Large vintage Augis love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. A medal with modern lines, where the “+” sign is highlighted by 5 rose-cut diamonds, the “-” sign by three calibrated synthetic rubies. The pendant features 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”. Large vintage French medal, circa 1980.
Eagle head hallmark, Augis goldsmith hallmark, signed A.Augis.
Height incl. clasp: 33 mm Diameter: 23 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight : 5.75 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
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