Dress Rings

A really pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Chester in 1917. It is known as a “Keeper ring”. The tradition of giving a keeper ring is said to have represented the idea that the receiver was worth “keeping.” The “You are a keeper” sentiment attached to these rings makes them a popular choice today as a unique wedding ring, engagement ring, eternity ringA ring given as a symbol of lasting affection, typically set with an unbroken circle of gems. More, and even an anniversary bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More. This particular ring is composed of slanting repousee decoration with plain hearts and is in lovely condition}

A good quality French 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1950s when the new bombe style was popular. It has been paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. More set with one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More of well matched and very white graded diamonds. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring}

This is an easy to wear and stylish 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Chester in 1903. It is known as a “Keeper ring”. The tradition of giving a keeper ring is said to have represented the idea that the receiver was worth “keeping.” The “You are a keeper” sentiment attached to these rings makes them a popular choice today as a unique wedding ring, engagement ring, eternity ringA ring given as a symbol of lasting affection, typically set with an unbroken circle of gems. More, and even an anniversary bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More. This particular ring is composed of plain and repousee gold bands with a flowers motif and is in lovely condition}

A smart 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More and platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that has been double clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut oval naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More jadeA semi-precious stone that ranges in colour. Translucent jade is more highly valued than opaque jade. Jade is often cabochon cut. Stones with imperfections are usually carved. Two different minerals are known as jade: jadeite and nephrite. The Chinese have prized jade for thousands of years and regard it as having medicinal properties when worn or ingested a... More. On either side is a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set in to millgrained shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.}

A good 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1888. It has been set with just under a half carat diamond within a star shaped setting, hence the name Gypsy setting as it is considered a "lucky star". It is in lovely condition and can either be worn on its own or stacked with other rings. It would also be a perfect engagement ring }

A large and impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold three stone emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More ring that was made in France in the 1960s. The Columbian emeralds are well matched stones with a good even colour. This ring will certainly attract a lot of attention!}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is composed of plain and decorated intertwined knots set with three old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds within star 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.}

An unusual 18ct gold knot ring that was made in Birmingham in 1909. It has a close knot design in the centre with openwork on either side with further detail. Knot rings were really commitment rings in the early 1900s meaning that "you are tied to me", so it could be given as an engagement ring. It is wearable on an every day basis. }

An unusual ring that was made in Birmingham in 1897. It could almost be taken for a contemporary ring but is well over a hundred years old! It features a lucky three leaf clover that has been set with a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More, a rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More and a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. It can be worn on a daily basis and stacked with other rings if wished}

A charming 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been set with two natural split pearls with three graded split turquoise on either side. There is a small rose diamond above and below the pearls. There is evidence of a small round locket on the reverse that would have originally held a lock of hair. The use of the turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name, and the pearls are for "Tears" so this ring may have been given as a token of remembrance }

A neat 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold ring that was made circa 1920 and has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut green chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate. More. On either side are two small diamonds set in to the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More in platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It could either be worn as an engagement ring or a dress ring}

An unusual early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1840-1860. It has a cluster of old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds in the centre and black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More detail around them with four leaf clovers on the sides. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have a criss cross design in black enamel and the black enamel continues around the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More so this ring cannot be sized. It is a really pretty look when worn}

This is such a pretty 18ct gold ring that was most likely made in Belgium in the Belle Epoque period circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a vibrant natural Persian turquoise with an old mine cut diamond above and below it. There is a band of rose diamonds on the outside edges and stylised leaves on either side of the turquoise. There are three fluted bands that continue around the shank. Traditionally the turquoise when used in antique jewellery means "Forget me not" so this ring has a wonderful meaning. It is a beautiful ring and looks stunning on the finger }

