Smaller Augis Medal / + qu'hier - que demain Pendant / French Love Medal

The phrase "+ qu'hier - que demain" is a famous French romantic sentiment that translates to "More than yesterday, less than tomorrow". It is an abbreviation of a longer declaration of ever-increasing love: "Aujourd'hui plus qu'hier et bien moins que demain" (Today more than yesterday and much less than tomorrow). 

The quote originates from a poem entitled "L'éternelle chanson" (The Eternal Song), written by French poet Rosemonde Gérard. Gérard wrote the poem for her husband, Edmond Rostand, who was a famous playwright known for writing Cyrano de Bergerac.

These romantic words of love have been cherished by French lovers for generations. In 1907 French jeweler Alphonse Augis popularized the medallion in 1907, turning this poetic sentiment into jewelry, often signing them as "A.A." or "Augis".

The Augis medals are very much collected by antique jewellery collectors. This pendant is an affordable plated version so you can get the look for less. The gold tone medal makes it look like the real deal.

The medal is marked "+ QU'HIER - QUE DEMAIN"

The + is set with CZ stones to give the look of diamonds. The - is set with a baguette cut red CZ stone.

The pendant is sold without the chain, but the bail is large and wide to accommodate most chains.

Diamater: 22mm
Weight: 5.3 g