Antique Wedgwood jasperware pendant in 18k gold (750). This piece features a central plaque of blue and white ceramic, also known as “Jasperware,” made in a cameo style. The depiction shows a profiled woman dressed in antique attire, holding a lyre, leaning against a column. The Jasperware plaque is signed “Wedgwood” on the reverse. It is framed in gold and natural pearls. The pendant suspends two natural pearls as pendants at the top and bottom. Pendant from the early 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), Wedgwood mark
Dimensions (including bail): 45 x 28 mm
Plaque dimensions: 17 x 10 mm
Condition: The white is slightly yellowed on the plaque
Learn more: The Wedgwood manufacture, founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, is renowned for its high-quality ceramics, particularly fine pottery and porcelain. It is famous for its artistic and technical innovation, including the development of “Jasperware,” characterized by delicate patterns and vibrant colors. Wedgwood played a significant role in the ceramic industry in England and has continued to thrive as an iconic brand over the centuries.
Large Art Nouveau horn comb. Large Art Nouveau seven-tooth comb in blond horn with floral decoration. It depicts a cherry blossom branch, a very common motif in the Art Nouveau period, influenced by Japanese art. Chignon comb signed E. Birkel, circa 1900.
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.
Art nouveau leaf ring in 18 karat (750) gold and platinum. Antique ring with a flower and leaf in yellow gold. The main diamond weighs approximately 0.25 carat. The ring is decorated with nine rose-cut diamonds. An original model, typical of this period inspired by plants and nature. Art Nouveau ring, circa 1900.
Owl hallmark (18k gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 8 US (can be changed)
Design dimensions: 17 x 14 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.45 carat
Estimated total weight of main diamond: 0.25 carat
Jugendstil silver brooch. Brooch in silver set with light green glass cabochons. Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil period, circa 1900, School of Pforzheim, Germany.
Registered hallmark and weevil hallmark.
Dimensions: 30 x 25 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 7.34 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Learn more: The city of Pforzheim specializes in the creation of Jugendstil jewelry (Art Nouveau movement in Germany), drawing inspiration from French jewelry, most often crafted in silver and set with cabochon semi-precious stones. These jewels were more accessible than the precious material jewelry of the French Art Nouveau period. Theodor Fahrner, Georg Kleemann, and the firm Carl Hermann & Speck are the most significant creators of this movement in Germany.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Art Deco diamond ring made of platinum. The ring is set with two old cut diamonds of 0.23 ct each mounted on it, shouldered by three small diamonds of 0.01 cts on each side in a leaf pattern. It makes 8 diamonds ! The top of the ring is openwork with scroll patterns. Art Deco diamond ring, 1930.
Unknown mark inside.
Size of the ring: 54 or 7 (adjustment possible)
Ring head size: 0.4 x 1 cm x 0.4 cm
Estimated diamond clarity : SI1 (graphite inclusions visible through the table)
Size of the main and side diamonds : respectively old cut and 8/8 cut
Estimated weight of the central diamonds : about 0.23 carat each
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.52 carat
Condition: wears of use (polishing is possible on request)
Art Nouveau brooch Vernier in 18-karat yellow and rose gold (750 thousandths). This brooch features a gold medal depicting a profile of a woman wearing a crown of flowers, signed VE for Vernier. It is centered on a brooch, surrounded by two three-leaf clovers made of rose gold. This Art Nouveau brooch was crafted by Emile Vernier (1852-1927) around 1900 in France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head (French hallmarks for 18-karat gold) and the maker’s mark GE.