Georgian and Victorian jewelry
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750,00€French Georgian ring in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. The ring is adorned with a turquoise blue glass cabochon, flanked by two rose-cut diamonds. The band features rich decoration, including a pine cone, a swirl motif, and a cross pattern. French antique ring, Georgian period, circa 1820/1830.
Hallmarked with a ram’s head (active between 1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Ring size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (resizing possible)
Ring head width: 7.33 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 2.56 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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1600,00€Patriotic marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths) and silver. Antique marquise-style ring set with a row of rose-cut diamonds, bordered by a row of 12 rubies and a row of 12 sapphires, symbolizing the colors of the French flag. Antique marquise ring, circa 1870.
Hallmarks: owl and swan (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.25 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head: 21 x 8 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of rubies: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 caratsCondition: antique setting, scratches from use
Weight: 2.92 gr
More information : The wearing of patriotic jewelry as a sign of protest or resistance became widespread after the French Revolution (1789-1799) and during the Napoleonic era.
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2000,00€Georgian sentimental swivel ring in 18k gold. This georgian ring features a rectangular swivel bezel, with one side containing two intertwined locks of hair—one blonde, the other brown—alongside the names “Alix” and “Virginie,” and the other side displaying a flatly braided hair rectangle. A sentimental ring representing two lovers from the early 19th century, France.
Hallmark: rooster facing right (1798-1809, France)
Ring size: 60 EU or 9 US
Swivel bezel dimensions: 21 x 13 mm
Condition: wear scratches, slight dent inside the band, some hair detached.
Weight: 3.68 gr
Sentimental jewelry, often known as mourning or lover’s jewelry, was particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. These pieces frequently incorporated personal elements like hair, inscriptions, or miniature portraits, serving as intimate mementos of loved ones. Hairwork, in particular, was a cherished practice, symbolizing enduring connections and memories.
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1200,00€Antique perfume bottle pendant in glass and 18 karat (750) rose gold. Glass perfume bottle imitating red jasper. The upper part of the bottle is made of rose gold, a lid opens onto a small glass stopper and a mobile clasp allows it to be hung as a pendant. Antique pendant from the early 19th century, France.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 3.2 cmCondition: scratches from use
Weight : 12.11 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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140,00€Single black dormeuse earring in 18 karat rose gold (750/1000). Unique dormeuse earring decorated with black glass imitating jet, known as “verre de Paris.” The glass is pointed and decorated with a grid pattern. Antique single earring, circa 1830, France. Unmatched piece.
Hallmark: ram’s head (1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 18 mm
Width: 9 mmCondition: wear and tear. This earring is sold individually.
Weight: 1.31 gr
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1700,00€Long French sautoir chain with enamel regional clasp in 18k rose gold. This antique sautoir necklace consists of a long chain with curb links measuring 1.54 meters. The clasp features six decorated and engraved facets, two of which are adorned with enameled flowers. Antique regional necklace from the mid-19th century, Normandy region, France.
Hallmark: horse’s head (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold, 1838-1919).
Length: 154 cm (1.54 meters)
Clasp dimensions: 10 x 25 mm
Condition: minor wears
Weight: 15.77 gr
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2000,00€Antique Antillean bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Antique bracelet composed of twisted links forming grooved rings decorated with faceted spherical motifs. Antique bracelet from the Antilles, circa 1880, France.
Hallmarks: eagle’s head, rhinoceros head, and maker’s mark.
Length: 19.5 cm
Width: 10 mmNote: the clasp is secured by an 18 karat gold safety chain.
Condition: minor wear and tearWeight : 17.71 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Further information : Traditional jewelry is still worn in the Antilles for special occasions and cultural events. This regional Antilles jewelry is characterized by elaborate motifs such as twisted gold wires, vine leaves, forçat mesh, fluting, “gros sirop” mesh, gold wire spirals, etc.
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450,00€Antique Masonic brooch in silver. Masonic brooch featuring the Square and Compasses within a circle, set with rhinestones. The combination of the Square and Compasses forms a square within the circle, symbolizing matter surrounded by the spiritual. The reunion of body and spirit can be supported by the quest for the squaring of the circle. In Masonic believes, the Compass symbolizes spiritual measurement and the individual’s ability to keep their actions within the bounds of what is right and appropriate. It also represents the capacity for self-assessment and improvement. The Square, on the other hand, represents the virtue of living a straight and balanced life, while respecting moral and ethical laws. Antique brooch, circa 1900.
Swan hallmark (french state hallmark for silver)
Diameter: 26 mm
Condition: signs of wear
Weight: 3.76 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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700,00€Victorian silver girandole pendant in silver 800. A girandole pendant forming a large knot holding three drops in the style of late 18th-century jewelry. The entire piece is set with white paste stones on foils. Victorian period, circa 1860-1880, France.
Boar hallmarks (french state hallmark for silver)
Height (with setting): 50 mm
Width: 33 mmCondition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 11.31 gr
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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2600,00€Perpignan garnet bangle bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Bangle bracelet featuring a rose gold hollow stem, the ends decorated with garnets. In the center of the bracelet, a flower formed of 9 round garnets, and on the sides a barrette motif formed of 3 garnets. The stones are “Perpignan” cut, a rose cut with a flat base. They have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red color, typical of Perpignan garnets. The garnets are mounted on foil and in closed setting. The setting is delicately decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the bezel backgrounds are domed. The clasp is a box-latch secured by a chain. Antique rush bracelet, circa 1880, Southeastern France.
Horsehead hallmarks (1838-1919, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Center width: 14 mm
Inside length: 16.5 cm
Inside dimensions: 5 x 5.5 cmCondition: slight wear scratches, small dents behind two bezels, a inner crack in one of the garnets.
Weight : 9.96 gr
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270,00€Antique French silver diamond brooch from Arles. Antique regional brooch decorated with openwork motifs. The center of the brooch is adorned with a small diamond in a crumpled-effect setting, a motif typical of the South of France. The brooch is partially gilded on the reverse to prevent silver staining clothing. Antique regional brooch, France, late 19th century.
Height: 17 mm
Width: 4 cmCondition : scratches from use
Weight : 5.74 gr
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500,00€Antique French Saint Vincent star comb. Antique bun comb with four blond horn teeth, topped by a silver frame with three pentacrine stars (star-shaped fossils) also known as St. Vincent stars. The upper part of the comb is mobile and pivots. Early 20th century antique comb, Digne-Les-Bains, South of France.
Height: 8 cm
Width: 5.2 cm
Condition : Small missing tooth
Weight : 10.40 gr
More details : First introduced in the first half of the 20th century, Saint-Vincent jewelry quickly became a hit in and around Digne-Les-Bains. This success, which lasted for a century, can be explained by its good-luck properties, enveloping the wearer in magical circles. They are formed from pentacrines, which are five-pointed star-shaped fossil segments from the “stems” of crinoids, commonly known as sea lilies.