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French Victorian Daisies Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold Accents
$ 780.00
Have you ever just laid in a field on a late Spring Day? One of those days before the bugs come out, when it’s almost chilly in the shade but in the sun, the glorious sun, it is perfect. You skin gets warm to the touch, you can practically feel the Vitamin D flowing through your veins. They sky is best if it’s a nice rich, blue, and add in some clouds, puffy and white and hustling across the sky. Have you ever just laid there gazing, maybe made a tiara of Daisies and crowned yourself Queen of Meadow? No? You should try it, I promise, there’s nothing better! When you come back to real life you should get yourself this bangle and wear it whenever you need to be reminded of that feeling of pure joy, of that day you were the ruler of the grass and the clouds.
This fantastic bangle is so bright and chipper, silver and gold daisies march across its face and line its edges. Hand crafted in France in about 1890, this lovely is marked with the French Boars head mark, the assay mark for silver. This one measures 8.2 mm from north to south and would fit a wrist of 6.5 inches or less. It weighs 19.9 grams.
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ITEM ID: BEA24116VA
Antique Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Slide Locket 18k French
$ 2,650.00
They had been married for two days when they set off for Paris. They arrived a week later, it was spring time in Paris, the most beautiful time of the year. They were there on their honeymoon and they would attend the Grande Opening of the Exposition Universelle of 1900, the World’s Fair. They would see the stunningly elaborate Porte Monumental on the Place de la Concorde, ride the Grande Roue, the tallest ferris wheel in the world. They would wander the Champs-Élysées and the fabulously impressive and newly finished Grand Palais. The Palace of Electricity and the Water Castle were her favorites. On their last day he bought her a locket to remember the fair by. It was in the new Art Nouveau style that had been featured so prominently throughout the fair and in the streets, buildings and art of Paris. She loved it, and him, and decades later when she bounced their grandchildren on her knee she told them the story of the locket and of those magical day in Paris when the world was shiny and new.
Hand crafted in about 1900, this stunning slide locket features a woman in profile. She wears a tiara and a collar of rose cut diamonds and is done in elaborate detail. Inside the locket are two frames, one contains on old mirror that’s missing a bit of its silver backing, it could be removed upon request. The locket is 41.2 mm from top to bottom and 28.5 mm across, it’s 6 mm thick. This locket is marked ‘750’ indicating it’s content of 18 karat gold. I suspect that it is French in origin, although it bears no marks. This locket weighs 15.5 grams.
Was she at the Worlds Fair in 1900? Very, very possibly she was.
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ITEM ID: LTA24236VA
Antique French Toi et Moi Diamond Emerald Ring 18k Gold Platinum
$ 3,640.00
She sat at the rocky shore of the lake where the maple leaves were green like emeralds and the water glittered like diamonds. It was like the ring on her finger, the one she wore everyday just because he had given it to her. Springtime had come to life and the flowers were blooming, waiting to be bundled into vases and admired by passersby. He sat next to her, holding her hand, playing with her ring as it was his touchstone. They were drunk on sunshine and lemonade, giving each other warm glances and watching the sun as it made its way across the sky.
This antique French gold emerald and diamond ring was handcrafted around 1900. This beautiful ring was made in 18 karat gold and showcases a round emerald and an Old European cut diamond, as well as five rose cut diamonds set in platinum. The emerald measures 5 mm in diameter and 3.7 mm in depth, weighing approximately .46 carats. The Old European diamond measures 5.6 mm in diameter and 3 mm in depth, weighing approximately .59 carats. This ring is a size 9.5 and it weighs 4.0 grams. The ring face measures 19 x 10 x 4.6 mm off the finger and the band width measures 1.9 mm at the back. This ring bears the French owl mark and the mask mark, indicating the gold and platinum content.
You’ll be tempted to show this ring off even to strangers. It’s a beautiful piece of history and perfect for an engagement ring, a birthday gift, or ‘just because’ for that special someone in your life.
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Antique 18k Gold French Heart Shaped Stick Pin Enamel Angels
$ 350.00
I was on a bit of a mission last time I was in London; I wanted to find a few really fine stick pins. See, wedding season is coming, and I really don’t think there is anything finer than a man who wears a stick pin. And, this particular pin seemed perfect for any romantic occasion!
This love inspired, heart shaped, French pin was hand crafted in 18 karat gold. It is beautifully enameled with two cherubic angels, and set with a seed pearl star hovering above their heads. The superior enameling of the angels is finely detailed, with the looks of innocence and love subtly adorning their faces. The pin measures 65.3 mm long and 16.6 mm across the widest point of the heart. This pin is marked with the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18 karat gold and weighs 1.9 grams.
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ITEM ID: SN0111015V
Antique French 18k Gold Locket Ruby Pearl Belle Époque
$ 1,050.00
La Belle Epoque translates as The Beautiful Era, and was marked by motifs that were light and airy and curvilinear. Those who didn't embrace the Art Nouveau movement borrowed it's lines and melded them with more classical motifs, a style that was so characterized by the garland motif it incorporated that it became known as 'Garland Style'.
This stunning antique French gold locket features a finely engraved floral garland, set with seed pearls and rubies. It was hand crafted in France in about 1900, and is made of 18 karat gold. The locket measures 39.5 x 28.5 x 4.4 millimeters, opens north to south, and has a built in frame on each side to hold two treasured photos. It is finely crafted in the French fashion, opens easily and closes securely. (Care should always be taken to close it, and all lockets at the edges, and not by pinching the center.) This lovely round locket weighs 5.4 grams, and bears the French eagle’s head hallmark for 18k gold.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: LTC11960VA
Antique French Gold Emerald Diamond Cluster Halo Ring
$ 6,750.00
A ring like this? Well, there’s a lot to be said about a ring like this, it has the potential to be whatever your fantasies require. It may be the surprise you give – even for yourself, if you’re feeling impulsive and exceptionally stylish. It’ll go with that manicure you want, and it will look fabulous on a romantic date with the hubby. It could be your ladies’ night out ring, the one you wear when you and your friends dance until the ugly lights come on. It might be the ring to propose with, or the ring to celebrate 20 years with. It might be the perfect piece to say you love her, as she’s guaranteed to show it off even to strangers. You get to make it your own, so go ahead, make your dreams come true. I have the perfect ring for you.
