Onyx signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important Tank-type ring,with a square onyx plaque. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with four gadroons. Mixed ring for men or women, Retro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (small sizing possible)
French Astrological Pisces pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Rectangular Pisces zodiac medal featuring two fish swimming side by side. Astrological pendant signed HD, circa 2000, France.
Estaing bridge cross pendant by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold. Pendant featuring an openwork cross with a Gothic appearance, referring to the cross on the Estaing bridge. Cross pendant, mid-20th century, France.
Partially visible eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (including setting): 4 cm Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: slight wear scratches
Weight : 2.52 gr
More : The village of Estaing is a passageway used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its medieval chateau and bridge. It is on this bridge that the cast-iron Estaing cross stands, which inspired the creation of the yellow gold cross by BECKER Paris in 1903.
Green tourmaline diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Cocktail” ring set with 14 green navette-cut tourmalines and 12 brilliant-cut diamonds. The high prongs add volume to this ring, which is typical of the 1970s, when jewelry sought height and architecture. Cocktail ring, circa 1970.
Shell hallmark and mark 585 (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 57 UE or 7.75 US (possible sizing)
Georgian rectangular locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Rare rectangular-shaped pendant with two opening beveled glass plates between which a miniature, photo or souvenir can be slipped. The contour of the jewel is decorated with 45 natural pearls, approx. 2 mm in diameter. The pendant is supported by three chains. Antique opening pendant, 1st French Empire/ Georgian period, circa 1800/1810.
Later French owl hallmark.
Height: 7.5 cm Width: 3.8 cm
Condition: worn beads, slight scratches on glass
Weight : 16,27 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Platinum diamond stud earrings in white gold 18 karat (750) and platinum. Retro stud earrings adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each (0.40 carat total) set by four claws. The chips close with ALPA clasps. Vintage ear chips, circa 1960/1980.
Mascaron and owl hallmark, ALPA hallmark and eagle head hallmark on clasps.
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.40 carat (0.20 ct each)
French victorian cross pendant in 18 karat (750). Small religious cross called ‘croix bâton’, it is made of hollow gold. The arms of the cross are smooth and decorated at the ends with a sphere and a point. The top part is shaped like a fleuron and holds a ring for wearing as a pendant. Antique cross, early 19ᵉ century, French regional jewellery, Brittany.
Antique black earrings in 18 karat gold. Antique earrings adorned with an oval black glass plate with beveled edges, litating onyx. The plates are smooth and rimmed with gold. Late 19th century earrings, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Art Deco emerald target ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.30 carat, surrounded by 16 calibrated emeralds. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with small rose-cut diamonds. The emeralds are natural. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Mascaron hallmark and old workshop numbering.
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 10 mm
Weight of central diamond: 0.30 carat
Total estimated weight of emeralds: 0.15 carat
Tanzanite diamond trilogy ring in 18 karat white gold. Vintage ring centered by an oval-cut tanzanite of 0.73 carat, framed by two brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.20 carat each. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “Oui, je veux bien danser avec toi” (“Yes, I’ll dance with you” in French). Vintage tanzanite ring, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US
Tanzanite weight: 0.73 carat
Diamond weight: 0.20 carat each