Art Deco diamonds ruby ring in 18-karat white gold (750). Ring set with 13 rose-cut diamonds and two small round rubies. The central diamond is an old cut and weighs approximately 0.05 carats. The structure of the ring is openwork. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Partially stamped eagle hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 57 EU or 7.75 US (resizeable)
Maximum width of the ring: 12 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.19 carat
Estimated weight of rubies: 0.02 carat
Weight: 3.72 gr
Georgian Italian ruby cluster ring in 14 karat gold (585). Late 18th century cluster ring with 9 table-cut rubies. Each shoulder of the ring is also set with 3 rubies. The ring is richly decorated with rinceaux and stylized leaves. Like most rings from this period, the ring head is secured with a rivet. Ring from the Mediterranean basin, probably Italy, circa 1780.
Unreadable guarantee hallmark, 14k tested gold.
Finger circumference: 56 EU or 7.5 US (possible sizing at the risk of missing ring decoration).
Bezel dimensions: 14.8 mm x 15 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 5.4 gr
More information : there are several examples of rings identified as Italian in the British Musuem, and although it is known that these designs were also made in Spain, there are no Spanish models referenced in museums. However, this style can be found throughout Southern Europe: Italy, Spain and Portugal, and can be explained by the presence of the Habsburgs during the 16th and 17th centuries in regions such as Sicily, Sardinia, Naples and Milan.
Trilogy ruby and diamond ring in 18-karat yellow gold (750). In the centre, a beautiful oval ruby with velvety red, weighing approximately 1.05 carats. The ruby is natural, framed by two brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.25 carats each. Vintage ring from the 1990s. Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (resizable)
Ring width: 6.4 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.50 carat (0.25 carat each)
Estimated weight of the central ruby: 1.05 carats
Estimated origin of the ruby: natural
Condition: signs of use
Weight: 7.57 gr
Augis halo ruby ring in 18 karat (750) rose gold. Retro ring adorned with a “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” love medal in yellow gold set in synthetic rubies. The “+” sign is set with a diamond and the “-” sign with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The love medal is closed-set. Ring signed Augis, Retro period, circa 1950, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold), Augis master hallmark on the ring, signed Augis on the medal.
Size: 56 EU or 7.5 US (possible sizing)
Bezel diameter: 17.6 mm
Basket height: 5.5 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 5.90 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
More info: This refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these lines in his “Médailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ qu’hier – que demain”.
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
Weight: 5.20 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Pre-owned bridal ring centred on an oval ruby surrounded and highlighted by brilliant-cut diamonds.
Magnificent antique engagement ring in navette (or marquise) shape, centred with rubies in a diamond setting.
Art Nouveau ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique ring of the Art Nouveau period decorated with a pigeon’s blood ruby and diamonds. In its center there is a cushion-cut ruby. The ruby is framed by two old-cut diamonds. The whole is surrounded by twelve rose-cut diamonds in a platinum beaded setting. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with leaves setted with diamonds. Art nouveau ring, circa 1910, France, Paris.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the mark of the goldsmith Georges Lavoipierre (active in Paris between 1906 and 1942).
Finger size : 53 EU or 6.5 US (possible to change)
A certificate was issued by the Bellerophon laboratory on 16/01/2023:
Characteristics of the ruby :
Description : transparent gemstone
Weight : 0,31 carat approximately
Dimensions : 4.09 x 3.65 x 2.59 mm
Size : oval
Identification: natural ruby
Colour: vivid red
Fluorescence : Strong red
Comment : no indication of heating
Geographical origin : Burma (Mogok, Myanmar). This ruby can be called “pigeon blood” on the trade.
Estimated weight of the main diamonds: 0.19 and 0.14 carat
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.47 carat
Condition : scratches from use. Visible with a loupe : a thin chip on the border of one diamond.
Weight : 3.07 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Jade cocktail ring in blackened 18 karat gold. The ring is adorned with a rose flower made of rubies, blooming on a plate of jade (variety Maw Sit Sit) of an intense green. The plate is surrounded by a green gradation of tsavorite garnets. The ring is made entirely of blackened gold, with an openwork wave pattern, encrusted with black diamonds. Contemporary ring attributed to Wendy Yue, unsigned.
Hallmark 750 inside the ring and Edinburgh hallmark
The main stone is a Maw Sit Sit jade belonging to the jadeite category. The only existing deposit is in Burma, it is a stone composed of six different minerals very rich in chromium which gives it its intense green color. It is extremely rare to find it in jewelry.
Finger size: 54 EU or 6,75 US (no adjustment possible, except for reduction)
Dimensions of the plate : 2 x 1,5 cm
Note : the invoice is not delivered with the ring.
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 22,74 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Victorian belt ruby ring in rose gold 18 karats (750). This small ring is composed of three rings attached together, representing belts with their buckle. Each one is centered with a round ruby which are arranged in staggered and thus form a trio of rubies in diagonal. A late 19th century ring.
Tested with 18 karat gold
Finger size: 45 EU or 3.5 US (small change of size possible)
Maximum width of the ring : 10 mm
Estimated weight of the rubies : 0,33 carat
Note: the finger size of this ring is particularly small
Condition : usual scratches from use.
Weight : 2.48 gr
Learn more about this design : the belt is a recurring motif in jewelry of this period, signifying loyalty, fidelity and protection.
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Tank ruby diamond scroll ring in yellow, pink and white gold 18 karat. Beautiful tank ring decorated in the centre of eight diamonds (brilliant cut and 8/8) in a white gold setting. The central diamonds are surrounded by two lines of four calibrated rubies. This geometric composition of rubies and diamonds is itself framed by two high-volume gold scrolls set with two lines of nine 88-cut diamonds. The jeweller and goldsmith plays with the volumes, the curved and geometric lines and the colours of the gold. Tank ring from 1945.
Octagonal hallmark “18” inside the ring
Finger size: 60 EU or 9 US (can be cut to size)
Dimensions of the ring head: 12 mm x 22 mm x 11 mm
Estimated diamond weight : 0.18 carat
Estimated weight of rubies : 0.16 carat
Condition : oxidation
weight : 9.18 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Antique Augis ring “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” in yellow gold 18 karats (750), signed. The ring is surmounted by an oval plate delicately worked in laurel leaves, which have slightly faded with time. The ring is soberly decorated and separates into two strands of gold on the edges of the tray. The “+” sign is set with five diamonds and the “-” sign is set with a baguette cut treated natural ruby. This refers to a quote from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis takes up these verses in his “medals of love” by condensing them into “+ than yesterday – than tomorrow”.
French work of the 1930s.
Eagle head hallmark, signed A.A.
Finger size : 53 UE or 6,25 (possible to change)
Dimensions of the bezel : 14.7 mm x 11.7 mm
Estimated weight of the ruby : 0.04 carat
Note : the two synthetic rubies have been replaced by a natural treated ruby.
Condition: one scroll on each side of the ring is eroded, patina of use on some chisels.
Weight : 3 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*