A good looking 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s. The design is so practical. It is like owning two rings as you can flip the outer diamond bands either way to wear the sapphires in the centre or the rubies. The coloured stones are calibré cut. This ring cannot be resized.}

A good looking 15ct gold ring set with a large oval amethyst surrounded by natural split pearls. It was made circa 1930-1950 but it is hard to exactly date this ring as the top may be earlier than the shank. It looks impressive when worn.}

A lovely Georgian ring that was made circa 1780-1800. It has been set with a sixty point old cushion cut diamond in the centre which is slightly rectangular in shape. Around it are eight further old mine cut diamonds in silver settings. The back is 15ct gold as is the shank. It is a beautiful and quite rare ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with a quite pale cabochon emerald with an old mine cut diamond on either side. It would make a good dress or engagement ring.}

A very good looking 18ct gold ring set with a beautiful cushion cut Ceylon sapphire. It is well designed and sits low on the finger. It can be worn daily as it is such a chic and casual look. It was made circa 1960-1980.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 and is most likely of German origin. It is typical of the Art Nouveau designs at that time and features a spray of diamonds in a plant form. It is a beautifully made ring and looks fantastic when worn.}

An unusual platinum ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a diamond and an emerald within a crossover design with smaller diamonds in between.The shank splits as it meets the top so making the ring look lighter and prettier. The Art Nouveau designs were a reaction to the over blown Victorian designs that took inspiration from everywhere. There was a return to nature and plant forms that inspired jewellery, furniture, glass and all the applied arts. This ring is a good example and would make a lovely dress or engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been finely set with a rectangular emerald with two bands of diamonds around it in a rectangular design. The gallery has pretty scrollwork decoration. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A fabulous Art Deco ring made in platinum. It is an unusual design with a central very bright white diamond with highly intricate pierced work around it in a key design with millgrain detail. The discovery of the precious metal platinum meant that from the start of the twentieth century many pieces were made in platinum as it was such a hard and durable metal and could be finely worked. The effect is like a spider's web, something that could never be achieved using silver. It was most likely made in Germany circa 1920-1930. It would make an amazing engagement ring.}

An impressive and large 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1977. It has been set with a large oval cabochon black opal that displays wonderful flashes of red, blue with some bright green. The colours are like peacock feathers with great depth of colour. The opal originates from Lightning Ridge in Australia. The first recorded black opal was found there in 1873. It is the only place where black opals are sourced. Around the opal are sixteen well matched white diamonds. It is a glorious ring and looks stunning when worn.}

This ring is an amazing design. It is Art Deco so it was made in the 1920s. It has a lovely forty point bright white old mine cut diamond in the centre with radiating windmill design sections set with graded rose diamonds. There is added millgrain detail on the platinum. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

This is a fantastic platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the Art Deco style but is a very unusual design. There is an oval band of rubies in a tramline setting with gold sides. In the middle are three diamonds set vertically with small diamonds in between. There are further diamonds set in to the shoulders with millgrain detail throughout. The diamonds are very bright white stones. On the sides is a very pretty leaf and scroll design. It was probably made in Austria. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has three well matched cushion cut Columbian emeralds and two old cut diamonds. In between are rose cut diamond points that give the ring a good line. the shank is called a carved half hoop with a scroll work gallery. It is a wonderful ring and would be ideal as an engagement or dress ring. This ring has a gemmological certificate.}

A really unusual and beautiful original Art Deco platinum ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It is most likely of in French origin but there are no marks so it may be Belgian or Austrian. The design is one that I have never seen before with four wrap over sections set with small diamonds. In the centre is a half carat Royal blue sapphire with small specially cut sapphires in between the wrap over sections. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make a fabulous engagement or dress ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was very popular at the time. It was a a reaction to the stultified heavy jewellery of the Victorian period and instead represented flowing forms in plant like designs. This ring is a good example and has been set with small rubies in gold settings and graded diamonds within platinum settings.}

An unusual Georgian ring that was made circa 1780-1800. It has been set with a step cut emerald in a closed mount with a foiled back. There are two graduated old mine cut diamonds on either side in square collet settings. Emeralds were a rare commodity at that period so this is an unusual original ring. The shank is a wonderful Baroque design with sweeping scrolled shoulders and a cupped design beneath the emerald. A fantastic ring to wear for fine occasions!}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is composed of plain and decorated intertwined knots set with three rose diamonds within diamond shaped settings. This signified the union of two people. What a wonderful ring to give as an engagement or commitment ring, or just to wear as a beautiful look.}

A very stylish Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the early 1930s. It is designed like a buckle and has been set with an oval cut aquamarine with graded baguette and round diamonds around it and down the shoulders. The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, meaning “water of the sea,” and refers to its sparkling ocean-like colour. The pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. Its colour, sometimes bluish green, is caused by iron oxides within the chemical makeup of the stone. It is a very pretty contrast with the well matched white diamonds and would make an unusual engagement or dress ring.}

A really pretty ring that was made in France circa 1910-1920. It has been set with a two carat peridot with fourteen well matched white diamonds around it. Peridot is named after the French word “peritot”, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. It is also the birthstone for the month of August and is the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear either as an engagement or dress ring.}

A stylish silver ring that was made in the 1920s. The design is typical of the Art Deco period. It has been set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) Marcasite was used in the early 20th century to imitate rose diamonds as it has the same subtle grey glint which looks particularly effective when this ring is worn.}

A smart 18ct gold ring that has been set with five diamonds in a line within a platinum framework. The sides of the shank are a strong canted design. It was made in the 1930s and is most likely of Belgian origin. It would make an unusual engagement or dress ring.}

A well designed Art Deco ring. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and has been vertically set with three square cut sapphires with rose diamonds around them within open pierced work and millgrained settings. It would make a really unusual engagement ring. It also sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

A most unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-910. It is delicate and beautiful with a marquise shaped crysolite in the centre. Around it are eight pyramid shaped rubies with diamond set leaves and buds in platinum settings. The slanting shoulders have also been set with small diamonds. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A smart 18ct gold ring that was made by Cartier in Paris in the 1990s. It has been set with a cabochon blue sapphire with brilliant cut diamonds around it and on the shoulders. It is signed Cartier Paris and numbered.}

A very stylish platinum diamond cluster ring made circa 1930. The unusual curved diamond face has been set with 39 well matched, pavé set white diamonds, with two further diamonds on each shoulder. The total weight of diamonds measures just over two carats, with the central stone measuring a quarter of a carat. The exquisite craftsmanship and stunning scrollwork on the gallery and downright beauty of this ring suggests that it is of French origin. It would make a fantastic statement piece, as well as an adventurous engagement ring.}

A really beautiful 18ct gold and platinum Art Nouveau ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has an import mark of an own (hibou) so it may have originated in Belgium. It has been set with two bright white forty five point diamonds in a stylised crossover design with graduated rose diamonds on the shoulders within millgrain detail on the platinum. It is so typical of the wonderful flowing rings produced in the early 1900s in the Art Nouveau style. It sits low on the finger and would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold and platinum ring that was made circa 1900-1910. In the centre is a Royal blue oval sapphire surrounded by fourteen rose diamonds. Around the cluster is an oval ring of rose diamonds interspersed with four sapphires. Rose diamonds have a subtle glint quite unlike brilliant cut diamonds and look especially lovely when seen in a candle lit setting. The rose diamonds are in platinum settings and the sapphires are in 18ct gold settings. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

An unusual Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is navette shaped with plum coloured enamel. In the centre is a natural split pearl with small rose diamonds around it. Around the edge are rose diamonds. It is comfortable to wear as it curves beautifully around the finger.}

A very well made 18ct white gold ring set with a beautiful mid green rectangular emerald with graded baguette diamonds and brilliant cut round diamonds that frame the emerald. It was made in 2001 and is in the Art Deco style. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with an octagonal plaque of onyx with bevelled edges. Around it are sixteen well matched white diamond with another larger diamond in the centre. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

This is a stunning aquamarine ring that was made in the 1950s. The shank is platinum. The aquamarine is a rectangular emerald cut stone. The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, meaning "water of the sea," and refers to its sparkling ocean-like colour. The pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. Its colour, sometimes bluish green, is caused by iron oxides within the chemical makeup of the stone. On either side is a baguette diamond set on a slant with a brilliant cut diamond beside it. It is a lovely design and would be ideal either as an engagement ring or a dress ring.}

An interesting 18ct gold ring that has been set with two rectangular cut emeralds and three round diamonds. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings.}

A well balanced 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880 and has been set with three cabochon turquoise. There are six diamond points as they are called that have been set in between the turquoise and on either end. Turquoise was very popular in the Victorian period as it represented the "Forget me not" flower which sent a lovely message to the receiver.}

An 18ct gold ring that has been set with five well matched rectangular emeralds within claw set mounts. The sides of the ring have scroll work decoration. It is an interesting design and looks so good on the finger.}

A very pretty 18ct gold buckle ring that was made in Birmingham circa 1890. It has been set with two rubies and a diamond. The buckle motif represents eternity, loyalty, strength and protection and was used a lot in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian jewellery. What a wonderful ring to give to a loved one.}

This ring is 18ct gold and was made circa 1880, most likely in Belgium. It has been set with a large cushion cut oval sapphire that weighs 5.31 carats and is a natural unheated stone from Shri Lanka (Ceylon). Around it are rose diamonds. This ring has a gemmological certificate}

An unusual 18ct white gold and platinum ring that has been set with a rectangular piece of lapis lazuli. In the centre is a diamond and there is a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It was made in the 1920s and is typical of The Art Deco geometric style that was prevalent at the time.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that has been set with Five well matched natural unheated pink sapphires. Pink sapphires belong to the corundum family of minerals. They contain traces of iron, titanium, magnesium, copper and chromium that help determine their colour. The higher the chromium content, the deeper the pink hue. In some cases, it’s difficult to distinguish a pink sapphire from a ruby. Only a gemologist will be able to make this distinction. This ring has a gemmolical certificate that confirms the stones in this ring are natural unheated pink sapphires . It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very stylish Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s and has been set with a specially cut piece of onyx with a central diamond. At either end are graded rose diamonds. It is a typical Art Deco geometric design and looks fantastic when worn.}

A stunning platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the geometric octagonal style that was prevalent at that time and has been set with a good rectangular Columbian emerald with two bands of well matched bright white diamonds around it. There is millgrain detail on the platinum that gives the ring a finer look. The gallery has been pierced with foliate detail. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make an amazing dress or engagement ring.}

A stylish 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s most likely in Germany. It is a wonderful strong geometric design and has been set with a central round transition cut diamond with a line of small diamonds on either side with square cut diamonds in between. It has step cut sides set with two more rows of diamonds. It has interesting zig zag engraved decoration on the sides and shoulders. It would make a terrific engagement or dress ring.}

A pretty ring that was made circa 1890-1910. It is composed of a forget me not flower set with turquoise which literally means "Forget me not". There is a small rose diamond in the centre that means "Eternal love". It has a split shank that lightens the look of the ring. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

A stunning and quite large 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the early 1900s in France. It is typical of French workmanship with attention to detail throughout and a great design. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was prevalent at the time and has been set with graded old mine cut diamonds. It has wonderful fluidity and looks amazing when worn. It would be a fabulous dress ring or a wonderful engagement ring.}

A wonderful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It is typical of the period with a carved half hoop shank. It has been set with three well matched Columbian emeralds with two old mine cut diamonds in between. There are eight tiny rose diamond points along the edge that give the ring a good line. This was common practice with rings of this type. It would make a marvellous engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1860. It has been set with a large chrysoberyl. The most common varieties of chrysoberyl occur in shades of transparent greenish yellow. They are found predominately in Brazil and Sri Lanka. This variety was imported into Europe where it became very popular in Victorian and Edwardian jewels. It is a striking and beautiful ring.}

An 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1978. It has been set with three emeralds with small diamonds in between. The emeralds are most likely from Zambia. African emeralds tend to be more blue-green, but just like emeralds of Colombian origin, variations in depth and intensity of colour are common. This ring has a carved half hoop shank that imitates the earlier Victorian and Edwardian rings. However it is well made and looks good when worn.}

