We group here the jewels by theme: the theme of nature, flowers; the theme of animals; the religious theme or the jewels of devotion; the regional theme for all the French regional jewels (Auvergne, Roussillon, Normandy, Poitou…); the cameo jewels with cameos on agate or on shell
Dropsy Holy Mary Pendant in 18-karat (750 thousandths) gold. An Art Nouveau medal shaped like an almond, depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary surrounded by intertwining, sinuous lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau period. The reverse of the medal is blank. The medal is signed “Dropsy.” Art Nouveau religious medal, circa 1900, France.
Hallmarked with an eagle’s head and an owl, along with the goldsmith’s hallmark, signed “Dropsy.”
Height (including hoop): 36 mm
Width: 16 mm
Note: Engraving can be done upon request.
Condition: Fine scratches from use.
Art Nouveau leaves band ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Large ring decorated with six leaves in relief framed by two twists. Antique ring dating from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (no sizing possible)
Antique faceted earrings in 18 karat gold. The earrings consist of a faceted half-sphere and an oblong faceted ear pendant. Earrings, early 20th century probably from Pas-de-Calais, France.
Hallmarked owl and Charles Perroud (active in Lyon from 1913 to 1949).
Antique french perpignan ring in 18 karat (750) gold. Antique ring centred on a round garnet surrounded by six round rose-cut garnets set in pearls. The main garnet is mounted on a structure attached by clasps/rings to the ring head. The ring is soberly decorated with a gadroon on each shoulder. The gold structure is finely decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the back of the bezels is domed. These stones are known as ‘Perpignan’ or ‘rose’ cut, and are faceted on top but flat underneath. These garnets have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red colour. Regional ring, mid-19ᵉ century, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919)
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.75 US (can be cut to size)
Paul Dumont Art Nouveau necklace in 800 silver. Necklace features a rectangular chain with leaf-shaped motifs alternating with aventurine glass cabochons. Art Nouveau necklace, signed Dumont, circa 1900, France.
Boar hallmark (french state hallmark for silver) and Dumont signature
Length: 39 cm
Dimension of a leaf : 10 x 35 mm
Condition: minor oxidation
Weight: 12.79 gr
Learn more: aventuriné glass is a decorative glass manufactured since the 17th century. It is distinguished by its metallic inclusions, often copper, which create sparkling reflections. It is widely used in Italy to make micro-mosaic jewelry.
Regional blue enamel signet ring in 18 karat gold. French regional ring with an unengraved rectangular cartouche (engraving possible). The ring is decorated with blue and white enamel. Antique ring, circa 1870, France.
Horsehead hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Cameo biscuit porcelain tie pin in 18 karats gold. Antique pin decorated with a biscuit porcelain portrait of a man (unglazed porcelain, which gives it a velvety, matte appearance akin to the texture of marble), closed-set. Early 20th century jewelry.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Grand Tour micro-mosaic ring in 9 karat (375) gold. Antique ring, souvenir of the Grand Tour, set with a circular micro-mosaic representing the Colosseum in Rome. The glass plate is set in 9 karat gold. Antique ring, Late 19th century.
Trefoil hallmark (french state hallmark for 9 karat gold)
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (possible resizing)
Bezel diameter: 22 mm
Condition : some chips, oxidation
Weight : 7.89 gr
More about : Grand Tour jewellery were precious souvenirs brought back by European travellers in the XVIIIᵉ and XIXᵉ centuries on their cultural journeys to Italy and Greece. They included cameos, micro-mosaics and medallions depicting ancient motifs, ruins or famous works of art. These pieces embodied both artistic refinement and admiration for Antiquity.
Augis medium love medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750 thousandths). Medium-sized circular love medal pendant, the “+” sign is set with an old-cut diamond and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a smooth rim. The background is decorated with radiating striations, highlighting the words “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The pendant refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”. Vintage Médaille d’Amour by Augis, circa 1960, France.
Victorian Perpignan garnet bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold. Bracelet formed of two hollow rose gold rods and centered with seven round garnets. The garnets are “Perpignan-cut”, a rose-cut with a flat base. They have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red color, typical of Perpignan garnet jewelry. The garnets are mounted on paillon and set en clos. The setting is delicately decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the bezel bottoms are domed. The clasp is secured by an eight clasp. Antique rush bracelet, circa 1880, Southeastern France.
Horsehead hallmarks (1838-1919, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
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.