A very pretty Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the early 1920s. It still has an EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More feeling about it. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More with a central diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More surrounded by tapered baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More sapphires in a targetA cluster in the shape of a target or bull's eye, with concentric circles of alternating gemstones. Originally these were given as love tokens in the Edwardian era, where each gemstone provided a secret meaning. More design. It has stylised feathers set with graded diamonds around it with three leaf shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More set with small diamonds. It sits low on the finger so not only would it make a fantastic engagement ring but it is practical to wear}

A wonderful 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold ring that has been set with five naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. More beads. The coral came from Naples which was a popular tourist destination in the early 1800s when the English went on their Grand Tour. So this ring may have been purchased in Italy circa 1820. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is typical of the period with repoussee work with a flower and leaf design on the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. It is in lovely condition}

This is an impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold bombe design ring that was made in Birmingham in 1993. It has been set with a good clear emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More that weighs around one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. It is surrounded by over a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More of well matched good white diamonds in four sections that compliment the emerald. It looks fantastic when worn so it would be a perfect dress ring}

A good quality 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1898. It has been set with a lovely oval cut rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More within a star shaped setting hence the term Gypsy ringA type of finger ring having a wide band and a stone or stones set in a gypsy setting. More. On either side are three rose diamonds with scroll detail in the gold on either side. These rings were really popular in the late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More period and are as wearable today as they were then}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with an opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays flashes of green red and blue. In the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period opals were really popular as they went so well with the fashionable light silk and lace clothes worn in soft colours such as ivory and pink and pale green. Opal is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. More for October and the gemstone of the 14th marriage anniversary. Around the opal are twelve well matched diamonds. There are further two diamonds each on either side of the cluster. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear.}

This is such a pretty 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1860. It has been set with an oval mixed cut garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. More. It is a lovely burgundy red colour and is a shallow stone surrounded by small diamonds within silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More settings. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is bifurcated so it gives the ring a light feel. It sits low on the finger so it would make a really pretty engagement ring}

A smart Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the period with the use of onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz.  More set with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre. It has a pretty decorative border and sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on an everyday basis}

This is a spectacular 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a good naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More within a rectangle of fourteen diamonds within scalloped settings. The emerald is an emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More and sits slightly higher than the diamonds. It was made in Birmingham in 1997}

This is an amazing large oval cluster ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More and has been set with three large diamonds going down the centre within a millgrained frame. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “MillgrainA technique developed in the late 19th century as a textural effect to metal work on the edges or bezels of jewellery. That technique is referred to as millegrain (or mille grain or even milegrain). From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal pr... More” meaning a thousand beads.There is a bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More of diamonds around the edge with diamonds in between the main stones. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have also been set with graded diamonds. The galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More has lovely scrollwork. It sits low on the finger so even although it is a large ring it is practical to wear. It would be a wonderful}

A very stylish silver ring composed of a tulip on a stem that has been set with a cabochon emerald. It is reminiscent of Georg Jensen's designs where tulips were often used. I have not been able to identify the maker "R.L". }

This is a very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with six oval well matched opals with small diamonds in between them. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set larger diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More setting. This style was very popular in the early 1900s and rings similar to this one were set with different gemstones. They are hard to find nowadays so I was pleased to source this one. it can be worn on a daily basis and sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear}

This is an amazing and very impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a large naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More octagonal cut Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More that weighs 6.10 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. On either side are large cut-cornered triangular step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. More diamonds. It was made circa 2000 and has a French mark and an import mark. This ring comes with a gemmological certificate.}

A wonderful platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made by Cartier in Paris in the 1960s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a high colour diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre (E/F) with high colour smaller diamonds (F/G) in a zig zag design around the centre stone. It is signed 'Cartier Paris' with design number '07714' and comes with a gemmological certificate. A very special engagement ring for a very special person}

A very impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that has been set with a large rectangular cut aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More that weighs 28 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. On either side are four small diamonds. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is a wirework design that is typical of the 1950-1960 period. It is bold look and a great ring to wear especially if you are a lover of aquamarines.}

