Victorian enamel locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Antique oval-shaped medallion, decorated on the front with geometric shapes enameled in black and decorated with 10 half-pearls and chasing. The medallion opens to hold a sentimental object or family photograph, protected behind a movable glass. Medallion pendant, Napoleon III period, circa 1860, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (with bezel): 39 mm Width: 21 mm
Condition: partial lack of enamel and wear scratches
Flexible Victorian bracelet in 18 karat gold. Flexible bracelet made of a beautiful old mesh decorated with striations. It is decorated with two small pearls. Antique bracelet, 19th century, circa 1880.
Weevil hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Victorian paste ring in 18 karat yellow gold and silver. Antique ring set with a line of five faceted white paste stones iimitating diamond. Antique engagement ring, circa 1850, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially erased goldsmith’s hallmark.
Antique Perpignan garnet brooch in 18 karat rose gold (750/1000). This bar brooch features a series of 11 faceted garnets with a raspberry pink color, arranged in a graduated design. The garnets are bezel-set with V-shaped motifs and have a domed back. Regional brooch from the South of France, circa 1880.
Hallmarked with an eagle’s head and maker’s mark RD
French Georgian ring in 18 karat yellow and rose gold. The ring is adorned with a turquoise blue glass cabochon, flanked by two rose-cut diamonds. The band features rich decoration, including a pine cone, a swirl motif, and a cross pattern. French antique ring, Georgian period, circa 1820/1830.
Hallmarked with a ram’s head (active between 1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Patriotic marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths) and silver. Antique marquise-style ring set with a row of rose-cut diamonds, bordered by a row of 12 rubies and a row of 12 sapphires, symbolizing the colors of the French flag. Antique marquise ring, circa 1870.
Hallmarks: owl and swan (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.25 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head: 21 x 8 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of rubies: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 carats
Condition: antique setting, scratches from use
Weight: 2.92 gr
More information : The wearing of patriotic jewelry as a sign of protest or resistance became widespread after the French Revolution (1789-1799) and during the Napoleonic era.
Georgian sentimental swivel ring in 18k gold. This georgian ring features a rectangular swivel bezel, with one side containing two intertwined locks of hair—one blonde, the other brown—alongside the names “Alix” and “Virginie,” and the other side displaying a flatly braided hair rectangle. A sentimental ring representing two lovers from the early 19th century, France.
Hallmark: rooster facing right (1798-1809, France)
Ring size: 60 EU or 9 US
Swivel bezel dimensions: 21 x 13 mm
Condition: wear scratches, slight dent inside the band, some hair detached.
Weight: 3.68 gr
Sentimental jewelry, often known as mourning or lover’s jewelry, was particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. These pieces frequently incorporated personal elements like hair, inscriptions, or miniature portraits, serving as intimate mementos of loved ones. Hairwork, in particular, was a cherished practice, symbolizing enduring connections and memories.
Antique perfume bottle pendant in glass and 18 karat (750) rose gold. Glass perfume bottle imitating red jasper. The upper part of the bottle is made of rose gold, a lid opens onto a small glass stopper and a mobile clasp allows it to be hung as a pendant. Antique pendant from the early 19th century, France.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Single black dormeuse earring in 18 karat rose gold (750/1000). Unique dormeuse earring decorated with black glass imitating jet, known as “verre de Paris.” The glass is pointed and decorated with a grid pattern. Antique single earring, circa 1830, France. Unmatched piece.
Hallmark: ram’s head (1819-1838, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 18 mm
Width: 9 mm
Condition: wear and tear. This earring is sold individually.
Long French sautoir chain with enamel regional clasp in 18k rose gold. This antique sautoir necklace consists of a long chain with curb links measuring 1.54 meters. The clasp features six decorated and engraved facets, two of which are adorned with enameled flowers. Antique regional necklace from the mid-19th century, Normandy region, France.
Hallmark: horse’s head (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold, 1838-1919).
Antique Antillean bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Antique bracelet composed of twisted links forming grooved rings decorated with faceted spherical motifs. Antique bracelet from the Antilles, circa 1880, France.
Hallmarks: eagle’s head, rhinoceros head, and maker’s mark.
Length: 19.5 cm
Width: 10 mm
Note: the clasp is secured by an 18 karat gold safety chain.
Condition: minor wear and tear
Weight : 17.71 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Further information : Traditional jewelry is still worn in the Antilles for special occasions and cultural events. This regional Antilles jewelry is characterized by elaborate motifs such as twisted gold wires, vine leaves, forçat mesh, fluting, “gros sirop” mesh, gold wire spirals, etc.