Edwardian blue chalcedony earrings in 18-karat yellow gold (750). Long earrings set with a cabochon and a blue-tinted chalcedony drop. The reverse of the clasp is decorated with a flower. Clips earrings from the early 20th century., Edwardian period.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Dimensions: 38 x 7 mm
Note: for non-pierced ears, clip earrings.
Condition: Fine scratches from use, small traces of tin at the back.
Diamond line ring in 18k yellow gold (750). Adorned with five diamonds, the central one being more significant (0.95 ct), they are in old mine cut and brilliant cut (two old mine cut diamonds, three brilliant-cut diamonds). The basket of the ring, under the stones, is formed by small rings. Vintage ring, circa 1980, made from the transformation of an old jewel.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Size: 59 UE or 8.5 US (resizable).
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.95 ct
Estimated weights of the other diamonds: 0.5 ct x 2 and 0.3 ct x 2.
Marguerite diamond ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). The ring features a central significant old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats. The diamond is surrounded by six marquise-shaped rubies and four brilliant-cut diamonds. The rubies exhibit a beautiful raspberry red color. Additionally, there are four brilliant-cut diamonds set on the shoulders. The ring was created in the 1970s using elements from an older piece of jewelry.
French eagle head hallmark and illegible maker’s hallmark (French hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizable)
Diameter of the bezel: 16 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.33 carats
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.57 carats
Estimated weight of rubies: 1.14 carats
Fleur-de-lis gold brooch in 18k (750) hollow gold. Brooch in the shape of a fleur-de-lis, adorned with three fine pearls in a cartouche.
France, antique brooch circa 1900.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Dimensions: 35 x 28 mm
Condition: signs of use
Weight: 4.29 gr
Symbolism: The lily has been a symbol of royalty for centuries. The fleur-de-lis is believed to have appeared for the first time on the scepter of Charles the Bald (823-877), the grandson of Charlemagne. The French royalty, therefore, chose this emblem just as other reigning European families chose the eagle, lion, or leopard. For centuries, until the revolution, the fleur-de-lis became a heraldic symbol on monuments, currency, clothing and tapestries, sculptures, statues, art objects, paintings… To express their opposition to monarchy and Catholicism, the revolutionaries destroyed numerous sites and artworks marked by this symbol.
Antique ram cameo ring in 14-karat rose gold (585) centered around an agate cameo depicting two rams side by side. One has its head turned towards the inside of the ring. Roman cameo from the 1st or 2nd century AD, 19th-century setting.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14-karat gold)
Adjustable ring size: 6.75 US
Cameo dimensions: 12.5 mm x 13.4 mm
Condition: loss on the edge of the cameo, setting with depressions.
Long French necklace barrel clasp in 18k rose gold (750). This antique necklace consists of a long flat-link chain that twists; it can be worn as a single strand, doubled, or tripled. The clasp is a box clasp, known as a barrel clasp. It has six facets decorated with enamel and inscriptions: one facet bears the word “Friendship,” another “Fidelity,” and a last one “Souvenir”; the remaining facets are adorned with enameled flowers.
Hallmark: Eagle head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold). Late 19th century.
Length: 106.3 cm
Clasp Dimensions: 6.67 mm x 23 mm
Condition: enamel loss, scratches from use, minor dent
Edwardian coral ring in 18-karat rose gold (750). The ring is adorned with a large round cabochon of dark orange coral. The coral displays visible “flame” growth lines, apparent to the naked eye and typical of this gem. The ring’s band is simple, with only a few chiselings under the cabochon, revealing a floral motif. Antique ring, early 20th century.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 46 EU or 3.5 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the coral cabochon: 12 x 7 mm
Weight: 3.04 g
Gemology note: Coral is an organic gem. Only the branched limestone trunks of certain corals are used in jewelry. Its color is due to organic pigments close to carotene: ranging from blood red to white, passing through “angel skin” pink. Currently, most coral species are protected by CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Art Deco Edwardian pendant 13 in 18-karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Lucky charm pendant featuring the number 13 at its center, set with 3 synthetic rubies and 4 rose-cut diamonds. These small lucky charm medallions were fashionable in the early 20th century, during the Art Deco period, around 1920-1930.
Traces of an eagle head hallmark
Dimensions (including the bail): 21 x 10 mm
Note : watch the video to get an idea of the size.
Condition: scratches from use
Solid gold bangle bracelet in 18k gold (750). Round in shape, with a beautiful patina, it is made of solid gold. Vintage jewel from the second half of the 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and master’s hallmark AC.
Antique enameled cross pendant in 18 karat rose gold (750). Cross-shaped pendant, featuring on one side the raised Christ on a blue enamel background, topped with the inscription INRI (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum); on the other side, a blue and white enamel decoration with a plant, triangles, and green and red colored dots. The pendant holds three teardrop-shaped pendants (or tears). Jewel from Puy en Velay, a regional Christian pendant from the late 19th century. Auvergne, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and unreadable goldsmith’s mark.
Edwardian crescent moon brooch in 18-karat gold (750) with diamonds. Art Deco brooch in the shape of a crescent moon, set with 20 rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. This brooch probably was part of a set of convertible jewelry. Brooch made around 1920/1930.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold)