Moth Tahiti pearl brooch pendant in 18k white gold. Important brooch pendant featuring a moth, the body of which is composed of a Tahitian pearl (17 x 12.6 mm). The Tahitian pearl has a beautiful aubergine-gray-green color and is drop-shaped. The wings, legs and head are in white gold, and […]
Georgian French Love allegory pendant in 18 karat gold. Antique rectangular pendant featuring a miniature on gold and black eglomised glass. The scene shows a couple about to kiss, while the lover is engraving “À l’amour” (To Love) on a tree trunk. The background is embellished with a sheaf motif […]
Art Deco sapphire diamond earrings in 18 karat gold and platinum. Pair of geometric-shaped earrings with a round natural sapphire in a platinum closed setting, set with 11 rose-cut diamonds. The upper part of the earring is set with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.15 carat. The lower part of the earring […]
Boxing jewelry project in nickel silver depicting a boxer in position, ready to attack or defend. The construction of the jewelry gives a 3D impression. This piece likely served as a model for a silver belt featured in the Belgian newspaper “Les Sports,” 1944 (shown on p. 110 of “Raymond Templier, Le bijou moderne” by Laurence Mouillefarine and Véronique Ristelhueber), and for a trophy for a 1944 boxing championship for which a version was made (see photo). It may also have inspired a brooch project, with several representing other sports reproduced in the aforementioned book “Raymond Templier.” Circa 1944, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Height: 6 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Note : This blank has no rear fastener.
Condition: oxidations
Weight: 9.60 gr
Tennis jewelry project in brass depicting a tennis player with a racket in hand. This project is probably the draft of the final gold jewelry piece shown on p. 107 in the book “Raymond Templier, Le bijou moderne” by Laurence Mouillefarine and Véronique Ristelhueber. It represents Henri Cochet and his characteristic racket movement. The motif also appears on the Challenge Tennis-Club de Reims cup from 1947, reproduced on p. 109 in the previously mentioned book. Circa 1942, France. Sport jewelry collection.
Height: 7 cm
Width: 6 cm
Note : This blank has no rear fastener.
Condition: oxidations
Scarce rock crystal Renaissance ring in 22 Karat gold. This 16th-century ring is setted with a table-cut rock crystal in a closed setting. The bezel is decorated with black enamel with gold highlights and double crescent motifs, ending in four prongs. The shoulders feature fine chiseling. Renaissance ring from the 16th century, Western Europe. During the Renaissance, rings evolved from the simple forms of the medieval period to miniature works of art, combining the skills of the chiseler, engraver, enameler, and stone cutter. Cabochon settings persisted, but the evolution of stone cutting allowed for the increased use of table cuts.
Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US
Bezel dimensions: 7 x 8 mm
Estimated weight of the rock crystal: 0.49 ct
Note: For examples of similar 16th-century rings, see items 334 and 430 in Scarisbrick’s “Rings; Jewellery of Power, Love and Loyalty” (2007); item AF.1743 in the British Museum collection and items 279 and 281 in the “Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings” by Oman (1930).
Condition: normal wear consistent with age, a missing part in the setting.
Vintage French hoop earrings in 18 karat gold. Hoop earrings to be worn like sleeper earrings, under the earlobe. They are round and in solid gold. Vintage earrings, circa 1980, France. Partially erased eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark. Height: 2.1 cm […]
Blue enamel secret locket ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Rare French Victorian ring with secret glass compartment, set in a blue enamel surround decorated with gold stars. The compartment opens from the inside of the ring to hold a photograph or other sentimental object. The shoulders are decorated with stylized leaves and chasing. Middle of the 19th Century, circa 1840, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger circumference: 55 UE or 7.25 US (possible sizing)
Art Deco circular diamond ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Round Art Deco ring, with an old-cut diamond of approx. 0.33 carat, surrounded by 9 diamonds of 0.03 carat. This is a fine example of the white jewelry of the period, which will be easy to wear on […]
Art Deco watch ring in 18 karat gold and platinum. Swiss ring watch from the Art Deco period with a round dial with Arabic numerals. The case is set with four synthetic navette rubies alternating with sixteen rose-cut diamonds set in platinum. The ring has an original spring system to […]
Old cut Diamond earrings in 18 karat gold and platinum. Antique earrings, known as “sleepers”, set with a diamond of approx. 0.30 carat each. The main diamond is in a mobile part and is topped by a small rose-cut diamond. The earring is two-tone, with one part in platinum and […]
Art Nouveau silver cufflinks. Pair of oblong cufflinks decorated with sinuous wave motifs. These motifs are typical of the Art Nouveau period. The buttons are linked by a fine chain. Pair of cufflinks, men’s jewelry, circa 1910, France. Boar hallmark (french state hallmark for silver) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark. Button […]