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)
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.
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.
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.
Owl and swan hallmark, 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
Stern topaz pendant in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Pendant by H.Stern set with a large faceted oval-cut blue topaz. The topaz is set by four claws on a yellow gold mount. The jewel’s clasp can be opened at the back to adorn the chain of your choice. Vintage pendant from the 60’s, H.Stern is the first jeweler in Brazil and South-America.
Vintage flexible bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). The bracelet is composed of three rows of chains connected by tricolor gold elements. The piece is adorned with a setting of blue glass cabochons and a hollow gold ring. Created around 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (poinçon d’État français pour l’or 18 karats)
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.
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.
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.