This antique French gold emerald and diamond cluster ring dates to about around 1900. This beautiful ring was hand made in 18 karat gold and showcases an oval emerald surrounded by a cluster of 14 Old European diamonds. The emerald measures 9.7 x 5.4 x 3.3 mm, weighing approximately .96 carats. Each of the diamonds measure 2.3-5 mm in diameter and 2.2-3 mm in depth, weighing approximately .10 carats each and 1.4 carats in total. The ring face measures 19.4 mm north to south and 14 mm across, it sits 7 mm off the finger and narrows to 3 mm wide at the back of the band. This ring is a size 7 and it weighs 6.4 grams. It bears the French owl mark, indicating the gold purity, it has been acid tested.
If you are looking for that perfect, heirloom quality, antique diamond emerald ring, well, here it is!
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Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: RGA22611VA
French Art Deco Eternity Band Ring White Gold Size 8.25
$ 1,420.00
The French certainly have a way with the world. Baguettes, champagne, castles, Coco Chanel...the list goes on and on. Et les bijoux, c’est à mourir. The plein de vie in this eternity band also goes on and on. It’s spectacular. It’s simplistic. It’s too good to be true. Well, almost, anyway.
This vintage French diamond eternity band was handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It consists of 30 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately .36 carats. This band is a size 8.25 and it weighs 4.1 grams. The band width measures 3 mm wide and the face measures 3 mm in height off of the finger. It bears the French Eagle’s Head hallmark which means it was made in France of 18 karat gold.
This ring would be an amazing engagement or wedding band, or that beautiful gift that says, “Je t’aime.”
We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: RG1017192VS
Fanciful Antique 18k Gold French c. 1900 Necklace
$ 2,120.00
Remember that game you used to play when you were little? You could tell if someone liked butter by holding a beautiful bright yellow bloom underneath someone's chin and seeing if the yellow color was reflected back. This necklace could do that. Want to see if you like gold? Frame your neckline with this luxurious gold necklace. It will surely brighten up not only your face, but your entire day!
Crafted by a delicately controlled hand, this fantastic collar has the warmth, softness and luster that only gold can impart. It is 18 inches long and weighs 18.8 grams. The mark on this necklace is very worn. The French liked to mark things on the bale where it tends to get a lot of wear. I'm quite certain that it's French in origin and was made around 1900. I bought it in Paris.
This is one of those go-to pieces that won't see the inside of your jewelry box very often! Gold, the only thing it's not good on is pop-corn!
I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase on my lane. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: NE0910276VS
Art Deco French Faceted 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet
$ 3,850.00
The French really know how to use gold, they were and still are masters when it comes to the use of this most stunning of all metals. Perhaps this is why anything under 18 karat wasn’t even considered gold in France until very recently; 18 karat gold is truly sublime, it warms quickly to your skin and has a weighty glow the makes it feel like you are wrapped in liquid sunshine.
This Art Deco French gold bangle promises not to spend very much time in your jewelry box. It’s a classic beauty with a bit of a twist, a smooth and chunky bangle which has been faceted front and back with a diamond pattern that makes it shimmer and sparkle with your every move. A bangle like this one can take you easily from day into night and from the ball to the beach.
Hand crafted in France in about 1920, this beauty measures 14.8 mm wide and sits 5.3 mm off of the arm. It is marked on the clasp with French hallmarks and a makers mark. This bangle will fit a wrist up to 7 inches and weighs 36.4 grams. It does have one small ding, please see the photos, it’s difficult to notice.
This stunning bangle is a true classic and is ready to rise to any occasion.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: BEC10270VA
Antique French Trefoil 3 Diamond Ring 18k White Gold
$ 5,200.00
Snow doesn’t fall in London very often, but it was falling when I bought this ring. I was considering it, there on my finger, sparkling away in the dim light coming through the window. My eyes couldn’t decide which was better, the diamonds sparkling on my finger or the lovely snow falling on a beautiful Georgian building across the street. I held my finger up in front of my face so that I could see both together. It was then that I noticed the little trefoil shaped window at the top of the turret shaped room of that Georgian stone building. The shape of the ring, the shape of the window, the glowing holiday lights and streetlights haloed in the snow. It seemed meant to be, so I left the ring on, wore it out into the snow and brought it home. For you.
This fantastic ring is French in origin, although I bought it in London. It’s simple and yet so unusual and extraordinary. The diamonds sit, not at the center of the finger, but off to the side, like a simple flower wrapped around your finger. The three diamond are fabulously fiery, the center stone measures 5.4x5.4x4mm and weighs approximately .75 carats, the others are about .32 carats each, one is an Old Euro and the other is a transitional cut; the diamonds add up to 1.4 carats total weighs. The face of this ring measures 12.7 mm north to south and 13 mm across, it sits 7.1 mm off the finger and narrows to 3.3 mm at the back of the band. This 18 karat white gold ring is hallmarked to the back of the band with the French Eagles head mark for 18k gold and a makers mark. This ring is beautifully crafted, it’s a size 8 and weighs 5.3 grams.
This would make an excellent and unusual engagement ring.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: RGA23998VA
Antique French Diamond Natural Ruby Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
$ 10,000.00
When certain mineral combinations are subject to extreme heat and pressure, wonderful things can happen. Rubies might have turned out as sapphires or emeralds, they have the same basic components after all. Only a tiny mineral change and the right machinations of the Earth’s crust came along to kiss the stone with enough fire to turn it this brilliant shade of bright red. It’s almost as if that intense heat has been captured in the form of this glowing and sparkling gem. A rare and stunning stone that only fire could create.
This stunning Ruby and diamond ring was hand crafted in France in about 1880. The fabulous natural ruby shows signs of being untreated, it measures 8x5.8x3 mm and weighs approximately 1.1 carats. The ruby is surrounded by 12 chunky Old Mine Cut diamonds which are bright and lively. The diamonds are rated as F-G in color and VS1-SI2 in clarity with most being VS, they add up to 1.52 total carats, each shoulder is further set with a small mine cut diamond of .055 carats, for a total diamond weight in this ring of 1.63 carats. The ring measures 15.13 mm north to south and 11.7 mm across, it sits 4.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 1.75 mm at the back of the band.
This antique, halo style ring is marked on the outside of the band with the French hallmark of the right facing Eagles head and was further tested as 18 karat gold. It weighs 4.13 grams and is a US size 7.
This ring comes with an appraisal done by a GIA accredited Master Gemologist who is qualified to appraise antique pieces. The full replacement value is $11,470, please inquire for a copy of the appraisal.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
Vintage Emerald Diamond Double Halo Ring 18k Gold
$ 9,800.00
I have funny dreams sometimes. Once I dreamed I was in the V&A (the Victoria and Albert Museum in London) at night. No one was there and I wandered the halls and galleries in my pajamas, at my leisure. When I came to the jewelry hall, poof, like Cinderella, I found myself in a flowing ball gown, and all the cases that held the jewels were open, I could take and wear whatever I liked. Is it any wonder that I went directly to the Seringapatam Jewels? The ornate parure of emeralds and diamonds is set with the most gorgeous emeralds. The stones were given as a reward to Major-General George Harris following a Victory at the Battle of Seringapatam in India in 1799. Dressed to the nines, and for some reason, shoeless, I flitted through the rest of the museum, dancing with statues and marveling at Monet’s.
This fantastic ring would have fit in perfectly in my dream. Set with a gorgeous (trust me, the photos don’t do it justice, emerald is one of the most difficult stones to photograph!) oval faceted emerald, which is surrounded by two halos of sparkling brilliant cut diamonds. The emerald weighs approximately 1.41 carats and the 36 diamonds add up to about .84 carats. The face of the ring measures 18 mm north to south and 15.3 mm across, it sits 6.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.9 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked with the French Owl mark and has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold. The ring is a size 7 and weighs 5.8 grams. Hand crafted in about 1950.
This fabulous cocktail ring comes with a full appraisal done by an accredited antique jewelry master gemologist. The full replacement value is $17,900.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: RGA23996VA
French Diamond Bow Earrings 18k Gold Rose Cuts
$ 2,600.00
Winter is when the days are short and the nights are long. It’s when parties stack up on the calendar like toy soldiers and peppermint everything delights the senses. When fat flakes of snow fall like little pillows slowly through still chilly air. It’s when earrings should be gold with just the right amount of sparkle.
These fantastic French earrings are fully formed bows set with glittering rose cut diamonds. The center stones measure 4.5 x 4.2 mm and each is surrounded by a further 20 rose cuts set into the bows. The earrings measure 22.5 mm from top to bottom and 15.6 mm across at the fronts, together they weigh 6.6 grams. These beautiful earrings are unmarked but have been acid tested as 18 karat gold. Made in France in about 1880.
These earrings have a back to front closure which works just as it sounds, the earring goes through the ear from behind and clips in the front. They are extremely comfortable to wear, but it can take a little time getting used to putting them on. The key is to wiggle the earring instead of trying to just push it through. Don't be surprised if you get hooked on this style of closure once you get used to it!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: ESA23940VA
Antique Diamond Pearl Sapphire Ring 18k Gold
$ 680.00
The morning was a bright one. Fall in Paris, sunny and brisk. The air smelled like espresso and croissants with a touch of chocolate. I stopped into a cafe to pick up a little of each, it was warm inside and slightly steamy. Then off to do a little shopping. Is there really any better combination than a cafe latte, a pain au chocolat, and diamonds? Not that I know of!
Amazingly sweet French Sapphire, Pearl and Rose Cut Diamond ring. A round sapphire sparkling blue weighing .2 carats sits at the center of this 18 karat yellow gold ring. Above and below the sapphire are two creamy white pearls and the wispy curls of gold top and bottom are set with rose cut diamonds. The ring measures 8.5 mm north to south and 13 mm across, it sits 3.7 mm off the finger. This ring is unmarked but we’ve acid tested it to verify the content at 18 karat gold. The ring is a size 6.5 and weighs 1.7 grams.
This circa 1910, Edwardian ring goes great with everything; jeans, cocktail dresses, even chocolate croissants!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: RGA22210VA
Antique French Gold Buckeye Leaf and Pearl Necklace
$ 2,680.00
The French Art Nouveau artists working the late years of the nineteenth century did some of the most beautiful renditions of leaves and plants and flowers in gold and silver that you will ever want to see. The work is so detailed and the finishes are lovely.
Case in point, this fabulous French necklace which was hand crafted in 18 karat gold. The necklace measures 16 inches around the neck and at the center is a cluster of nuts from which hand 3 clusters of leaves, I think they’re buckeye leaves. Set into the chain and pendant are 6 creamy white pearls. The drop of the necklace falls 2.75 inches and the large leafy part at the bottom measures 35 mm north to south and 26.5 mm across. The necklace is marked with the French gold purity mark, the eagles head, and weighs 10.2 grams.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: NEA23997VA
French Etruscan Revival Sapphire Diamond Locket 18k Gold
$ 1,980.00
In the early 1800s, a tomb was uncovered outside of Rome. It held mysterious gold jewelry of delicate design, with gold beads and twisted wires. These were tombs of an old Etruscan civilization. At the same time, Pompeii was being excavated, a city conquered by the Etruscans long before the Romans took over. These events caused a shift in jewelry design, called the Etruscan Revival, which took place beginning around 1860. A jeweler named Fortunato Pio Castellani claimed to have the knowledge on how to accurately craft jewelry in the careful delicate and detailed way the Etruscans once had. He created replicas of jewels found in these various excavation sites and he did a beautiful job. The techniques of crafting matte and shiny surfaces came back into style, the ways of crafting depth and relief were managed with corded wire. Castellani’s ideas flowed through Europe, all the way to France. Granulation, perfected by the ancient Etruscans, and wondered at due to its complexity and beauty, was now back and taking over all of Europe. An example of this can be seen in this intricate locket with its intricate swirling beadwork.
Hand crafted in France in about 1880, this wonderful gold locket has a fabulous weight and feel. This beautiful locket is set with a row of alternating sapphires and diamonds; two rose cut diamonds and three full cut bright blue sapphires. The locket is a fabulous size, measuring 49.8 mm from top to bottom and 27.3 mm across, and it weighs 12.4 grams. This 18 karat gold locket is marked with French hallmarks, including the eagle’s head mark which identifies its gold content. Inside are two frames with glass covers.
This special locket comes with a little bit of luxury and a lot of charm.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: LT1019040V
Antique French 18k Gold Long Guard Chain c. 1890
$ 7,680.00
Banking is a relatively new idea. Before the 19th century most people wore their wealth. The original idea of the chain, for example, was that you could pay for something by taking a link off of your chain, be it gold or silver. Precious metal has always equalled money, it was a good idea then and it remains a good idea today. Now, I wouldn't recommend paying for your Moët with a link off of this gorgeous French chain, but I suppose you could if you had to!