This is a lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with five graded old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds within claw settingsA series of precious metal prongs, or “claws”, designed to hold a gemstone securely in place whilst allowing maximum light to reach it. More. The diamonds are well matched and are good bright white stones. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has ornate scroll work on either side. It would be an ideal engagement ring}

This is a very pretty ring that was made in Birmingham in 1891. It has been set with well matched good white diamonds in an unusual motif with ridged edges that I have not seen before. The jewellers would have had their own patented designs and thousands of rings were produced in the jewellery quarter in Birmingham in the late 1800s. It is very wearable either as an engagement ring or a dress ring }

A smart 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold ring with two Royal blue enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More stripes with four small diamonds in between. It was made in Sheffield in 1993. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings}

A beautiful platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with stunning cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays high flashes of green, blue and red. It is surrounded by twelve well matched good white diamonds. In ancient times, people wore this stone for various reasons. Many considered opal to be beneficial to the eye and wore it to cure eye diseases. Some even believed it could render the carrier invisible. Supposedly, carrying an opal wrapped in a fresh bay leaf would keep others from seeing you. It is a wonderful looking ring either way!}

This is a lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a stunning high colour opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays strong flashes of blue, green and red. At the turn of the 20th century opals were coming in to England from Australia. The first discovery of common opals in Australia was made near Angaston by the German geologist Johannes Menge in 1849. Both the Queensland Boulder Opal and Lightning Ridge fields attracted miners in the 1880’s. The opals found were exported in large quantities world wide and became really fashionable as the “must” stone to wear! It is surrounded by small well matched good white diamonds within scalloped settings. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. A good ring to give to someone that you love.}

This is a very unusual Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in France in the 1920s. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More and has been set with a large apple green peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More with step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. More shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More set with diamonds in the geometric style that was popular at the time. Peridot is named after the French word peritot, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. Peridot is also the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. More for the month of August and is the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage. Peridot has a very long written history. Ancient papyri record the mining of these stones as early as 1500 BC. It looks fantastic when worn and would make an amazing dress or engagement ring}

This is a charming 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1780. It is an intriguing design with a bobble shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More and a heart with a crown. There appears to be a Tudor rose in the centre. It cannot be sized}

A well designed Victorian 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1860-1880. At that time there was a huge fashion for cabochon garnets as it was known as "The Holbeinesque period" which harked back to the Renaissance period. The style was rich and sumptuous with pendants set with chrysolite and diamonds with a garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. More in the centre and elaborate enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More decoration throughout. Rings were made to compliment these pieces and this example is typical and has been set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More garnet surrounded by a rope work design. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More consists of two conjoined wires which are knotted at each shoulder. It is a lovely ring to wear on a daily basis}

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham 1909. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a bright white old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. This style is striking when worn as it is all about the framing of the diamond. It would make a lovely engagement ring}

A charming and quite rare 18ct gold mourning ring that has been set with a cushion cut rock crystal in the centre with a rose diamond on either side. It has been engraved and enamelled in white for a virgin or an unmarried person on the outside " J Cotterel Obt (died) May 1752 Ae (aged 42)" On the reverse is a shell pattern within a scrollwork border that leads on to a decorative shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More. This ring cannot be sized}

We have had this style of Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring in onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz.  More but hardly ever set with a green chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate. More so it is unusual and very striking. It has an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More and in the centre is a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More within a millgrained setting. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear both for a dress or an engagement ring}

A pretty platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a lovely oval cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays lively red, green and blue flashes. The opal is surrounded by fourteen well matched close set good white diamonds. It sits low on the finger with a pretty scrollwork galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More beneath so it is a practical ring to wear }

An unusual and rare 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). More ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has a rectangular old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set in a silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More pinch collet mount, with a small rectangular emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More on either side set in gold pinch collet settings. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has decorative repousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. More work that is typical of rings that were made in the early 1800s }

This is such a pretty little 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with an emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More in the centre with a small rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More on either side. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has leaves on the sides and crimped edges with an etched background. It is a delicate ring for a small finger}

