Retro ruby diamond compact powder in sterling silver and vermeil. The case is in silver, decorated in the centre with a large vermeil band with a floral composition in a vase. The flowers are decorated with six ruby cabochons and eight rose-cut diamonds.
The powder case contains a bevelled mirror. It opens in two parts. French work in the taste of Boucheron Paris, circa 1945.
Boar hallmark, goldsmith’s mark Jacques Lucien DELETTREZ and Son (1920-1955), worked for René Boivin, traces of numbers.
Art Nouveau ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Antique ring of the Art Nouveau period decorated with a pigeon’s blood ruby and diamonds. In its center there is a cushion-cut ruby. The ruby is framed by two old-cut diamonds. The whole is surrounded by twelve rose-cut diamonds in a platinum beaded setting. The shoulders of the ring are embellished with leaves setted with diamonds. Art nouveau ring, circa 1910, France, Paris.
Marked with an eagle’s head and the mark of the goldsmith Georges Lavoipierre (active in Paris between 1906 and 1942).
Finger size : 53 EU or 6.5 US (possible to change)
A certificate was issued by the Bellerophon laboratory on 16/01/2023:
Characteristics of the ruby : Description : transparent gemstone
Weight : 0,31 carat approximately
Dimensions : 4.09 x 3.65 x 2.59 mm
Size : oval
Identification: natural ruby Colour: vivid red
Fluorescence : Strong red
Comment : no indication of heating
Geographical origin : Burma (Mogok, Myanmar). This ruby can be called “pigeon blood” on the trade.
Estimated weight of the main diamonds: 0.19 and 0.14 carat
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.47 carat
Condition : scratches from use. Visible with a loupe : a thin chip on the border of one diamond.
French marquess crown brooch in yellow, rose gold 18 karats and platinum. Antique brooch representing a marquees crown. The base of the crown is decorated with round rubies and oval emeralds in a circular and triangular setting. These gems are framed by two lines of rose-cut diamonds in a platinum beaded setting. At the top, there is a stylized fleur-de-lis motif in a diamond setting, alternating with pearls. A decorative chain with jaseron mesh runs along both sides of the base of the crown. French brooch, late 19th century.
Eagle head hallmark
Dimensions of the crown, without the chain : 19 x 38 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds : 0,49 carat
Estimated weight of rubies : 0.10 carat
Estimated weight of emeralds : 0.04 carat
Diameter of the pearls : from 4.28 mm to 5.08 mm
Condition: oxidation, traces of glue and scratches, an emerald is lightly chipped