Small Augis Love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. This round-shaped medal is a smaller version of the Love medal. The “+” sign is set with a rose-cut diamond; 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. Early 20th century Augis medal, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark, signed A.A on the medal and marked “déposé” on the reverse.
Lucky black cat pendant in 18 karat gold. Pendant depicting a seated cat, enameled in black, blue and red, surrounded by small decorative bows. This is an early 20th century lucky charm pendant.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Antique black earrings in 18 karat gold. Antique earrings adorned with an oval black glass plate with beveled edges, litating onyx. The plates are smooth and rimmed with gold. Late 19th century earrings, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Art Deco emerald target ring in platinum and 18 karat white gold. Ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.30 carat, surrounded by 16 calibrated emeralds. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with small rose-cut diamonds. The emeralds are natural. Art Deco ring, circa 1930, France.
Mascaron hallmark and old workshop numbering.
Finger size: 56 EU or 7.25 US (can be changed)
Bezel diameter: 10 mm
Weight of central diamond: 0.30 carat
Total estimated weight of emeralds: 0.15 carat
Tanzanite diamond trilogy ring in 18 karat white gold. Vintage ring centered by an oval-cut tanzanite of 0.73 carat, framed by two brilliant-cut diamonds of 0.20 carat each. The inside of the ring bears the inscription “Oui, je veux bien danser avec toi” (“Yes, I’ll dance with you” in French). Vintage tanzanite ring, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 50 UE or 5.25 US
Tanzanite weight: 0.73 carat
Diamond weight: 0.20 carat each
French Faith or Fede ring in 18 karat gold. Fede ring composed of three rings articulating around a thin pin. The rings overlap to form a motif: two hands clasped on a brushed-look heart. The hands are adorned with cuffs, one masculine, the other feminine. Fede ring or promise ring, also known as faith ring, 20th century, France.
Eagle head hallmarks (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold), illegible goldsmith’s hallmark
Finger size: 59.5 UE / 8.75 US (no sizing possible)
Dimensions of main motif: 7 mm x 16 mm
Condition: scratches from use
Weight: 4.89 gr
More info: these rings go by different names: “faith ring”, “Fede ring” or “mani in fede ring” (meaning hands in trust). The ring of faith spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and remained popular for the next six centuries. Here, the hands represent friendship and the heart symbolizes love. Sometimes, a crown surmounts the heart, representing loyalty. It’s a jewel of sentiment, a ring sealing a union full of promise.
Navette diamond ring in 18 karat (750) white gold. The ring is set with a line of five brilliant-cut diamonds, surrounded by twelve brilliant-cut diamonds, set in a leaf motif. The bezel is quite high. Marquise ring from the 1970s.
Solitaire diamond ring 0.25 ct in 18 karat rose gold (750) and platinum. Antique solitaire ring set with a central old mine cut diamond of 0.25 carats, set with platinum prongs. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with a platinum band set with rose-cut diamonds. Antique wedding ring, circa 1900, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique watch chain in 18 karat gold. The chain is composed of long, slender, rod-shaped links. Two clasps on each side of the chain: a thick round ring and a dog clip. The chain can be worn double around the wrist as a bracelet or choker, or extended with another chain to form a long necklace. Watch chain necklace, circa 1880, France.
Rhinoceros hallmark, eagle-head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)