A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out "Plus qu'hier, moins que demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow") - a line taken from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gerard to her husband (the author of Cyrano) in 1889.
The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five single-cut diamond with an approximate weight of 0.05 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with two rectangular cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.06 carats.
The medal is surrounded by a halo or border of fifteen round cut synthetic rubies (total approximate weight 1.50 carats) within a pierced gold frame.
Signed A.Augis for Augis, stamped with the eagle's head for French manufacture and Augis' makers mark.
Dimensions: 3.6 x 3.4 x 0.5 cm (not including jump ring)
Weight: 10.36 grams
(Chain not included)