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Antique French Gold Slave Necklace Item # 3803 Click HERE to inquire about this item Antique French Gold Slave Necklace. Collier d'Esclavage. "slave necklace". A complete example of early 19th century French regional jewelry. The gift of a "slave" necklace was a marital tradition in most of France's most fortunate regions. It symbolically represented the transmission of wealth and at the same time the bride's engagement made on the wedding day to produce a bounty of children for each additional plaque of gold and its chains corresponded to a subsequent birth. The "esclavage" was an important investment reserved for those with important means. Each chain of the esclavage necklace represents the price of a pair orf oxen, or a thousand francs, which in the 19th century was a very important sum. This "esclavage" in 18k yellow gold has five medallions, the engraved decors of the four exterior medallions are pansy flowers and the central plaque is that of a heart symbolizing eternal love. The four similar medallions which represent the children are connected to the central uniting plaque by one jaseron chain and three important "fantasy" chains of exquisite conception and execution. Dates to the beginning of the 19th century. Normandy..20 grams in weight. No original hallmarks, recent owl hallmark for 18k gold. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Antique Rare early French Secret Poison Ring Item # 3804 Click HERE to inquire about this item Antique Rare early French Secret Poison Ring. Restauration Period Charles X period, circa 1814 to 1830. Extremely rare early French compartment ring. 18k yellow gold phlange ring with removeable top in blue enamel with rose cut diamonds set in floral motif in silver. Size 5.25 This romantic period piece of exquisite workmanship is in excellent condition. The inner compartment would have been used to carry an intimate memento such as a lock of hair, or perhaps to hide poison destined for the rival of the court. No hallmarks. Weighs 12 grams. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Estate Jewelry Five Diamond Platinum Ring Item # 3805 Click HERE to inquire about this item Vintage five Diamond Platinum Ring. This Diamond ring is of excellent quality. The diamonds each are VS2 G to H color. Good class 2 cut with well matched stones each 3.8 mm average with a total weight of 1 carat. C1950. This ring would cost a minimum of $2800 to replace in todays market and you would not get the high level of craftsmanship used in making this lovely hand made platinum setting.This ring is a size 5 but could easily be resized up or down. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Antique Georgian Diamond Emerald Ring Item # 3806 Click HERE to inquire about this item Antique Georgian Diamond Emerald Ring. 18th century Georgian emerald and diamond engagement ring in 18k gold mounting, band engraved with leaf motifs. Ten rose-cut diamonds in closed silver "clinquant" settings surrounding a square table cut emerald. Excellent original condition. 7.3 grams. size 7 / 8. This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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Antique French Necklace and Earrings 18k gold and citrine stones Item # 3807 Click HERE to inquire about this item Antique French Necklace and Earrings 18k gold and citrine stones. Demi-parure: Draperie necklace and matching earrings. This magnificent citrine necklace of Gothic inspiration is mounted in yellow 18k gold composed of volutes and flower motifs weighs 32.87 grams. Excellent original condition, only the clasp was replaced. Matching earrings with recuperated "back to front" mountings. Early to mid 19th century, This item is in our online price guide and is not available for sale

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