Antique reliquary cross pendant in 9 karat rose gold with 18k bail ring. Antique reliquary cross pendant with a domed glass compartment enclosing a thin piece of wood. Reliquaries contained fragments reputed to come from the True Cross, i.e. the cross on which Christ was crucified. Antique 19th-century flat cross, circa 1850.
Trefoil hallmark and owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and 9 karat gold)
Jean Després silver sagittarius pendant. Modern pendant by silversmith Jean Després featuring the zodiac sign Sagittarius in polished silver, on a hammered silver base. The oval-link chain is original, also hallmarked Jean Després. Modernist jewelry from the 1960’s, France. Goldsmith’s hallmark on the chain, on the pendant, crab hallmark, signature at the point on the back of the pendant.
Chain length: 61.5 cm
Mesh width: 4 mm
Pendant height: 38 mm
Pendant width: 28 mm
Condition: scratches from use, spring ring changed.
Victorian urn locket in 18k gold and silver. Rare opening pendant in the shape of an urn or vase with handles, set at the top with faceted glass (imitating a Dutch rose-cut diamond). The stone is original. The inside of the jewel contains a mother-of-pearl plate whose eglomized decoration has disappeared. The pendant is held by 3 antique silver and gold chains. The front of the pendant opens with a hinge. Antique pendant, Napoleon III period, circa 1870/1880.
ET hallmark (“Exempté de Titre”, hallmark used for foreign works between 1864 and 1893, regardless of title).
Height: 8.6 cm
Width: 3.6 cm
Condition: scratches from use, part of the mother-of-pearl plate broken (visible on the back)
Retro opening locket in 18 karat gold. Retro pendant in the shape of a bag, opening at the top and closing with a clasp. The front of the jewel is adorned with four green imitation stones, an engraved and chased floral design and a twisted gold strand. The reverse of the jewel is similarly decorated with orange imitation stones. The handle of the bag is made of twisted strands. Retro souvenir medallion, circa 40.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (with clasp): 35 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Badine Perpignan garnet cross in 18 karat rose gold. Antique pendant in the form of a cross with two elements: a knot at the top and a large cross at the bottom. The two elements are linked by four fine chains. The lower part of the cross is mobile. The entire piece is set with 33 garnets on red foils, cut in round, oval and drop shapes. This is a typical piece of jewelry from the Perpignan region. The term “badine” indicates that the lower part of the cross is mobile. French regional antique jewelry, Languedoc Roussillon, Perpignan, early 20th century.
Owl hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Dimensions: 10 x 5 cm
Size of largest garnet: 15 x 10 mm
Condition: small dents, scratches and oxidation
Weight: 11.45 gr
Further information: These jewels were often worn on a velvet or silk ribbon, as in the “Portrait de Clara Salamo à la croix badine”, Paris, 1880, painted by A.Legras (see photo)
August Art Nouveau medal in 18 karat gold. August pendant decorated with two flowers and set in the center with a glass cabochon imitating blood jasper. The month of August is inscribed in openwork gold at the top of the pendant. Antique pendant from the early 20th century, Art Nouveau period, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Egyptian scarab pendant in 14 karat rose gold. Pendant featuring a steatite scarab mounted on a pivot, the reverse engraved with a lion walking to the right, tail over back. The lion already appears on early Middle Kingdom scarabs, but is particularly popular during the Second Intermediate Period and the New Kingdom. Pendant dating from the 13th to 15th dynasties, 1650-1550 B.C.; late 19th century gold mount.
Shell hallmark (french state hallmark for 14 karats)
Normandy flowers enamel clasp in 18 karat yellow gold. This regional clasp is flat and rectangular. It features double decoration: on one side, two enameled pansies in a cartouche, surrounded by a blue frame; on the other side, a basket of enameled flowers in a cartouche, in a dark blue frame. Antique regional flat clasp, suitable for wearing as a pendant. French sentimental jewelry from the early 19th century.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838) and partial goldsmith’s hallmark.
Victorian Holy Spirit pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features an embossed gold dove set with green faceted glass, above which is a diamond-shaped runner, also set with green glass. The gold is chased. The dove’s head is pointing down. Holy Spirit pendant, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Opal diamond pendant necklace in 9 karat gold and silver. Antique pendant composed of various floral elements set with 65 rose-cut diamonds, fine pearls and sapphires. An opal cabochon adorns the lower part of the pendant. Two natural round sapphires adorn the upper part of the jewel. Silver chain and round clasp. Belle Époque necklace, circa 1895.
Art Deco onyx diamond pendant in platinum (950). An oval pendant from the Art Deco period, with a faceted onyx mounting and a mother-of-pearl plate under a rock crystal. The rock crystal is decorated with an intaglio depicting a dance allegory. : a nude woman dancing and playing with a veil. This central motif is set in a platinum surround and decorated with scrolls set with twelve rose-cut diamonds. The bezel is adorned with a ring entirely set with diamonds (on both sides). Antique pendant, circa 1930, France.
Dog head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (with clasp): 59 mm Width: 29 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, the back part may have been closed with another glass.
Georgian world globe charm in 18 karat and enamel. Antique pendant in the form of a globe on a black enamel base. The globe turns on itself, is enameled and represents the continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, New Holland), the oceans and seas (Indian Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean) and the Tropic of Cancer. Antique globe pendant, circa 1830-1830, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and OG or CG goldsmith’s hallmark.