Honestly, everyone really needs to own one of these long gold chains. Preferable two or three, if you can swing it, but if you're limited to one, this one is a particularly good place to start. Intricate, glowing links with the feel of soft silk that only old French gold seems to achieve. This chain is completely hand made of large fancy links alternating with five small round links. Each link is individually hand soldered and the chain has a matching large round spring ring clasp which attaches to both ends and would originally have been used to hang a watch. The chain is 60 inches long and the links closest to the clasp are hallmarked with the eagle's head mark; this mark was used in France, to indicate an items made from 18 karat gold. This chain was likely made around 1890. The chain weighs 41.8 grams.
These chains are getting harder and harder to come by as many were broken up into several shorter lengths over time. It's always a treat when I find an original old long guard like this one!
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: CNA19892VA
Exquisite French Long Guard Chain Necklace 18k Gold c. 1880
$ 5,980.00
The only thing better than a long length of antique French gold chain is two or three of them. Layer them on and you can start to feel the centuries of history, the kind of luxury that makes you realize why this particular metal has spent millennia being used as currency.
This antique French long guard chain started off life destined to hold a ladies watch, now you can choose to wear it any way you like. Open back dress, hang a bauble round the back, deep V neck, layered and looped, looking for a bracelet on the fly, it’ll do just nicely, thank you very much. Hand crafted links of 18 karat gold that are buttery soft from age hang in a length of 51 inches. Each larger oval link measures 10.6 x 5.3 x 2.3 mm and altogether they are a weighty handful at 34.1 grams.
A wonderfully versatile chain like this one is this little black dress of jewelry, and this one has been playing that role since about 1880.
I offer a 3-5 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!
ITEM ID: CNA23347VA
Vintage French Jesus and Mary Pendant 18k Gold
$ 380.00
This wonderful hand crafted French pendant features Jesus on one side as a man and on the reverse shows the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus on her lap, both wearing crowns.
This wonderful pendant is octagonal and measures 24.1 mm from top to bottom and 16.3 mm across. The piece is marked on the top bale with the French eagles head mark indicating its 18 karat gold content and also has a French makers mark. This lovely pendant weighs 1.3 grams. Made in France around 1920.
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Antique Fancy French Tourmaline Gold Necklace
$ 9,500.00
This one would fit in well amongst the ladies of Downton Abbey. The Edwardian look, the colors of the day, the subtle opulence, all point to this being a piece made for a lady of means.
This French beauty was hand crafted in about 1900. It is set with pink and green rough, polished tourmaline gems and accented with sparkling rose cut diamonds. The star of this show is the large green tourmaline drop at the front of this stunning necklace, a drop which weighs approximately 115 carats. The other four green tourmalines spaced through the necklace weigh about 52 carats in total. The necklace is further set with three natural pink tourmalines, two rough polished gems which weigh about 18 carats and one round polished pink tourmaline bead which has an estimated weight of 3 carats. The necklace is all done in 18 karat gold and the petal design cap of the main gem is silver topped and set with 22 rose cut diamonds which add up to about .28 carats in total. This antique beauty is 28.5 inches long with a 3 inch drop at the front and weighs 51.29 grams. It has been carefully acid tested as 18 karat gold and sterling silver.
This antique beauty comes with a full appraisal done by a GIA Master Gemologist and has an insurance replacement value of $12,500, please let us know if you’d like to have a copy of this appraisal for review.
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Antique French Serpent Brooch Pin 18k Gold Pearl
$ 1,750.00
I was an imaginative child and was always enamored with animals of myth, the unicorn, the dragon, the cycles and minotaur. I greedily devoured books and movies like the Chronicles of Narnia and the Lord of the Rings; the Neverending Story was one of my favorites along with the Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. So, I guess it’s not unusual that I would find myself drawn to jeweled representations of these beasts as a grownup!
This fantastic brooch depicts what is probably an Amphiptere, a type of winged serpent which is often seen in European heraldry; the Amphiptere is a beast with wings but no legs and the body of snake, usually covered in feathers. It could also be a Wyvern, but as it’s leg-less I’m thinking it’s likely an Amphiptere. The beast has a creamy white pearl clutched in its jaws. This wonderful piece measures 19.8 mm north to south and is 61.5 mm long, it weighs 8.5 grams. The brooch is marked on the pin stem and clasp, which is typical for French pieces, it bears the eagles head purity mark for 18 karat gold as well as a French makers mark.
This beautifully detailed brooch is finished front and back, it could easily be converted to a necklace upon request.
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Antique French Virgin Mary Pendant 18k Gold
$ 650.00
Saint Mary, also known as the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, Mary of Sorrows, Queen of the Universe, Queen of the Angels, and Mother of God. Some say that Mary serves as the patron saint of all human beings, watching over them with motherly care, due to her role as mother of the world’s savior, Jesus Christ. Saint Mary is also the patron saint of groups that include mothers.
This lovely antique French pendant shows Mary in profile with her halo around her head. The pendant is signed ‘Mazzoni’ for the artist and has a lily flower on the reverse. This piece measures 31.9 mm from top to bottom and 22.1 mm across and weighs 2.4 grams, it is hallmarked on the top bail with the French eagles head mark which indicates it’s made of 18 karat gold. Made in France around 1900-1910.
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Item ID: PT0519014V
French Neoclassical Gold Earrings Back to Front Closure
$ 1,950.00
I come across a lot of earrings while shopping in France that have the unique French style back to front closure. Normally I pass on them as some folks find them a bit confusing, but I simply couldn't resist these wonderful, French Neoclassical gold beauties, after all a good gold earring is hard to find.
These early earrings are completely hand crafted of 18 karat gold. They are a very wearable size and measure 27 mm from top to bottom and 17.4 mm across. They are hallmarked with a single struck eagles head mark and a makers mark, indicating that they were made in France, circa 1780, of 18 karat gold. Together they weigh 4.6 grams.
Back to front earrings work just as they sound, the earring goes through the ear from behind and clips in the front. They are extremely comfortable to wear, but it can take a little time getting used to putting them on. The key is to wiggle the earring instead of trying to just push it through. Don't be surprised if you get hooked on this style of closure once you get used to it!
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Stunning French Edwardian Emerald Diamond Bracelet 18k Gold Platinum
$ 19,500.00
Here is a jewel worthy of that jet-setting lifestyle. Something that says you come from the establishment, worthy of the county club set, the glitterati. Do it, wear it; with denim, with silk, with vincuna, with nothing at all. Go ahead and live it to the fullest, fill it up to the brim; grab every inch, turn every head, get in every mile; you really needn’t ever take it off.
