Alphonse Augis French Love Token | 18k Gold
Small in scale yet rich in meaning, this original Alphonse Augis love token is one of France's most enduring jewelry designs. Crafted in solid 18 karat gold and paired with a delicate 14 karat gold chain, it offers an effortless way to wear a piece of French history every day.
The medal is engraved with the abbreviated phrase "Qu'Hier • Que Demain" ("More than yesterday, less than tomorrow"), inspired by Rosemonde Gérard's celebrated love poem. Introduced by French jeweler Alphonse Augis in the early twentieth century, these tokens became enduring symbols of lasting love and remain among the most recognizable pieces of French sentimental jewelry today.
Its petite proportions make it perfect for everyday wear, whether worn alone or layered with your favorite necklaces. Timeless, understated, and unmistakably French, it's a piece you'll reach for again and again.
The Details:
- France, circa 1940's
- Original Alphonse Augis love token
- Signed A. Augis
- Solid 18 karat gold token
- Paired with an 18-inch 14 karat gold chain
- Token measures 13.09 mm wide
- 16.55 mm long including bail
- Token weight: 2.00 grams
- Total weight with chain: 2.66 grams
- Complimentary U.S. shipping
Provenance:
This original love token was created by French jeweler Alphonse Augis, whose iconic Qu'hier Que Demain medals are among the most recognizable symbols of enduring love. Inspired by Rosemonde Gérard's famous poem, the design cleverly replaces the words plus and moins with mathematical symbols, creating the signature motif collectors continue to seek today.
Styling Notes:
We love this piece worn on its own or layered with your favorite chains.
The hipV Collection:
Original antique and vintage jewelry. Thoughtfully selected and designed for modern wear.
Selected for craftsmanship. Designed for today. Collected for tomorrow.