Antique watch chain in 18 karat gold. The chain is composed of long, slender, rod-shaped links. Two clasps on each side of the chain: a thick round ring and a dog clip. The chain can be worn double around the wrist as a bracelet or choker, or extended with another chain to form a long necklace. Watch chain necklace, circa 1880, France.
Rhinoceros hallmark, eagle-head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Egyptian scarab ear stud in 18 karat (750) gold. Earring in the shape of a scarab with a lapis lazuli cabochon. Vintage earchips, circa 1980, Egypt.
Egyptian hallmark, owl hallmark
Height: 13 mm
Width: 8 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 2.04 gr
More information : In Egypt, the scarab became a protective symbol, widely used in the form of amulets, in tombs and funeral rituals. It also embodies the principle of resurrection and immortality, in line with the Egyptians’ belief in life after death and an eternal cycle of transformation.
Victorian marquise yellow ring in 18 karat gold and silver. Antique ring with a yellow paste navette cut, to imitate citrine. It is surrounded by faceted marcasites in a silver setting. The ring splits into three gold strands at shoulder level. Antique ring, circa 1890, France
Mixed hallmark eagle and wild boar (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible
Arnould honesty leaf necklace, silver-plated metal. Drapery-style necklace with honesty leaf motif. Original round clasp. Necklace signed Edouard-Aimé Arnould on the back of the central leaf, circa 1900, France.
Length: 43 cm
Main motif: 4 cm x 3.7 cm
Condition: slight oxidation
Weight: 17.83 gr
More info : Louis-Aimé Arnould (1867-1945) was a renowned artisan jeweler of the Art Nouveau movement, known for his richly floral jewelry designs, often in silver or silver metal, and more rarely in gold. His creations preferred fine lines to precious stones, emphasizing the harmony between material and design. In his gallery, he also presented the work of other artists such as Anglès, Eugène A. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet. Belville and Gilbert Bocquet, contributing to the rise of Art Nouveau.
Poitou regional ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths). Antique French three-faceted ring, enameled in black and white and decorated with a flower. The central facet features a blank oval cartouche, it can be engraved. The ring is decorated with floral motifs. Antique Poitou regional ring, circa 1860, France.
Eagle head hallmark (poinçon d’État français pour l’or 18 karats)
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.25 US (can bechanged)
Ring width: 6.7 mm
Note: ask for a quote for engraving in the centre
Condition: small enamel chips, scratches from use
Weight: 2.11 gr
Historical point: this jewelry is called a “maraîchère wedding ring”, as it was worn in the Vendée marshlands and made in the Lower Poitou region. To learn more about the jewelry of our regions, we recommend the book written by Michael C. W. Fieggen, Les Bijoux Des Français.
Flower enamel secret locket ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique ring with an oval bezel in blue enamelled guilloché on which is applied a silver flower set with eight rose-cut diamonds. A secret compartment is hidden under the bezel, allowing to slip a souvenir. Antique ring dating from the late 19th century.
Retro diamond tank ring in 18 karat gold. Ring with geometric volumes, called “Tank”, set with a line of four rose-cut diamonds in a platinum setting. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and AB goldsmith’s hallmark
Tank blue spinel ring in silver and 18 karat yellow gold. Retro period Tank ring set with three rectangle-cut synthetic blue spinels edged with rose gold gadroons. The ring is in silver. Tank ring, circa 1945, France.
Mixed eagle head and wild boar hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver), goldsmith’s hallmark
Victorian turquoise long earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Important French Victorian earrings, entirely set with 20 turquoise stones (cabochons suiffées) and 10 fine half-pearls, enhanced with black enamel lines. Delicate, elegant workmanship. Earrings from the second half of the 19th century, Victorian period, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height: 4.5 cm
Width: 10 mm
Condition: small lack of enamel, very slight wear scratches
Bressan enamel silver ear clips. Round ear clips decorated with green Bressan enamel and gold arabesques with red and white dots. The enamels are set in serrated closed settings. For non-pierced ears. Regional ear clips, Bresse, circa 1960-1970, France.
Crab hallmark (french state hallmark for silver), maker’s mark