{"product_id":"classic-french-vintage-18k-augis-charm-pendant-with-diamond-and-synthetic-ruby-accents-gift-for-her-copy","title":"Classic French Vintage 18K Gold Augis \"Qu'hier Que Demain\" Love Charm Pendant with Laurel Border","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis iconic French sentimental jewel by Augis, features the celebrated \"Plus qu'hier, moins que demain\" (\"More than yesterday, less than tomorrow\") motif and showcases a finely executed engine-turned sunburst ground framed by an ornate engraved laurel wreath border, all rendered in rich buttery-yellow 18k gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Augis charm pendants—known as the “plus qu’hier, moins que demain” medallions—have a fascinating history that makes them especially beloved among collectors and romantics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription “+ qu’hier – que demain” (“more than yesterday, less than tomorrow”) comes from a line by French poet Rosemonde Gérard in a poem to her husband, Edmond Rostand, the author of Cyrano de Bergerac:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar, vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage,\u003cbr\u003eAujourd’hui plus qu’hier et bien moins que demain.\u003cbr\u003e(“Because, you see, each day I love you more—today more than yesterday, and much less than tomorrow.”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family business was founded in Lyon in 1830. Augis began producing these medallions around 1907–1908, registering them as a trademark. They quickly became the go-to love token for anniversaries, engagements, and Valentine’s Day. The tradition has continued unbroken for over a century, making these pendants both vintage treasures and part of living French jewelry culture. In France, these charms are a beloved cultural icon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are immediately recognizable to many French people—like a miniature love letter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center is accented with three vibrant synthetic rubies and a diamond-set cross composed of delicate rose-cut diamonds, creating the unmistakable Augis aesthetic that has made these charms highly sought after by collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e• Size: approximately 7\/8\" (22 mm) diameter (without the bale and jump ring)\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: ~7.15 grams\u003cbr\u003e• Metal: 18k gold\u003cbr\u003e• Hallmarks: French eagle head hallmark on the bale; \"A.A.\" Augis workshop mark; reverse stamped \"A. AUGIS DÉPOSÉ,\" indicating a registered Augis design. This hallmark combination is correct and consistent with authentic vintage Augis pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age wear. It displays a rich buttery-yellow gold tone, crisp engraving throughout the laurel border, and exceptionally well-preserved engine-turning on both the front and reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Due to the value of this item\u003cbr\u003e-The price reflects a domestic shipping cost of $45, which includes tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e-International shipping uses USPS Priority Mail or UPS International with insurance. If you prefer a different shipping option, please contact the seller before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The listing is for the 18K Augis charm pendant only. All other pairing jewelry items\/ accessories are not part of the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MemoryStation2013","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44111451455622,"sku":"875","price":2988.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0282\/2137\/4598\/files\/20260621_173916.jpg?v=1782346477","url":"https:\/\/memorystation2013.com\/products\/classic-french-vintage-18k-augis-charm-pendant-with-diamond-and-synthetic-ruby-accents-gift-for-her-copy","provider":"MemoryStation2013","version":"1.0","type":"link"}