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  • mourning ring in goldantique braided hair ring
    390,00

    Georgian mourning hair ring in 9k pink gold. An antique locket ring keeping a braid of hair enclosed behind glass crystal. It is framed by a halo of 16 seed pearls and the settings is formed by two separated strands adorned with an openwork pattern. Jewel from the beginning of the 19th century, circa 1810-1830.

    Trefoil hallmark (French State hallmark for 9-karat gold)

    Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (adjustment possible)

    Ring Head Size: 11 x 11mm

    Condition: old trace of size adjustment, wears on the glass, indentations behind the head of the ring.

    Weight: 2.11 gr

    Hair jewellery was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Jewellery with compartments made it possible to keep a lock of hair of a lover or a missing person (later it will be the photograph). It can be a medallion or a ring for example.  There are also jewels made from hair, such as necklaces, chains, bracelets and rings. These hair jewels are worked like textiles: they are woven, embroidered, twisted. A whole craft industry developed around this new fashion, which lasted until the end of the 19th century.

    Read our article “how to recognize a real pearl?”

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

  • bague grenat en orbague ancienne grenat
    620,00

    Antique garnet and enamel ring in 18 karat (750) antique rose gold. Ring with a round pink garnet in a claw setting forming a corolla. The ring is decorated with fine scrolls on a black enamel background. Antique 19th century ring.

    Owl hallmark (french State hallmarks for 18-karat gold)

    Finger size: 51 EU or 5.5 US (can be resized)

    Bezel diameter: 8 mm

    Condition: missing enamel and wear scratches

    Weight : 1.72 gr

  • bague ancienne émaillée bleu et diamantsbague ouvrante poison en or
    1300,00

    Flower enamel secret locket ring in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. Antique ring with an oval bezel in blue enamelled guilloché on which is applied a silver flower set with eight rose-cut diamonds. A secret compartment is hidden under the bezel, allowing to slip a souvenir. Antique ring dating from the late 19th century.

    Marked with an eagle’s head

    Finger size : 57.5 EU or 8.25 US (can be resized)

    Bezel size : 13 x 4 mm

    Estimated diamond weight : 0.04 carat

    Condition : lack of enamel

    Weight : 2.77 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

  • Antique flower locket pendantmédaillon deuil fleur
    1200,00

    Victorian flower locket pendant in rose gold 18 karats (750) and silver. Antique locket pendant with an oval shape decorated with a flower in relief, made of silver and gold, set with fine pearls. The leaves are in green enamel. The pendant opens onto a compartment that can hold a photograph protected by a glass. 19th century memento souvenir pendant.

    Eagle head hallmark

    Dimensions (including the clasp) : 45 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm

    Condition : scratches from use

    Weight : 11.06 gr

    *The antique box and the chain are not sold with the jewel*
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  • broche ancienne en orbroche portrait diamants
    620,00

    Victorian portrait diamonds brooch in silver and rose gold 18 karats (750). Antique brooch with a lady’s portrait painted on ivory and protected by a glass. The portrait is surrounded by a pink gold border and a silver decoration forming a knot and foliage, set with 54 rose-cut diamonds. Late 19th century antique portrait brooch, Victorian period.

    Owl and swan hallmarks

    Dimensions : 35 x 25 mm
    Dimensions of the portrait : 21 x 18 mm

    Condition : tiny scratches.

    Weight : 7.20 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

  • antique victorian broochvictorian mourning brooch probably germany
    240,00

    Brooch in blackened steel made of a line winding on itself at the ends, holding a tassel also in steel. A very modern line for a jewel of the late nineteenth century. Victorian brooch, maybe from Germany.

    No visible punch marks

    Dimensions: 47 mm x 50 mm

    Condition: scratches from use

    Weight : 9,35 gr

  • memorial Napoleon III emperor ringbague bataille Cameron Mexique
    180,00

    Commemorative ring Napoleon III Emperor. This is a simple ring in bronze. On the inside, it bears the inscription “Napoleon III Emperor”. The message is highlighted by a dotted frieze. The inscription is partially faded. This is due to the wear and use of the ring by its former wearer. Some rare models of this ring exist with the date “1863”. Memorial jewel, circa 1860.

    Finger size: 51 EU or 5.5 US (no sizing possible)

    Ring width : 5 mm

    Weight : 1,99 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

  • bracelet ancien en acier
    690,00

    Georgian cut steel polished bracelet dating from the first part of the 19th century. Bracelet with eight rows of steel beads of round and oblong shape. The pearls are faceted making the light shimmers. The clasp is in the form of a stylized bouquet of flowers, decorated with faceted and riveted steel studs. Antique bracelet from the early 19th century, circa 1830.

    Total length: 17,7 cm
    Clasp size: 3 cm x 3 cm

    Note: good general condition, trace of oxidation

    Weight : 19,83 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

  • mourning pearl hair ringvictorian mourning ring
    620,00

    Georgian mourning ring in 10k pink gold. This a sweet oval locket ring holding a braid of hair enclosed behind crystal. The braid is surrounded by a halo of 19 pearls and the panel is sat upon a delicate band separated into 3 openwork strands. The inscription : « Elizabeth Yve ob 2 sept.1810 aet 79 » inside the ring, indicating the date of death and the age of the personn. Jewel from the beginning of the 19th century.

    Trefoil hallmark (French State hallmark for 9-karat gold)

    Finger size: 59 EU or 8,75 US (adjustment possible)

    Ring Head Size: 9 x 13 mm

    Condition: chips on the glass

    Weight: 3,43 gr

    *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*