{"title":"Edwardian Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdwardian jewellery (1901-1910) is so named for the reign of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. Jewellery from this time period was known across Europe as La Belle Epoque and is some of the most coveted antique jewellery. Edwardian pieces are beautifully crafted, feminine and intricate with diamonds and pearls, often set in platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-gold-frog-cufflinks-circa-1900","title":"Antique Gold Frog Cufflinks, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique gold frog cufflinks, with models of frogs on oval back plates, with a wire twist within the surround, mounted in gold with a numbered mark, and twisted bar fittings. Circa 1900. Electronically tests as 22ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797300068682,"sku":"S23615CL","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-gold-frog-cufflinks-circa-1900.jpg?v=1791141356"},{"product_id":"russian-moonstone-diamond-gold-and-silver-cufflinks-circa-1900","title":"Russian Moonstone, Diamond, Gold and Silver Cufflinks, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique Russian, moonstone cufflinks, set with cushion-shaped, cabochon-cut, silver moonstones, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in rose gold, with chain link fittings. Circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797304885578,"sku":"S29116CL","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/russian-moonstone-diamond-gold-and-silver-cufflinks-circa-1900_d6c016c8-e52c-4466-8d3a-b088c54a9b64.jpg?v=1791141505"},{"product_id":"antique-german-belle-poque-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-by-royal-court-jewellers-h-b-ckmann-circa-1905","title":"Antique German Belle Époque Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace, by Royal Court Jewellers H. Bückmann, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eA German, Belle Époque, diamond fringed, openwork necklace, with alternating floral clusters and single, old mine-cut diamonds, with a removable diamond fringed swag, connected by a hook at each floral cluster, comprising eight old cut-diamond drops, in pear shaped mounts, with an estimated total diamond weight of 20.00ct, mounted in silver-upon-gold, in an H. Bückmann, Hannover box. Circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eHermann Friedrich Wilhelm Bückmann, was a royal court jeweller, goldsmith and silversmith, trading from Georgstraße 18, in Hanover. He was born in 1814, in Brünninghausen and died in 1866. He was apprenticed to Gustav Albert Kemnis in Hanover and then worked in Vienna, Switzerland and Paris, over a period of six years. In 1841 he received his master craftsman's certificate and on 29th June, that year, he took the oath of citizenship of the then royal seat of Hanover. He married Sophie Dorothee Täger. They had a daughter on 21st April, 1847.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eFrom 1854 Bückmann appeared in the Hanover directories as a court jeweller and independent gold and silversmith, at Leinstrasse 22. In the same year he received a medal at the First General German Industrial Exhibition, in Munich. He was also awarded a silver and gold medals for his exhibits at various trade exhibitions, organized by the Hanover Trade Association. By 1863 he had moved to Georgstraße 7, \"opposite the bank, next to the British Hotel\". His shop was advertised as a \"warehouse of jewels, fine and ordinary jewellery and silverware\".\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eVarious goldsmiths well-known in the trade, in Germany, worked as journeymen for Hermann Bückmann, including Georg Conrad Bade, from Hamelin; Georg Heinrich Kleemann; Carl Heinrich Ludwig Lohmann; Gustav Juzi, from Nörten, who received the championship title in 1862; Carl Bente, from Hamelin; Heinrich Hungerland, from Alfeld; Heinrich Hupfeld, from Einbeck; August Puse, born in Hanover and from 1862–1866, Carl Wilhelm Otto Rusch, who became master in 1867, after Hermann Bückmann's death.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eAn H. Bückmann, Hannover box, from around 1915, is on display at the Einbeck City Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797347680586,"sku":"S11218N","price":65000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-german-belle-poque-diamond-silver-and-gold-necklace-by-royal-court-jewellers-h-b-ckmann-circa-1905.jpg?v=1791141760"},{"product_id":"antique-french-ch-fontana-cie-diamond-fringe-tiara-necklace-silver-upon-gold-circa-1880","title":"Antique French Ch. Fontana \u0026 Cie Diamond Fringe Tiara Necklace, Silver Upon Gold, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, French, diamond fringe tiara necklace, by Ch. Fontana \u0026amp; Cie, with the front section comprising a fringe of graduating pendants, linked at the top with rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, alternating with knife edge drops, topped with rose-cut diamonds in arrow head shaped grain settings, with old-cut diamond terminals, in crown claw settings, with tiny rose-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, above. The backchain, of alternating, rose-cut