Augis love medal

800

Augis pendant in 18 karat yellow gold with rubies and diamonds. Love medal.

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Augis love medal “more than yesterday less than tomorrow” in 18 karat yellow gold, medium size. The “+” sign is enhanced by four flat diamonds, the “-” sign is highlighted by three calibrated synthetic rubies. The words “that yesterday” and “that tomorrow” are in relief. The whole is set against a background of diamonds in a radiant setting, playing with the rays of light. The medal is encircled by a laurel garland. Antique Augis pendant, early 20th century, circa 1930.

Unreadable eagle head hallmark, signature A.Augis and the mention “Déposé” on the reverse of the medal.

Dimensions (including the clasp) : 25 mm x 17.5 mm

Condition : scratches from use and patina

Weight : 3.46 gr

More information : The medal refers to the quotation from a letter from Rosmonde Gérard, the poetess, to her love Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “For, you see, each day I love you more, Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow”. Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis took up these lines in his “medailles d’amour”, condensing them into “+ que hier – que demain”.

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Augis love medal

800

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