Patriotic marquise ring in 18 karat gold (750 thousandths) and silver. Antique marquise-style ring set with a row of rose-cut diamonds, bordered by a row of 12 rubies and a row of 12 sapphires, symbolizing the colors of the French flag. Antique marquise ring, circa 1870.
Hallmarks: owl and swan (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold and silver)
Finger size: 48 EU or 4.25 US (resizing possible)
Dimensions of the ring head: 21 x 8 mm
Total estimated weight of sapphires: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of rubies: 0.07 carats
Total estimated weight of diamonds: 0.08 carats
Condition: antique setting, scratches from use
Weight: 2.92 gr
More information : The wearing of patriotic jewelry as a sign of protest or resistance became widespread after the French Revolution (1789-1799) and during the Napoleonic era.
Vintage diamond eternity band in 18 karat white gold. This vintage ring features 28 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.43 ct) set in alternating round and oval bezels, forming a continuous circle around the finger. Preowned diamond ring, circa 2000.
French owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Georgian sentimental swivel ring in 18k gold. This georgian ring features a rectangular swivel bezel, with one side containing two intertwined locks of hair—one blonde, the other brown—alongside the names “Alix” and “Virginie,” and the other side displaying a flatly braided hair rectangle. A sentimental ring representing two lovers from the early 19th century, France.
Hallmark: rooster facing right (1798-1809, France)
Ring size: 60 EU or 9 US
Swivel bezel dimensions: 21 x 13 mm
Condition: wear scratches, slight dent inside the band, some hair detached.
Weight: 3.68 gr
Sentimental jewelry, often known as mourning or lover’s jewelry, was particularly popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. These pieces frequently incorporated personal elements like hair, inscriptions, or miniature portraits, serving as intimate mementos of loved ones. Hairwork, in particular, was a cherished practice, symbolizing enduring connections and memories.
Art Deco style emerald diamond ring in 18 karat white gold. Octagonal ring centered by a 0.20-carat brilliant-cut diamond in a beaded setting. The diamond is surrounded by eight calibrated emeralds (0.82 cts) and 24 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.23 cts). Art Deco ring, circa 1990, France.
Eagle head hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Finger size: 54 UE or 6.75 US (can be changed)
Ring head dimensions: 13 mm
Estimated weight of central diamond: 0.20 carat
Estimated weight of emeralds: 0.82 carat
Estimated total diamond weight : 0.43 carat
Scarce rock crystal Renaissance ring in 22 Karat gold. This 16th-century ring is setted with a table-cut rock crystal in a closed setting. The bezel is decorated with black enamel with gold highlights and double crescent motifs, ending in four prongs. The shoulders feature fine chiseling. Renaissance ring from the 16th century, Western Europe. During the Renaissance, rings evolved from the simple forms of the medieval period to miniature works of art, combining the skills of the chiseler, engraver, enameler, and stone cutter. Cabochon settings persisted, but the evolution of stone cutting allowed for the increased use of table cuts.
Ring size: 57 EU or 8 US
Bezel dimensions: 7 x 8 mm
Estimated weight of the rock crystal: 0.49 ct
Note: For examples of similar 16th-century rings, see items 334 and 430 in Scarisbrick’s “Rings; Jewellery of Power, Love and Loyalty” (2007); item AF.1743 in the British Museum collection and items 279 and 281 in the “Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings” by Oman (1930).
Condition: normal wear consistent with age, a missing part in the setting.
Half-eternity band in 18 karat white gold. Half-eternity ring set with 15 round brilliant-cut diamonds on a white gold mount. Vintage band from the 20th century.
Hibou hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold), 750 hallmark
Mandarin garnet ring in white gold 18 karats (750). The ring is centered with an oval mandarin garnet (also called spessartite), with an intense orange color. The garnet weighs approximately 6.84 carats. The garnet is set with four prongs and flanked by eight brilliant-cut diamonds. Vintage ring, circa 2000, United Kingdom.
Hallmarks: 750 AU, XM, and other English hallmarks.
Ring size: 53 EU or 6.25 US (resizable)
Dimensions of the ring head: 13 x 14 mm
Dimensions of the mandarin garnet: 12.42 mm x 9.55 mm
Estimated weight of the mandarin garnet: 6.84 cts
Estimated weight of the diamonds: 0.12 ct
“7 péchés de toi” Mauboussin ring. Vintage ring signed Mauboussin from the 2014 collection. Ring composed of seven white gold rings linked by a yellow gold band set with five brilliant-cut diamonds. Pre-owned ring, 2014, France.
Owl hallmark, mark 750, Mauboussin signature, goldsmith’s mark, numbering.
Finger size: 49 EU or 5 US (no sizing possible)
Width: 7 mm
Estimated diamond weight: 0.05 ct
Weight : 3.09 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
More information : “Les 7 péchés de toi” whose advert was “You, you, you, you, you, you, you again, but a life without sin would not be worth living, believe me”.
Perpignan garnet bangle bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Bangle bracelet featuring a rose gold hollow stem, the ends decorated with garnets. In the center of the bracelet, a flower formed of 9 round garnets, and on the sides a barrette motif formed of 3 garnets. The stones are “Perpignan” cut, a rose cut with a flat base. They have a beautiful raspberry-pink-red color, typical of Perpignan garnets. The garnets are mounted on foil and in closed setting. The setting is delicately decorated with triangular V-shaped figures on the edges, and the bezel backgrounds are domed. The clasp is a box-latch secured by a chain. Antique rush bracelet, circa 1880, Southeastern France.
Horsehead hallmarks (1838-1919, french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Center width: 14 mm
Inside length: 16.5 cm
Inside dimensions: 5 x 5.5 cm
Condition: slight wear scratches, small dents behind two bezels, a inner crack in one of the garnets.
Diamond flower ring in 18k white gold. Late Edwardian flower-shaped ring with an old-cut diamond, approx. 0.20 carat, held in place by 6 high prongs. The diamond is surrounded by 16 single-cut diamonds.
Late Edwardian ring, circa 1930-1940.
Owl hallmark (french state hallmark for 18 karat gold)
Gold signet secret ring in 18 karat gold. Opening secret ring, decorated on the plate with the letter J in calligraphy. The ring opens to reveal a secret compartment that can conceal a photo or souvenir. The shoulders of the ring are delicately decorated with a ribbon motif. Antique sentiment ring, late 19th century. Owl hallmarks (18k gold)
Finger size: 52 EU or 6 US (can be changed)
Tray dimensions: 13 x 11 mm
Inner cavity dimensions: 11 x 8 mm
Condition: slight wear scratches, compartment closes well
Art Deco pearl ring in 18 karat white gold. Art Deco ring with a large flat base pearl, or mabe pearl. The shoulders of the ring are decorated with fine stylized leaves and set with four old-cut diamonds. The pearl has a beautiful luster. Art Deco ring, circa 1930.
Owl hallmark (french State hallmark for 18 karat gold).
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