Jugendstil enamelled brooch in silver (800). Antique triangular brooch forming a stylised butterfly. The jewel is centered of a faceted purple glass imitating the amethyst. The brooch is also enamelled, taking the colors of a gradient going from the light pink to the purple. The three enameled bands frame the central stone. The brooch has the lines of the German Art Nouveau period, the Jugendstil. On the reverse, the jewel bears a monogram MM. German Art Nouveau brooch, Jugendstil jewel, probably from Pforzheim, circa 1915.
Hallmark 800, unknown German jeweler’s mark “MM”
Size: 1.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Note: the fastening system works
Condition: scratches and chips to the center stone
Art Deco diamond ring in white gold 18 karats. The ring’s head is rectangular, with simple geometric lines. It is paved with fourteen old-cut diamonds, including four more important in the center. Ring from the Art Deco period, circa 1920/1925, made by Maurice Beck.
Maurice Beck was a jeweler manufacturer of the early 20th century, having worked for René Boivin.
Marked with an eagle’s head and a Maurice Beck goldsmith’s mark (active in Paris between 1898 and 1926)
Finger size: 46 EU or 3.5 US (sizing available on request)
Condition: scratches from use, two diamonds with a slith lack
Wedding gold ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Ring not engraved inside, realized during the 20th century, pre-owned wedding ring. Trace of “Nuptia” signature inside the ring, tested with acids as 18 karats Finger size: 65 EU or 11.25 US (size adjustment possible) Ring width: 2 mm Note: engraving and […]
Lady bracelet diamond watch by Blancpain in 18 karats white gold and platinum. This rare bracelet conceals a watch face under a cover studded with diamonds. The bracelet is in gold with articulated and braided links. On either side of the case, a set of 46 brilliant-cut diamonds adorn the bracelet. The watch case is concealed by a cover covered with 12 diamonds. Under the cover is the case with a pearly white enamel dial. The hour markers in silver color.
The movement is signed and numbered “Blancpain Rayville”, the dial is signed UTI Blancpain, the case is numbered. Watch dating from the 1970s.
Eagle head hallmark, dog head hallmark.
Case dimensions: 10 mm x 8 mm
Width of the bracelet: 9 mm
Diameter of the bracelet: 55 mm
Estimated weight of diamonds: 2.9 carats
Note: clasp with safety link. The watch is in working condition, the check up has been done.
Biarritz Art Nouveau brooch in yellow gold 18 karat. The brooch takes the form of a shell (a mussel) on which it is written “Biarritz” in black and blue enamel. Around, a floral decoration colored by green enamels and a pearl inlaid in relief. Brooch of the early twentieth century, Art Nouveau period. French jewel.
Arts & Crafts brooch by Barnet Henry Joseph (1865-1929), in rose and yellow 9 karat gold. The brooch has a triangular shape and is composed of openwork interlacing. It is a typical pattern of English Art Nouveau movement, also called Arts & Crafts. In the center, a pink quartz cabochon adorns the piece in a serrated setting. The composition is decorated with a fine elongated pearl (not tested), also called a soufflure. English brooch made by Henry Joseph Barnet, circa 1910.
Pre-owned sapphire ring in yellow and white gold 18 karat. The ring is set with a natural round sapphire. The ring is made of two strands – one in yellow gold, the other in white gold – ending in a swirl around the sapphire. Vintage ring from the 1990s, France.
Marked with an eagle’s head
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be changed)
Estimated weight of the sapphire: 0,12 carat
Condition: Wears, sapphire with natural inclusions
Stud earrings diamonds in yellow gold 14 karat. These earrings are rectangular in shape, in the center of which are set two brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.09 carat each. Preowned jewelry, 20th century.
Marked “14k” on the earrings and clasps, “Birks” hallmark on each earrings. Birks is a jewellery house opened in the heart of Montreal in 1879.
Art Nouveau orchid brooch in 18 karats matte gold, yellow and green colors, with a triangular shape and decorated with an orchid flower in full bloom centered with a green stone (garnet /glass doublet), surrounded by “whiplash” lines with alternating colors of gold. A pearl in tassel under the flower, set by 6 claws. French work from the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900
Partially erased eagle’s head and goldsmith’s hallmarks.
Height: 3cm
Width: 3 cm
Note : to wear it as a pendant, please ask us for a quote
Diamonds flower cluster ring in white gold 18 karats. The bezel of the ring is openworked and forming short volutes simulating petals of a flower. In the centre, a brilliant-cut diamond is surrounded by eight rose-cut diamonds, all set with prongs. French jewel from the middle of the 20th century.
Eagle head hallmark
Finger size: 52 EU or 6.25 US (can be cut to size)
Diameter of the ring head : 13 mm
Estimated weight of the central diamond : 0.10 carat
Total estimated weight of the diamonds : 0.34 carat
Note : good condition of the diamonds
Condition : wears
Victorian agate cameo pendant in yellow gold 18 karats decorated with the profile of the goddess Flora, wearing flowers in her hair. The agate has three layers: gray for the background, white for the profile, brown for the flowers in the hair. The cameo is set with fleur-de-lis claws. Four old- European cut diamonds, as well as eight rubies (including a red stone) frame the cameo on a curved black enamel band. Jewel of the second half of the 19th century, French Napoleon III period or Victorian period.
Two owl hallmarks.
Height : 5 cm
Width : 3 cm
Condition : small accident on the upper flower button of the headdress, a very slight jump of enamel in the thickness on the left part. A ruby that has been replaced by a red stone (top right).
Note: this jewel has been transformed, the pendant was originally a brooch.
Weight of the stones: the 4 diamonds weigh about 0.32 carat in total; the 7 rubies weigh about 0.35 carat in total.