Large Victorian souvenir pendant in metal. This antique locket is composed of a part in transparent glass and a part in black glass. A photograph or a lock of hair can be slipped into the locket. The transparent glass produces a magnifying effect. The ring of attachment is in gold 14 karats (585 thousandths). Sentimental jewel of the XIXth century.
Art Deco snake bracelet in yellow and white gold 18 karats. Bracelet in hollow gold figured by a snake winding on itself. A cabochon-cut sapphire adorns the head of the reptile, it is surrounded by seventeen rose-cut diamonds in a white gold setting. The eyes of the snake are suggested by incisions. Bracelet from the first half of the 20th century, Art Deco period.
Eagle hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark of the House of Gross (either Gross, Langoulant, & Cie; or Gross, Poîlevé & cie; or Gross, Javey & Cie) having made models for the House of René Boivin.
Inner dimensions: 5.5 cm x 6 cm
Width of the bracelet: min: 6 mm to max: 23 mm
Dimensions of the snake head: 11 mm x 21 mm
Estimated weight of the sapphire : 0,81 carat
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.34 carat
Note: The fastening system works, accompanied by a safety chain.
Condition: scratches from use
Pre-owned sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The ring is formed by four strands of gold. The central strand is decorated with three round sapphires set in claws. The sapphires are framed by two strands of white gold adorned with two old-cut diamonds and fine chased patterns. Second-hand ring from the 1980s, France.
Marked 750, CBD goldsmith’s mark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be changed)
Width of the ring : 7 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 0,33 carat
Estimated weight of the diamonds : 0.02 carat
French regional citrine bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats. This bracelet is composed of five oval citrines faceted on red foils, set in a closed and curved setting. The gems are alternated with four openwork filigree links. These citrines are called “Catalan Brazils”, they are from Perpignan area. Bracelet from the middle of the 20th century, South East of France. Regional jewellery.
Eagle head hallmark and LB goldsmith hallmark
Diameter : 5 cm
Dimensions of a link set with a citrine: 10 mm x 17 mm
Note : clasp secured by a chain. Condition : scratches from use
Art Nouveau enamel brooch in yellow gold 18 karats. Brooch of triangular form with lines in “whiplash”, decorated with flowers of iris in the center. The work on the gold is particularly strong and delicate. In the openwork parts, the goldsmith has applied an enamel called “plique à jour” of a mauve color. The enamel is unevenly deposited and slightly milky. On the reverse side, the brooch is chiseled with a floral motif that also gives it movement. In the lower part, a hoop was added afterwards, which allows the brooch to be worn as a pendant. Brooch – pendant in plique enamel of the Art Nouveau period, circa 1910.
Owl hallmark
Dimensions: 29 mm x 25 mm
Note: the closing system works, with a security system.
Art Nouveau ivy brooch in yellow gold 14 karats. A charming circular brooch entirely decorated with ivy leaves alternated with six natural white pearls. The ivy leaves are enamelled in yellow colour. Antique Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1900.
Antique cameo ring gold and bronze, the ring in gold 18 karats. The oval bezel is in gilt bronze. It is decorated with a man in profile, probably a Roman emperor, in an entourage of writing, now illegible. The soulders and ring is made of 18 karat gold, after the central profile. Ring for man or woman, mixed jewellery.
The gold of the ring has been tested and inspected.
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Ring width: 4 mm
Dimensions of the bezel: 13mm x 15 mm
Note: The oval bezel is in gilded bronze, the gold ring was probably made later.
Condition : Patinated and polished ring, bronze visible under the bezel, one shoulder scratch.
Heart lucky charm pendant in yellow gold 18 karats. This yellow gold pendant is in the shape of heart, it is hollow, and decorated with a four-leaf clover in slightly green gold.
Pendant lucky charm from the late victorian period, early Edwardian (beginning of 20th century).
Diamond cluster flower ring in 18 karats white and yellow gold. A central fantasy cut diamond of rectangular shape is surrounded by eight old single cut and brilliant cut diamonds in a white gold setting. The ring takes the shape of a flower. The shoulders of the ring form an openwork heart. Pre-owned ring from the late 20th Century
French owl hallmark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Diameter of the flower : 9 mm
Height of the flower : 5 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.20 carat; estimated total weight of the diamonds: 0.52 carat
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.
Victorian fob seal pendant in yellow gold 18 karats (750 thousandths) and silver.
This pendant in the form of stirrup is decorated with a seal made of citrine wich turns on itself. It is composed of two intertwined strands, one in silver, the other in gold. They form a knot in the center of the composition. The citrine is engraved on two of its sides with an inscription in Persian language and on the third with gothic initials.
1 – A K A (“AKI”) A D I S ا ك ى
2- ANDOON AKIADIS ا د س
3- A J J
On both sides in Persian is the date “278” probably for 1278 in the Hijri calendar, which corresponds to 1861 of our calendar.
Hallmark : head of eagle
Dimensions : 4 cm x 2 cm
Dimensions of the citrine : 10 mm x 14 mm x 10 mm
Condition : Chip on one side of the stone, scratches of use