A coveted QU’HIER QUE DEMAIN love pendant crafted in solid 18K gold, an iconic and meaningful addition to any jewellery collection. The inscription “qu’hier que demain” translates to “More than yesterday, less than tomorrow,” a romantic line from a poem written in 1889 by Rosemonde Gérard for her husband.
The pendant features a softly textured background, with the lettering polished and raised for elegant contrast with a diamond cut border. The plus sign is set with a diamond, while the minus sign is accented with two baguette-cut synthetic rubies, adding both symbolism and visual interest. The reverse is smooth and ideal for engraving initials or a significant date. The pendant comes with its original powder blue fabric-covered book-shaped box, complete with the vintage poem inscribed inside.
Created by Alphonse Augis, the celebrated French jeweller from Lyon, this piece bears a clearly legible A.A maker’s mark on the front, along with 18K and A.A stamp on the bail. First produced in 1907, this example dates to the 1950s and remains in very good condition.
MEASUREMENTS AND DETAILS
- Metal: 18K Yellow Gold (Verified by Auracle tester)
- Gemstones: 1x Diamond | 2x Synthetic Rubies
- Gross Weight: 2.34g
- Dimensions: 16 mm excluding bail
HALLMARKS AND APPROXIMATE PERIOD
- AA Makers Mark for Alphonse Augis and 18K for 18K gold purity
- Tests as 18K Gold
- Circa: 1950s
CONDITION
Overall wonderful, pre-owned condition, with some superficial surface wear and patina typical for its age. As with all vintage and antiques, we recommend handling and wearing it with care.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE
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