French Art Nouveau iris water lilies necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Lovely Art Nouveau necklace featuring a pendant enclosing a miniature in a frame decorated with irises and water lilies. The miniature depicts a ghostly woman near a satyr-headed fountain. The blue and green colors are partially washed out and faded, giving the whole a mossy agate appearance. The pendant is held by two chains joined by an iris decorated with a rose-cut diamond and a fine pearl. Green varnish highlights decorate the pendant. The lower part is set with rose-cut diamonds and a tassel with diamonds and natural pearls. Art Nouveau pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Total length of necklace: 39.5 cm Pendant dimensions: 8 x 3.2 cm
Condition: partially faded miniature, clasp changed, later green varnish (can be removed with nail polish remover)
Marquise diamond ring in yellow gold 18 karats and platinum. In the center, a line of 5 diamonds in bezel setting, one more important in the center, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds on platinum. Belle époque navette ring, early 20th century.
Mascaron hallmark, owl hallmark
Finger size : 46 UE or 3,75 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head : 20,25 mm x 7.2 mm
Note: the diamonds in the central line are brilliant cut, except for one which is old cut 8-8
Condition : scratches from use
French Art Nouveau Spring brooch in 18 karat (750) gold. Antique circular brooch featuring a woman in profile, wearing a bun and surrounded by flowers. The brooch is inscribed “Printemps”. This brooch represents an allegory of the Spring season. It was made by Fonsèque et Olive. Antique brooch, circa 1890, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold), bears the monogram of the medal maker ED, master hallmark illegible.
Hexagonal Art Nouveau locket pendant in 18-karat (750) rose and yellow gold. Locket pendant opening onto a secret compartment in which a photograph can be placed.The pendant is decorated with a yellow gold arabesque holding three gems in a stylized manner: two half-pearls and a small garnet.Antique French medallion, Art Nouveau period, circa 1900, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Art Nouveau MC signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Antique ring with a relief decoration on the entire ring, depicting two winged figures, one with angel wings, the other with bat wings. They support a coat of arms inscribed with the numeral (or monogram) “MC” in raised letters. The rest of the ring is formed by the body of a snake. The ring features alternating textures of polished and picté gold. Antique ring, late Art Nouveau circa 1910, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 55 EU or 7.25 US (small sizing possible)
Max. ring size: 14 mm
Condition: old change of size visible, usual gold wears.
Marius Hammer Skønvirke necklace in silver. Art Nouveau “drapery” necklace, composed of a line of sky-blue and white enameled elements with filigree decoration, holding four linked chains decorated with enameled pendants. In the center, a three-lobed element in plique a jour enamel completes the composition and holds three drops. The necklace closes with a fine bayonet clasp. Attributed to Norwegian Art Nouveau jeweler Marius Hammer. Art Nouveau necklace, circa 1900.
Length: 43.5 cm Dimensions of central elements: 16 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight oxidation, two metal rings, small white enamel chips
Weight : 18.56 gr
A similar model of this necklace is listed at Tadema Gallery, London. : click here
Precision: Skønvirke is the term used to define the Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period in Norway. The period spans from 1900 to 1925.
Art Nouveau December medal in 18 karat (750) pink and green gold. Rare December pendant decorated with mistletoe leaves and set in the centre with a very dark red cabochon imitation stone. The month “December” is inscribed in openwork gold at the top of the pendant. Antique pendant from the […]
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.
Red spinel trilogy ring 18 karat yellow gold. Three oval spinels adorn the ring, between each spinel are four old cut diamonds. The spinels have a beautiful dark red colour. The ring is finely chiselled on the gallery and shoulders, with a floral and scroll design. This ring is in the spirit of English Arts and Crafts. Early 20th century ring, probably England.
Owl hallmark, Marked 750, partially erased
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be cut changed)
Width of the ring : 7 mm
Weight of the central spinel : 0,94 carat
Total estimated weight of spinels : 1,32 carat
Total estimated weight of diamonds : 0.19 carat
Brooch Art Nouveau woman in pink gold 18 karats. Oval brooch worked in openwork, with decoration of woman in profile surrounded by irises flowers. The elegant lady is adorned with a necklace of five rose-cut diamonds and an earring with a similarly cut diamond. The woman is treated to a gentle movement effect and lets the irises slip through her fingers. Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1910.
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions: 26 x 36 mm
Note: the attachment system works. There is a fastener on the reverse side, probably to hold a last element, now missing.
Condition: oxidation, scratches from use
Cultured pearl necklace in fall with a cylindrical clasp in gold 18 karats white (750 thousandths) and its safety chain. This necklace is composed of 74 white cultured pearls with pinkish nuances, arranged from smallest to largest. They have a regular round shape. Old necklace of the beginning of the […]
Antique Art Nouveau medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Art Nouveau pendant bearing the inscription “1915” in an openwork frame decorated with flowers in the typical Art Nouveau style. The reverse side of the medal is inscribed “Souvenir des Blessés” (Remembrance of the Wounded), in homage to the soldiers victims of the Great War. Antique medal pendant, dating from the late Art Nouveau period, 1915.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark