A pretty locket that was made in the early 1900s. It is 9ct back and front which means that both sides are 9ct gold but the hinges and inner rims are metal. It has been engraved on both sides with a swallow in flight and rose branches. The swallow was considered daring, risk-seeking, and a symbol of change for good in the future. It also meant “Everlasting love” and “loyalty” as swallows mate for life. The meaning is further emphasised by the roses representing "True love".}

A decorative round locket with engraved foliate detail that was made circa 1900-1915. It can take two photographs inside. It has the original faceted gold loop for a chain to go through.}

An unusual pair of articulated drop earrings that were made circa 1780-1800. They have gold backs and silver fronts and have been set with rose cut diamonds with three acorn drops on each earring. The ear wires are hinge backs so they enter the ear from behind.}

A pair of pastes that were made circa 1800-1820. They were made to imitate emeralds as they were rare at that time so paste was popular. They have been foiled to give translucency. They have been later adapted to a pair of earrings with 18ct gold backs.}

A wonderful green paste bracelet that was made circa 1800-1820. In those days emeralds were rare so quite a few pieces were made using paste which was pretty effective especially when seen in a candlelit setting. The paste has been foiled to give translucency.}

A striking 18ct gold bracelet that was made in the 1940s. It has been set with a citrine, an amethyst, an aquamarine, a pink tourmaline, rock crystal, green tourmaline and a peridot. Each stone has been step cut and is quite large. The whole effect is colourful and quite dramatic. In between the stones are articulated 18ct gold links. It looks fantastic when worn.}

A wonderful platinum Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the style for that period. It has a large ninety five point diamond in the centre with radiating rubies around it then an outer frame of diamonds. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder and the shank is a ribbed design. The gallery has lovely swirl decoration. It would make an amazing engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is comfortable and easy to wear.}

A really beautiful 18ct gold bangle that was made in Sweden circa 1890-1900. It has been set with four unheated natural sapphires with five transition cut diamonds in between with a total weight of 1.80 carats. Sometimes gem set bangles are too wide across the wrist, but this one is a neat look.}

A pretty little 14ct white gold pendant with a yellow gold back. It has been set with a fifteen point bright white diamond within a pierced work design. It is typical of the Art Deco period, circa 1920-1930 and was made in Germany. It is on the original 14ct white gold chain with a secure box clasp.}

A really beautiful sapphire and diamond oval cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1915. The sapphire is a stunning Royal blue colour and is most likely of Burma origin. It has millgrain detail around it. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. It is surrounded by well matched white diamonds. The shank is platinum. It sits low on the finger so it is a really practical ring to wear, and would be an amazing engagement ring.}

A lovely three stone diamond ring that was made in London in 1974. The diamonds have a total overall weight of 1.16 carats and are good white well matched stones. The shank is 18ct yellow gold and the top is 18ct white gold. It sits low on the finger and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

This Stuart Crystal ring is an elegant square with angular corners, faceted at the sides with a clear centre showing the twisted gold thread which is possibly a monogram. On either side are two diamonds. The reverse is typical of the shell back design of the period. The ring dates to circa 1740. Eighteenth century rings were foil backed to capture all the surrounding light by day or candle at night. In the mid 17th century King Charles 1 was executed. Stuart crystal jewellery was made to show support to and sympathy of the Stuart monarchy and the deceased king.}

A good pair of diamond cluster earrings that were made around 1980. The centre brilliant cut diamonds are slightly raised and have smaller diamonds around them. They are well matched white stones. The backs are 18ct yellow gold and the fronts are 18ct white gold. These earrings are very wearable on a daily basis.}

A fine 9ct gold trace link chain interspersed with ten jade beads that was made in the 1920s when long chains were in fashion. It is a pretty look and can be worn layered with other chains.}

A pretty platinum brooch made in the early 1900s. It is composed of a rose diamond set flower with an old mine cut diamond in the centre and rose diamond set leaves on either side. There is a hook on the reverse so you can hang something from it. It has a secure rub over catch.}

A 9ct heavy gage gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1998. It is quite a large look and features an intaglio of an owl. Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge.}

A platinum ring made in the 1920s and set with a lively cabochon cut opal that displays flashes of red, blue and green. A simple and beautiful look for lovers of opals.}

An unusual 18ct white gold ring with a centre diamond that weighs seventy points. It is complimented by small diamonds on either side within diamond shaped settings. It was made in the 1920s and is as wearable now as it was then. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A good 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with three beautiful natural blue sapphires, most likely of Burmese origin. On either side of the central sapphire are two small diamonds.The shank has an incised line around it. This style is ideal for an engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with two twenty five point diamonds, one above the other with two diamond set leaf motifs separating the two diamonds. The shank has a subtle twist which adds detail to the ring. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make a really pretty engagement ring.}

