Vintage twisted hoop earrings in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Medium-sized hoop earrings adorned with a twisted band running along the inside of the earring. Vintage earrings, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 28 x 24 mm. Condition: small dents, wear scratches.
Basque wedding band in 18 karat gold (750). Large wedding band bearing the partially faded inscription “Orhoitzapena”, meaning “souvenir” in Basque. Regional jewel from the South-West, France, Basque Country area.
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizing possible)
Ring width: 4 mm
Condition: patina and scratches from use, inscription partially legible
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.
Regional enamel flat clasp in 18 karat yellow gold (750). This regional clasp is rectangular and features an original design: on one side, a dog is playing with a bird near a tree and a blue-enameled house in a cartouche. The cartouche is decorated with a blue frieze featuring fleurons and oval shapes; on the other side, a dog chases a cat near a tree and a windmill, in a cartouche surrounded by a midnight-blue enameled frieze. Antique regional clasp from Normandy, which can be worn as a pendant. French sentimental jewelry from the early 19th century.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Clasp dimensions: 12 x 24 mm
Condition: scratches from use, missing enamel, slight dents
Taxco style silver cufflinks. Pair of cufflinks decorated with a geometric motif and a cabochon-cut Eilat stone (stone composed of chrysocolla, turquoise and malachite). Cufflinks from the 1950s, probably Mexico or USA.
Steel-cut hair comb. This antique comb has five blond horn teeth. The top part slopes down and is decorated with a line of faceted steel-cut flowers. Antique hair comb, perfect for wedding hair accessories. Head jewel, France, early 19th century.
Dimensions: 7,5 cm x 8,5 cm
Condition: slight scratches, central flower moves slightly
Weight : 18.58 gr
Further info : In the 19th century dictionary of techniques: “Steel, thanks to its hardness, is susceptible to a beautiful polish; one forms very finely faceted half-pearls from it, and these steel points are riveted one against the other on silver-plated copper plates pierced with a thousand holes, which reproduce in silhouette the arrangements one wishes to execute.”
Gold ladybug charm pendant in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Pendant in the shape of a ladybug decorated with black and red enamel. In France, the ladybug is a lucky charm. Vintage pendant, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
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
Baby gold bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique baby name bracelet suitable for engraving. The bracelet link is fine and rectangular, in volume. Gold baptismal ID bracelet, antique bracelet, France.
Ram’s head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Length: 13.8 cm
Link width: 2 mm
Note: the bracelet is blank
Condition: fine scratches
Antique Wedgwood jasperware pendant in 18k gold (750). This piece features a central plaque of blue and white ceramic, also known as “Jasperware,” made in a cameo style. The depiction shows a profiled woman dressed in antique attire, holding a lyre, leaning against a column. The Jasperware plaque is signed “Wedgwood” on the reverse. It is framed in gold and natural pearls. The pendant suspends two natural pearls as pendants at the top and bottom. Pendant from the early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), Wedgwood mark
Dimensions (including bail): 45 x 28 mm
Plaque dimensions: 17 x 10 mm
Condition: The white is slightly yellowed on the plaque
Learn more: The Wedgwood manufacture, founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, is renowned for its high-quality ceramics, particularly fine pottery and porcelain. It is famous for its artistic and technical innovation, including the development of “Jasperware,” characterized by delicate patterns and vibrant colors. Wedgwood played a significant role in the ceramic industry in England and has continued to thrive as an iconic brand over the centuries.
Art Deco diamond horseshoe pin in 18-karat rose gold (750 thousandths) and platinum. Art Deco tie pin adorned with a horseshoe on the upper part. The horseshoe is set with ten flat diamonds in an intricately crafted platinum setting. Tie pin, men’s jewelry, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible maker’s mark.
Dimensions of the motif: 13.6 x 10.7 mm
Total height: 6.5 cm
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