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
Antique enamel locket pendant in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique opening pendant decorated on the front with a central band of two flowers on a honeycomb background. The centre is separated by two bands of blue enamel. The ends are decorated with bands of raised dots. The locket opens into a secret compartment that can hold one or two photographs. The back of the locket is in smooth, unengraved matt gold. Antique photo pendant, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and regional flower hallmark.
Dimensions: 35 x 25 mm
Condition: fine scratches from use, without protective glass
French regional diamond drapery necklace in 18 karat (750) yellow gold and silver. Antique regional necklace made up of five silver elements set with rose-cut diamonds. The central pendant holds two dangling diamonds. Round cable mesh chains link each diamond-set element. The main chain is antique yellow gold. Antique Arles drapery necklace, Provence, late 19th century, France.
Boar and eagle head hallmark on the chain, horse head hallmark on the chain (french state hallmarks for 18 karat gold and silver)
Total length: 39 cm Dimensions of central element: 35 x 25 mm
Hermann Böhm Neo-Renaissance pendants, set of two Neo-Renaissance pendants in their original shaped case:
The first pendant is in polychrome enamelled silver, set with green imitation stones (garnet/glass lining), a garnet and three rubies. A woman playing a lyre is depicted in the round in front of a piece of Antique architecture. The pendant bears 7 fine pearls in pendants at the top and bottom. The back of the pendant is also enamelled and chased. Renaissance style pendant, made by Hermann Böhm at the end of the 19th century, Vienna, Austro-Hungarian work.
Dog-mark for the silver 800 thousandths, A-mark for the city of Vienna, Hermann Böhm’s hallmark (19th century).
Height: 7 cm
Width: 4 cm
Condition : some enamels missing
Weight : 18.04 gr
The second pendant is in polychrome enamelled silver, depicting Saint George slaying the dragon, a famous legend from the Middle Ages. It also has a small pearl pendant. The chain has been replaced. Antique pendant in the Renaissance style, 19th century, Austro-Hungarian work. Attributed to Hermann Böhm (19th century).
Chain hallmarked 925 silver
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.5 cm
Total length with chain: 43.5 cm
Note: the silver chain has been removed.
Condition: missing enamel
Weight (including chain): 11.53 gr
More infos : In Germany and Austria, the Neo-Renaissance style developed in the last decades of the 19th century in parallel with the emergence of a national identity, and took the name Historismus or Historicism.
Large amethyst cross pendant in 18 karat (750) yellow gold and silver. Large religious cross to be worn as a pendant, set with 19 round facetted amethysts and paste white stones. Religious ceremonial jewellery, late 19th century, southern France or Italy.
Owl and swan hallmarks (French State hallmarks for 18 karat gold and silver).
Victorian reliquary garnet pendant. Antique pendant with a round garnet surrounded by natural pearls. The rest of the jewel is decorated with square garnets and black and white enamelled arabesques. The clasp takes the form of a bow, also set with garnets. A secret compartment opens at the back of the jewel to conceal a small sentimental object (protected by glass). Pendant from the second half of the 19th century, France, circa 1850.
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique ring with a relief decoration on the entire ring, depicting two winged figures, one with angel wings, the other with bat wings. They support a coat of arms inscribed with the numeral (or monogram) “MC” in raised letters. The rest of the ring is formed by the body of a snake. The ring features alternating textures of polished and picté gold. Antique ring, late Art Nouveau circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (small sizing possible)
Max. ring size: 14 mm
Condition: old change of size visible, usual gold wears.
Saint Esprit du Puy en Velay pendant in 18-karat (750) pink gold.This regional pendant is made of stamped gold leaf decorated with a stylized bird carrying three garnets as a pendant.The center of the jewel is also set with a garnet.Around it, the blue enameled decoration of the jewel has almost disappeared. The Holy Spirit is held at the top by a gold element forming a knot, set with nine garnets.This antique regional Holy Spirit pendant dates from the beginning of the 19th century, circa 1810, Auvergne, France.
Erased rooster hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold between 1809 and 1819).
Dimensions: 6 x 3 cm
Condition: missing enamels, a garnet replaced at the bottom, old welds at the back.
Antique enamel angel pendant in silver (800).Antique circular pendant centered on an enameled plaque depicting a winged angel holding a lyre surrounded by flowers, on a dark brown background.The plaque is set in a silver setting decorated with leaves and half fine pearls. Antique romantic pendant, circa 1880.
Swan hallmark (French state hallmark for silver)
Dimensions (bail included): 37 x 34 mm
Diameter: 34mm
Condition: cracks in the brown part of the enamel.
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique wedding ring monogrammed “FD”. The ring opens under the bezel, revealing a secret compartment that can conceal a sentimental element (a flower, a lock of hair, for example). The inside of the ring is engraved with the words “V. Decondé et F. Destrée unis le 6 juin 1855”, the date of union of the two engaged couples. Antique ring for men. The ring is decorated with rinceaux in relief. Antique secret wedding ring, 1855, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), “FD fourmi” goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 65 UE or 11 US (possible resizing)
Long chain with enameled clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. This antique French necklace features a flat-mesh chain that twists around itself. The diamond-shaped clasp features several facets decorated with enameled flowers. Antique necklace, mid-19th century, Normandy region, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Length: 62 cm Clasp dimensions: 10 mm x 23 mm
Condition: small enamel lacks, usual wears, slight denting
Coral necklace with French antique clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Choker necklace composed of 92 faceted coral beads. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp with six enameled facets in a floral design. Antique necklace, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Total length: 37.5 cm Clasp dimensions: 5 x 11 mm
Note: the necklace has been threaded.
Condition: scratches from use
Antique French silver pendant (900 thousandths). Pendant set with paste white stone from South-East, Provence, France. The jewel is composed of a central openwork plate, holding three pendants and a foliage-decorated bail. Antique regional pendant, circa 1870, Provence, France.
Partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 62 x 37 mm
Conditions : scratches and some wear on the stones.