Art Deco gold necklace in 18k two tones gold (750 thousandths). An antique necklace composed of 5 radiating motifs alternating between yellow and white gold. The necklace chain is antique and consists of trombone links alternating with double-eight links. Art Deco necklace, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark(French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 42.5 cm
Dimensions of the central motif: 20 x 14 mm
Diamond engagement ring in 18 karat white gold (750). Engagement ring set with thirteen diamonds, including a central brilliant-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.13 carat. Vintage jewelry, circa 2000.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be cut to size)
Estimated weight of central diamond: 0.13 carat
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.33 carat
Note: Rhodium plating for the ring is possible upon request for a quote.
Condition : scratches from use
Antique diamond hairpin in 18 karat (750) gold and silver diamond hairpin composed of two blond horn prongs decorated with a gold and silver arc set with 13 rose-cut diamonds. Antique head jewel, circa 1850, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and AL goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 13 cm x 1.5 cm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.40 carat
Note: Handle with care, as horn is a delicate and fragile material.
Condition: a tooth broken and reattached at the level of the setting.
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.
Modernist coral ring in 18-karat yellow gold (750). The ring features an orange coral cabochon set with four thick, flat prongs. The ring’s band is delicately worked, the shoulders are openworked and form beautiful round lines typical of the Retro period. Vintage ring, circa 1950.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger circumference: 46 UE or 3.5 US (small sizing possible)
Cultured pearl necklace with 18 karat (750) yellow gold box-latch clasp.Cultured pearl necklace with 101 white cultured pearls in pinkish hues, beautifully orientated. Mid-20th century necklace.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Total length: 45 cm Bead diameters: 3 mm to 7.3 mm
Note: the clasp has a safety catch. The necklace has been threaded, the silk thread is new.
Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
Art nouveau leaf ring in 18 karat (750) gold and platinum. Antique ring with a flower and leaf in yellow gold. The main diamond weighs approximately 0.25 carat. The ring is decorated with nine rose-cut diamonds. An original model, typical of this period inspired by plants and nature. Art Nouveau ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (18k gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 8 US (can be changed)
Design dimensions: 17 x 14 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.45 carat
Estimated total weight of main diamond: 0.25 carat
Large French Georgian poissardes earrings in 18 karat (750) rose gold. These circular poissardes earrings are decorated with eight flowers, all centered on blue faceted glass in a surround of small natural pearls. An elegant and rarely seen model, probably from the Bresse region. Napoleon I Empire earrings, circa 1810, France.
Rooster head (gold hallmark for departments, 1809-1819)
Diameter: 31 mm
Condition: scratches from use, light and delicate jewelry to be handled with care.
Augis halo ruby ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Retro ring adorned with a “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” love medal in yellow gold set in synthetic rubies. The “+” sign is set with a diamond and the “-” sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The love medal is closed-set. Ring signed Augis, Retro period, circa 1950, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), Augis master hallmark on the ring, signed Augis on the medal.
Size: 56 EU or 7.5 US (possible sizing)
Bezel diameter: 17.6 mm Basket height: 5.5 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 5.90 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
More info: This refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these lines in his “Médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”.
Jugendstil silver brooch. Brooch in silver set with light green glass cabochons. Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil period, circa 1900, School of Pforzheim, Germany.
Registered hallmark and weevil hallmark.
Dimensions: 30 x 25 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 7.34 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Learn more: The city of Pforzheim specializes in the creation of Jugendstil jewelry (Art Nouveau movement in Germany), drawing inspiration from French jewelry, most often crafted in silver and set with cabochon semi-precious stones. These jewels were more accessible than the precious material jewelry of the French Art Nouveau period. Theodor Fahrner, Georg Kleemann, and the firm Carl Hermann & Speck are the most significant creators of this movement in Germany.
Cluster diamond stud earrings in 18-karat yellow gold (750) and silver. Pair of diamond stud earrings, in daisy shape, centered with a blue imitation stone (garnet/glass doublet). Antique earrings, circa 1900.
Hallmark 750 on Alpa clasps.
Dimensions of the motif: 10.5 x 8.5 mm
Note: Secure Alpa closure system (later addition) Condition: Signs of wear and scratches