A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby oval 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 gold plus sign set to the centre with a round single-cut diamond weighing approximately 0,01 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three rectangular cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.09 carats.
Signed A.A., stamped with the eagle's head for French manufacture and Augis' maker's mark.
Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.5 x 0.12 cm
Weight: 2.96 grams
(Chain not included)
The word "plus" is symbolised by a gold plus sign set to the centre with a round single-cut diamond weighing approximately 0,01 carats, and the word "moins" by a minus sign set with three rectangular cut synthetic rubies with a total carat weight of approximately 0.09 carats.
Signed A.A., stamped with the eagle's head for French manufacture and Augis' maker's mark.
Dimensions: 2.4 x 1.5 x 0.12 cm
Weight: 2.96 grams
(Chain not included)