This most spectacular Belle Époque (Edwardian) bracelet is so stunning and so comfortable on that you’ll find yourself staring at your own wrist, realizing, maybe for the first time, how sensuous this appendage can be, how alluring. Hand crafted in about 1914 in Paris, this beautiful piece shines and sparkles with your every move. The bracelet contains 64 old European mine cut diamonds and 46 rose cut diamonds which are G-I in color and VS2-I1 in clarity and add up to 5.53 carats in total weight. It also is set with three richly colored emeralds, the center stone measures 7.5x6.4x3.84 mm deep and weighs approximately 1 carat, it appears untreated and has some abrasions to the facet junctions, the other two stones are about .48 and about .61 carats each for a total weight in emeralds of 2.09 carats. The bracelet is 7.4 inches long and measures 16.24 -8.32 mm wide and 6.1 mm deep, it weighs 21.8 grams. This once in a lifetime jewel is marked on the clasp with the Paris marks for platinum and 18 karat gold, the back of the bracelet and the bezels around the emeralds are gold while the diamonds are set in platinum. The clasp is a hidden tension and box clasp with a figure eight safety clasp for added security.
This fantastic French Grande Dame of a bracelet has been appraised by a GIA Master Gemologist and has a replacement value of $21,600.00. Please don’t hesitate to ask if you’d like to see a copy of the full appraisal.
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Antique French Neoclassical 18k Gold Locket
$ 980.00
This stunning antique French gold locket features finely engraved florals and elegant details that smother the entire piece in elegance and French flair. It was hand crafted in France, in about 1840 of 18 karat gold. The locket measures 35.2 mm north to south and 25.5 mm across, it opens easily and care should be taken to close it (and all lockets) at the edges, not by pinching the center. This lovely round locket weighs 5.6 grams. It is unmarked but has been carefully acid tested.
A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!
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Item ID: LTA22869VA
Antique French Emerald Diamond Marquis Ring 18k Gold
$ 9,850.00
Somehow I always feel like Joan Wilder when I wear emeralds. Remember Joan? She was the character played by Kathleen Turner in that classic 80s movie ‘Romancing the Stone’. I feel like maybe when Joan got back from her adventures in the jungle she would have taken some of her book earnings and bought herself some emeralds. Fabulous ones, like this one; just to remind herself of Jack Colton and swinging through the jungle with her arms wrapped tightly around him.
This fantastic ring is French and definitely has that ‘ooh-la-la’ factor. In spades. It’s set with a lozenge cut emerald at its center in the most intriguing shade of deep rainforest green. The stone measures 9 x 6.7 x 3.8 mm and weighs approximately 1.25 carats. It doesn’t stop there, though, as this lively and unusually cut emerald is supported by a cast of 50 diamonds. The diamonds are a mixture of 18 rose cuts and 32 Old European cuts, some of which are Mazarin cuts. The diamond add up to about 2.25 carats total weight and are bright white and very sparkly. The face of this lovely, long ring measures 25.3 mm from north to south and 16 mm across, it sits 6.7 mm off the finger and narrows to 2.2 mm wide at the back of the band. The ring is a size 6.25 and weighs 4.7 grams.
This fantastic ring was hand crafted in France around 1880 and has a owl mark on the back of the band. It has been carefully acid tested and is fully crafted in 18 karat gold.
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Item ID: RGA23332VA
Antique French Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum
$ 650.00
This French ring is so charming that you might want to call it ‘Charmante’! This seven stone ring is set with three cushion cut bright red rubies which weigh .2 carats total and four rose cut diamonds. The stones are set in platinum and the back and shank of the ring are done in 18 karat yellow gold. This hand crafted ring measures 5.8 mm north to south and 17 mm across, it sits 1.8 mm off the finger and narrows to 2 mm at the back of the band. Made around 1910, this ring has the French eagles head mark and a makers mark on the back of the band. A size 7 and weighs 1.7 grams.
A Message From Victoria: Hi everyone! If you visit my site often, you might note that I usually have a story to tell about my pieces. Well, I’ve accumulated a backlog of items and I’m too excited to get them to you to stop and write tales. So, I’m going to go with the idea that a picture is worth a thousand words. Don’t worry though, I’ll get back to my usual descriptions soon. Watch this space!
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Reserved ~ Antique French Jeannette Cross in 18k Gold
Sold Out - $ 900.00 $ 1,140.00
This cross is often referred to as a Jeannette cross, legend says that during St. John’s Day (St. Jean in French), field workers would buy a cross like this one to take home to their sweetheart as a sign of love and fidelity. This particular design of cross seems to have originated in the Savoie region of France, near Mont Blanc in the Alps. It seems that this style became so popular that it was adopted very quickly by the other regions of France.
This antique embossed 18 karat gold cross was handcrafted around 1830. It’s a beautiful piece that measures 58 mm from top to bottom and 41 mm across, it weighs 6.5 grams. It bears a hallmark of a eagles head (the French purity mark for 18 karat gold) as well as a French makers mark.
A simple token of faith goes a long way, and this one would look perfect on an elegant gold chain.
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French Neoclassical Crystal Locket Pendant 18k Gold Pansies
$ 850.00
When he brought her pansies, she knew he loved her and her heart sighed with relief. For she had loved him since the first time she laid eyes on him, mud splattered and looking for help, having lost a wheel on the road. Yes, he’d brought her pansies and she pressed them between the pages of her book and there they stayed, until today. Today she would wed and today her mother handed her a box, a gift from her betrothed, containing a gold and crystal locket, and there inside she saw those pansies, making her heart melt yet again.
This beautifully hand crafted pendant contains pressed pansies that have been there many a long year, the are held between two faceted crystals and framed in a hexagon of gold with a neoclassical motif. This 18 karat gold locket was most likely created around 1850-60 in France, it has French marks on the bale. The locket measures 42.3 mm north to south and 28 mm across and weighs 4.3 grams.
Love. Under Glass.
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Antique French Peirced 18k Gold Cross
$ 760.00
This fantastic gold cross is just the right combination of devotion and beauty. Handcrafted in France around 1910. The captivating pierced design of fleur-de-lis and hearts runs symmetrically through the entire cross; and it measures 47 mm from top to bottom, 25 mm across and weighs 2.2 grams. This piece bears the French eagle’s head mark indicating it was made in 18 karat gold and assayed in Paris. It also bears an unknown maker’s mark.