diamond set concave squares and rose-cut diamonds in rub over settings, detaches to wear as a separate bracelet. Mounted in silver-upon-gold, with later rhodium plating, bearing a French eagle head mark, for 18ct, on the tongue. Estimated total diamond weight of 12.00ct. This beautiful tiara has, at some point during its lifetime, been plated, by a previous owner, to give it a bright polish. It came to us as a necklace, with the original removable back chain fitting, which suggested to us that it was always intended to be a tiara so we asked our workshop to make a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana, one of the most famous jewellery houses in Paris, in the late 19th and early 20th Century, was founded by a Swiss jeweller, Thomas Fontana (1813-1861). He opened a modest workshop in an arcade inside the Galerie Beaujolais, near the Palais Royale, with his first store front in the Palais Royal opening in 1840. His reputation for fine quality work soon spread and business flourished meaning that he was able to expand his premises and eventually take over the entire building. Further stores were opened in Arcades across the city.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen Thomas died, in 1861, his son Charles was not old enough to assume leadership of the firm so control passed to his nephew, Joseph Fontana and nephew by marriage, Alexandre Templier. They exhibited at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle, where they showcased a wide range of pieces including a series of unusual jewels, in the Chinese style, decorated with enamelled gods and goddesses, sumptuously dressed and hung with tiny platinum bells. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThomas’ son Charles came of age in 1867 and entered the business. He assumed management four years later, in 1871, re-naming the firm Ch. Fontana et Cie. He continued to work alongside his cousins for another ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1881 the company split. Joseph left, with his brother Giacomo, to form Fontana Freres, which was established at the Galerie de Valois. In 1893, when the Palais Royal fell out of favour with the public, the brothers moved to new premises at 7 rue de la Paix , Joseph died in 1897, Giacamo in 1899. Pierre Fontana, son of Joseph, was their successor. Charles continued with the original business, at 96 and 98 of the Galerie de Beaujolaisl. In 1896 the firm moved their headquarters to spacious new premises at 13 Rue Royale, and throughout the early 20th Century exhibited and created exceptional Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1900 the firm exhibited at the Exposition Universelle with a display of Art Nouveau designs which combined gemstones and enamel work. The firm continued throughout the Art Deco period producing fashionable items such as sautoirs and diamond clips.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFontana was recognised for beautiful design and fine craftsmanship, described by Vever as “one of the most famous in Paris”. They attracted a loyal clientele for jewellery, predominantly designed in the traditional taste, “classic and rich”, according to Vever, which appealed to the Parisian bourgeois. Pieces by Fontana are sought-after, with pieces rarely appearing for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChaumet holds the Fontana archives.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis tiara necklace bears the CF\u0026amp; Cie maker’s mark. There was also a CF et Cie maker’s mark registered in 1882. The last recorded date for this mark was 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Hancocks, Wilson 55, Christie’s, The Velvet Box Society, Coutau-Bégarie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797348237642,"sku":"S10218N","price":48000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-ch-fontana-cie-diamond-fringe-tiara-necklace-silver-upon-gold-circa-1880_7a4a7990-6f11-486b-a20f-ce3d0ac49917.jpg?v=1791141781"},{"product_id":"vintage-belle-poque-style-diamond-earrings-4-00ct-circa-1940","title":"Vintage Belle Époque Style Diamond Earrings, 4.00ct, Circa 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of mid 20th century earrings, heart shaped and set with clusters of round old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, mounted in platinum with millegrain edges, with posts and push-back fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797359214922,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321E8","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-belle-poque-style-diamond-earrings-4-00ct-circa-1940_de317ed7-79c5-4689-9100-07986c59a655.jpg?v=1791141995"},{"product_id":"antique-old-cut-diamond-platinum-and-gold-drop-earrings-2-60ct-circa-1910","title":"Antique Old-Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Drop Earrings, 2.60ct, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique, cushion shaped, old-cut drop diamond earrings, with a pair of old European-cut diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 2.60ct, in our opinion the colour is J to K and our opinion of the clarity is VS, surmounted with single, smaller, old-cut diamonds, with an approximate total weight of 