Georgian citrine paste seed pearl necklace in rose gold 9 karats (375). Rare necklace dating from the 1st Empire (Napoleon Ist, circa 1810) composed of eleven faceted oval glasses imitating citrine, in closed gold settings surrounded by lines of small fine pearls. Each link is connected by two gold chains also decorated with small pearls. The clasp is a ratchet box, it is hidden in a faceted glass link. Antique necklace, circa 1810. Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Length : 39 cm Size of one element: 17mm x 21 mm
Note: a safety chain is connected to the clasp and is later than the jewel. Condition: traces of glue on the clasp and the element next to it, usual wears
Victorian mourning flower ring in yellow gold 18 karats (750). Antique ring centered with a carved sardonyx flower, surrounded by half pearls. The shoulders of the ring are enamelled black and reveal the words “In memory of” in gold letters. Antique memento ring, England, Birmingham, circa 1865.
Owl hallmark, Birmingham hallmark, 18 hallmark, anchor hallmark, letter T hallmark, woman in profile hallmark.
Finger size : 54 EU or 7 US (resizing: possible by 1 or 2 sizes)
Size of the bezel : 10 mm
Condition : some enamel missing, scratches from use
Eagle’s claw pearl pin in pink and yellow gold 18 karats (750). Victorian pin with an eagle claw holding a pearl of 3.6 mm. Tie pin, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark, trace of numbering and master hallmark.
Arthus Bertrand Taurus zodiac enamel pendant plique à jour in yellow gold 18 karats. Art Deco medal pendant of the zodiac sign Taurus. The bull is represented in gold with light brown enamel plique-à-jour decoration on a red translucent enamel background. Vintage astrological medal, circa 1960, France.
Eagle head hallmark and Arthus-Bertrand & Cie (active in Paris) goldsmith hallmark, stamped “France” and marked “18k” on the reverse.
Dimensions (including the clasp): 27 mm x 20 mm
Condition: chip and partial crack in the enamel above the bull’s neck (approx.5 mm)
Enamel American flower brooch in Tiffany & Co’s style in rose and yellow gold 14 karats. Antique brooch representing a sweet pea with pink petals enamelled and matt. The representation of the flower is very naturalistic. On the flower, a diamond is set by six claws in yellow gold. American work, in the style of Paul Farnham for Tiffany & Co, circa 1890.
Scallop shell and trefoil hallmark
Size: 58 mm x 16 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.05 ct
Note: the clasp is in rose gold 9k
Condition : scratches from use
Victorian portrait diamonds brooch in silver and rose gold 18 karats (750). Antique brooch with a lady’s portrait painted on ivory and protected by a glass. The portrait is surrounded by a pink gold border and a silver decoration forming a knot and foliage, set with 54 rose-cut diamonds. Late 19th century antique portrait brooch, Victorian period.
Owl and swan hallmarks
Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm Dimensions of the portrait : 21 x 18 mm
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in 18 karat gold (750) and platinum (900). Brooch taking the form of a crescent moon, decorated with flowers stylized by petals carved with sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the pistil represented by single cut diamonds. This brooch is composed of fourteen rubies, seventeen sapphires, nine emeralds and fourteen diamonds. Art Deco brooch, in the style of Cartier Paris Tutti Frutti jewelry, circa 1925
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 25 x 32 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 2.55 carats
Estimated weight of rubies : 2.10 carats
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.90 carats
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.28 carat
Georgian portrait miniature in rose gold 18 karats. This important medallion in glass and gold contains a painted miniature representing a portrait of a man dressed in the fashion of the late eighteenth century. The medallion opens by the lower part. On the reverse side is an unadorned cloth that would have previously held a lock of hair. Antique pendant, sentimental jewelry probably made around 1790.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Dimensions without the clasp: 53 mm x 42 mm
Diameter of the clasp: 0,9 mm
Condition: scratches from use, slightly twisted bail, missing the small padlock at the bottom.
Total weight: 14.09 gr
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
Brooch Art Nouveau woman in pink gold 18 karats. Oval brooch worked in openwork, with decoration of woman in profile surrounded by irises flowers. The elegant lady is adorned with a necklace of five rose-cut diamonds and an earring with a similarly cut diamond. The woman is treated to a gentle movement effect and lets the irises slip through her fingers. Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1910.
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 26 x 36 mm
Note: the attachment system works. There is a fastener on the reverse side, probably to hold a last element, now missing.
Condition: oxidation, scratches from use