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Antique French 60" Long Guard Chain Necklace in 18k Gold, c. 1900
$ 6,280.00
It's Sunday afternoon at the club. It's business meetings and cigars. You know your perfectly cut beige suit stands out among the pleated navy and gray pants. But, you drink the good scotch, you sit up straight, don’t fidget, stay engaged, your phone is tucked away in your purse where it belongs. You're the well-traveled one of the lot and you can tell that Todd from two tables down is intimidated by your doctorate, even though he has one too. It's just that sense you give off, that confident radiation of poise and intelligence.
Handcrafted with 18k gold, this French Long guard chain was create around 1900. It has a wonderful hand made feel, the little links are so creative and lively, with plaques that make it flash and twisted wire centers for extra sparkle (and wit, like you!). It measures 60" in length and weighs 39.2 grams. It is hallmarked with the French eagles head and has been acid tested. It’s wrapped three times around your neck today, but when you go out tonight you’ll take off this beige jacket, undo the top button on your navy button down shirt and change it up, two wraps, one short like a choker and a long length that nestles right between the ladies.
You're a force to be reckoned with. And everybody knows it.
These French long guard chains originally were worn with a pocket watch and the length made it very easy for a lady to check the time. They would be worn as a single length with the watch hanging from the hanger and usually a woman would tuck the watch into her waistband allowing the chain to loop across her chest. As such, they don't open at the end, but rather have a clasp hanging from the full, closed, loop of chain. If you'd like to wear this chain as a triple, we'll need to have our jeweler change the clasp so that the chain will have an opening, like a regular chain would have. This is easily done and we're happy to do it upon request!
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Item ID: CNC11341VA-1
Antique French Plique-a-Jour St. Mary Gold Pendant
$ 970.00
Sitting in the glassed-in sunroom of an English Garden flat is really the best place to buy your jewelry. Nothing does as right by jewels as sunlight. I was sitting at a round glass dining table in such a room, in such a flat, on such a sunny day when the lovely lady who was showing me her wears carefully unwrapped this stunningly beautiful pendant. I immediately held it up in my hand to get the full effect of the ‘light of day’, plaque á jour enamel. Gorgeous.
This fantastic pendant was hand crafted in 18 karat gold and features a praying Virgin Mary at the center, she is surrounded by blue plique windows and clusters of red plaque flowers. The plique does have a little few areas of damage, as they so often do, most notably there is a small bit of enamel missing at the very top and there is a very tiny hole at the bottom right, I was happy to forgive it because overall it’s a very special piece. The top bale is marked with the French eagle’s head mark and a French makers mark. The pendant measures 30.4 mm north to south and 18.6 mm across, it weighs 2 grams.
Just a note, the dark portion of enamel at the bottom of the pendant in the first couple of photos is from the poster tack that we use in shooting our pictures, there’s no damage or discoloration in this area.
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Vintage 50s French Gold Cross Pendant
$ 760.00
This vintage gold pendant was handcrafted in France around 1950. It’s a stylized cross with a scrolling motif that I’m a bit obsessed with. This piece bears the French eagle’s head mark indicating it was made in 18 karat gold and assayed in Paris. It also bears a maker’s mark. It’s a graceful medium-sized pendant that measures 56 x 29.7 mm and it weighs 4.9 grams.
First Communion gift, Easter gift, Christmas gift, Sunday gift, any day gift, for him, for her, for you - any which way sounds good to me.
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Antique French Gold Mary Pendant by E. Dropsy
$ 700.00
This antique St. Mary pendant was handcrafted in France by E. Dropsy. It features the Virgin Mary at the center with her hands crossed over her heart. This pendant was made around 1900 in 18 karat gold. This marquis-shaped piece bears the French eagle’s head mark indicating it was made in 18 karat gold and assayed in Paris. The maker’s mark reads, “E. Dropsy”, for Jean-Baptiste-Emile Dropsy, the renowned French Art Nouveau medallist. Overall, it measures 33.5 mm north to south and 15 mm across, and it weighs 2.7 grams.
Ready to be added to your arsenal of favorite accessories! This precious pendant would make a wonderful First Communion gift or an adorable stocking stuffer this holiday season.
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Item ID: PT1118111V
Antique Large French Pendant 18k Gold Female Form
$ 2,200.00
I woke up the other morning, it was later than usual. The day’s light was out and the coolness of winter had settled into the ground. I wore this pendant, round and golden like the sun, a parallelism and beautiful cliché all in one. Gazing out my back-porch windows I saw that the frost had swathed the grasses and drench the leaves in glittering ice crystals. Birds chattered as they perched on the feeders, flirting and racing around, making me laugh, making the pendant that hung around my neck catch the sunlight. It was all quite the sight to see.
This large and weighty antique Belle Epoque pendant was handcrafted in France around 1900. It’s a round pendant that features a beautiful woman with long golden locks carrying a bundle of fabric (or the Virgin Mary carrying a baby? We weren’t sure!). This elegant piece measures 49.5 mm north to south and 38.7 mm across. It weighs 16 grams. It bears the maker’s mark, “DECHAMPS” and the French eagle’s head mark, indicating it was made in 18 karat gold and assayed in Paris.
I wear it with a thin dark pink ribbon strung through the bale. It gives it that little something extra. Now it’s your turn to make it your own.
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Vintage 18k Gold French Long Chain Necklace 34 inches
$ 6,400.00
A girl should own one of these. Ideally two or three, but at least one. You can do anything with this chain. Wear it looped around the wrist as a bracelet, wear it alone as a necklace, or put a bauble on the end and it will hang just perfectly, right between the ladies. Sexy luxury in a long, long, length of liquid gold. Wrap it up, I'll take it!
Handmade 34 inch long chain alternates links and figure 8 infinity loops. Made of fabulously heavy 18 karat gold and marked with French assay marks indicating gold content. This fabulous chain has a fantastic hand feel, it’s like heavy, liquid velvet. Made around 1920, this beauty weighs 36.9 grams. Each of the longer links measures 9.4 x 5.5 mm, it is also marked ‘750’.
Infinitely wearable, dress it up with a diamond, down with a charm. This is the little black dress of jewelry. You know what I like to say, you can wear this staple of your jewelry wardrobe with anything, from blue-jeans to ball-gowns!
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Vintage French Natural Blue Zircon Ring 18k White Gold
$ 1,280.00
We wandered the Jardin des Tuileries with my polaroid camera, taking black and white exposures of the world’s most colorful garden. I sat on a bench, gelato in one hand, this ring on the other. He snapped a shot of me against the tall triangular trees. He gestured toward my ring.
“Taking it up a notch again, eh Victoria?”
“Naturally.”
“Was it you or fate that led you to slip on that radiant accoutrement?”
“Instinct my dear, it was instinct.”
This vintage natural blue zircon ring was handcrafted in France around 1940. It showcases a stunning blue zircon at the center, bezel set in weighty 18 karat white gold. The round zircon measures 6.6 mm in diameter and 4.4 mm in depth, weighing approximately 1.60 carats. This ring is a size 7.5 and it weighs 6.3 grams. The ring face measures 8.7 mm north to south and sits 4.7 mm off the finger, it narrows to 2.7 mm at the back of the band. It bears the French owl hallmark and has been acid tested.
This vintage stunner is one for the ages. It’s certainly a conversation starter with it’s modern feel and fiery stone.
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Art Nouveau French 18k Gold Locket Pendant Woman in Flower
$ 3,850.00
Sometimes I come across a piece witch is so finely crafted, so interesting and so unique that I can’t help but hurry home to research it as much as I possibly can. Sometimes my searching turns up instant and easy results, other times I just have to go with the clues I can find and wonder if I’ve managed to get anywhere near the truth.
In the case of this locket, I couldn’t figure out who the artist was, it’s French and it’s beautifully designed by someone who was a true master of his craft, that much is obvious. The back of the locket is engraved with a Stag holding a plaque, standing on a log with a four pointed coronet above him. I believe that this particular motif is of the house the English Baron of Berwick. It think that perhaps this wonderful piece belonged to Edith Teresa Hulton, who became Lady Berwick when she married the 8th Baron, Thomas Noel-Hill.. She was a striking and very stylish lady with piercing blue eyes and fine features. She was the daughter of an artist, William Stokes Hulton and Costanza Mazini, and grew up in Venice. Her father was a painter, whose artist friends included Sickert and Sargent, whilst her mother was half-Italian and had strong links to the literary and artistic community of Florence. She was a very interesting woman who served as a nurse during WWI, and met her husband when he was serving in Italy. They were married in 1917 and lived in the English country manor at Attingham Park.
This Art Nouveau locket was crafted in about 1900-1910 of 18 karat gold. It’s in the shape of a orchid flower and shows a lovely girl who seems to be a part of the flower, her hair and the petals flowing together in an animated swirl. The locket is quite substantial, it measures 47.5 mm north to south and 31.4 mm across and weighs 16.4 grams. It is marked on the top with the French eagles head mark which indicates a minimum fineness of 18 karat gold. The locket contains one frame to hold your image and the front is pierce so that whatever you put inside shows through, we’ve shown it with a piece of blue fabric.
Give a piece of history to that inspirational person in your life, or inspire yourself with a gift just for you. Trust me, you don’t need a reason.
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Antique French Long Guard Chain 52 inches 18k Gold
$ 5,200.00
It’s the most flattering of accessories one can drape around the neck, accentuating curves, giving glint where it should be given, like the nape of the neck and the edge of the collarbone. It’s almost risqué, how silky the rich gold hangs, so exquisitely timeless. I know you know what I mean. It’s electric, mysterious even, at least to the rest of them. They’ll ask you about it, I’m sure, wondering what lengths you had to go to. How shall you respond? With a glance that says, “A lady never tells.”
This antique gold chain was handcrafted in France around 1880. It measures a lengthy 52 inches and weighs 26.7 grams. This necklace bears the French eagle’s head mark, indicating it was made in 18 karat gold and essayed in Paris. It has a 5.0 mm bale and each link is a double link, measuring 4.6 x 9 mm.
Here is a gold chain that will solve all your accessory needs. Add a pendant, slide on a ring, layer around the wrist, don it solo – however you want to wear it, just wear it. I know you will.
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Vintage Boucheron Wavy Amethyst Gold Ring
$ 6,000.00
This vintage gold amethyst ring was handcrafted around 1970 in France by the famed jewelry house of Boucheron. It’s a stunning ring with a swirl cut oval amethyst at the center. The violet stone is set in 18 karat gold that continues the pattern of the stone. The entire ring showcases this unique and elegant swirl-cut design. The amethyst measures 11 x 14 x 6 mm. This ring is a size 7 US and it weighs 13.2 grams. The ring face measures 13.7 x 15 x 7.3 mm off the finger and 4.5 mm at the back. It bears the maker’s mark, “BOUCHERON” and a registration number. It has been carefully acid tested.
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French Belle Époque Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
$ 1,250.00
I needed something comfortable, but not too casual. Something timeless, but never trendy. So, I slipped into this ring, it’s a relaxed fit, like a leather jacket for the finger. The sapphire is the goldilocks of scandal, the ideal balance of rebellion and going with the flow. It gives them just the right amount of something to talk about, but not too much. Rumors should stay mysterious, after all.
This Belle Epoque ring was handcrafted in France around 1900. A beautiful sapphire is accented with three diamonds, all set in 18 karat gold. The round sapphire measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 3 mm and weighs approximately .44 carats. The old European cut diamond measures 4.3 x 3.8 x 2.9 mm and weighs approximately .28 carats. The other two diamonds are rose cut stones. The ring face measures 9 x 10.5 x 4.4 mm off the finger and the band width is 1.4 mm at the back. This ring is a size 6 and it weighs 1.8 grams. It bears a faded French maker’s mark and has been acid tested.
A ring like this gets noticed, in all the good ways of course. For an engagement, an anniversary, or that gift you give yourself because you most certainly deserve it, you’ll be satisfied, I promise.
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Antique French Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
$ 900.00
Don’t be surprised if hailing a taxi seems a little easier, or if holding a stemmed glass feels a bit more luxurious. It’s the little things that get noticed when wearing something this glamorous. Oh, would you look at that, there’s a table open at The Ivy. Coincidence? I think not.
This antique ruby and diamond ring was handcrafted in 18 karat gold. It’s a French bypass or ‘toi et moi’, ring, made around 1900. It consists of three pink rubies and four rose cut diamonds. The round faceted rubies weigh a total of approximately .28 carats. The ring face measures 7.9 x 11.3 x 3.7 mm off the finger and the band width is 1.4 mm at the back. This piece bears a partial French mark and has been acid tested. It’s a size 9.25 and weighs 2.1 grams.
Bypass rings are a sentimental concept, the band never comes together in the front, representing individuality and partnership. It’s a symbol of love and fluidity.
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Item ID: RGA22614VA
1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
$ 14,000.00
Here is a wonderful and cheeky rooster who is beautifully hand crafted. The body of the bird is created from a large, natural, Baroque Pearl. His tail is set with a spray of rubies, diamonds and sapphires; and his head is further set with rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch is fully engraved with fanciful and realistic details down to the toes on its perfect little feet.
