Reliquary pearl bracelet in 18 karat (750) rose gold. The bracelet is composed of two rows of cultured pearls linked by a gold cruciform element. In the center of the bracelet, a rectangular gold element holds a lock of hair, protected by a curved glass. The clasp is with a gold stick, which is passed through a ring. Antique reliquary bracelet, late 19th century.
French owl hallmarks on various parts of the bracelet (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Total length: 19.5 cm
Dimensions of central element: 24 x 15 mm
Diameter of beads: 3.4 mm
Large enameled regional heart clasp in 18 karat gold (750). This regional clasp, in hollow gold, is rectangular in shape. It is richly decorated with colored enamel motifs: on one side, an enameled flower blossoms in the center of a coat of arms, surrounded by two blue and green pansies in a cartouche. The cartouche is surrounded by a frieze of enameled fleurons and oval shapes; on the other side, two flaming hearts resting on two intersecting horns of plenty, enameled blue and red, within a cartouche. The cartouche is surrounded by a frieze of dots on a blue background. Regional clasp from Normandy, French sentimental jewelry from the mid-19th century.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), France.
Clasp dimensions: 14 x 29 mm
Condition: scratches from use, missing enamel, slight dents
Georgian citrine earrings in 18 karat (750) and 14 karat (585 for the clasp) rose gold. Antique earrings set with large oval faceted citrines. They are closed-set and on a foil, creating a warm, luminous effect. Antique earrings in very good condition, Georgian period, circa 1830.
Shell hallmark (punched later on the buckle fastening).
Art Deco clover ruby pendant in platinum and 18-karat rose gold (750). A lucky four-leaf clover pendant in platinum set with eight rose-cut diamonds. The clover is centered by a round synthetic ruby and encircled by calibrated synthetic rubies. The jewel’s bail is set with a rose-cut diamond. Charming and rare lucky charm pendant from the Art Deco period, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Victorian double snake ring in yellow gold 18 karats (750) and silver. This ring is made by two snakes wrapping around the finger. The heads of the two reptiles are surmounted by a Dutch rose-cut diamond. The heads are delicately chiselled and come to rest on the two rows formed by the body of the animal. Antique ring, France, Victorian period, late 19th Century.
Eagle head hallmark
Finger size : 63 EU or 10.25 US (can be resized)
Dimensions of the design : 11.7 x 18 mm Width of the head : 10 mm
Large Art Nouveau horn comb. Large Art Nouveau seven-tooth comb in blond horn with floral decoration. It depicts a cherry blossom branch, a very common motif in the Art Nouveau period, influenced by Japanese art. Chignon comb signed E. Birkel, circa 1900.
Art Deco Edwardian pendant 13 in 18-karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Lucky charm pendant featuring the number 13 at its center, set with 3 synthetic rubies and 4 rose-cut diamonds. These small lucky charm medallions were fashionable in the early 20th century, during the Art Deco period, around 1920-1930.
Traces of an eagle head hallmark
Dimensions (including the bail): 21 x 10 mm
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Condition: scratches from use
Antique French regional necklace in 800 silver. It consists of links adorned with faceted rhinestones in volute motifs. The necklace features a central motif in the shape of a crowned heart with a fleur-de-lis design, topped with a bow. The entire piece is set with white and slightly yellow rhinestones (color alteration due to age). The necklace fastens with a lobster clasp, which was added later, as these necklaces originally closed with ribbons. This antique regional French necklace likely originates from Normandy and dates back to the mid-19th century in France.
Large French regional clasp in 18-karat rose gold (750) and 14k gold (for the clasp ring). This large Normandy clasp is made of hollow gold. It is richly decorated with colorful enamels. On one side, three partially enameled flowers blossom in the center of the clasp within a cartouche. The cartouche is surrounded by a frieze of dots and semicircles. On the other side, a flower basket composed of pansies, wheat, a rose, and a tulip is featured within a blue enameled cartouche. The presence of pansies is typical of the iconography of sentiment jewelry from the early 19th century, signifying “think of me.”
This Normandy regional clasp is a French sentiment jewel from the early 19th century.
Shell hallmark for standing clasp ring
Clasp Dimensions: 35 mm x 19 mm.
Condition: Scratches from use, missing enamels, slight indentations.
Edwardian lioness tie pin in 18-karat yellow gold (750) and platinum. It features the head of a lioness with an open mouth, holding an old mine cut diamond set in a closed setting. The lioness’s head is intricately detailed, showcasing its fur. The realistic naturalistic craftsmanship of this piece is quite exquisite, reminiscent of pins designed by René Boivin around 1906. Edwardian period.
Owl and mascaron hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold and platinum)
Dimensions: 70 mm x 9 mm.
Estimated diamond weight: 0.08 carat.
Note: The pin comes with a stopper to secure it.
Condition: Light signs of wear.
Georgian Maltese cross chalcedony pendant in 9k gold. This antique reliquary cross is made of four chalcedony elements forming a cross, held together by a central gold element with delicate engraving. This central element likely originally contained a woven lock of hair beneath glass, although it is no longer present. The pendant has an intricately decorated bail. This Georgian cross t is from around 1820.
Trefoil hallmark
Dimensions: 60 x 34 mm.
Note: Similar Georgian Maltese crosses can be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum in England.
Condition: Missing the central protective glass, some oxidation.