Georgian paste marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750) and silver marquise ring. This large antique marquise-type ring features an oval head adorned with an opalescent glass plaque, onto which green paste stones have been set, forming a flower at the center of the jewel. A line of white paste stones surrounds the central plaque, they exhibits a common trick called the “black spot” which was when a hole was cut at the back of the foil behind the paste. This showed the black spot that was meant to imitate the culet on an old mine cut diamond. The ring’s band is decorated with two delicate ridges at the shoulder. Georgian period, circa 1820, France.
Hibou and swan hallmarks (French state hallmarks for 18-karat gold).
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.25 US (resizing possible)
Setting dimensions: 35 x 18 mm
Condition: The yellow gold ring is probably not from origin; antique tin soldering; usual wears on gold and stones.
Garnet bangle bracelet in 18-karat rose gold (750) and silver. This delicate bracelet forms a wire bangle, adorned with a circular element made of gold and silver serving as the clasp. The clasp is set with a significant cabochon garnet and features scroll motifs. The central element dates back to the 19th century and has been subsequently assembled into this fine bracelet.
Hallmarked with “charançons” (french state hallmarks for 18-karat gold) and a partially legible maker’s mark.
Inner circumference: 17 cm (approximately 6.7 inches)
Clasp dimensions: 14 x 13.8 mm
Georgian Silesian iron bracelet. Woven wire bracelet, decorated with a large flower, the heart centered on a faceted nail. A circular spiral pendant hangs from the flower. Antique bracelet, circa 1798/1800, Silesia, (region extending over parts of Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic) Dimensions: 7 cm (including pendant) x 22 […]
French long necklace with enamel clasp and 14 karat (585) and 18 karat (750) rose gold. The 14 karat gold clasp is rectangular with two facets. The facets are decorated with enamels and motifs: one centred on a shield framed by two laurel leaves, the corners enamelled blue; the other decorated with a frieze of triangles enamelled blue, the corners enamelled white. The 18 karat gold sautoir chain is made of jaseron mesh. French regional jewellery from the mid-19th century, Normandy region.
Shell head hallmarks on the clasp, chain tested 18 karats.
Dimensions of clasp: 8 mm x 12 mm
Length of necklace: 70 cm
Antique charms Music Love and Luck bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold (585). Vintage bracelet with oval links decorated with small circles and small floral motifs. This bracelet is adorned with fifteen charms (detailed below). Antique bracelet on the theme of Music, Love and Luck. Early 20th century.
Marked 585 (foreign hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Length: 19.7 cm
Note: lobster clasp.
Condition: some charms are in metal, two in silver and eight in 14 karat gold. Scratches from use.
Weight : 16 gr
– An elephant with red enamel in 14 karat rose gold
– A rattle in 14 karat rose gold
– A playing card Ace of Spades in metal
– A four-leaf clover lucky charm in metal
– A key holding a heart in silver
– A zeppelin with the inscription ‘I love’ in 14 karat yellow gold
– A pink pig eating a four-leaf clover in silver
– A piano in metal
– A maritime anchor in 14 karat rose gold
– A trumpet in 14 karat yellow gold
– A cello in metal
– A coat of arms in metal
– A flower pot in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red enamel mandolin in 14 karat yellow gold
– A red and white enamel accordion in 14 karat gold
Gold watch chain necklace crafted from 18-karat rose gold (750). The chain features a voluminous fancy link design and is secured with a lobster clasp. It can be worn as a choker necklace by adding a rectangular element in gold and platinum with filigree volutes, which comes with the chain, or as a double bracelet. This piece dates back to around 1900 and originates from France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head and rhinoceros (French hallmarks for 18k gold)
Length: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
Link Width: 5 mm (0.20 inches)
Victorian French enamel earrings in 18 karat antique rose gold (750). Pair of earrings decorated of rectangular shape and decorated with an oval cartouche with an enamelled checkerboard pattern, forming a black diamond on a white background. Antique Mid-19th century sleepers earrings, France.
Marked with a horse’s head (french hallamrk for the period 1838-1919)
Dimensions: 22 x 9 mm
Note: the earrings are passed through the back of the lobe and close at the front. For pierced ears.
Condition: some enamel missing, scratches from use, oxidations on th eback
Forget-me-not turquoise ring in 18 karat rose gold (750), featuring a central design of a blossoming branch set with five turquoise cabochons and a faceted glass. The ring’s band is hollow and holds a braided lock of hair that decorates the entire circumference of the band. This memento ring dates from the second half of the 19th century, specifically the Napoleon III period.
Hallmark: Owl
Finger size: 61 EU or 9.5 US (resizable).
Band width: 4 mm.
Condition: slight deformation of the band around the hallmark area.
Victorian paste stone enamel pendant. This pendant is composed in the upper part of a white enamelled flower with black dots surrounded by four faceted pink paste stones imitating topaz. This motif is linked to a central element by three chains set with past stones and fine half pearls. The central element, the most important, is composed of an oval faceted pink paste stones, framed by four enamelled flowers and four foiled paste stones. It supports two drop-shaped pendants. French jewel of the Second Empire, circa 1860, Victorian period.
Length with the clasp: 6.5 cm Width: 2,2 cm
Note: the ring of end and the chain are not of origin.
Weight : 7,1 gr
**The pendant comes with a silver chain. Weight 2,4 gr. Length 44 cm**.
Antique diamond wedding ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750) and platinum. Antique ring set with eight old-cut diamonds with a platinum setting. The ring consists of two lines whose ends meet in the centre, on which the diamonds are set. Antique ring, first half of the 20th century.
Owl and mascaron hallmark (later add), Illegible numbers inside the ring.
Fancy brown diamond ring. Fancy brown diamond ring: a solitaire diamond fancy cognac ring in platinum. This ring is centered on a magnificent brilliant cut fancy diamond, whose brown color sparkles with orange. The diamond weighs 0.79 carat and is set with 8 claws. Antique setting from early 20th, certainly reassembled later with the diamond.
A certificate was established by the French Laboratory of Gemmology on 26/07/2021, of which here are the details below.
Shape : round – brilliant
Dimensions : 5,93 – 6,04 x 3,60 mm
Mass : 0,79 carat
Color: fancy deep brown, slightly orange
Clarity: SI2
Fluorescence: none
Observations: no trace of treatment intended to modify the color. Additional facets. Witnesses of the shape of the rough.
Guarantee mark dog head for platinum, goldsmith’s mark partially erased.
Finger size: 49.5 EU or 5 US (sizing possible)
Note: The certificate can be provided upon request, it will be sent to the buyer.
Single pearl earring in 18 karat pink gold and platinum. Antique drop earring set with a pearl and surmounted by a rhombic motif in platinum (imitating the appearance of a diamond). Earring from the late 19th Century, mismatched jewel.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions: 12 mm x 4 mm
Pearl diameter: 2 mm
Note: the fastening system works, the loop goes through the back of the lobe and closes at the front of the ear. For pierced ears.
Condition: scratches from use, earring sold alone.