ATTN: NOT 18 KARAT CHAIN Queen Catherine de Medici's monogram, from the 1500's, is one of the most recognizable in the world. It still lives today on the fireplace mantle of the Château Chenonceau in the Loire Valley, France.  Catherine...

This detailed antique medal was designed by French sculptor and painter, Alphee Dubois, 1831-1905.  It represents the 3rd Paris World Fair,  called Exposition Universelle, which was held May 1 - November 10, 1878.  The fair celebrated the...

This sterling silver beautifully intertwined double "F" monogram was found in the book:  "Chiffres & Monograms et Suite de Compositions Decorative's" circa 1883 by heraldic artist Gustave Boussenot, from Paris, France.  The monogram was...