0.20ct, in platinum crown claw settings , with gold bezels, with later hook wires, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797414822218,"sku":"S25222E","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-old-cut-diamond-platinum-and-gold-drop-earrings-2-60ct-circa-1910_932596b5-bf94-4a6a-9cd1-da88ea47f18f.jpg?v=1791142376"},{"product_id":"antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch","title":"Antique French Double Owl Diamond Hessonite Garnet Emerald Silver and Gold Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French antique double owl brooch, with rose-cut diamonds pavé set, in silver, with the wings represented by faceted hessonite garnets and the eyes set with cabochon-cut emeralds, with the owls sitting on a branch, mounted in gold, with a French eagle mark for 18ct gold on the pin, circa 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797451227466,"sku":"S261022B1","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-french-double-owl-diamond-hessonite-garnet-emerald-silver-and-gold-brooch.jpg?v=1791142521"},{"product_id":"t-b-starr-belle-poque-pearl-platinum-and-gold-brooch-circa-1905","title":"T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural pearl, in the centre of an Art Nouveau double whiplash, above three graduating loops, with foliate scroll terminals, set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, with larger diamonds, in rub over settings, at the bottom of the scrolls and in five old-cut diamond and natural pearl pendant drops, mounted in platinum on gold; with a gold pin, signed T. B. STARR., with a safety catch fitting, circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheodore B. Starr was among the most prominent and influential jewellery and silversmithing firms in New York, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1837, Theodore Starr founded his company in 1862, at No.18 John Street. He went into partnership with jeweller and silversmith, Herman Marcus, in 1864. The company became known as Starr and Marcus. Marcus left to join Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., in 1877. Starr bought back control of the company, with the name of the company reverting to Theodore B. Starr. The company was incorporated in 1907, by Starr's son. On 1\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e July, 1918, their stock was purchased by the silver firm of Reed and Barton. The firm maintained a shop at 47th Street and Fifth Avenue. Theodore B. Starr finally closed its doors in 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr’s work was heralded in the press. On 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e March, 1880, “The Independent” published an article in which \"The House of Theodore B. Starr\" is described as an establishment that develops, \"an educated demand for ‘beauty in use;’\" and where one will find, \"his taste and his intelligence stimulated.\"\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStarr encouraged Henry Schrady to cast miniature bronzes that the company could cast from and sell copies of. The bronzes Schrady made were among the first in the US to use the lost-wax process. It was in Starr's gallery that Karl Bitter first saw Schrady's work and hired him to make larger versions of his bull moose and elk buffalo sculptures, to be shown at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. One cast of the bull moose can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith thanks to Wikipedia, Met Museum and Stein Marks\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797457715530,"sku":"S17123B1","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/t-b-starr-belle-poque-pearl-platinum-and-gold-brooch-circa-1905_4eb2846a-693f-46dd-a1b9-e4a5fd24e172.jpg?v=1791142604"},{"product_id":"early-20th-century-pearl-diamond-and-platinum-bracelet-circa-1920-8-90-carats","title":"Early 20th Century Pearl Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1920, 8.90 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early twentieth century natural pearl diamond and platinum bracelet, in a transition between Edwardian and Art Deco styles, with an articulated openwork centre, set with old-cut, round brilliant-cut and eight-cut diamonds and natural pearls, with removable bracelet straps, formed of graduating fleur-de-lys links, mounted in platinum, with white gold fittings, made in USA, circa 1920. Accompanied by GCS certificate 5783-3553 stating that the pearls are natural, saltwater, with good to very good lustre, cream colour, of the pteriidae family. Estimated total diamond weight 8.90 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797472690506,"sku":"S4723T","price":26500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/early-20th-century-pearl-diamond-and-platinum-bracelet-circa-1920-8-90-carats_c051c0dd-85df-4d65-88ff-cd43e8294fe4.jpg?v=1791142802"},{"product_id":"antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Antique Amethyst and Gold Long Chain Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique amethyst and gold long chain necklace, with oval faceted amethysts in spectacle settings, connected with lengths of trace chain, with a bolt ring clasp, stamped 15ct, circa 1920. \u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e15ct gold was officially in use, in the UK, from 1854 to 1932, that is it was Hallmarked during that period, although it was used, unmarked, by Georgian jewellers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797472756042,"sku":"XSC\u0026SL2321LC2","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-amethyst-and-gold-long-chain-necklace-circa-1920.jpg?v=1791142815"},{"product_id":"french-belle-poque-diamond-and-platinum-cufflinks-by-victor-r-ard-circa-1921","title":"French Belle Époque Diamond and Platinum Cufflinks, by Victor Réard, Circa 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of French, Belle Époque, diamond and platinum cufflinks, by Victor Réard, with an old-cut diamond in each centre, in a millegrain edged rub over setting, on an openwork background of rose-cut diamond pavé set stripes, with a rose-cut diamond set surround, with a millegrain edge, mounted in platinum, with chain and bolt ring fittings, with French dog head marks for platinum and eagle marks for the gold parts of the fittings, with V foot R maker's marks, for Victor Réard, circa 1921. His workshop was located on 28 rue Reaumur, in the third district of Paris. His mark was registered in 1921. He worked for Boivin, amongst other houses.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eWith thanks to Drouot.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797481668938,"sku":"XAN251023CL1","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-belle-poque-diamond-and-platinum-cufflinks-by-victor-r-ard-circa-1921_a6597b1e-b6e5-4e01-b850-e227a6d4944d.jpg?v=1791142856"},{"product_id":"antique-ruby-diamond-and-gold-navette-shaped-cluster-ring-chester-hallmark-1901","title":"Antique Ruby Diamond and Gold Navette Shaped Cluster Ring, Chester Hallmark, 1901","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Victorian ruby, diamond and gold navette shaped cluster ring, with a cushion shaped faceted ruby, in the centre of two oval rubies, surrounded by fourteen old-cut diamonds, in a claw set navette shaped cluster, with a pierced crown gallery, onto a plain polished shank, mounted in 18ct gold, with a Chester Hallmark, with an A date letter for 1901.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003eThe assaying of items in Chester can be dated as far back as the 15th century, although it was in the 17th century that Chester was granted an Assay Office by Act of Parliament. The earliest recorded dated Assay Office marks are for 1680. The first date letter was introduced for 1701. The Assay Office closed on 24th, August, 1962. Due to the closure items bearing a Chester Hallmark are considered rare and sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797498609994,"sku":"S301023R3","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-diamond-and-gold-navette-shaped-cluster-ring-chester-hallmark-1901_507ba12c-5213-41b2-be1c-52ba4599ea76.jpg?v=1791142903"},{"product_id":"antique-ruby-and-gold-fringe-necklace-circa-1920","title":"Antique Ruby and Gold Fringe Necklace, Circa 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique ruby and gold necklace, with twenty, cushion-cut ruby set pendants, with one natural red spinel, graduating from the centre, in crown settings, onto a gold trace chain, with a jump and bolt ring clasp, circa 1920. With an estimated total ruby weight of 13.00 carats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797504409930,"sku":"S301023N","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-ruby-and-gold-fringe-necklace-circa-1920_26818289-24a6-4730-816b-504070e3eb64.jpg?v=1791142915"},{"product_id":"antique-pearl-diamond-platinum-and-gold-cluster-pendant-circa-1910","title":"Antique Pearl Diamond Platinum and Gold Cluster Pendant, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique, pearl and diamond cluster pendant, with a silver white natural bouton pearl, in the centre of a diamond cluster, of eight alternating larger and smaller old-cut diamonds, in claw crown and heart settings, mounted in platinum-upon-gold, with a pierced star in the back, on a bail set with three, old-cut diamonds, circa 1910, on a fine platinum trace chain, with box and tongue clasp and safety catch, accompanied by GCS certificate 5784-0989, stating that the pearl is natural, saltwater, of the pteriidae family and measures 8.9 x 9 x 7.5mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797537079626,"sku":"S15124P","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-pearl-diamond-platinum-and-gold-cluster-pendant-circa-1910_f754b0bf-e498-41a3-af5f-46d011c9ebb4.jpg?v=1791142972"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-six-point-star-brooch-and-hair-pin-with-rays-circa-1905-3-75-carats","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Six Point Star Brooch and Hair Pin, With Rays, Circa 1905, 3.75 Carats","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique diamond six point star brooch and hair pin, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, with old cut diamonds in rub over settings between the petals, superimposed on a six pointed star, each ray is set with two, graduating, old-cut diamonds and three rose-cut diamonds, in grain settings; with single diamond