Gemological point: Coral is a gem of organic origin. Only the branched calcareous trunks of certain corals are used in jewellery. Its colour is due to organic pigments close to carotene: varying from blood red to white, passing by the pink “angel skin”. Currently, most coral species are protected under CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
coral
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540,00€Edwardian coral ring in 18-karat rose gold (750). The ring is adorned with a large round cabochon of dark orange coral. The coral displays visible “flame” growth lines, apparent to the naked eye and typical of this gem. The ring’s band is simple, with only a few chiselings under the cabochon, revealing a floral motif. Antique ring, early 20th century.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 46 EU or 3.5 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the coral cabochon: 12 x 7 mm
Weight: 3.04 g
Gemology note: Coral is an organic gem. Only the branched limestone trunks of certain corals are used in jewelry. Its color is due to organic pigments close to carotene: ranging from blood red to white, passing through “angel skin” pink. Currently, most coral species are protected by CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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410,00€Coral diamonds ring in rose gold 9 and 14 karats (585). Ring with a pearl of pale orange coral, between a trio of diamonds cut in pink and set by four claws. Antique ring, circa 1900.
Trefoil hallmark
Finger size: 54 EU or 6.75 US (can be resized)
Coral diameter: about 5 mm
Condition : fine scratches from use
Weight : 1.94 gr
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1200,00€Vintage coral pearl necklace made of 101 coral pearls. This vintage necklace closes with an 18 karat yellow gold clasp, circular shape, decorated with a large coral button of 11.7 mm diameter. Vintage necklace from the first half of the 20th Century.
Partially erased eagle head hallmark, mark 750.
Total length: 52 cm
Diameter of the pearls: from 4.45 to 9.6 mmNote : the necklace has been rethreaded.
Weight : 30.12 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