel
Circular Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Target ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated synthetic sapphires. The ring is decorated with a stylized leaf on each shoulder. Art Deco sapphire ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and M.H. goldsmith’s hallmark.
Victorian rooster brooch in gilt silver (vermeil). Victorian brooch featuring two facing roosters fighting over a natural pearl, representing an egg. The feathers are chased. The reverse of the brooch is also decorated. Antique brooch, circa 1890.
Swan hallmark (french state hallmark for silver) and illegible hallmarks.
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.
Moth Tahiti pearl brooch pendant in 18k white gold. Important brooch pendant featuring a moth, the body of which is composed of a Tahitian pearl (17 x 12.6 mm). The Tahitian pearl has a beautiful aubergine-gray-green color and is drop-shaped. The wings, legs and head are in white gold, and […]
Antique half set necklace earrings with flowers and pearls in 14 karat gold. This half-set consists of a necklace and a pair of earrings, decorated with natural pearls and curved porcelain plaques enameled and decorated with blue and pink flowers. The plates are all highlighted with three small rose-cut diamonds at the bottom. The earrings match the necklace. Antique half-set, 19th century, from the Netherlands.
Necklace characteristics
Clover hallmark
Necklace length: 42 cm
Pearl dimensions min. to max. 2.8 mm and 4.5 mm
Necklace weight : 15.93 gr
Earrings characteristics
Clover hallmark
Earring height: 42 mm
Earring width : 12 mm
Earrings weight : 4.53 gr
Flexible Victorian bracelet in 18 karat gold. Flexible bracelet made of a beautiful old mesh decorated with striations. It is decorated with two small pearls. Antique bracelet, 19th century, circa 1880.
Weevil hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Art Deco sapphire diamond earrings in 18 karat gold and platinum. Pair of geometric-shaped earrings with a round natural sapphire in a platinum closed setting, set with 11 rose-cut diamonds. The upper part of the earring is set with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.15 carat. The lower part of the earring […]
Art Deco tennis racket brooch in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Brooch in the shape of a tennis racket, with the handle set with 15 calibrated rubies and the strings decorated with a pearl representing the ball. Sports brooch from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmarks: weevils (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Length: 31 mm
Width: 7 mm
Condition: light scratches from use
Weight: 1.50 gr
More information : Tennis has been an Olympic sport since the first edition of the modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. After being removed from the Olympic program for more than fifty years, it returned at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Art Deco pearl ring in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco ring with a large flat base pearl, or mabe pearl. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with fine stylized leaves and set with four old-cut diamonds. The pearl has a beautiful luster. Art Deco ring, circa 1930.
Owl hallmark (french State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Art Deco diamonds pearl brooch in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Antique barrette brooch set with a line of 14 rose-cut diamonds and three pearls. With its straight geometric lines, this octagonal brooch is in keeping with the typical trends of the Art Deco period. It is representative of the white jewellery that was in fashion at the time. Art Deco barrette brooch, circa 1930.
Owl and mascaron hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum).
French Art Nouveau iris water lilies necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Lovely Art Nouveau necklace featuring a pendant enclosing a miniature in a frame decorated with irises and water lilies. The miniature depicts a ghostly woman near a satyr-headed fountain. The blue and green colors are partially washed out and faded, giving the whole a mossy agate appearance. The pendant is held by two chains joined by an iris decorated with a rose-cut diamond and a fine pearl. Green varnish highlights decorate the pendant. The lower part is set with rose-cut diamonds and a tassel with diamonds and natural pearls. Art Nouveau pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Total length of necklace: 39.5 cm Pendant dimensions: 8 x 3.2 cm
Condition: partially faded miniature, clasp changed, later green varnish (can be removed with nail polish remover)