Antique enamel angel pendant in silver (800).Antique circular pendant centered on an enameled plaque depicting a winged angel holding a lyre surrounded by flowers, on a dark brown background.The plaque is set in a silver setting decorated with leaves and half fine pearls. Antique romantic pendant, circa 1880.
Swan hallmark (French state hallmark for silver)
Dimensions (bail included): 37 x 34 mm
Diameter: 34mm
Condition: cracks in the brown part of the enamel.
Victorian solitaire rose-cut diamond ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). French Victorian solitaire ring, centered on a Dutch rose-cut diamond (faceted above, flat below). The diamond is set with eight prongs and the inside of the setting is enameled black. The central diamond weighs approximately 0.40 carat. The shoulders of the ring are delicately decorated. Antique ring, circa 1860.
Victorian carnelian watch key pendant in 18 karat (750) rose. An antique watch key pendant, adorned with a large orange cornelian. The structure is rose gold, but the key is metal. Late 19th century jewelry, Victorian period.
Dimensions: 57 x 33 mm
Condition: Scratches from use on the metal. The key at the bottom is in metal.
Antique secret signet ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Antique wedding ring monogrammed “FD”. The ring opens under the bezel, revealing a secret compartment that can conceal a sentimental element (a flower, a lock of hair, for example). The inside of the ring is engraved with the words “V. Decondé et F. Destrée unis le 6 juin 1855”, the date of union of the two engaged couples. Antique ring for men. The ring is decorated with rinceaux in relief. Antique secret wedding ring, 1855, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), “FD fourmi” goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 65 UE or 11 US (possible resizing)
Long chain with enameled clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. This antique French necklace features a flat-mesh chain that twists around itself. The diamond-shaped clasp features several facets decorated with enameled flowers. Antique necklace, mid-19th century, Normandy region, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Length: 62 cm Clasp dimensions: 10 mm x 23 mm
Condition: small enamel lacks, usual wears, slight denting
Antique flower cut steel bracelet with circular faceted steel links. In the center, a studded steel flower is set on a mother-of-pearl plate. Faceted steel has a way of shimmering in the light, giving off a beautiful metallic reflection. The latch-box clasp is concealed behind a link. Early 19th century bracelet, circa 1830.
Total length: 16.8 cm
Design size: 28 mm x 25 mm
Condition: some oxidation
Weight : 22.34 gr
Steelpoint jewelry: In the 18th century, the most famous workshop was located in Woodstock, England, near Oxford. The fashion for steel jewelry spread to the end of the 19th century in England and to the beginning of the 20th century in France. The advantage of steel is that, when cut into facets, it can sparkle in the same way as pyrite and imitate the brilliance of a diamond.
Originally accessible to a middle-class clientele, steel jewelry became the prerogative of the nobility as soon as it adopted a particular decoration, becoming increasingly sought-after and expensive.
Coral necklace with French antique clasp in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Choker necklace composed of 92 faceted coral beads. The necklace closes with a barrel clasp with six enameled facets in a floral design. Antique necklace, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Total length: 37.5 cm Clasp dimensions: 5 x 11 mm
Note: the necklace has been threaded.
Condition: scratches from use
Mono jet stud earring in 18 karat gold (750). Antique stud earring adorned with a jet cabochon. The setting is in 18 karat gold (750), with a security clasp. Antique earring, circa 1900, France.
Eagle hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold). Sold alone.
Cabochon size: 8 mm
Condition : Scratches from use. this stud earring is sold alone.
Victorian antique compass pendant in 9 karats gold (375). Lovely compass pendant with an arrow turning on the cardinal points to indicate North. It is protected by glass. The compass is decorated all around with a gold chain motif (not flexible). England, Birmingham, 1900.
English hallmarks : Marine anchor (Birmingham), 9, 375, J.T and lower-case letter a (corresponding to the year 1900).
Antique coral bracelet and clasp in 18 karat gold (750). Antique bracelet formed of three rows of coral sticks, joined by a delightful clasp decorated with letters. The clasp is a 14 karat (585) rose gold box, marked with letters “AV”. Antique jewelry, circa 1950. Owl hallmark.
Antique French silver pendant (900 thousandths). Pendant set with paste white stone from South-East, Provence, France. The jewel is composed of a central openwork plate, holding three pendants and a foliage-decorated bail. Antique regional pendant, circa 1870, Provence, France.
Partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 62 x 37 mm
Conditions : scratches and some wear on the stones.
Retro opal ring in 14 karat (750) rose gold. Vintage ring centered on a cabochon-cut opal in an openwork gold bezel decorated with scrolls. The opal is translucent, with a beautiful play of colors in green, blue, red, orange and yellow. Vintage ring, circa 1950.
14k mark inside the ring, shell hallmark.
Finger circumference: 51 EU or 5.5 US (possible sizing)