This piece is marked on the back of the leg, but I was not able to make these marks out. It was most likely made in France in the 1940s, at a time when these brooches were highly desirable and created by many of the important jewelry houses. Buccellati, Cartier, Yard and Tiffany all crafted brooches in this genre, many with a pearl as the central body of the animal. It's quite possible this brooch was created by one of these important houses. It's beautifully crafted, note how the back is left open to reveal the back of this magnificent, 60 carat natural pearl.
The body of this piece tests as 18 karat gold and the diamonds are set in platinum. The pin stem has a trombone style clasp. The brooch measures 55 x 53x 17 mm and weighs 21.56 grams.
This piece has been expertly appraised by an independent appraiser and has a value of $15,000. Please inquire for a full copy of the detailed appraisal.
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Antique French 47 inch Gold Chain Long Guard
$ 5,700.00
We sat at an outdoor café in Cannes, while dining on butter cake and scotch. It was the perfect weather, mid 60’s, light breeze. I wore a simple white silk wrap dress with a chain wrapped around my neck in layers. I waved to Hirokazu Kore'eda. He waved back.
‘You know him?’
‘Seems that way.’
I took a sip, admiring the thespians and writers scrambling around the town. There was talk about having to wear heels and gowns and jewels just to be allowed in the festivities.
‘It’s a bit much, wouldn’t you say, Victoria?’
‘I would say. But I got away with it.’
This stunning gold chain was handcrafted in France around 1900. It’s an extraordinary 47 inches in length with a fairly light weight of 35.2 grams. This piece was originally a watch chain and can now be strung around the neck or wrist over and over again for that timeless layered look. Each large swirling link measures 7.2 x 14 mm. It has been acid tested at 18 karat gold. It bears the hallmark, “SGOG” and it has a French maker’s mark.
Dress up without dressing up in this gold swirl chain. It’s an antique piece that will bring a new dimension to your wardrobe. Really, it’s all you’ll need.
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Antique French Gold Watch Chain Necklace Locket Tassel T-bar
$ 4,900.00
At first, you’ll reserve it for occasions that require little black dresses or nude heels. As time goes by you’ll realize that you want to wear it all the time. The gold feels cool against the skin and quickly warms to the touch the look is somehow timeless, despite its age. You’ll contemplate wearing it as you run errands. It might be too risqué for the grocery store, but I say let them judge. This not-so-casual watch chain necklace is the type of thing that starts rebellions, and you are just the type to stir the air.
This fabulous French watch chain necklace was handcrafted around 1870. It measures 20 inches in length with a four-inch drop and weighs 29.6 grams. This gorgeous piece displays a locket, a tassel, and a watch chain. It bears the French eagle’s head mark indicating it was made in 18 karat gold.
To be worn with conviction. Go ahead, captivate the world.
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Adorable French Amethyst Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring 18k Gold
$ 650.00
This lovely little French ring reminds me of a delicate flower, freshly plucked from the Spring garden. Can you tell that I'm ready for spring? Ready to get a little dirt under my nails? Of course, I'll clean them up well with the brush before I put this beauty back on my finger!
Wonderful fresh and sparkling Amethyst and Rose Cut Diamond ring. Hand crafted in 18 karat gold with a rosy hue, the stones are flanked by delicately engraved leaves crafted in gold with a touch of green. Inscribed inside the band with 'Emile á Helene 15-11-21'. It is unmarked but I've had it acid tested to verify content. Made in France around 1920. It weighs 1.8 grams and is a size 6.5, it's clearly been re-sized at least once and could be again.
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French Georgian Topaz Diamond Turquoise Gold Floral Brooch
$ 2,500.00
The air smelled crisp as dew dotted the green grass of a springtime morning. She wore her hair up in a messy ponytail with faded jeans and a sweater. The scarf around her neck was of silk and warmth, fastened together with a brooch as beautiful as that very morning. The colors of the topaz matched the flowers starting to open with the soft sunlight. It looked natural there, with her white scarf, against her olive skin. She put her hands in her pockets, and looked out at the day, smiling at it.
This antique Georgian topaz and turquoise gold floral brooch was handcrafted in France in about 1820-25. It’s a stunning 18 karat gold piece with flowers of pink and blue topaz and leaves of robin egg blue turquoise. There are 11 pink oval topaz stones and 17 blue oval topaz stones, each measuring 3.5 x 4.2 x 2 mm and weighing a total of approximately 5.88 carats. At the center of the pink topaz flower is an old European cut diamond, measuring 3.2 x 2.2 mm and weighing approximately .18 carats. There are eight oval cabochon turquoises. This brooch pin measures 35.3 x 58.2 mm and it weighs 7.0 grams. It is marked on the C clasp with the left facing ram’s head mark (used from 1819-1938) which indicated a minimum gold fineness of 18 karat/750. It comes in an antique box in which it was purchased by me and which helps to protect it, I’m fairly certain that box and brooch are not original to each other.
I didn’t want to share this beauty with the rest of the world but the more I looked at it, the more I realized it would be a crime not to. This is a gorgeous masterpiece, I hope you enjoy it.
A note from Victoria: This piece is not in perfect condition. One of the gold leaves is broken off from the bottom, and you can see the base of this leaf just by the gold ball to the left of the central pink topaz in the first photo. I thought it was so incredibly beautiful that I was willing to forgive it this small flaw. I checked with my jeweler on repairing it, but he agreed that it is lovely as is and said that a repair may cause it to be less beautiful, not more.
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French Art Nouveau Diamond Gold Cross
$ 2,200.00
The stars were bright on Christmas Eve as she walked up the stone steps of the church. The traditional evening service was about to begin. She wore this cross with its diamonds and gold, along with her velvet green dress, as she stood with the rest of choir. They sang in harmony, Silent Night. They sang softly as the children in the congregation slowly walked up the center aisle with candles in their hands, giving light to the darkened room. She watched the crowd settle in, as the candlelight made her gold glow and her diamonds sparkle, waiting for the celebration to begin.
This gorgeous antique Art Nouveau diamond and gold cross was handcrafted in France around 1890. It’s a beautiful scrolling trefoil cross with four old European cut diamonds totaling .10 carats. This piece measures 52 x 30 mm and weighs 5.8 grams. It bears the French eagle head mark for 18 karat gold.
This beautiful little masterpiece of art, religion, and faith is truly a righteous combination.
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