A stunning platinum ring that was made in the 1920s and has been set with a natural unheated Siamese ruby. It is surrounded by graded white diamonds. Eight diamonds are slightly raised and are in rub over settings. There is good millgrain detail around the ruby and between the pierced work. it would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring. This ring has a gemological certificate stating that the ruby is natural with no indications of heat.}

A really pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. It has a natural split pearl in the centre with small rose diamonds in silver settings on either side. The shank is white enamel in a continuous twist design. This ring would have originally been given to a young unmarried girl, hence the white enamel for a virgin and the pearl for purity. This ring cannot be sized}

A wonderful platinum ring that was made circa 1920. It has been set with a good natural sapphire within a rub over setting in the centre which is most likely of Burma origin. Above and below are two good bright white diamonds within rub over settings. On either side are small diamonds in open pierced settings with further diamonds set in to the shoulders. There is further millgrain detail in the platinum. It would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

An incredible original Art Deco platinum ring that is quite large and looks impressive when worn. It was made in France in the 1920s. It has been claw set with a seventy point white diamond in the centre with a stepped down section with specially cut sapphires around it within a millgrain setting. The outside is stepped down again and has been set with diamonds in an octagonal design with further diamonds set in to the shoulders. It would make a fantastic engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely platinum ring that was made circa 1920-1930. It has been set with a good Columbian emerald that is a beautiful colour. Around it are twelve well matched white diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A stunning and original Art Deco ring that is made in platinum. It has been set with a rectangular emerald cut aquamarine with slanting shoulders set with diamonds. It is a lovely design and would be ideal either as an engagement ring or a dress ring.}

This is a fantastic Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the period with the geometric design. The Madeira citrine is a wonderful colour and has been cut to best show off it's colour with a retangular cut table and faceted to the reverse. Madeira citrine is one of the most sought-after varieties of citrine. This gemstone is named after the fortified wine made in the Madeira Islands, just off the coast of Portugal. On either side small diamonds are set in a step cut design within millgrain settings. It is a fantastic and unusual ring.}

A smart and stylish 18ct gold ring that was made in Sheffield in 1990. It is in the form of a buckle and has been set with a brilliant cut bright white diamond. It is reminiscent of Victorian buckle rings which literally meant that "You are bound to me". It would be a wonderful wedding or commitment band.}

An unusual Art Nouveau 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It was probably made in Belgium as I have seen similar examples over the years. It is typical of the style with stylised tendrils set with rose diamonds set in to platinum with millgrain edges, and a sapphire in the form of a flower at the top. It would be an ideal dress ring.}

A very pretty cluster ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with an oval cut mid yellow citrine. Around it are small well matched white diamonds in platinum settings. The shank is split where it meets the top giving the ring a lovely light feel. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make a great engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely original 18ct gold ring in the shape of a horseshoe. It was made circa 1890 and has been set with bright white old mine cut diamonds. If worn facing upward the horseshoe will bring luck to the wearer and facing downward, it will send luck out into the universe, so what a wonderful ring to wear for good fortune to one and all.}

A beautiful 14ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 and is most likely of Austrian origin. It has been set with a lovely ruby and a bright white diamond with smaller diamonds on either shoulder in a crossover style. It has lovely movement in the design and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A really lovely 15ct gold Regency ring set with four small rubies with four natural split pearls and four smaller ones. In the centre is an emerald. The ring is of quatrefoil design with lovely repousse foliate work in the shoulders. It was made circa 1800-1820.}

A beautiful 15ct gold and silver ring with a bold, floral design set with an amethyst, aquamarines, emeralds, garnets and pearls. It was made by Dore Nosier who was born in 1893 and died in 1977. She had premises in Kensington church Street, London. Her style was definitive although her work is often attributed to Sybil Dunlop who had a shop nearby. Both were wonderful craftsmen in their different ways. Dore used stones for their colour and would mix valuable stones with cheaper ones if they suited her design. In this ring she has used the more expensive aquamarines and emeralds next door to the amethyst, garnets and pearls. The result is soft and beautiful.}