Religious jewels
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700,00€Georgian Maltese cross chalcedony pendant in 9k gold. This antique reliquary cross is made of four chalcedony elements forming a cross, held together by a central gold element with delicate engraving. This central element likely originally contained a woven lock of hair beneath glass, although it is no longer present. The pendant has an intricately decorated bail. This Georgian cross t is from around 1820.
Trefoil hallmark
Dimensions: 60 x 34 mm.
Note: Similar Georgian Maltese crosses can be seen in the Victoria & Albert Museum in England.
Condition: Missing the central protective glass, some oxidation.Weight: 11.26 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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2500,00€Ruby diamond gold bottle vase with 18k yellow gold setting. This small covered pot is intricately carved from a ruby root and features a mount made of 18k yellow gold on the neck, lid, and base. The neck and base are adorned with a frieze set with 32 diamonds of varying cuts (a mix of old and brilliant cuts). This is a decorative object from the 20th century with foreign craftsmanship. It is stamped with the owl hallmark.
Dimensions: 11 x 4.5 cm
Estimated weight of the ruby: 1050 carats
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.32 caratsNote: This vase comes with a certificate issued by the Public Service for the Control of Diamonds, Fine Pearls, and Gemstones, dated September 21, 1998.
Weight: 208.11 gr
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1800,00€Antique reliquary locket pendant in 18k rose gold (750). On one side, the pendant is decorated with a miniature on paper depicting Saint Jerome praying before a cross, with a skull in the foreground. The miniature is protected by a beveled oval glass. The reverse features a chased oval mother-of-pearl plate adorned with a carnelian cabochon on red foil, set in the center of the composition. It forms the heart of Christ, in a radiating motif engraved in the mother-of-pearl. The medallion is decorated with fine chasing on the edge, which opens secretly by unscrewing the ring-like upper part. Antique medallion, probably French, dating from the late 18th century.
Owl hallmark (later add).
Dimensions: 43 mm x 25 mm
Condition: vellum miniature in poor condition, possibly restored or removed. Scratches from use.
Weight : 12.49 gr
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350,00€Antique religious ring in pink gold 18 karats. Ring with three symbols in its center, also called “the three virtues”. On the left, there is a navy anchor representing hope; in the center, a heart on fire symbolizing charity and finally on the right the cross representing faith. The three virtues are represented in gold on a blue enamel background. The ring is openwork with eleven raised dots. The latter allowed the wearer to scratch his tens serving as a rosary. Antique ring of the 19th century.
Owl hallmark
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.5 US (can be resized)
Dimensions of the ring head: 8 mm x 11.4 mm
Condition : Old trace of enlargement, that’s why there are 11 points and not 10. Missing enamel ; wear.
Weight : 1.38 gr
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530,00€Pendant stained glass enamel in yellow gold 18 karats. Circular medallion decorated with translucent enamel or “plique-a-jour”. The decorative enamel pattern consists of a coat of arms in the center, decorated with small blue and green diamonds. It is surrounded by yellow and orange flames. Medallion pendant mid 20th century, in an Art Nouveau style.
Eagle’s head hallmark and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 38 mm (including the clasp) x 30 mm
Condition : Light wears
Weight : 5.12 gr
*L’écrin ancien n’est pas vendu avec le bijou*
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