Tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period Tank ring centered on two lines of 18 calibrated synthetic rubies forming a large scroll. The ring is beautifully voluminous. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1945, France.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (resized on request)
Maximum ring width: 16 mm
Total estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 3.24 carat
Victorian paste holy spirit necklace in silver. Antique silver necklace featuring round elements set with white paste stones in a closed setting, holding a Holy Spirit pendant also set with paste stones. The pendant depicts a dove with outstretched wings, head down. 19th century regional necklace, France.
Boar and VD goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Length: 43 cm
Pendant height: 7 cm
Width of pendant: 2.5 cm
Large vintage hematite bracelet in 18 karat (750) gold bracelet. Bracelet with large links of yellow gold and hematite, creating a beautiful contrast between the color of the two materials. The clasp is concealed in an invisible gold ring. Second-hand bracelet, circa 1980.
Mark 750 and oval goldsmith’s hallmark, owl and eagle hallmarks
Length: 18.5 cm Width: 15 mm
Note: the bracelet has a chain and 8 safety pins.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 39 g
More information : Hematite is a stone that takes its name from the Greek haimatos, meaning “blood”. It is a black stone with a metallic sheen that leaves a red trace when rubbed on porcelain. In ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used it for amulets, intaglios and jewelry.
Sapphire diamond tank ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period “tank” ring, decorated with two lines of stones: five sapphires (four natural and one synthetic) and five old-cut diamonds, 0.08 carat each. The gold is solid, and the ring has a certain weight and volume. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US (resized is possible)
Maximum ring width: 13 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.85 carat
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.40 carat
Étoile d’Amour medal in 18-karat rose gold. Medal from the 1960s, decorated with a shooting star set with a flying synthetic ruby above the words “Étoile d’amour” (Star of Love). The reverse of the medal is not engraved. Vintage sentimental jewelry, France, 60’s.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Augis Love medal medium size in 18 karat yellow gold. A medal with modern lines, where the “+” sign is highlighted by a diamond, the “-” sign by two calibrated synthetic rubies. The pendant features a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”. Vintage medal pendant, medium resized, circa 1980.
Eagle head hallmark, Augis goldsmith’s hallmark partially effaced, signed A.Augis.
Art Deco drop diamond earrings in platinum and 18 karat white gold. “Dormeuses” earrings with an old-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each. The main diamond is mobile and set with eight claws, and is topped by a small old-cut diamond. Art Deco earrings, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Dimensions: 16 x 8 mm
Estimated weight of one diamond: 0.20 carat each
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.48 carat
Condition: a small chip on the edge of one diamond (visible only with a magnifying glass).
Circular Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Target ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated synthetic sapphires. The ring is decorated with a stylized leaf on each shoulder. Art Deco sapphire ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and M.H. goldsmith’s hallmark.
Normandy flowers enamel clasp in 18 karat yellow gold. This regional clasp is flat and rectangular. It features double decoration: on one side, two enameled pansies in a cartouche, surrounded by a blue frame; on the other side, a basket of enameled flowers in a cartouche, in a dark blue frame. Antique regional flat clasp, suitable for wearing as a pendant. French sentimental jewelry from the early 19th century.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838) and partial goldsmith’s hallmark.
Medium-sized Augis Love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. Circular love medal pendant, with the “+” sign in raised white gold and the “-” sign set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is encircled by a stylized ribbon. The pendant bears a quote from a letter by poetess Rosmonde Gérard to her love, Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “Car, vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage, Aujourd’hui plus qu’hier et bien moins que demain” (“For, you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow”). Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis condensed these lines into his “Plus qu’hier moins que demain” love medals. Vintage love medal, circa 1960, by Augis.
Owl hallmark, signed A.Augis
Height with bail: 30 mm
Diameter: 21 mm
Condition: light wear scratches, small repair mark on the bail
Victorian Holy Spirit pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features an embossed gold dove set with green faceted glass, above which is a diamond-shaped runner, also set with green glass. The gold is chased. The dove’s head is pointing down. Holy Spirit pendant, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Mid-century leaf ring in 18 karat yellow gold. 70’s ring in a stylized leaf form with filigree decoration, enhanced by a twisted gold strand. The center is decorated with a thin black line of organic material. Mid-20th century ring.