Sentimental jewelry
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320,00€Antique pinchbeck bracelet and cut steel. Large antique bracelet in brown fabric imitating hair, with a large rectangular clasp in gilded steel called pinchbeck. The clasp is decorated with faceted and riveted cut steel. Antique bracelet from the early 19th century, circa 1830. Hair was a popular material at the time and some jewelers made fabric jewelry, less expensive, imitating braided hair.
Max. total length: 16 cm
Width: 41 mmCondition: some missing threads/damage
Weight: 26.67 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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950,00€Victorian mourning flower ring in yellow gold 18 karats (750). Antique ring centered with a carved sardonyx flower, surrounded by half pearls. The shoulders of the ring are enamelled black and reveal the words “In memory of” in gold letters. Antique memento ring, England, Birmingham, circa 1865.
Owl hallmark, Birmingham hallmark, 18 hallmark, anchor hallmark, letter T hallmark, woman in profile hallmark.
Finger size : 54 EU or 7 US (resizing: possible by 1 or 2 sizes)
Size of the bezel : 10 mm
Condition : some enamel missing, scratches from use
Weight : 3.12 gr
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700,00€Victorian portrait diamonds brooch in silver and rose gold 18 karats (750). Antique brooch with a lady’s portrait painted on ivory and protected by a glass. The portrait is surrounded by a pink gold border and a silver decoration forming a knot and foliage, set with 54 rose-cut diamonds. Late 19th century antique portrait brooch, Victorian period.
Owl and swan hallmarks
Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm
Dimensions of the portrait : 21 x 18 mmCondition : tiny scratches.
Weight : 7.20 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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150,00€Gold pendant heart in yellow gold 18 karats. Antique pendant forming a domed heart, France, 20th century.
Marked with an eagle’s head and an illegible goldsmith’s mark.
Dimensions : 20 mm (including the clasp) x 12 mm
Condition : scratches from use, dents
Weight : 0.52 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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960,00€Antique mourning locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Important locket pendant enamelled in black – including the bail – and set with two onyx plates. The medallion opens and bears the inscriptions “souvenir de mon excellente mère” (in memory of my excellente mother) and “26 septembre 1869”. A photo and a lock of hair can be slipped inside the jewel and protected by glass vent. It is a jewel of feeling, a jewel of mourning to remember a loved one who has passed away. The locket feels rich in hand with its substantial weight (22.5g) and its large size. Antique locket, French Second Empire period, Victorian period, France.
Owl hallmark
Dimensions (including the clasp) : 50 x 30 mm
Condition : some parts of the enamel were restored, scratches from use
Weight : 22.5 gr
*The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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1700,00€An important 18th century marquise-type souvenir ring centred with the initials JO for John Olding.
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2300,00€Georgian diamond portrait ring in rose gold 18 karats and silver 800 thousandth. Antique ring composed of a hexagonal bezel enclosing a lady’s portrait. The miniature portrait is painted on ivory, it is highlighted by a surround of thirty rose-cut diamonds in a silver setting. The basket is beautifully crafted, decorated with scrolls in cartouches corresponding to the hexagonal shape of the jewel. This ring is a transformable piece of jewellery. The bezel can be removed by means of a pin located at the basket.
It is likely that the portrait, once removed from the ring, could be worn as a brooch or pendant by fitting it to another suitable structure.
This ring dates from the late 18th century.
Swan and owl hallmarks (later adds)
Finger size: 51 EU or 5.5 US (sizing possible)
Bezel size : 16 mm x 14 mm
Estimated diamond weight : 0,15 carat
Condition : fine scratches, some oxidation
Weight : 6.50 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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690,00€Wedding Enamelled trinity ring in yellow gold 18 karats (750). Ring with three rings similar to the “Trinity”‘ of Cartier and also of Hermès. This ring is composed of three interlaced rings, each enamelled with a colour: orange, green and blue. A thin line of gold runs through each ring. Italian ring from the 20th century.
Hallmark 750 and Italian hallmark
Finger size : 50 EU or 5 US (no resizing possible)
Condition : some fine scratches from use
Weight : 4,52 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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880,00€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*
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1120,00€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*
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1300,00€French marquess crown brooch in yellow, rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Antique brooch representing a marquees crown. The base of the crown is decorated with round rubies and oval emeralds in a circular and triangular setting. These gems are framed by two lines of rose-cut diamonds in a platinum beaded setting. At the top, there is a stylized fleur-de-lis motif in a diamond setting, alternating with pearls. A decorative chain with jaseron mesh runs along both sides of the base of the crown. French brooch, late 19th century.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the crown, without the chain : 19 x 38 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds : 0,49 carat
Estimated weight of rubies : 0.10 carat
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.04 caratDiameter of the pearls : from 4.28 mm to 5.08 mm
Condition: oxidation, traces of glue and scratches, an emerald is lightly chipped
Weight : 6.73 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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160,00€Limoges porcelain Victorian pin in rose gold 18 karats and gilt metal. Antique Victorian pin decorated with a plate of porcelain of Limoges. The plate is shuttle-shaped and is decorated with a young woman, in a romantic spirit of the late 19th century. The plate is in closed setting. The central decoration is surrounded by twenty half pearls. The metal pin was added later, perhaps following a ring transformation. Antique jewel from the late 19th century.
Dimension of the main motif: 20 mm x 9 mm
Total height: 65 mmCondition: the pin is in metal (added later)
Weight: 2.43 gr