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.
Pink sapphire antique ring in 18 karat gold (750). Antique ring with a large natural oval pink sapphire, approx. 0.78 carat. The color of pink sapphire is due to its chromium content, which gives it a beautiful intense hue. The ring is decorated with fine scrolls partially erased by the patina of time. Antique ring, 19th century.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 49 UE or 4.75 US (can be changed)
Plate width: 10 mm
Condition: worn patina, slightly deformed ring
Weight : 3.53 gr
Learn more about colored sapphires: Blue sapphire is one of the most prized gemstones in the world, but few people know about the existence of colored sapphires such as green sapphire, pink sapphire, yellow sapphire, and purple sapphire, or even the pink-orange sapphire, also known as “padparadscha,” which is particularly sought after for its rarity. Specifically, pink sapphire is a gem of rare beauty. The intensity of its pink color varies depending on the amount of chromium present in the stone. Like other corundums, pink sapphire has a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale.
Art Deco sapphire platinum ring in 18 karat white gold and platinum. Antique ring with four-lobed bezel, set with a 0.08-carat old-cut diamond in the center. The top is decorated with eight navette-cut (synthetic) sapphires and eight rose-cut diamonds. The settings are finely beaded. Art deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and dog head hallmark (French State hallmarks for 18 karat gold and platinum).
Finger size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 13 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.12 carat
Estimated sapphire weight (synthetic): 0.22 carat
Condition : Fine wear scratches
Weight : 2.50 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Sapphire pearl cocktail ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Cocktail ring centered on a 9 mm-diameter flat-bottomed pearl surrounded by 14 natural blue round sapphires. The ring has a large openwork basket 8 mm high. Retro ring, circa 1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 55 UE or 7.25 (can be changed)
Ring head diameter: 16 mm
Basket height: 12 mm (with pearl); 8 mm (without pearl)
Total estimated sapphire weight: 1.10 carats
Condition: light scratches
Weight : 8.10 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Oval marquise-shaped ring with an old mine cut diamond in its center, surrounded by four navette-cut synthetic sapphires. The top of the ring is set with 18 rose-cut diamonds. Antique ring, Art Deco, circa 1920-1930, France.
Eagle head and dog head hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), goldsmith’s hallmark illegible.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (can be resized).
Note: the ring has been rhodium-plated to restore its lustre.
Condition: chips and scratches from use
Weight : 3.22 gr
Sapphire trilogy ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage ring set with an oval-cut sapphire weighing approximately 0.90 carat. The sapphire has a midnight-blue color with green/yellow nuances. The central sapphire is surrounded by two diamond-like zirconium oxides. Vintage ring, circa 1990, France
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 49 UE or 4.75 US (possible sizing)
Estimated sapphire weight: 0.90 carat
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight : 1.80 gr
Sapphire band ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. With a beautiful royal blue cushion-cut sapphire weighing approx. 1.06 carats. The sapphire has intense blue flashes. Vintage ring, circa 1950, France.
Owl hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Finger size: 54 UE or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Ring width: 10 mm
Estimated weight of central sapphire: 1.06 carat
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 9.09 gr
Vintage engagement ring with a typical Art Deco style. Ring from the 2000s.
Art Deco style sapphire diamond ring in white gold 18 karats (750). Octagonal ring centered with a brilliant-cut diamond (about 0.20 ct) in a closed setting. Twelve natural sapphires encircled the diamond, themselves included in a surround of 28 brilliant-cut diamonds. Art Deco style ring, second half of the 20th century, French jewel.
Eagle head hallmark
Finger size : 52 UE or 6 US (can be changed)
Bezel size : 16 mm x 13 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond : about 0.20 carat
Total estimated weight of diamonds : 0.48 carat
Estimated weight of natural sapphires : 0.92 carat
Condition : Scratches inside the ring
Weight : 6.06 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Sapphire diamond cluster ring in white gold 18 karats. The bezel is set with an oval cut sapphire surrounded by 10 brilliant-cut diamonds. The sapphire is set with six claws and has a beautiful deep blue colour. Second hand engagement ring, circa 1980.
The hallmark is illegible, the jewel is acid-tested with 18 karat gold.
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.75 US (can be resized)
Bezel size : 15.7 mm x 12.8 mm
Estimated weight of stones: central sapphire, 1.15 carat; diamonds (in total), 0.70 carat
Condition : Scratches from use, natural inclusions of the sapphire.
Weight : 3.93 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Pre-owned sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow and white gold. The ring is formed by four strands of gold. The central strand is decorated with three round sapphires set in claws. The sapphires are framed by two strands of white gold adorned with two old-cut diamonds and fine chased patterns. Second-hand ring from the 1980s, France.
Marked 750, CBD goldsmith’s mark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be changed)
Width of the ring : 7 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 0,33 carat
Estimated weight of the diamonds : 0.02 carat
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 2.09 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*