Huguenot cross by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Large Protestant religious pendant, featuring a Maltese cross with pearl-adorned tips, and fleur-de-lis motifs between the cross branches, where the dove of the Holy Spirit is suspended. Pendant created in the 20th century by Becker.
Hallmarks: Eagle head hallmark and silversmith hallmark, signed ‘Becker’ on the back.
Retro diamond ruby pendant in 18k rose gold (750). This geometric hexagonal pendant features a row of five old-cut diamonds, flanked by two rows of synthetic square rubies. This Retro pendant, dating back to around 1950, hails from France. Vintage pendant.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head (French state hallmark for 18-karat gold) and maker’s mark.
Modernist coral pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Large circular pendant adorned with square-shaped coral plaques of various colors: white, pink, and reddish-orange. The pendant is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (750). A vintage pendant from the 1980s/1990s, originating from France.
Gold locket pendant in 18 karat (750) yellow gold photo pendant. Circular in shape, it consists of two simple glasses between which a photo, a flower or a lock of hair can be slipped. The top part, below the clasp, unscrews to open the pendant. The outline is plain, with no decoration. French work from the late 19th century.
French Reunion island gold pendant in 18 karat yellow gold (750). This pendant features a map of Reunion Island, with Saint Louis and Saint Pierre. The map is flown over by a sphaeton bird, iconic white bird of the island. Second-hand pendant, circa 1990.
Saint Christopher DROPSY medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Art Nouveau medal depicting Saint Christopher helping the infant Jesus to cross a river. The reverse bears the initials “CE” and the inscription “11 June 1914”. Antique religious medal, circa 1910, Emile Dropsy, France.
Eagle head hallmark, goldsmith’s hallmark, signed E.Dropsy.
Dimensions (with clasp): 25 mm x 19 mm
Condition : scratches from use
Weight : 2.50 gr
About Emile Dropsy (1848-1923): a French engraver and medal-maker, Emile Dropsy finished his studies at the age of thirty and began making medals under the guidance of Ferdinand Levillain. For a long time, he devoted himself to creating religious medals, which were very popular with the public.
Antique necklace cameo pendant in 18 karat yellow and rose gold (750). Necklace featuring a photo medallion centered with an agate cameo of a woman profile with an antique hairstyle. The cameo is surrounded by a finely braided circular gold element, similar to the thick chain. The medallion is in rose gold and opens onto a compartment that can hold a photograph or a lock of hair, protected by glass. The necklace chain resembles a tube of gold braiding, giving it a slight elasticity (like a spring). It closes with a ratchet box concealed in the body of the necklace. The medallion pendant was made by Lucien or Laurent Nicot (active in Paris from 1854 to 1903).
Eagle head hallmark, rhinoceros hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Chain length: 19.5 cm
Medallion dimensions (with setting): 45 mm x 25 mm
Condition: slight indentation in the link towards the clasp, wear scratches
Antique lucky dice pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique lucky charm pendant with white enamelled playing dice, showing the lucky number 7. The two playing dice are framed by a black enamelled line. Antique lucky charm pendant, circa 1900, France.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the medal (including the clasp) : 17 mm x 17 mm
Art Deco diamond locket in gold 18 karats (750) and platinum. This rare medallion is a photo holder, fully enamelled in black matte on both sides and its bail. It is decorated with a circular pattern in platinum, set with 42 rose-cut diamonds. The medallion opens and can conceal a photograph, which is wedged under a thin glass plate and a gold circle (present inside the medallion). On the two inner faces, the gold has been polished in successive rounds that form a pattern. The clasp of the jewel is decorated with black enamel and set with four rose-cut diamonds. Antique Art Deco pendant, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark and goldsmith’s hallmark for Charles Lavogade (active in Paris between 1912 and 1926)
Diameter : 30 mm Dimensions (including the setting) : 42 x 30 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds : 0,25 carat
Condition : Minor scratches from use, no lack of enamel
Antique mourning locket pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Important locket pendant enamelled in black – including the bail – and set with two onyx plates. The medallion opens and bears the inscriptions “souvenir de mon excellente mère” (in memory of my excellente mother) and “26 septembre 1869”. A photo and a lock of hair can be slipped inside the jewel and protected by glass vent. It is a jewel of feeling, a jewel of mourning to remember a loved one who has passed away. The locket feels rich in hand with its substantial weight (22.5g) and its large size. Antique locket, French Second Empire period, Victorian period, France.
Owl hallmark
Dimensions (including the clasp) : 50 x 30 mm
Condition : some parts of the enamel were restored, scratches from use
Wishing well charm pendant in yellow gold 18 karats. This charm is a wishing well or a love well pendant of the 20th century. Sing with to find your true love like Snow White.