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.
Three-strand pearl necklace with 18-karat white gold and diamond clasp (750 hallmarked). This vintage “American-style” necklace features three strands of cascading white cultured pearls. The necklace is adorned with an 18-karat white gold clasp in the shape of a knot, fully set with round brilliant-cut, baguette-cut, and 8/8-cut diamonds (33 diamonds in total). The main diamond weighs 0.10 carats. Each strand consists of 63, 69, and 77 pearls, respectively. Dating back to the 1970s, made in France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold), 750 (indicating 18-karat gold), and maker’s mark.
Length: 48.5 cm
Clasp dimensions: 16 x 20 mm
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.61 carat
Pearl diameters: 5 mm (minimum) to 8.5 mm (maximum)
Note: The clasp features an 18-karat white gold safety chain. The necklace has been restrung.
Condition: Slight damage to one pearl near the clasp.
Georgian agate drapery necklace in yellow and pink gold 14 karats (585 thousandth) and 18 karats (750 thousandth). Rare and old necklace drapery and negligee composed of cabochons of cornaline, alternated with cabochons of agate dendritic. The gems are linked together by fine chains of braided 18 karat gold. In the centre of the composition, the carnelian cabochon is surrounded by fine pearls and holds two moss agates in pendeloque (sloppy necklace effect). The clasp is a ratchet box, which is discreetly hidden under an element of the necklace.
Antique necklace, 19th century, probably English work.
Victorian garnet bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold. Bangle bracelet featuring a central element set with four large cabochon almandine garnets, topped with a cross set with 18 fine pearls. A drop-shaped motif set with fine pearls complements the main element. Central element from the 19th century, bangle from the early 20th century.
Cloverleaf hallmark
Dimensions of the main motif: 20 x 26 mm
Inner circumference: 16.3 cm
Condition: soldering traces visible under the main element
Single pearl stud earrings. Unique ear stud adorned with a approximately 5.28 mm cultured pearl. The earring’s mount is made of 18-karat yellow gold. Single earring sold alone, circa 1980, France.
Goldsmith hallmark and eagle head hallmark
Pearl diameter: 5.29 mm
Note: butterfly push-back clasp
Condition: signs of wear
Retro dome pearl ring made of 18 karat yellow gold with Midnight Blue enamel accents. The dome is set with 30 small seed pearls. Pearl size ranges from 2.5 to 3 mm in diameter. Italian work, Retro period, end of the 1950s.
Owl hallmark
Dome’s height : 13 mm
Dome’s diameter: 14 mm
Finger size : 51 EU or 5.75 US (size adjustment possible)
Note: an old resizing has been carried out.
Condition : little oxidation on the ring, minor signs of wears. Good general condition of the pearls.
Turquoises pearls flowers bracelet 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage bracelet decorated with four flowers in full bloom, set with cultured pearls and turquoise pearls in their centre. The body of the bracelet is made of soft, flat and intertwined links. It is an old watch bracelet with the flowers integrated afterwards. Vintage bracelet made in the 1980s, France.
Eagle head and goldsmith hallmarks
Total length: 16.3 cm Width: 11 mm Design size: 16 x 24 mm
Single pearl earring in 18 karat pink gold and platinum. Antique drop earring set with a pearl and surmounted by a rhombic motif in platinum (imitating the appearance of a diamond). Earring from the late 19th Century, mismatched jewel.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions: 12 mm x 4 mm
Pearl diameter: 2 mm
Note: the fastening system works, the loop goes through the back of the lobe and closes at the front of the ear. For pierced ears.
Condition: scratches from use, earring sold alone.
Georgian citrine paste seed pearl necklace in rose gold 9 karats (375). Rare necklace dating from the 1st Empire (Napoleon Ist, circa 1810) composed of eleven faceted oval glasses imitating citrine, in closed gold settings surrounded by lines of small fine pearls. Each link is connected by two gold chains also decorated with small pearls. The clasp is a ratchet box, it is hidden in a faceted glass link. Antique necklace, circa 1810. Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Cloverleaf hallmark, later addition of the French customs.
Length : 39 cm Size of one element: 17mm x 21 mm
Note: a safety chain is connected to the clasp and is later than the jewel. Condition: traces of glue on the clasp and the element next to it, usual wears
Eagle’s claw pearl pin in pink and yellow gold 18 karats (750). Victorian pin with an eagle claw holding a pearl of 3.6 mm. Tie pin, late 19th century, France.
Eagle head hallmark, trace of numbering and master hallmark.
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in 18 karat gold (750) and platinum (900). Brooch taking the form of a crescent moon, decorated with flowers stylized by petals carved with sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the pistil represented by single cut diamonds. This brooch is composed of fourteen rubies, seventeen sapphires, nine emeralds and fourteen diamonds. Art Deco brooch, in the style of Cartier Paris Tutti Frutti jewelry, circa 1925
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 25 x 32 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 2.55 carats
Estimated weight of rubies : 2.10 carats
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.90 carats
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.28 carat