A very stylish 14ct gold ring that was most likely made in America in the late 1930s. It has been set with a step cut rectangular amethyst. On either side are onyx batons with two diamonds set in to white gold mounts curved over each baton. It is a strong look and could be worn either as a dress ring or an unusual engagement ring.}

A lovely 15ct two colour gold and platinum brooch of an owl with cabochon ruby eyes sitting on the moon. Owls live within the darkness, which includes magic, mystery, and ancient knowledge. Related to the night is the moon, which owls are also connected to. It becomes a symbol of the feminine and fertility, with the moon's cycles of renewal. So what a lovely brooch to give to someone you love.}

An unusual wedding band that was made in 1876 in Birmingham. It has been deeply engraved with a leaf design all around it. It looks great worn on its own or with an engagement ring. It cannot be resized due to the design.}

Good as a gift for the racing fraternity, this platinum tie pin represents the winning post and has been set with rose diamonds and has lovely millgrain detail on the platinum. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. It was made in the 1920s. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

This is a really pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a good mid blue Ceylon sapphire. Around it are eight well matched small white diamonds, then there is an outer scalloped circle of smaller diamonds in a pierced work design. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It is delicate looking and typical of the finest Edwardian design. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful and classic late Victorian 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with three bright white old mine cut diamonds. The largest diamond is forty points and the diamonds on either side are twenty points each, so it has a total weight of eighty points.In between are tiny rose diamonds. These are known as diamond points and give the ring a good line. The sides of the shank have scroll work detail which is why it is called a "Carved half hoop". These rings are very hard to find nowadays especially in this condition. It would be ideal as an engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and curves around nicely.}

A delicate but very pretty 18ct gold chain, measuring 40cm in length, that was made around 1900-1910. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was popular at that time.}

A beautiful pair of diamond cluster earrings that were made in the late 1800s. The diamonds are well matched old mine cut stones and are over one an a half carats in total weight. The backs are 15ct gold and the diamonds are mounted in silver. At some point they have been converted to screw fittings but these can easily be changed to post and scrolls if wished.}

A beautiful pair of 15ct gold earrings that were made circa 1860-1880. They are a true English symbol of growth and prosperity.}

A fine platinum band closely set with small diamonds. It was made in the 1920s when eternity rings were really popular. They are enjoying a new vogue now and many are being worn as wedding bands. This ring is particularly ideal for that purpose as it is a narrow band. It has traces of engraving on the sides.}

Cluster rings are always popular. This one has a scalloped edge containing diamonds and a slightly raised central section set with eight diamonds and one larger diamond in the centre. It is very pretty and was made circa 1910-1920.}

A very wearable and smart every day 18ct gold ring set flush in to the top with an oval cabochon cut sapphire. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings.}

This is a stunning 18ct gold ring set with a natural unheated mid blue Ceylon sapphire with well matched white diamonds around it. It sits low on the finger so is a very practical ring to wear. It was made circa 1910 and would be ideal as an engagement ring. This ring comes with a gemmological certificate.}

A beautiful,  platinum ring that was made in the 1980s. It has been set with a very good white marquise cut diamond that weighs 1.04 carats.  The diamond is an "I"  colour so it is a good white stone.  It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was assayed in Chester in 1906. It has been set with six well matched white graduated old mine cut diamonds. The shank is called a carved half hoop because of the decoration on either side. It is unusual design as normally these rings with carved half hoops display three or five diamonds, not six! It stacks well with a wedding band and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A good pair of 14ct gold earrings made circa 1820. The "poissarde" hoop earring originated in France.  The market women of Paris had a special relationship to the king since the Middle Ages when Saint Louis granted destitute women the exclusive privilege to sell retail goods and especially fish at designated sites in city markets. A market woman was known as a poissarde.  This name was applied to the earrings such as the ones we see here due to the fish hook detail to when opened.  They enter the ear through the back. There is added "Forget me not" detail after the flower of the same name. They look fantastic when worn and are not heavy.}

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1890. It has been set with a pear shaped cabochon cut lapis lazuli. Around it is a coiled snake. Lapis Lazuli has always been known as a stone of royalty and spirituality and the snake is a symbol of eternal love. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold charm for the top dog!}

A 9ct gold 21st birthday charm to wear on a chain or a charm bracelet.}

A detailed 15ct gold and platinum little charm of three golf clubs in a golf bag. An ideal present for an aspiring golfer!}

A tiny 15ct gold and platinum charm with the letter "T" A lovely little gift for a little girl called Tania perhaps!}

A very striking and quite large 9ct gold clasp that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been set with twenty foiled flat cut almandine garnet. Within them are well matched natural split pearls. In the centre is finely woven hair so this piece of jewellery was most likely a memorial clasp and would originally been attached to seven strands of pearls or a velvet band and worn as a bracelet. It has a clasp on either side and the letters MR engraved on the reverse.}

This is a beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in Chester. It is heart shaped with a cabochon heart shaped moonstone and diamonds around it within an 18ct gold setting. The whole design is pleasing to the eye and it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. In the early 1900s jewellery set with moonstones was very popular as it went with the ivory coloured lace and soft coloured satin clothes of the time. Henry Barnett Joseph was a well known firm of jewellery makers who mainly specialised an Art Nouveau designs.}

A neat 18ct gold ring that can either be worn on its own or stacked with other rings. It has been set with a good Burma ruby and a transition cut diamond on either side. The settings are known as rub over settings as there are no claws and the gold is simply burnished over the edge of the stones. This is a very smart look.}

A stunning 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1900s. In the middle is a square cut emerald. It is a good mid green colour and a clear stone, most likely of Columbian origin. It is surrounded by graded transition cut diamonds with a diamond set in to each shoulder. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold daisy cluster ring that was made circa 1910. It is a lovely well balanced design with a  slightly raised centre that has been claw set with a thirty five point diamond and smaller diamonds around it.  The centre diamond is a good bright 35 point white stone.  There are also small diamonds set in to the shoulders. There is further millgrain detail on the platinum. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold.  It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A finely made 18ct white gold bracelet with articulated sections with alternate rubies and diamonds. It was made circa 1910-1920. It still has the delicacy of the Edwardian period but is becoming more geometric in design. It is 18ct yellow gold with rhodium plating on top. This was common practice in jewellery made in this period.}

Cut steel jewellery was created from what was originally used for horseshoe nails in the 18th century. It was rivet set with small, individually faceted and polished steel studs, fashioned to catch the light and sparkle like the diamond cuts of that period. This brooch is a good example of the art and was made circa 1800-1820 in Birmingham.}

A beautiful 18ct gold late Georgian ring that was made around 1830. It has been set with a Burma ruby with four small rose diamonds on each corner and an old mine cut diamond and a further small diamond on either side. The natural ruby is a stunning pigeon blood colour and really makes this ring special.}

A good looking 18ct white gold ring that was made by the well known firm in Birmingham, Charles Green & Sons in the 1960s. The rectangular cut aquamarine is a lovely colour.  On either side are set well matched white diamonds in a crossover design. It is such a pretty ring that could be worn on a daily basis.}

An attractive 9ct gold bangle that was made circa 1900-1910. It is surprisingly modern in design and looks as good now as it did over 100 years ago!}

This platinum wedding band was made in the 1920s. It has engraved flower and leaf detail all around the band although it is a little worn but I think this adds charm!}

A well proportioned 22ct gold wedding band that was made in Birmingham in 1902. it is very comfortable to wear as it has curved edges.}

A lovely wide wedding band in 22ct gold that was made in Birmingham in 1890. it is a wonderful mellow yellow colour unlike shiny modern bands.}

A lovely 9ct gold wedding band that was made towards the end of World War Two. In those days a lot of jewellery was made in 9ct gold as 18ct gold was not readily available and very expensive.  It is very comfortable to wear as it has curved edges.}

A smart platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a ninety point diamond. It is a good clear white stone and is flanked on either side by three graded small diamonds. It would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

A good platinum ring made in the 1920s and set with three well matched bright white diamonds with a total weight of one carat. The largest diamond is in the centre so it has a good balance. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A very stylish ring that was made in the 1920s in Austria. It is typical of the art Deco period with it's geometric design. It has been set with two well matched white diamonds, one above the other within a hexagonal band of onyx. On either side are two small diamonds with millgrain detail in the white gold settings. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads. It would make a wonderful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so is practical to wear..}

A pretty and slim octagonal shaped locket that opens to reveal a locket compartment on one side. It was made in Birmingham in 1960. It has been engraved on the front with leaves and flowers.  It is an ideal piece of jewellery to wear on a daily basis.}

A pretty 9ct gold heart shaped small pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. These hearts look great worn with other items on a medium length chain.}