Sentimental jewelry
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1200,00€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)
Bezel size: 8 x 7 mm
Condition: tiny scratches
Weight : 2.68 gr
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600,00€Edwardian diamond pearl arrow brooch in 18 karats rose gold and silver. Brooch featuring an arrow with 22 diamonds on the tip and tail, and a fine pearl on the shaft (diameter approx. 4.9 mm). Antique brooch, late 19th – early 20th century.
Partially inscribed owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Dimensions: 10 x 52 mm
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.11 caratCondition: light scratches and oxidation
Weight : 3.75 gr
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1300,00€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 mmCondition: scratches from use
Weight : 12.53 gr
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450,00€Forget-me-not turquoise ring in 18 karat rose gold (750), featuring a central design of a blossoming branch set with five turquoise cabochons and a faceted glass. The ring’s band is hollow and holds a braided lock of hair that decorates the entire circumference of the band. This memento ring dates from the second half of the 19th century, specifically the Napoleon III period.
Hallmark: Owl
Finger size: 61 EU or 9.5 US (resizable).
Band width: 4 mm.
Condition: slight deformation of the band around the hallmark area.
Weight: 1.88 gr.
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1100,00€Victorian flower locket pendant in rose gold 18 karats (750) and silver. Antique locket pendant with an oval shape decorated with a flower in relief, made of silver and gold, set with fine pearls. The leaves are in green enamel. The pendant opens onto a compartment that can hold a photograph protected by a glass. 19th century memento souvenir pendant.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions (including the clasp) : 45 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 11.06 gr
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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620,00€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 mmCondition : tiny scratches.
Weight : 7.20 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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150,00€Gold pendant heart in yellow gold 18 karats. Antique pendant forming a domed heart, France, 20th century.
Marked with an eagle’s head and an illegible goldsmith’s mark.
Dimensions : 20 mm (including the clasp) x 12 mm
Condition : scratches from use, dents
Weight : 0.52 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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2300,00€Georgian diamond portrait ring in rose gold 18 karats and silver 800 thousandth. Antique ring composed of a hexagonal bezel enclosing a lady’s portrait. The miniature portrait is painted on ivory, it is highlighted by a surround of thirty rose-cut diamonds in a silver setting. The basket is beautifully crafted, decorated with scrolls in cartouches corresponding to the hexagonal shape of the jewel. This ring is a transformable piece of jewellery. The bezel can be removed by means of a pin located at the basket.
It is likely that the portrait, once removed from the ring, could be worn as a brooch or pendant by fitting it to another suitable structure.
This ring dates from the late 18th century.
Swan and owl hallmarks (later adds)
Finger size: 51 EU or 5.5 US (sizing possible)
Bezel size : 16 mm x 14 mm
Estimated diamond weight : 0,15 carat
Condition : fine scratches, some oxidation
Weight : 6.50 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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690,00€Wedding Enamelled trinity ring in yellow gold 18 karats (750). Ring with three rings similar to the “Trinity”‘ of Cartier and also of Hermès. This ring is composed of three interlaced rings, each enamelled with a colour: orange, green and blue. A thin line of gold runs through each ring. Italian ring from the 20th century.
Owl hallmark, mark 750 and Italian hallmark
Finger size : 50 EU or 5 US (no resizing possible)
Condition : some fine scratches from use
Weight : 4,52 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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160,00€Limoges porcelain Victorian pin in rose gold 18 karats and gilt metal. Antique Victorian pin decorated with a plate of porcelain of Limoges. The plate is shuttle-shaped and is decorated with a young woman, in a romantic spirit of the late 19th century. The plate is in closed setting. The central decoration is surrounded by twenty half pearls. The metal pin was added later, perhaps following a ring transformation. Antique jewel from the late 19th century.
Dimension of the main motif: 20 mm x 9 mm
Total height: 65 mmCondition: the pin is in metal (added later)
Weight: 2.43 gr
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180,00€Commemorative ring Napoleon III Emperor. This is a simple ring in bronze. On the inside, it bears the inscription “Napoleon III Emperor”. The message is highlighted by a dotted frieze. The inscription is partially faded. This is due to the wear and use of the ring by its former wearer. Some rare models of this ring exist with the date “1863”. Memorial jewel, circa 1860.
Finger size: 51 EU or 5.5 US (no sizing possible)
Ring width : 5 mm
Weight : 1,99 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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340,00€Victorian grisaille brooch miniature in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Of circular shape, a lady’s portrait dressed as in 18th Century fashion is painted in grisaille (different shades of greys). The portrait is encircled by a rose gold circle, two branches with flowers inlaid with pearls cross each other on the upper part of the jewel. Six pearls decorate the contour of the brooch to highlight the lovely portrait. Antique brooch from the Victorian period, 19th century.
Swan and owl hallmarks
Height: 3,1 cm
Width: 2.8 cmNote: the fastening system works.
Condition: oxidation, wears, soldering to keep the compartment locked.Weight : 7,56 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*