Tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. Retro period Tank ring centered on two lines of 18 calibrated synthetic rubies forming a large scroll. The ring is beautifully voluminous. Tank ring, Rétro period, circa 1945, France.
Owl hallmark (French State hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.5 US (resized on request)
Maximum ring width: 16 mm
Total estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 3.24 carat
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 12,75 gr
Ruby clover ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Belle Époque ring with clover motif, decorated with three garnets and a ruby forming the leaves of a lucky clover. The ring is also set with four small rose-cut diamonds in a platinum pearl setting. The ring is soberly decorated with gadroons on the shoulders. Antique ring, Belle Epoque period, circa 1890/1900, France.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919), owl hallmark, mascaron hallmark
Finger size: 53 UE or 6.25 US (resize possible)
Bezel diameter: 12 mm
Condition: chips, old shank modification
Weight : 2.72 gr
Belle Époque marquise ruby diamond ring in 18 karats (750) gold and platinum. Belle Époque ring, dating from the early 20th century, entirely set with diamonds of various cuts (old mine cut, rose cut, brilliant cut) and four round synthetic rubies. The ring has a total of 36 diamonds. The stones form a flower motif, with a long petal extending over the finger. Edwardian ring, circa 1900.
Owl and mask hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size : 57 UE or 7.75 US ( possible to resized)
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.34 carat
Estimated weight of synthetic rubies: 0.10 carat
Kitten size: 3 cm
Condition: fine wear scratches, old setting, uneven diamond cuts.
Weight : 5.14 gr
Art Deco ruby pearl ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Art Deco ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by 15 calibrated rubies. Circular ring from the 1930’s, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark (illegible).
Size : 52 UE or 6 US (resizable)
Pearl diameter: 5 mm
Bezel diameter: 9 mm
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 1.72 gr
Patriotic blue-white-red rings in 18 karat gold. Set of three rings, one set with a sapphire, the second with a colorless cubic zirconia, and the third with a round ruby. These three rings are independent and can be worn individually or together to form the colors of the French flag. Vintage rings, circa 1980, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Hallmarks: eagle head and maker’s mark PM
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.25 US (resizing possible)
Estimated weight of sapphire: 0.05 carats
Estimated weight of ruby: 0.05 carats
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 2.46 gr
Patriotic marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths) and silver. Antique marquise-style ring set with a row of rose-cut diamonds, bordered by a row of 12 rubies and a row of 12 sapphires, symbolizing the colors of the French flag. Antique marquise ring, circa 1870.
Hallmarks: owl and swan (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.25 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head: 21 x 8 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of rubies: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 carats
Condition: antique setting, scratches from use
Weight: 2.92 gr
More information : The wearing of patriotic jewelry as a sign of protest or resistance became widespread after the French Revolution (1789-1799) and during the Napoleonic era.
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.
Shell hallmark (French State hallmark for 14-karat 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.
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.
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.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 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*