18K Yellow Gold Rectangle QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN Augis Pendant

A highly sought after QU'HIER QUE DEMAIN love pendant in 18K solid gold that will be a wonderful addition to your collection!
The text reads "qu'hier que demain" and translates to "More than yesterday less than tomorrow" from a famous poem by Rosemonde Gerard she penned in 1889 for her husband.
This piece is rectangular with a smooth surface and polished and raised text. The plus sign has a diamond set while the minus sign has three baguette-cut synthetic rubies embedded.
The back surface is perfect for engraving initials or a date and is by Alphonse Augis, a French jeweler from Lyon, with A.A. maker's mark that is legible on the front of pendant.
The first medals were made from 1907, this one is around 1960. It is in very good condition.

DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS
18K Yellow Gold (Verified by Acid Test)
Gemstones: 3x baguette-cut Synthetic Rubies | 1x Single-Cut Diamond
Total Weight: 3.96g
Measures: 24 x 16mm

HALLMARKS & APPROXIMATE PERIOD
A A, 750 Gold Standard Purity Stamp for Netherlands "Used Small Jewellery" Import Mark, AA in lozenge shape and an Eagle Head French Hallmark, Circa 1960s

CONDITION
Excellent, pre-owned condition, light surface wear commensurate with age.

ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE

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