Description

Augis laurel “Raymonde” love medal. Augis “+ qu’hier – que demain” love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. This round-shaped medal is a smaller version of the Médaille d’Amour. The “+” sign is in white gold and set with five old-cut diamonds; the “-” sign is decorated with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The words “que hier” and “que demain” are embossed. This inscription refers to a quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, every day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis used these verses in his “médailles d’amour”, condensing them to “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The medal is surrounded by a laurel garland. The reverse has been engraved with the first name “Raymonde”. Early 20th century Augis medal, circa 1930, France.

Eagle head hallmark and Augis goldsmith’s hallmark, signed A.A on the medal and marked “déposé” on the reverse.

Dimensions (including setting): 24 x 15.3 mm

Note: the reverse of the jewel has been engraved with the first name of “Raymonde”.

Condition: fine wear scratches

Weight: 2.58 gr

*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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