Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant

Name: Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1177663
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

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 rose-cut white diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.05 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three baguette-cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.09 carats.

This is an original example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A. Augis with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The patent mark "DEPOSE" to the reverse along with the A. Augis signature indicates that this is an early example of these love tokens.

Signed A. Augis, stamped with the eagle's head for 18K gold and French manufacture and Augis' maker's mark.

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.3 x 0.2 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 6.43 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions

Height

2.7cm (1.06")

Width

2.3cm (0.91")

Depth

0.2cm (0.08")

Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1177663

Dealers Internal Reference

1717

Description

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

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

05 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three baguette-cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.09 carats.

fig 1. Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant — fig 1. Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant

This is an original example of the tokens created by Alphonse Augis in 1907 in response to the poem, signed A. Augis with a "crepe de chine" textured background and floral and laurel wreath border to indicate the triumph of love. The patent mark "DEPOSE" to the reverse along with the A. Augis signature indicates that this is an early example of these love tokens.