The regional jewelry gather the jewels of the regions of France, emblematic of a time when the traditional costumes were matched with the corresponding jewels. Savoyard creoles, poissardes, Norman crosses, crosses of the Puy en Velay, esclavage necklaces, Bressans enamels, Perpignan garnets, Poitou rings, Yvetot necklaces, Holy Spirits, Saint Lot crosses, jeannette crosses, all of these jewels tell the story of France through their manufacture and their evolution.
Regional jewelry
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460,00€Antique French Provencal pendant in 18 karat (750) pink gold. Circular medallion enclosing a miniature. The miniature depicts a view of a house, or a church, on the banks of a river, near a bridge. The miniature is surrounded by a black eglomized frieze on a gold-leaf background, mounted in an 18 karat gold frame. A silk fabric is visible on the reverse. Antique regional pendant, mid-19th century, South of France.
Height (with bezel): 28 mm
Diameter: 20 mmCondition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 3.2 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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480,00€French enamel flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique ring with a cartouche decorated with a blue and white enameled flower within a blue border. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with leaves and the band is faceted. This antique ring is suitable for both men and women. Antique wedding band ring, Normandy, second half of the 19th century.
Horsehead hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold between 1838-1919) and DH goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 63 UE or 10.25 US (can be changed)
Plate width: 9 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 2.13 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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2400,00€French Georgian regional necklace in 18k (750) yellow gold and silver. Rare and lovely French regional necklace, composed of three silver medallions set with imitation diamond glass, linked together by four rows of yellow gold chains. The necklace fastens with an enameled clasp, decorated with a fleuron on a sky-blue background, surrounded by midnight-blue enamel. The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal. Regional necklace from the late 18th – early 19th century, Bresse region, France.
Silver axe hallmark, rooster hallmark (head on right 1798-1809)
Length: 38.5 cm
Dimension of central plate: 30 x 25 mm
Note: The two thin chains linking the necklace to the clasp are in metal.
Condition : Usual wearsWeight : 26.93 gr
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3000,00€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 mmCondition: the clasp is not centred on the chain
Weight : 17.09 gr
*The antique boxes are not sold with the jewel*
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660,00€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.
Weight: 5.25 gr
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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1100,00€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 mmCondition: small enamel lacks, usual wears, slight denting
Weight : 9.91 gr
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820,00€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 mmNote: the necklace has been threaded.
Condition: scratches from useWeight : 9.75 gr
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210,00€Small enameled clasp pendant in 18 karat (750) gold. This Normandy clasp, in hollow gold. It is decorated with colored enamel: on one side, a red enameled flower framed by midnight-blue leaves, within a cartouche. The cartouche is surrounded by a jagged frieze; on the other side, the same motif […]
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700,00€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
Weight : 1.38 gr
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1350,00€Perpignan garnets cluster ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. This large, oval-shaped cluster ring is entirely set with faceted and flat-cut Perpignan garnets. The central oval garnet is surrounded by 23 round garnets. These garnets have a raspberry-red color typical of the garnets used in this region of southern France. The ring is decorated in openwork on the shoulders. Antique Regional Catalan ring, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially visible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 60 FR or 9.25 US (no resizing).
Ring head dimensions: 25 x 20 mm
Condition: scratches from use, small pewter soldering on underside, some stones have been replaced.
Weight : 5.35 gr
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1300,00€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).
Dimensions: 19 x 10 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 4.69 gr
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600,00€French antique flat clasp in 18k rose and yellow gold (750). This regional clasp is flat and rectangular and features a lovely decoration: on one side a blue enameled pansy in the center of an oval medallion. The flower is surrounded by four stylized flowers placed at the corners on a rectangular cartouche. The cartouche is decorated with a frieze of blue dots and oval shapes; on the other side, an undecorated cartouche in a blue enameled frame, surrounded by a frieze of blue lozenges and fleurons. Regional clasp from Normandy, a piece of French sentimental jewelry from the early 19th century which can be worn as a pendant.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838).
Clasp dimensions: 13 x 24 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 1.33 gr