A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a medal depicting a sunrise over a pastoral scene with lilies of the valley under an oak tree bearing a pair of acorns, with the phrase 'Je Porte Bonheur' (meaning 'I bring good luck'). 

Acorns symbolise potential, fresh starts, growth and good fortune, while the oak tree symbolises strength and wisdom. Lilies of the valley represent purity, love and luck. The sunrise represents a fresh start and a new day.

Stamped with the owl mark for French import and 18 carat gold and signed M. Jampolsky along with an unknown maker's mark.

Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.9 x 0.07 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.43 grams

(Chain not included)

Because of different gold testing practices, (traditional acid and stone test vs. eBay's Authenticity Guarantee electronic XRF digital gold testing machine), items stamped 14k may read or actually be between 13.5k-15k gold.  Until 1981, manufacturers of jewelry could use gold that was 13.5 karat or higher and round off, thus still stamping it 14k.  Much of the jewelry sold on eBay is older than 1981.

In the same way, French 18 karat jewellery stamped with the eagle’s head guarantee mark or the owl import mark for 18 karat gold may actually be between 17.35k-19k.

Where relevant, items have been tested for purity using the KEE Electronic Gold Tester, and have been listed according to the results gained from this analogue tool.