Large Augis French Plus Qu’hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant

Name: Large Augis French Plus Qu’hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1047569
Availability: SoldOut

1940 - 1960

Sold by ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889.

The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five single-cut white diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.10 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three rectangular cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.15 carats.

Signed A.Augis., stamped with the owl mark for French import and 18 karat gold.

Dimensions: 3.2 x 3 x 0.25 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 14.20 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.2cm (1.26")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

0.2cm (0.08")

Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1047569

Dealers Internal Reference

1619

Description

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The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five single-cut white diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

10 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three rectangular cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.15 carats.

Signed A.Augis., stamped with the owl mark for French import and 18 karat gold.

Dimensions: 3.2 x 3 x 0.25 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 14.20 grams

(Chain not included)