Saint Christopher DROPSY medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Art Nouveau medal depicting Saint Christopher helping the infant Jesus to cross a river. The reverse bears the initials “CE” and the inscription “11 June 1914”. Antique religious medal, circa 1910, Emile Dropsy, France.
Eagle head hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark, signed E.Dropsy.
Dimensions (with clasp): 25 mm x 19 mm
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 2.50 gr
About Emile Dropsy (1848-1923): a French engraver and medal-maker, Emile Dropsy finished his studies at the age of thirty and began making medals under the guidance of Ferdinand Levillain. For a long time, he devoted himself to creating religious medals, which were very popular with the public.
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold (750). Necklace featuring a photo medallion centered with an agate cameo of a woman profile with an antique hairstyle. The cameo is surrounded by a finely braided circular gold element, similar to the thick chain. The medallion is in rose gold and opens onto a compartment that can hold a photograph or a lock of hair, protected by glass. The necklace chain resembles a tube of gold braiding, giving it a slight elasticity (like a spring). It closes with a ratchet box concealed in the body of the necklace. The medallion pendant was made by Lucien or Laurent Nicot (active in Paris from 1854 to 1903).
Eagle head hallmark, rhinoceros hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Chain length: 19.5 cm
Medallion dimensions (with setting): 45 mm x 25 mm
Condition: slight indentation in the link towards the clasp, wear scratches
Art Deco Jade diamond ring in 14 karat white gold (585). Elegant ring set with an oval cabochon of jade jadeite of a beautiful intense green colour with slightly white veins. The gem is set with four claws and surrounded by twelve single-cut diamonds on a mounting with Art Deco lines. The shoulders are set with four baguette-cut diamonds. Antique ring from the 1930s.
Shell hallmark
Finger size: 50 EU or 5.25 US (can be changed)
Ring head dimensions: 18 mm x 14 mm
Jade dimensions: 13.18 x 8.28 x 3.90 mm
Peridot and amethyst trilogy ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. Second-hand ring set with two troïda-cut amethysts, supporting a large fancy-cut peridot. The peridot is a beautiful olive-green colour tending towards yellow, while the amethysts are a beautiful intense violet. Vintage ring, circa 1990, France
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Estimated peridot weight: 4.66 carats
Estimated weight of the amethysts: 0.92 carats each
Condition: scratches from use and scratches inside the ring
Vintage wedding band 18 karat gold (750).Vintage wedding band decorated with fine chased lines. Inside, the ring bears the inscription V-O 30-9-89. Second-hand jewelry, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.5 US
Condition: scratches from use, engraving inside the ring.
Fancy brown diamond ring. Fancy brown diamond ring: a solitaire diamond fancy cognac ring in platinum. This ring is centered on a magnificent brilliant cut fancy diamond, whose brown color sparkles with orange. The diamond weighs 0.79 carat and is set with 8 claws. Antique setting from early 20th, certainly reassembled later with the diamond.
A certificate was established by the French Laboratory of Gemmology on 26/07/2021, of which here are the details below.
Shape : round – brilliant
Dimensions : 5,93 – 6,04 x 3,60 mm
Mass : 0,79 carat
Color: fancy deep brown, slightly orange
Clarity: SI2
Fluorescence: none
Observations: no trace of treatment intended to modify the color. Additional facets. Witnesses of the shape of the rough.
Guarantee mark dog head for platinum, goldsmith’s mark partially erased.
Finger size: 49.5 EU or 5 US (sizing possible)
Note: The certificate can be provided upon request, it will be sent to the buyer.
Vintage gold bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage bracelet made of finely decorated “American” links. The heart of the link is faceted and the end stamped. Vintage bracelet from the 1970s, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith hallmark
Total length: 18.5 cm Width: 8 mm
Note: the clasp is secured by a clip and chain
Condition: scratches from use
Bracelet with 3 rows of rose gold 18 karats (750). Antique bracelet composed of three rows of curb chains, with a round clasp. Antique bracelet, early 20th century.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique watch chain necklace in pink gold 18 karats (750). Antique watch chain that can be worn as a choker or bracelet. The mesh is flexible and cubic decorated at the ends of fine spheres. The jewel closes with a clasp snap hook. Jewel from the end of the 19th century.
Eagle head hallmarks
Total length: 37.5 cm
Condition: one part of the clasp is in yellow gold and has been added afterwards
Antique lucky dice pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique lucky charm pendant with white enamelled playing dice, showing the lucky number 7. The two playing dice are framed by a black enamelled line. Antique lucky charm pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the medal (including the clasp) : 17 mm x 17 mm