Type of jewel: Vintage 18K romantic pendant I love you more than yesterday (+ qu'hier et - que demain) Condition: very good Style: Vintage Era: ca. 1950 Inspired by: Love and romance Theme: +qu hier et - que demain - This jewel reads: + qu hier - que demain. This is inspired by a beautiful and romantic French poem by Rosemonde Gérard called 'Les Vieux', which was intended for Edmond Rostand. It comes from the sentence 'Et, comme chaque jour je t'aime davantage, Aujourd'hui plus qu'hier et bien moins que demain' and it means 'And because I love you more and more each day, today more than yesterday but less than tomorrow'. This jewel became very popular and is still considered today as a token of love. Material: 18K yellow gold (touchstone tested) Diamond(s): One senaille cut. A senaille is a simplified rose cut diamond, a small diamond chip with perhaps a few polished facets. We do not have the weight of these diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to senailles. All diamonds in our vintage and antique jewellery are verified by the IJGC-lab to confirm whether they are natural or lab-grown. We do not offer any pieces with lab-grown diamonds. Thus, we assure that all diamonds in this jewel are 100% natural. Precious stone(s): One ruby (lab produced, also called Verneuil ruby). The fact that this is a lab produced stone has no negative influence on the value of this jewel. Both natural and lab produced stones were used in this era, rather for their effect than for their intrensic value. Birth and month stones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April and Ruby is the birthstone (or month stone) for July. Hallmarks: Illegible remains. Dimensions: diameter 1,00 cm (0,39 inch) - See picture with a ruler in cm and inches Weight: 0,90 gram (0,58 dwt) Adin reference Nº: 24137-0105 - Accompanied by a professional report of authenticity for your peace of mind. - Shipped insured and registered for your security, though you're most welcome to collect in person. - For shipments outside the EU, import duties and other charges may apply. We advise checking this in advance. - We invite you to browse through our customer feedback to discover the level of satisfaction we consistently provide. - See more of our products, visit: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Adin - Antique and vintage jewellery often undergoes thoughtful refurbishment, remodelling, or repairs to enhance its longevity and wearability. Such pieces frequently bear marks of this tender care. Furthermore, we present our antique and vintage jewellery in its authentic state, refraining from removing scratches or applying rhodium plating to white gold items. Our priority is to preserve the genuine allure and history of each piece. However, as the new owner, you have the option to take it to a local goldsmith for a cosmetic refresh, should you choose.