Large vintage hematite bracelet in 18 karat (750) gold bracelet. Bracelet with large links of yellow gold and hematite, creating a beautiful contrast between the color of the two materials. The clasp is concealed in an invisible gold ring. Second-hand bracelet, circa 1980.
Mark 750 and oval goldsmith’s hallmark, owl and eagle hallmarks
Length: 18.5 cm Width: 15 mm
Note: the bracelet has a chain and 8 safety pins.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Weight: 39 g
More information : Hematite is a stone that takes its name from the Greek haimatos, meaning “blood”. It is a black stone with a metallic sheen that leaves a red trace when rubbed on porcelain. In ancient times, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used it for amulets, intaglios and jewelry.
Lady bracelet diamond watch by Blancpain in 18 karats white gold and platinum. This rare Hand-wound wristwatch 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: the watch is hand-wound, and must be wound from time to time during the day. It works, and has been serviced. The clasp has a safety link.
Vintage Charms bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold and precious stones. Rectangular flexible mesh bracelet from the 1960s, holding seven gold charms set with precious stones:
– a ship set with brilliant-cut diamonds and calibrated synthetic rubies
– a lantern set with emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds
– a walker with a bag on his back, his pants adorned with rubies and diamonds and his bag with an emerald, a sapphire and a ruby
– a flower cart under a parasol, the flowers figured in diamonds, rubies, emeralds, blue sapphires and yellow sapphires.
– a dancer whose dress is adorned with emeralds, diamonds and rubies
– a man in a top hat carrying a bouquet of flowers made of diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
– of a fish in a pan adorned with diamonds and rubies.
This charm bracelet dates from the 1960s.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Length: 17 cm Mesh width: 7 mm
Note: the clasp has three safety eights.
Condition: scratches from use
Gay Freres tigers bracelet in 18 karat gold and silver. Rare band bracelet decorated with two confronting tiger heads, clasping a ring in their mouths. The body is in silver decorated with gold and black organic matter. The eyes of the two tigers are set with round rubies. The jewel opens and closes with a ratchet box and is secured with a safety eight. Gay Frères bracelet, circa 1960-1970.
Goldsmith’s hallmark Fay Frères and GOLD AND SILVER hallmark
Retro band bracelet in 18 karat yellow and white gold. Large bracelet made of a flexible articulated mesh forming diamond-shaped motifs in white and yellow gold. Bracelet, circa 1950-1960.
Hallmark 750, hallmark “MEP”, owl hallmarks
Length: 19.5 cm Width: 2.1 cm
Note: two safety clasps on the main clasp
Condition: slight wear scratches
Flexible Victorian bracelet in 18 karat gold. Flexible bracelet made of a beautiful old mesh decorated with striations. It is decorated with two small pearls. Antique bracelet, 19th century, circa 1880.
Weevil hallmarks (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Antique Antillean bracelet in 18k yellow gold. Antique bracelet composed of twisted links forming grooved rings decorated with faceted spherical motifs. Antique bracelet from the Antilles, circa 1880, France.
Hallmarks: eagle’s head, rhinoceros head, and maker’s mark.
Length: 19.5 cm
Width: 10 mm
Note: the clasp is secured by an 18 karat gold safety chain.
Condition: minor wear and tear
Weight : 17.71 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
Further information : Traditional jewelry is still worn in the Antilles for special occasions and cultural events. This regional Antilles jewelry is characterized by elaborate motifs such as twisted gold wires, vine leaves, forçat mesh, fluting, “gros sirop” mesh, gold wire spirals, etc.
Gold semainier bracelet in yellow gold 18 karats. The bracelet is composed of seven large rings symbolizing the days of the week, united by a bar. The rings are engraved with geometric patterns. Vintage bracelet, circa 1990, France.
Eagle’s head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and French maker’s mark (Andreassian)
Wrist size: 19.5 cm
Inner diameter: 6.5 cm
Width: 2.4 cm
Paperclip chain bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. The bracelet is made of rectangular links with rounded edges, in solid gold, and measures 19.5 cm. Antique bracelet, circa 1930-1940, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and Ligneul goldsmith’s hallmark.
Antique flexible bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold (750). Bracelet features oval links with interlacing. A chain secures the bracelet. Antique bracelet, circa 1900, France.
Charançon hallmark (1864-1990, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Length: 19 cm
Width: 9 mm
Note : A chain secures the bracelet.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Diamond line bracelet 2.5 cts in 18 karat white gold (750). Diamond tennis line bracelet set with 50 diamonds weighing 2.50 carats in total. Diamonds are brilliant-cut. Vintage bracelet, circa 1970, France.
Eagle head and rhinoceros hallmarks, partially legible goldsmith’s hallmark.
Estimated total diamond weight: 2.50 carats
Length : 19 cm Width : 3 mm
Note: the main clasp is protected by a two-clasp safety system.
Condition: fine wear scratches
Vintage solid gold bracelet, bracelet in 18 karat solid gold (750). The bracelet is 20 cm long and features an curb mesh design that closes with a secured clasp. Vintage bracelet, circa 1980, France.
Eagle head hallmark (French state hallmark for 18 karat gold) and Aubertin Vagnon goldsmith hallmark (active from 1974).
Length: 20 cm Width: 1 cm
Note: the clasp is secured by an “8” safety clip
Condition: scratches from use