A striking 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. More almandineA variety of garnet that is transparent and commonly deep crimson with tinges of purple. Its colour may resemble that of ruby. It is cut in several forms; when cut en cabochon (usually as hollow cabochon to lighten the colour), it is called carbuncle. Some stones are shaped in India by tumbling, and sometimes now are faceted. More garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. More. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has been engraved with a floriate pattern. It was made in Birmingham in 1892 and is as wearable now as it was then}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1950s. It has been set with a good natural cabochon cut star ruby. Star rubies are the rarest rubies and are among the most valuable types of coloured gemstones available in the world. When illuminated they show an optical effect called "asterism", in this case six neat rays of light that move across the surface of the stone. Another lovely feature of this rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More is the near-perfect hexagonal colour zoning visible at its centre. Burma (Myanmar) was the world's main source for rubies so this ruby likely came from Burma. Around it are well matched diamonds with a further three diamonds set in to each shoulder. It would make a perfect engagement or ruby wedding anniversary ring.}

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with an emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More zirconZircon is a naturally occurring gemstone which forms in a variety of hues, including bright blue, brown, green, red, orange and colourless. More as they were fashionable during the Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More period. They are one of the oldest stones and have been used in jewellery for 2000 years. They occur in an array of colours from yellow, green, red, reddish brown and blue hues. The zircon in this ring is a beautiful saturated blue colour. It sits low on the finger so it would be ideal to wear as a dress or engagement ring}

This is a fantastic looking 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1920-1940 period. It has been set with an opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More doublet. Opal doublets are wedges of opal that have been cut to show off the most impressive part of the opal and are set on to a darker back that enhances the colours. The opal doublet exhibits wonderful flashes of red, electric blue and apple green. It is a fantastic look when worn and much cheaper than a black opal}

An unusual 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1940-1950 period and has been set with a large emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More pink spinelFrequently called "Balas Ruby", a term derived from Badakshan, the name of the district in Afghanistan which is said to have been the source of the finest stones in mediaeval times. Spinels are often mistaken for rubies, perhaps the most famous of these is the "Black Prince"s Ruby" in the Imperial State Crown which is actually a red spinel and the "Timur Rub... More. It is flanked on either side with gold scroll work and small diamonds. It was possibly made in Germany.}

A bold looking 18ct white gold ring that has been set with a large and deep emerald cut citrine. It was made in the 1945-1955 period when this style was fashionable. The clothes at that time were quite dramatic with pencil skirts and padded shoulders so big jewellery was a "must" accessory! It is as wearable now as it was then }

This is a stunning platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More that was made in the 1920-1930 period. It has been set with a beautiful naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More that is accompanied with a gemmology certificate. Around the emerald are small well matched good white diamonds. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have each been set with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. It would make a beautiful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger}

An impressive Swedish EmeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More cluster ring made in 1944 by Hugo Strömdahl or possibly his son, Hans. The family jeweller Strömdahl in its third generation now, still continues today. The emerald is a lovely Columbian stone and is surrounded by Well matched white transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring or a dress ring to celebrate 55 years of marriage. }

This is an easy to wear and stylish 18ct gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1902. It is known as a "Keeper ring". The tradition of giving a keeper ring is said to have represented the idea that the receiver was worth “keeping.” The “You are a keeper” sentiment attached to these rings makes them a popular choice today as a unique wedding ring, engagement ring, eternity ringA ring given as a symbol of lasting affection, typically set with an unbroken circle of gems. More, and even an anniversary bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More. This particular ring is composed of braided plain and engraved gold bands and is in lovely condition}

A stunning 14ct white gold ring that was made in Germany in the Art Deco period in the 1920s. It is typical of the period in its geometric design. In the centre is a cabochon emerald within a rub over setting. On either side is an old European cut diamond within square settings with millgrain detail. Each one weighs half a carat. The unusual design features eight cut onyx insets at intervals around the edge that give this ring a sculptural look. An amazing ring to wear as either a dress ring or an engagement ring }

