A coveted oval "QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN" pendant in 18K solid gold, set with a diamond in the "plus" symbol and 3 synthetic rubies in the "minus" symbol. The medal is framed by a ruby and diamond border that sparkles in the light.
The text reads "qu'hier que demain," translating to "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow," from a famous poem penned by Rosemonde Gérard in 1889 for her husband. The pendant has a textured, brushed background with the text polished and raised, and a blank back surface, perfect for engraving initials or a date.
This piece is by Alphonse Augis, a French jeweller from Lyon, with the A.A. maker's mark legible on the front of the pendant, and the French eagle's head and Augis maker's mark visible on the hinge.
The first medals of this design were made from 1907; this one dates to around the 1980s–90s. It is in very good condition.
MEASUREMENTS AND DETAILS
- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Verified by Auracle tester)
- Gemstones: 3x Synthetic Baguette Cut Rubies | 8x Faceted Round Cut Rubies | 9x Single Cut Diamonds
- Gross Weight: 2.45g
- Dimensions: 16.5 mm x 13.3 mm excluding bail
HALLMARKS AND APPROXIMATE PERIOD
- AA Makers Mark for Alphonse Augis and French Eagle Head Hallmark for 18K gold purity
- Tests as 18K Gold
- Circa: 1980-90s
CONDITION
Overall wonderful, pre-owned condition, superficial surface wear commensurate with age.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE
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