Georgian agate drapery necklace in yellow and pink gold 14 karats (585 thousandth) and 18 karats (750 thousandth). Rare and old necklace drapery and negligee composed of cabochons of cornaline, alternated with cabochons of agate dendritic. The gems are linked together by fine chains of braided 18 karat gold. In the centre of the composition, the carnelian cabochon is surrounded by fine pearls and holds two moss agates in pendeloque (sloppy necklace effect). The clasp is a ratchet box, which is discreetly hidden under an element of the necklace.
Antique necklace, 19th century, probably English work.
Victorian enamel ring in 18-karat yellow gold (750). This ring features an oval setting centered with a rose-colored glass cabochon, simulating a ruby, surrounded by a black enamel striated design. The shoulders of the ring are subtly decorated with fluting. The ring dates back to the Napoleon III period, French Victorian period, circa 1870/1890.
Hallmark: Owl (French hallmark for 18-karat gold).
Ring size: 59 EU or 8.75 US (resizable).
Setting dimensions: 12 x 9.5 mm.
Condition: Shows signs of wear, small lack of enamel and small scratches on the cabochon.
Art deco gold tortoiseshell cigarette case in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Elegant cigarette case made from translucent brown tortoiseshell with gold stripes. The hinge and push-button of the box are made of 18 karat gold. The push-button is set with a synthetic ruby cabochon. The perfect accessory for gentlemen and gentlewomen. Art Deco cigarette case, circa 1930, France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and silversmith’s hallmark.
Turquoises pearls flowers bracelet 18 karat yellow gold (750). Vintage bracelet decorated with four flowers in full bloom, set with cultured pearls and turquoise pearls in their centre. The body of the bracelet is made of soft, flat and intertwined links. It is an old watch bracelet with the flowers integrated afterwards. Vintage bracelet made in the 1980s, France.
Eagle head and goldsmith hallmarks
Total length: 16.3 cm Width: 11 mm Design size: 16 x 24 mm
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in 18 karat gold (750) and platinum (900). Brooch taking the form of a crescent moon, decorated with flowers stylized by petals carved with sapphires, rubies and emeralds, the pistil represented by single cut diamonds. This brooch is composed of fourteen rubies, seventeen sapphires, nine emeralds and fourteen diamonds. Art Deco brooch, in the style of Cartier Paris Tutti Frutti jewelry, circa 1925
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Dimensions : 25 x 32 mm
Estimated weight of sapphires : 2.55 carats
Estimated weight of rubies : 2.10 carats
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.90 carats
Estimated weight of diamonds: 0.28 carat
Large Victorian souvenir pendant in metal. This antique locket is composed of a part in transparent glass and a part in black glass. A photograph or a lock of hair can be slipped into the locket. The transparent glass produces a magnifying effect. The ring of attachment is in gold 14 karats (585 thousandths). Sentimental jewel of the XIXth century.
Arts & Crafts brooch by Barnet Henry Joseph (1865-1929), in rose and yellow 9 karat gold. The brooch has a triangular shape and is composed of openwork interlacing. It is a typical pattern of English Art Nouveau movement, also called Arts & Crafts. In the center, a pink quartz cabochon adorns the piece in a serrated setting. The composition is decorated with a fine elongated pearl (not tested), also called a soufflure. English brooch made by Henry Joseph Barnet, circa 1910.