Art Deco gold necklace in 18k two tones gold (750 thousandths). An antique necklace composed of 5 radiating motifs alternating between yellow and white gold. The necklace chain is antique and consists of trombone links alternating with double-eight links. Art Deco necklace, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark(French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 42.5 cm
Dimensions of the central motif: 20 x 14 mm
Antique diamond hairpin in 18 karat (750) gold and silver diamond hairpin composed of two blond horn prongs decorated with a gold and silver arc set with 13 rose-cut diamonds. Antique head jewel, circa 1850, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and AL goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 13 cm x 1.5 cm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.40 carat
Note: Handle with care, as horn is a delicate and fragile material.
Condition: a tooth broken and reattached at the level of the setting.
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
Large French Georgian poissardes earrings in 18 karat (750) rose gold. These circular poissardes earrings are decorated with eight flowers, all centered on blue faceted glass in a surround of small natural pearls. An elegant and rarely seen model, probably from the Bresse region. Napoleon I Empire earrings, circa 1810, France.
Rooster head (gold hallmark for departments, 1809-1819)
Diameter: 31 mm
Condition: scratches from use, light and delicate jewelry to be handled with care.
Vintage flexible bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). The bracelet is composed of three rows of chains connected by tricolor gold elements. The piece is adorned with a setting of blue glass cabochons and a hollow gold ring. Created around 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (poinçon d’État français pour l’or 18 karats)
Antique ram cameo ring in 14-karat rose gold (585) centered around an agate cameo depicting two rams side by side. One has its head turned towards the inside of the ring. Roman cameo from the 1st or 2nd century AD, 19th-century setting.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14-karat gold)
Adjustable ring size: 6.75 US
Cameo dimensions: 12.5 mm x 13.4 mm
Condition: loss on the edge of the cameo, setting with depressions.
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 Edwardian pendant 13 in 18-karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Lucky charm pendant featuring the number 13 at its center, set with 3 synthetic rubies and 4 rose-cut diamonds. These small lucky charm medallions were fashionable in the early 20th century, during the Art Deco period, around 1920-1930.
Traces of an eagle head hallmark
Dimensions (including the bail): 21 x 10 mm
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Condition: scratches from use
Antique enameled cross pendant in 18 karat rose gold (750). Cross-shaped pendant, featuring on one side the raised Christ on a blue enamel background, topped with the inscription INRI (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum); on the other side, a blue and white enamel decoration with a plant, triangles, and green and red colored dots. The pendant holds three teardrop-shaped pendants (or tears). Jewel from Puy en Velay, a regional Christian pendant from the late 19th century. Auvergne, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and unreadable goldsmith’s mark.
Edwardian crescent moon brooch in 18-karat gold (750) with diamonds. Art Deco brooch in the shape of a crescent moon, set with 20 rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. This brooch probably was part of a set of convertible jewelry. Brooch made around 1920/1930.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold)