Vintage Boucheron Cabochon Sapphire Ear Clips, 18ct Yellow Gold

Antique jewellery object group: earrings clips

Condition: very good condition

Country of origin: France

Style: Vintage

Period: ca. 1980

Material: 18ct yellow gold

Extra information: Boucheron - A leading French jewellery firm, founded in 1858 in the Palais Royal, Paris, by Frédéric Boucheron (1830-1902) and now having its main establishment at 26 Place Vendome, Paris, with branches in London and elsewhere. Frédéric Boucheron was succeeded by his son Louis (1874-1959), in turn, succeeded by his son Gerard (b. 1910), whose son Alain (b. 1948) is now active in the business. The London office, established in 1907, is at 180 New Bond St. In 1960the firm at the request of the Shah of Iran, set up in Tehran the display of the Royal Jewelry Collection. Boucheron is noted as a specialist in gems as well as a designer of luxury and medium-priced jewellery.

Precious stones: Two cabochon sapphires
Treatment: unknown

Birthstones: Sapphire is the birthstone (or month stone) for September.

Brand: Boucheron

Signature: Boucheron

Engraving: Boucheron or 750

Hallmarks: The French control mark for 18ct gold representing an eagle's head that was in use in France from about 1838.

Dimensions: height 1,96 cm (0,77 inch), width 0,64 cm (0,25 inch)

Weight: 11,00 gram (7,07 dwt)