A fierce, winged mythological beast, highly detailed in rich 18 karat yellow gold, guards a shimmering natural seed pearl atop a 2 3/4 inch stickpin. French hallmark on pin.
A dynamic tableau depicting a praying mantis, a wasp, a spider and a beetle frolicking amidst the wonders of nature encircled by the words: "souvenires entomologiques". 1 5/8 inches diameter.
Only the French would come up with such a fanciful clip that can be used in so many ways. Perhaps a decadent money clip? Perhaps a sturdy clip brooch for a jacket or sweater? You decide. However you use it, it is a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold clip set with dreamy moonstones and lapis lazuli. Fren ...(more)
From fin de siecle France comes this darling and delightful neo-classic necklace finely crafted in rich, 18 karat yellow gold with graceful acanthus leaf motif swags draped across trefoil garlands. Small, natural, freshwater pearls punctuate the connecting chain. French assay mark near the clasp.
This classic late-nineteenth century chain necklace from France, in rich 18 karat yellow gold, features gracefully designed open links alternating with fluted oval slave links. 22-inches long with French assay marks near the clasp.
A fabulous and unusual square shaped pocket watch in deep rich 18 karat yellow gold and contrasting rose gold. The elaborately engraved case and bale incorporates floral and geometric designs. A rare beauty. Anonymous Swiss movement. French marks on case.
Shimmering ribbons of ultra high-quality baguette-cut diamonds undulate through clusters of round brilliants to create these masterfully rendered ear clips, both elegant and timeless by the French jewelry masters - Boucheron. Total Diamond weight for the F-G color VVS clarity diamonds is 7.15 cts. P ...(more)
This rare and stunning original French Art Deco diamond ring - circa 1925 - centers on a sparkling antique cushion-cut diamond, set in a platinum bezel and embraced all around in vibrant green calibre emeralds. The scalloped outline of this fabulous ring glistens with thirty-eight Swiss-cut diamonds ...(more)
This beautiful and distinctive bracelet from 1960s Paris is composed of five feathery - or leafy - textured 18 karat golden rows. The center three rows are brightly polished which effectively sets them off against the matte finished outer rows. This chic, stunning and substantial bracelet measures 3 ...(more)
A very fine hand painted portrait of a dearly departed Monsieur, signed by the artist and dated 1833, adorns one side of this large double-sided memorial locket. The reverse displays an intricate memorial tableaux, replete with French poodle, composed of the beloved's hair over a plaque. 18K yellow ...(more)
A simply stunning dinner ring from late 19th century France.
Three Victorian floral motifs with round and oval-shaped petals are composed of gemmy red old-mine Burma rubies surrounding old European-cut diamond centers. The blossoms are outlined by an undulating line of small antique cushion-cut diam ...(more)
This fabulous Art Deco diamond ring from 1920s-30s France presents geometry raised to a new art form! A heart-stopping, high-caliber 1.60 carat European-cut diamond shines brightly in an octagonal setting. The beautiful center diamond is accented with four tapered baguette-cut and four square-cut em ...(more)