rays, in cut down settings, on knife edge stalks, between the points of the star, mounted in silver-upon-gold, with an approximate total diamond weight of 3.75 carats, with a removable pin and catch fitting and a shepherd's hook pendant fitting, with a hair pin fitting, in a Goldsmiths \u0026amp; Silversmiths Company Ltd. fitted case, circa 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eIn Victorian symbolism stars represented direction, wisdom and guidance for the spirit. This was inspired by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e sailors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eprevious eras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e who used stars in the night sky as navigation aids. Stars have been popular motifs since the 17th century, with women of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras adding diamond starbursts to their collections. The appearance of Halley’s Comet, in 1758 and again in 1835, lead to a fashion for star and comet jewellery. 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Accompanied by GCS certificate 5785-0290, stating that the sapphires are natural, of Basaltic deposit origin, with no indications of heating. The estimated stone weight of the smallest sapphire is 0.50 carat and the estimated weight of the largest sapphire is 0.80 carat.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003ePlatinum was officially recognized by the French government as a precious metal in 1910, at which time the eagle's head, for gold, was also used for platinum. In 1912, a special mark, for platinum, was introduced, a dog's head. The dog's head does not appear on this bracelet so it is likely that it was made after 1903 and before 1912. The use of the eagle head mark and the Thibault \u0026amp; Jolivot maker's mark narrow the dates down to 1910 to 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eGeorges Adolphe Thibault was a French jeweller, based in Paris. His maker’s mark was GT, surmounted by a horizontal arrow. He was born on 13th August, 1873, in Rethel, in the Ardennes. His parents were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eJulie Caroline Manneville, aged 28 and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003e Leon Adolphe, aged 29, a painter, like his grandfather. They lived on rue des Minimes in Rethel. In 1901 he lived at 18 rue de la Sourdière, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, near the church of Saint Roch, this was probably his personal address. Later in 1901, he was registered at 101 rue Réaumur, a district where many manufacturing jewellers settled.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eIt is likely that he was producing custom made jewellery during this period, prior to having a registered maker's punch and it is possible that, by then, he was working with his partner, Jolivot. In 1903 they officially joined forces. Their Thibault \u0026amp; Jolivot maker's punch dates from 11th September, 1903, with the initials T\u0026amp;J and the symbol of an Arrow above. In November, 1913, the Thibault and Jolivot partnership was dissolved but Georges remained at 101 rue Réaumur. Officially setting up on his own on 17th February, 1914, with the registration of his\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003e GT maker’s mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003e. O\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003en 7th April, 1914 Thibault had filed a patent with the ONPI, for sprung, expandable bracelet links. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe First World War started six months after\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eGeorges Thibault's business was registered. He had been exempted from military service, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eat the review board, in 1891\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e as he was the only son of a widow. Nevertheless he served from 13th October, 1894 to 24th September, 1895, he was then placed on leave but the War of 1914 took him back into the artillery, on 6th August, 1914, until 5th May, 1916. The army recorded his addresses as 18 Rue des \u003c\/span\u003eÉ\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003ecoles, in the 5th, then rue Monge in the 11th, place d'Enfert Rocherea, place d'Anger and finally 6 bis Avenue de la Grande Armée, in Paris in the 16th. During the 1920s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eGeorges Thibault produced fine jewellery, in the Art Deco style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003eIn 1924, the newspaper, \"Le Petit Parisien\", announced the death of his mother. On 16th June, 1924 he filed another patent, with the ONPI (now the INPI), for what looks much like a Cartier folding watch bracelet clasp. His work often featured frosted rock crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e His workshop produced items for Boucheron, which lead to him being awarded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e a gold medal, at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, of 1925, in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:11.3333px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e It is likely that he also made items for Lacloche frères. He was so highly regarded by fellow jewellers that Monsieur Boucheron sent his son, Frederik, to be apprenticed to the Thibault workshop, in 1928. In the year that Georges Thibault turned 60 his maker’s mark was deleted, on 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e December, 1932. He remarried at the age of 71, to Emma Claudine Malot. He died on 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:8.5pt;\"\u003e September, 1955, at the age of 82. Like many of the most skilled fine manufacturing jewellers of the time, there is very little written information about him. Vever did not record him and there are no advertisements, other than in directories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e, \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003eWith thanks to https:\/\/richardcourrierdeslecteurs.blogspot.com\/ https:\/\/www.richardjeanjacques.com\/2023\/06\/georges-alphonse-thibault-un-grand.html and Christies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63797789032778,"sku":"S241024T","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-belle-poque-thibault-jolivot-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-bracelet-circa-1910_8f8ef4bc-ed75-4896-a995-8759db1d0ec2.jpg?v=1791143310"},{"product_id":"vintage-aquamarine-diamond-and-platinum-cluster-brooch-circa-1930","title":"Vintage Aquamarine, Diamond and Platinum Cluster Brooch, Circa 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage aquamarine and diamond cluster brooch, with an emerald-cut, pale aquamarine, in a claw setting, surrounded by old-cut diamonds, in millegrain edged rub over settings, with diamond set quatrefoils, in each corner, mounted in platinum, with a white gold pin and roller catch, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798138405194,"sku":"XHD111125B7","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/vintage-aquamarine-diamond-and-platinum-cluster-brooch-circa-1930.jpg?v=1791143670"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-plaque-ring-circa-1900","title":"Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Plaque Ring, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique diamond and silver-upon-gold plaque ring, with three old-cut diamonds, in rub over settings, in the top, middle and bottom, in a scrolling, foliate, openwork design, set with old-cut and rose-cut diamonds, in silver settings, onto a gold gallery, with a gold shank, circa 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798166552906,"sku":"XAZ11225R5","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/antique-diamond-and-silver-upon-gold-plaque-ring-circa-1900_933d61f8-db76-4f16-a8be-8adf0cb9406b.jpg?v=1791143721"},{"product_id":"french-belle-poque-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-cluster-ring-circa-1905","title":"French Belle Époque Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Cluster Ring, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French Belle Époque sapphire diamond and platinum cluster ring, with an oval faceted sapphire, in a rub over setting, surrounded by a double cluster, of narrow rows of old-cut diamonds, in single row pavé grain settings, with an air gap between, with old-cut diamond set trefoil shoulders, onto a banded shank, with a scalloped gallery, mounted in platinum, circa 1905, with a French eagle head mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated sapphire weight 3.30 carats. Estimated total diamond weight 0.80 carat. In our opinion the colour is H to I and our opinion of the clarity is VS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring electronically tests as platinum, however it is struck with an eagle head mark. Before 1910 there was no specific mark for platinum. Items would be routinely stamped with marks used for gold, such as the eagle head. The French assay offices considered this acceptable, due to platinum's distinct white colour. In the period between 1910 and 1912 the rhinoceros head was often used to mark platinum. Around December 1912 the dog head mark was introduced for marking platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moira Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63798268854602,"sku":"XS\u0026AZ17626R4","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8026\/7850\/files\/french-belle-poque-sapphire-diamond-and-platinum-cluster-ring-circa-1905.jpg?v=1791143820"},{"product_id":"belle-poque-diamond-and-platinum-lorgnettes-circa-1910","title":"Belle Époque Diamond and Platinum Lorgnettes, Circa 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of Belle Époque diamond and platinum lorgnettes, featuring pavé set rose-cut diamonds, in the millegrain edged platinum handle, with a column design of three rows of diamonds, in rub over settings, in openwork, flanked with pavé settings tapering to two rows, divided by a band, with a plain platinum loop at the end and a foliate design capital and pierced, openwork sides, with a pair of lenses, with rose-cut diamonds set all the way round and across the bridge, with a spring loaded mechanism and a button on the side of the handle, circa 1910. 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