Diamond line ring in 18k yellow gold (750). Adorned with five diamonds, the central one being more significant (0.95 ct), they are in old mine cut and brilliant cut (two old mine cut diamonds, three brilliant-cut diamonds). The basket of the ring, under the stones, is formed by small rings. Vintage ring, circa 1980, made from the transformation of an old jewel.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Size: 59 UE or 8.5 US (resizable).
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.95 ct
Estimated weights of the other diamonds: 0.5 ct x 2 and 0.3 ct x 2.
Marguerite diamond ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). The ring features a central significant old mine-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.33 carats. The diamond is surrounded by six marquise-shaped rubies and four brilliant-cut diamonds. The rubies exhibit a beautiful raspberry red color. Additionally, there are four brilliant-cut diamonds set on the shoulders. The ring was created in the 1970s using elements from an older piece of jewelry.
French eagle head hallmark and illegible maker’s hallmark (French hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.5 US (resizable)
Diameter of the bezel: 16 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond: 0.33 carats
Total estimated diamond weight: 0.57 carats
Estimated weight of rubies: 1.14 carats
Tank ring with diamonds in 18-karat white gold (750) and platinum. Tank ring set with a synthetic blue spinel of square cut. The spinel faces two lines of four old-cut diamonds (eight diamonds in total) set on a raised roll. The ring has harmonious volumes, sometimes rounded, sometimes geometric, typical of this period. Tank ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizeable)
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.46 ct
Estimated weight of synthetic spinel: 2.5 ct
Art Deco diamond ring in 14-karat gold (585) and platinum. Hexagonal Art Deco ring set with three old mine cut diamonds in a bezel setting. The ring is elegantly decorated with geometric lines and openwork motifs, typical of the Art Deco period. Antique ring, Italy, circa 1925.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14-karat gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (resizeable)
Dimensions of the setting: 18 x 10 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamonds: 0.15 ct
Solitaire engagement ring in 18-karat white gold (750) and platinum. This ring features a brilliant-cut diamond weighing 0.10 carats, secured by eight prongs. The setting is adorned with a decorative pattern of radiating points around the diamond. This Retro ring hails from around 1940 and was crafted in Lyon, France.
Eagle’s head and dog’s head, along with the maker’s mark of Alphonse Moussière, an active jeweler in Lyon since 1902.
Wavy diamond tank ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and platinum. The ring is adorned with 14 rose-cut diamonds set on a platinum base, arranged in two rows. The ring creates a voluminous wave-like pattern. This tank ring is from the Retro period, circa 1940, in France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US (resizable).
Ring head width: 13 mm.
Condition: Normal signs of wear.
Weight: 8.56 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Jewellery history: Retro jewellery is characterised by the use of yellow gold, the development of 3-D volumes and the rarity of precious stones. Here we have a perfect example of such jewellery: a large volume. The Second World War had a considerable impact on jewellery fashion at the time, sweeping aside the Art Deco taste for ‘white’, geometric ‘flat’ and abundant gemstones.
Art Deco round diamond ring in 18 Karat white gold (750) and platinum (850). This Art Deco ring features a circular centerpiece with a brilliant-cut diamond in a beaded setting. The ring showcases geometric lines in beaded white gold forming a stylized flower adorned with 8 rose-cut diamonds. The elevated setting of the central diamond creates a space in the metal, adding an airy quality to the ring. With its geometric lines and openwork motifs, this ring embodies the typical Art Deco style (1920-1935) and reflects the white jewelry trends of the era. Circa 1930, France. This piece is numbered.
Hallmark: Partially faded eagle head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and serial number.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US.
Setting diameter: 11 mm.
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.13 carat.
Estimated central diamond weight: 0.07 carat.
Belle epoque diamond flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and silver. Antique ring in the form of a flowering branch set with fifteen rose-cut diamonds, two of which are larger. Antique naturalist ring, circa 1880.
Owl and swan hallmarks (French State hallmarks for 18-karat gold and silver)
Solid gold diamond gypsy ring, 18 Karat. Pre-owned band ring centered with a brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.20 carats. The ring has a plain and rounded design. Vintage band ring, circa 2000.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18-karat gold)
Finger size: 49 EU or 4.75 US (resizing possible, inquire for a quote)
Band width: 7.3 mm
Diamond Characteristics: Shape-cut: round brilliant
Dimensions: 3.47-3.69×2.36 mm
Estimated weight: 0.20 carats
Estimated color: I
Estimated clarity: VS2
Cut: Good
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: Faint
Estimated type: Type Ia
Belle Epoque flower ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold and silver. Delicate ring forming a flowering branch set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds. The rose gold band divides and is set with a rose-cut diamond of approx. 0.10 carat, set by eight claws. Antique ring, Belle Epoque period, circa 1900.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark. (Hallmark for French 18k gold)
Finger size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (can be changed)
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.18 carat
Design dimensions: 13 x 16 mm
Inclusions : graphite inclusions inside diamonds visible with the eyes
Condition: scratches from use, oxidation on silver parts
Platinum diamond cluster ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. In the center, 9 diamonds are set in claws in an openwork radial decoration. Ring from the late Retro period, 60’s – 70’s.
French dog’s head hallmark, eagle’s head hallmark, illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Tank coral diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold and platinum. The ring is centred on an orange coral pearl surrounded by two rolls of gold and framed by two lines of eight rose-cut diamonds (sixteen in all). The jewellery features the geometric lines typical of tank jewellery. Tank ring, circa 1940.
Hallmarked owl and mascaron
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US
Ring head dimensions: 12 x 20 mm Pearl diameter: 8 mm