✨ French 18K Gold Augis Medal – “+ qu’hier – que demain” with Diamond and Synthetic Rubies (16mm)
A beautiful piece of sentimental French history, this Augis love medal is crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with one natural diamond and synthetic rubies. Measuring 16mm, it’s the perfect size to wear alone or layered with other cherished pendants.
The inscription reads “+ qu’hier – que demain”, meaning “more than yesterday, less than tomorrow.” It’s a timeless declaration of love—promising affection that grows with each passing day.
💎 Details
• French Augis love medal
• 18K yellow gold (hallmarked)
• One natural diamond and synthetic rubies
• Diameter: 16mm (excluding bail)
• Excellent estate condition, with warm patina consistent with age
📜 A Bit of History
The Augis medal was first created in 1907 by Alphonse Augis, a jeweler from Lyon, inspired by a line from Rosemonde Gérard’s poem “L’éternelle chanson” written to her husband, Edmond Rostand (author of Cyrano de Bergerac). The line reads:
“Car vois-tu, chaque jour je t’aime davantage,
Aujourd’hui plus qu’hier et bien moins que demain.”
(You see, each day I love you more, today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow.)
Augis transformed this romantic sentiment into a wearable token of love, often given between couples or family members. The small diamond symbolizes “more” and the red rubies symbolize “less,” referencing the words in the poem.
These medals remain enduring symbols of devotion and are treasured by collectors for their artistry and sentiment.
💌 A perfect gift for someone you love—or for yourself as a reminder that love, in all forms, grows daily.