An unusual marquise shaped ring that was made in the 1960s. It has been set with small diamonds around the edge with a further five further diamonds in a vertical line in the middle. The deep blue enamel follws the concave design of the ring. It sits quite low on the finger so it can be worn on a daily basis. }

A pretty 14ct gold snake ring that was most likely made in Germany circa 1910. It is an unusual design and sits well on the finger. The head has been set with a ruby and in the middle is a natural split pearl. The body of the snake has been engraved in a realistic fashion. Snakes mean “Eternal love” so they were traditionally given as wedding rings or commitment rings and are as appropriate today as they were in the early 1900s }

An impressive platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is a navette shape with two bands of square cut sapphires across the middle. In the centre is a marquise shaped setting set with three diamonds. In between the sapphire bands are two lines of diamonds and there are also pave set diamonds above and below. The shoulders are stylised leaves set with graded diamonds. This ring would make an amazing engagement ring }

This is a really impressive 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with a large and extremely lively opal that displays amazing flashes of blue, red and green colours. At the turn of the 20th century opals were coming in to England from Australia. The first discovery of opals in Australia was made near Angaston by the German geologist Johannes Menge in 1849. Both the Queensland Boulder Opal and Lightning Ridge fields attracted miners in the 1880’s. The opals found were exported in large quantities world wide and became really fashionable as the “must” stone to wear. The more colour displayed within the polished opal the better it was, so this opal is a wonderful example of a top quality stone with an abundance of red within it. Around it are twenty two well matched bright white old mine cut diamonds that set off the opal beautifully. Opal has always been associated with love and passion and wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. A good ring to give to someone that you love! }

A stunning 14ct gold ring that was made most likely in Austria circa 1920. It is typical of the Art Deco period in the choice of stones and the geometric octagonal style. In the centre is a cabochon moonstone with a fine oval ring of small diamonds set on a lower level in platinum with millgrain detail around them. Then the outside octagonal shape has been set with cleverly cut onyx that slants downwards within millgrain settings. It is a lovely proportion on the finger and looks beautiful when worn }

An impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white good ring that was made in the 1950s. This style is known as a ballerinaA fanciful and distinctive style of cluster ring, inspired by the shape of a ballerina's tutu. The cluster of diamonds simulates the flowing movement of the ballerina dancing, creating a dramatic swirling effect on the finger. Ballerina clusters are first seen in the 1950s and were a design favoured by some of the most prestigious of jewellery houses such as... More design because of the Tutu appearance. Ballerina clusters were first seen in the 1950s. The skill in creating a ‘ballerina’ involved meticulous precision and exactness in the cutting and setting of the gemstones to lie perfectly next to each other in order to achieve the movement of a ballerina. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set light cornflower blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More that weighs over two caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. Around it are a mixture of marquiseA soft oval gemstone shape with a stretched point at each end, although there can be a wide variety of proportions from almost ‘spiky’ thin marquises to ‘fat’ rounder shapes. Also known as 'navette'. More and tapered baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More diamonds in a wavy design with a total weight of nearly one and a quarter carats. It looks really fantastic when}

A stylish 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with two natural half pearls with calibre cut sapphires around them in a figure of eight pattern. There are small diamonds set in to the shoulders that add sparkle to the ring. The gallery has a pierced scrollwork design. It sits low on the finger so it is an easy ring to wear and would be ideal as a dress ring }

A very pretty 9ct gold ring that was made in 1965. It has been set with a ruby surrounded by six natural split pearls. The shoulders have lovely repoussee work in the form of roses and rose leaves with little shells. This ring harks back to the Regency period but is a later version }

An unusual 18ct gold ring that has been set with a marquise shaped ruby surrounded by rose diamonds. The shank is reeded and leads up to ornate openwork shoulders. It could have ben made in Belgium or France at the end of the 19th century. A decorative ring that can be worn for all occasions }