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Find Out MoreA beautifully modelled 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring of a lion’s head that was made circa 1900-1910. He is holding a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... in his jaw. It is a lovely and original Art NouveauA movement within the arts, particularly jewellery, evolving out of a response to mass production and the industrial revolution (1890-1915). Jewellery of this period was heavily influenced by nature and femininity, with its sweeping lines and organic motifs. ring that could have been made in Belgium and was then retailed in France as it has the owl mark as well as the eagle’s head.
There are many reproductions but this is the real deal!
Eagle's head (for 18ct gold) Owl hallmark that was struck in jewellery in finished condition that was brought to be examined by the French assay office. Therefore one cannot be sure of the origin of a piece of jewellery with this hallmark. It has been used since 1893.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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