Vintage bangle bracelet in 18 karat (750) hollow gold. Oval-shaped bracelet forming a hollow gold bangle. It opens and closes with a clasp hidden in the bracelet. The bracelet is smooth and undecorated. Retro bracelet, circa 1950, France
Rhinoceros hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and hallmark of the goldsmith Trouillas (active from 1950).
Augis medium love medal in 18 karat yellow gold (750 thousandths). Medium-sized circular love medal pendant, the “+” sign is set with an old-cut diamond and the “-” sign is set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is surrounded by a smooth rim. The background is decorated with radiating striations, highlighting the words “+ qu’hier – que demain”. The pendant 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 into “+ qu’hier – que demain”. Vintage Médaille d’Amour by Augis, circa 1960, France.
Belle Epoque pin brooch in platinum and 18 karat gold. The pin features a drop motif at the top and the gybe of an arrow at the bottom. Both ends are set with diamonds (48 in total). Both parts are detachable. This jewel has probably been modified, the classic motif being an arrow. Jabot pin, circa 1900, France.
Owl and mascaron hallmark, dog hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and platinum)
Sautoir paperclip long chain in 18 karat gold. Important rectangular paperclip chain with rounded ends, forming a long sautoir. The necklace measures 95 cm and the links are hollow. It can be worn as a double tour. The clasp is a snap hook. Long necklace, circa 1920, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Length: 95 cm Thickness: 5.8 mm
Condition: scratches from use, clasp probably changed.
Victorian Perpignan garnet bangle bracelet in 18k rose gold. Bracelet formed of two hollow rose gold rods and centered with seven round garnets. The garnets are “Perpignan-cut”, a rose-cut with a flat base. They have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red color, typical of Perpignan garnet jewelry. The garnets are mounted on paillon and set en clos. The setting is delicately decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the bezel bottoms are domed. The clasp is secured by an eight clasp. Antique rush bracelet, circa 1880, Southeastern France.
Horsehead hallmarks (1838-1919, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Onyx signet ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Important Tank-type ring,with a square onyx plaque. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with four gadroons. Mixed ring for men or women, Retro period, circa 1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and illegible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 58 EU or 8.5 US (small sizing possible)
French Astrological Pisces pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. Rectangular Pisces zodiac medal featuring two fish swimming side by side. Astrological pendant signed HD, circa 2000, France.
Estaing bridge cross pendant by Becker in 18 karat yellow gold. Pendant featuring an openwork cross with a Gothic appearance, referring to the cross on the Estaing bridge. Cross pendant, mid-20th century, France.
Partially visible eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Height (including setting): 4 cm Width: 2.5 cm
Condition: slight wear scratches
Weight : 2.52 gr
More : The village of Estaing is a passageway used by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is famous for its medieval chateau and bridge. It is on this bridge that the cast-iron Estaing cross stands, which inspired the creation of the yellow gold cross by BECKER Paris in 1903.
Green tourmaline diamond ring in 14 karat white gold. Cocktail” ring set with 14 green navette-cut tourmalines and 12 brilliant-cut diamonds. The high prongs add volume to this ring, which is typical of the 1970s, when jewelry sought height and architecture. Cocktail ring, circa 1970.
Shell hallmark and mark 585 (french state hallmark for 14 karat gold)
Finger circumference: 57 UE or 7.75 US (possible sizing)
Georgian rectangular locket pendant in 18 karat gold. Rare rectangular-shaped pendant with two opening beveled glass plates between which a miniature, photo or souvenir can be slipped. The contour of the jewel is decorated with 45 natural pearls, approx. 2 mm in diameter. The pendant is supported by three chains. Antique opening pendant, 1st French Empire/ Georgian period, circa 1800/1810.
Later French owl hallmark.
Height: 7.5 cm Width: 3.8 cm
Condition: worn beads, slight scratches on glass
Weight : 16,27 gr
*The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*
Platinum diamond stud earrings in white gold 18 karat (750) and platinum. Retro stud earrings adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carat each (0.40 carat total) set by four claws. The chips close with ALPA clasps. Vintage ear chips, circa 1960/1980.
Mascaron and owl hallmark, ALPA hallmark and eagle head hallmark on clasps.
Estimated total diamond weight: 0.40 carat (0.20 ct each)
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