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ANTIQUE #SA809653

"+ Que Hier - Que Demain" Diamond Synthetic Ruby Medal Pendant By A. Augis, 18kt Yellow Gold, France, Circa 1960

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Heritagem

Weight: 4.67gr
 
Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold
 
Stones: 5 rose cut diamond
 
42 Synthetic Rubies
 
Hallmarks: French – Eagle’s head
 
Maker’s mark: A - a rooster - A
 
Signature: A. Augis
 
Condition: Very Good
 
Comments: This beautiful French medal was made by Augis. The plus is set with 5 rose cut diamonds; the minus is set with 4 synthetic emeralds and the medal is set all around with 38 synthetic rubies. It is signed A.A on the bottom, marked with the French eagle’s head and the maker’s mark.
 
It is written in French: '' + qu''hier - que demain '': ''I love you more than I did yesterday and less than I will tomorrow.” The French saying comes from the verse of the poem written by Mrs Rosemonde Gerard to her lover and husband: Edmond Rostand, the famous French writer of Cyrano de Bergerac, a dramatic love play. Alphonse Augis, a French jeweller’s from Lyon, made a love medallion with this verse written on it.
 
Dimensions: Diameter: 22.53mm / 0.88in
 
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Antique SA809653 shown on this page was made in 1960. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1960
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Tel: 020 7193 2281
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD