Natural pearl and diamond tie pin in platinum. Antique men’s tie pin featuring a pear-shaped natural pearl. The pearl is at the center of a platinum frame forming a heart set with five rose-cut diamonds. The pin is sold in its original Russell’s limited case. Early 20th century tie pin, Belle Epoque, England, Liverpool.
Mascaron hallmark (French import hallmark for platinum).
Dimensions: 7.7 cm
Design dimensions: 11 x 10 mm
Pearl dimensions: 6.7 x 7 mm
Marguerite diamond ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). The ring features a central significant old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats. The diamond is surrounded by six marquise-shaped rubies and four brilliant-cut diamonds. The rubies exhibit a beautiful raspberry red color. Additionally, there are four brilliant-cut diamonds set on the shoulders. The ring was created in the 1970s using elements from an older piece of jewelry.
French eagle head hallmark and illegible maker’s hallmark (French hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizable)
Diameter of the bezel: 16 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.33 carats
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.57 carats
Estimated weight of rubies: 1.14 carats
Three-strand pearl necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamond clasp (750 hallmarked). This vintage “American-style” necklace features three strands of cascading white cultured pearls. The necklace is adorned with an 18-karat white gold clasp in the shape of a knot, fully set with round brilliant-cut, baguette-cut, and 8/8-cut diamonds (33 diamonds in total). The main diamond weighs 0.10 carats. Each strand consists of 63, 69, and 77 pearls, respectively. Dating back to the 1970s, made in France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold), 750 (indicating 18-karat gold), and maker’s mark.
Length: 48.5 cm
Clasp dimensions: 16 x 20 mm
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.61 carat
Pearl diameters: 5 mm (minimum) to 8.5 mm (maximum)
Note: The clasp features an 18-karat white gold safety chain. The necklace has been restrung.
Condition: Slight damage to one pearl near the clasp.
Art deco diamond pearl ring in gold 18 karats (750) and platinum (950). Circular ring centred of a white cultured pearl of approximately 7.7 mm, surrounded by 16 single cut diamonds. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and dog head hallmark
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (can be changed)
Diameter of the bezel: 13 mm
Height of the bezel: 12 mm
An analysis was carried out by the Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie on 20/06/2023, the details of which are given below:
Characteristics of the pearl
Identification : Beaded cultured pearl
Environment : Saltwater
Treatment : N – No indication of treatment
Shape : Rounded
Drilling : Half – drilled
Measurements : 7.7 mm approx.
Note: the analysis will be sent to the buyer
Condition : Scratches from use
Cultured pearl necklace in fall with a cylindrical clasp in gold 18 karats white (750 thousandths) and its safety chain. This necklace is composed of 74 white cultured pearls with pinkish nuances, arranged from smallest to largest. They have a regular round shape. Old necklace of the beginning of the XXth century.
Marked eagle head
Total length: 45 cm
Diameter of the pearls: 4.20 mm to 7.86 mm
Note: the necklace has been rethreaded and the silk thread has been changed.
Weight : 17.87 gr
Did you know ? By tradition, in the South of France, a pearl necklace is offered to young girls for their 18th birthday.
Care: It is not recommended to wash or bathe with this jewel, as it could alter the silk thread. You should avoid applying perfume to the jewel. We also advise you to avoid exposing your jewel near strong heat. The best advice: wear your pearls, they will keep their luster.