Italian Hallmark Identification Help needed

[jaszel]

Hi,
I appreciate help to identify the hallmark
http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/antiq ... 0.jpg.html

thanks

[dognose]

Hi,

Always embed your images as very few members will click on links.

Trev.

[jaszel]

[amena]

Is there some reason that makes you think that the item is Italian?

[AG2012]

Hi,
More likely French but then one more guarantee mark is needed (for gold).
In lozange:
Fabricant bijoutier
Jewelry manufacturer
Gavet, Charles
initiales C.G.
symboles un trèfle à quatre feuilles

Symbol: a four leaf clover

There was Charles Gavet who was the founder of family business and worked much earlier, see here:

http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_makers_C.html

Can you post the image of the whole item (earrings ?).

I think there is CG in the logo, too.
Besides,there is sun symbol used by the founder in early 19th century.
Regards

[jaszel]

please see the item
I believe it is Italian because of the "sun" shaped lgo similar to that of Vicenza marks

[Aguest]

I found a similar "Sun-Symbol" on a piece of 750 gold Vicenza jewelry, and it did mention the following:

"G. O. I. (Gioielleria, Oreficeria, Incisioni) stands for ‚‚Jewelers, Goldsmiths, Engravers‚"

So if this is Italian, would the prominent "G" just designate the maker as a Goldsmith?

But if it is Italian, why does it not have the usual-shaped cartouche and the letters and numbers which you always see on Italian jewelry?

It does look French on first glance, but I did see a similar sun-symbol on Vicenza gold, so I am confused as well.

[KSW]

Charles Garnier :-)

[dognose]

It is indeed!

Welcome to the Forum KSW.

Trev.