Navette diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. The ring is set with a line of five brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounded by twelve brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a leaf motif. The bezel is quite high. Marquise ring from the 1970s.
Solitaire diamond ring 0.25 ct in 18 karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Antique solitaire ring set with a central old mine cut diamond of 0.25 carats, set with platinum prongs. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with a platinum band set with rose-cut diamonds. Antique wedding ring, circa 1900, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Egyptian scarab ear stud in 18 karat (750) gold. Earring in the shape of a scarab with a lapis lazuli cabochon. Vintage earchips, circa 1980, Egypt.
Egyptian hallmark, owl hallmark
Height: 13 mm
Width: 8 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 2.04 gr
More information : In Egypt, the scarab became a protective symbol, widely used in the form of amulets, in tombs and funeral rituals. It also embodies the principle of resurrection and immortality, in line with the Egyptians’ belief in life after death and an eternal cycle of transformation.
Victorian marquise yellow ring in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique ring with a yellow paste navette cut, to imitate citrine. It is surrounded by faceted marcasites in a silver setting. The ring splits into three gold strands at shoulder level. Antique ring, circa 1890, France
Mixed hallmark eagle and wild boar (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible
Poitou regional ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths). Antique French three-faceted ring, enameled in black and white and decorated with a flower. The central facet features a blank oval cartouche, it can be engraved. The ring is decorated with floral motifs. Antique Poitou regional ring, circa 1860, France.
Eagle head hallmark (poinçon d’État français pour l’or 18 karats)
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.25 US (can bechanged)
Ring width: 6.7 mm
Note: ask for a quote for engraving in the centre
Condition: small enamel chips, scratches from use
Weight: 2.11 gr
Historical point: this jewelry is called a “maraîchère wedding ring”, as it was worn in the Vendée marshlands and made in the Lower Poitou region. To learn more about the jewelry of our regions, we recommend the book written by Michael C. W. Fieggen, Les Bijoux Des Français.
Flower enamel secret locket ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique ring with an oval bezel in blue enamelled guilloché on which is applied a silver flower set with eight rose-cut diamonds. A secret compartment is hidden under the bezel, allowing to slip a souvenir. Antique ring dating from the late 19th century.
Victorian turquoise long earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Important French Victorian earrings, entirely set with 20 turquoise stones (cabochons suiffées) and 10 fine half-pearls, enhanced with black enamel lines. Delicate, elegant workmanship. Earrings from the second half of the 19th century, Victorian period, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 10 mm
Condition: small lack of enamel, very slight wear scratches
Bressan enamel silver ear clips. Round ear clips decorated with green Bressan enamel and gold arabesques with red and white dots. The enamels are set in serrated closed settings. For non-pierced ears. Regional ear clips, Bresse, circa 1960-1970, France.
Crab hallmark (french state hallmark for silver), maker’s mark
Victorian chain in 18 karat hollow gold. Beautiful chain with fancy mesh alternating with faceted cable mesh. The chain measures 46.5 cm and is very light. Antique chain, circa 1900, France. Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) Length: 46.5 cm Mesh thickness: 4 mm Condition: clasp […]
Belle Epoque geometric ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Early 19th century ring, centered on a rose-cut diamond in a setting of 10 rose-cut diamonds. The corners are set with imitation emerald stones (glass). The shoulders of the ring are decorated with diamonds. Belle Epoque ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)