Circular Art Deco sapphire ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Target ring with a cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated synthetic sapphires. The ring is decorated with a stylized leaf on each shoulder. Art Deco sapphire ring, circa 1930, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and M.H. goldsmith’s hallmark.
Normandy flowers enamel clasp in 18 karat yellow gold. This regional clasp is flat and rectangular. It features double decoration: on one side, two enameled pansies in a cartouche, surrounded by a blue frame; on the other side, a basket of enameled flowers in a cartouche, in a dark blue frame. Antique regional flat clasp, suitable for wearing as a pendant. French sentimental jewelry from the early 19th century.
Ram head hallmark (active between 1819-1838) and partial goldsmith’s hallmark.
Medium-sized Augis Love medal in 18 karat yellow gold. Circular love medal pendant, with the “+” sign in raised white gold and the “-” sign set with two calibrated synthetic rubies. The medal is encircled by a stylized ribbon. The pendant bears a quote from a letter by poetess Rosmonde Gérard to her love, Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac: “Car, vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage, Aujourd’hui plus qu’hier et bien moins que demain” (“For, you see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow”). Inspired by these two lovers, Alphonse Augis condensed these lines into his “Plus qu’hier moins que demain” love medals. Vintage love medal, circa 1960, by Augis.
Owl hallmark, signed A.Augis
Height with bail: 30 mm
Diameter: 21 mm
Condition: light wear scratches, small repair mark on the bail
Victorian Holy Spirit pendant in 18 karat yellow gold. This pendant features an embossed gold dove set with green faceted glass, above which is a diamond-shaped runner, also set with green glass. The gold is chased. The dove’s head is pointing down. Holy Spirit pendant, Napoleon III, circa 1880.
Eagle head hallmark (French State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
Mid-century leaf ring in 18 karat yellow gold. 70’s ring in a stylized leaf form with filigree decoration, enhanced by a twisted gold strand. The center is decorated with a thin black line of organic material. Mid-20th century ring.
Vintage diamond swirl ring in 18 karat white gold. Swirl engagement ring centered on a 0.20-carat brilliant-cut diamond, surrounded by 26 0.02-carat brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage engagement ring, pre-owned jewelry, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), numbered, goldsmith’s hallmark.
Finger size: 53 or 6.25 US (can be resized)
Diamond characteristics
Shape-size: brilliant resized
Dimensions: 3.89 x 3.87 x 2.43 mm
Mass: approx. 0.20 carat
Color: approx. I
Clarity: approx. VS1
Victorian rooster brooch in gilt silver (vermeil). Victorian brooch featuring two facing roosters fighting over a natural pearl, representing an egg. The feathers are chased. The reverse of the brooch is also decorated. Antique brooch, circa 1890.
Swan hallmark (french state hallmark for silver) and illegible hallmarks.
Antique 19th century ring in 18 karat rose gold and silver. Lozenge-shaped ring set with diamonds and rose-cut natural stones (topazes or chrysoberyls) on foils. The ring is soberly decorated with two strands of gold, adorned with a stylized leaf at shoulder level. The stones are quite worn, making it difficult to determine their nature. Early 19th century ring, probably Dutch.
Owl and swan hallmarks.
Finger circumference: 55 EU or 7 US (can be resized)
Bezel size: 15 x 19 mm
Opal diamond pendant necklace in 9 karat gold and silver. Antique pendant composed of various floral elements set with 65 rose-cut diamonds, fine pearls and sapphires. An opal cabochon adorns the lower part of the pendant. Two natural round sapphires adorn the upper part of the jewel. Silver chain and round clasp. Belle Époque necklace, circa 1895.
Moth Tahiti pearl brooch pendant in 18k white gold. Important brooch pendant featuring a moth, the body of which is composed of a Tahitian pearl (17 x 12.6 mm). The Tahitian pearl has a beautiful aubergine-gray-green color and is drop-shaped. The wings, legs and head are in white gold, and […]
Victorian 0.50 ct diamond earrings in 18 karat yellow gold. Drop earrings, called “dormeuses” earrings, each set with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.50 carat each. The diamonds are set with 8 claws, the base of which is enameled in black, forming a small stylized arrow. Antique earrings, circa 1880, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), numbering
Dimensions: 17 x 9 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.50 carat each.
Note: The clasp passes through the back of the lobe and closes at the front. Condition: fine wear scratches, clasp closes well.