Jugendstil enamelled brooch in silver (800). Antique triangular brooch forming a stylised butterfly. The jewel is centered of a faceted purple glass imitating the amethyst. The brooch is also enamelled, taking the colors of a gradient going from the light pink to the purple. The three enameled bands frame the central stone. The brooch has the lines of the German Art Nouveau period, the Jugendstil. On the reverse, the jewel bears a monogram MM. German Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil jewel, probably from Pforzheim, circa 1915.
Hallmark 800, unknown German jeweler’s mark “MM”
Size: 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Note: the fastening system works
Condition: scratches and chips to the center stone
Georgian foiled diamond stud earrings in yellow 18 karat gold and silver. Pair of stud earrings set with a rose cut foiled diamond. The paillon is a yellow coloured metal sheet giving a special luminous effect to the diamond. The diamond is set with 6 silver claws. Pair of antique earrings, from the end of the 18th century.
Unreadable hallmarks, the chips have been tested with 18k gold and silver (assay undetermined)
Diameter: 7 mm
Note: butterfly clasp with screw, for pierced ears
Condition: Oxidations; the pearls are less coloured, this is due to their age.
Art Deco diamond ring in white gold 18 karats. The ring’s head is rectangular, with simple geometric lines. It is paved with fourteen old-cut diamonds, including four more important in the center. Ring from the Art Deco period, circa 1920/1925, made by Maurice Beck.
Maurice Beck was a jeweler manufacturer of the early 20th century, having worked for René Boivin.
Marked with an eagle’s head and a Maurice Beck goldsmith’s mark (active in Paris between 1898 and 1926)
Finger size: 46 EU or 3.5 US (sizing available on request)
Condition: scratches from use, two diamonds with a slith lack
Lady bracelet diamond watch by Blancpain in 18 karats white gold and platinum. This rare bracelet conceals a watch face under a cover studded with diamonds. The bracelet is in gold with articulated and braided links. On either side of the case, a set of 46 brilliant-cut diamonds adorn the bracelet. The watch case is concealed by a cover covered with 12 diamonds. Under the cover is the case with a pearly white enamel dial. The hour markers in silver color.
The movement is signed and numbered “Blancpain Rayville”, the dial is signed UTI Blancpain, the case is numbered. Watch dating from the 1970s.
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark.
Case dimensions: 10 mm x 8 mm
Width of the bracelet: 9 mm
Diameter of the bracelet: 55 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 2.9 carats
Note: clasp with safety link. The watch is in working condition, the check up has been done.
Biarritz Art Nouveau brooch in yellow gold 18 karat. The brooch takes the form of a shell (a mussel) on which it is written “Biarritz” in black and blue enamel. Around, a floral decoration colored by green enamels and a pearl inlaid in relief. Brooch of the early twentieth century, Art Nouveau period. French jewel.
Arts & Crafts brooch by Barnet Henry Joseph (1865-1929), in rose and yellow 9 karat gold. The brooch has a triangular shape and is composed of openwork interlacing. It is a typical pattern of English Art Nouveau movement, also called Arts & Crafts. In the center, a pink quartz cabochon adorns the piece in a serrated setting. The composition is decorated with a fine elongated pearl (not tested), also called a soufflure. English brooch made by Henry Joseph Barnet, circa 1910.
Stud earrings diamonds in yellow gold 14 karat. These earrings are rectangular in shape, in the center of which are set two brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.09 carat each. Preowned jewelry, 20th century.
Marked “14k” on the earrings and clasps, “Birks” hallmark on each earrings. Birks is a jewellery house opened in the heart of Montreal in 1879.
Art Nouveau orchid brooch in 18 karats matte gold, yellow and green colors, with a triangular shape and decorated with an orchid flower in full bloom centered with a green stone (garnet /glass doublet), surrounded by “whiplash” lines with alternating colors of gold. A pearl in tassel under the flower, set by 6 claws. French work from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900
Partially erased eagle’s head and goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Height: 3cm
Width: 3 cm
Note : to wear it as a pendant, please ask us for a quote
Victorian sapphire diamond ring in silver and 18 karats yellow gold. Antique ovale ring set with 14 rose-cut diamonds and 5 sapphires on a silver setting. The sapphires are setting in a wave shape and surrounded by gilt-silver.
English work from the victorian period (Napoléon III period).