A very impressive octagonal shaped platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the Art Deco period with it's geometric form. In the centre is a large clear white diamond which is just under one carat and has been set in to an octagonal setting. Around the diamond is a band of black vulcanite which had been discovered at the end of the 19th century and was used in jewellery as an experimental material. Around the vulcanite are small diamonds. It is an incredible look and would be an amazing engagement or dress ring.}

This is an amazing large oval cluster ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It is platinum 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 “Millgrain” meaning a thousand beads.There is a band of diamonds around the edge with diamonds in between the main stones. The shoulders have also been set with graded diamonds. The gallery 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 engagement or dress ring.}

An impressive 18ct gold ring set with a large black opal that was made circa 1920-1920 when black opals were in vogue. This is a beautiful black opal. 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.}

An impressive 18ct gold late Georgian ring. It has been set with old mine cut diamonds within natural split pearls, black enamel and faceted Vauxhall glass. It has a reeded shank. It is in incredible condition considering it's age.}

A very pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. It sends a sweet message "Forget me not" with the use of turquoise for the flower of the same name. There is a tiny diamond in the centre and the original glazed locket on the reverse that contains woven hair.}

A pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820-1830. It has been set with three emeralds interspersed with four small rose diamonds. The shank has been engraved all the way round. This style of ring is lovely to wear as it is a subtle look.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring set with a large three carat cabochon moonstone within a frame of diamonds and diamond set shoulders. It was made circa 1900-1910. 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. Moonstone is the birthstone for the month of June and the stone traditionally given in celebration of the 13th anniversary of marriage. The stone was also prized by the Romans, who thought it was magically formed out of moonlight. It is a very pretty look when worn and would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring set with quite a large 1.75 carat aquamarine. There are many myths and legends about the aquamarine stone. Roman legend stated that the stone absorbs the atmosphere of young love "When blessed and worn, it joins in love, and does great things" Aquamarine was also considered the most appropriate morning gift to give to a bride by her groom following the consummation of their marriage. It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds. It is a pretty ring to wear as a dress or an engagement ring.}

A striking 18ct gold ring set with a two carat oval fire opal.Fire opals are beautiful stones and are a fiery orange colour. They symbolise magic, love, progress, hope, happiness and truth and can protect you from harm and danger. The opal is surrounded by small white diamonds that serve to emphasise the beauty of the stone. It would make an unusual engagement or dress ring.}

A rare 18ct gold triple band ring with green, red and white enamel design. It can be worn in different ways. It was made circa 1860-1880 in the Pre-Raphaelite period in England.}

A rare and original 15ct gold ring that spells “Regard”. It was made circa 1820 when jewels such as this sent secret messages from an admirer. The first letter of each stone spells out the word. Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond. It is excellent condition and would be a great ring to give as a token of love.}

A very stylish ring made by the well known firm Boucheron circa 1970. It is composed of a gold dome in the centre with graded diamonds on either side then two ribbed stepped shoulders. The reverse is a pierced circles design. The House of Boucheron is a French family dynasty founded by Frederic Boucheron in 1858, during the heyday of the Second French Empire. He created his atelier in 1866 and a year later won the Gold Medal during the Exposition Universelle in 1867. In 1893, Frédéric Boucheron became the first jeweller to move to Place Vendôme. Legend has it that he chose 26 Place Vendôme, where Boucheron remains to this day, because it was the sunniest corner of the square. He believed that the diamonds in the windows would sparkle all the more brilliantly. In 1893, Boucheron opened a store in Moscow, later transferred to Saint Petersburg in 1911. In 1903 a store in London and an office in New York. More store openings followed in Japan in 1973, Shanghai, Dubai in 2005, and finally Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur in 2006. Boucheron was a family business; after the death of its founder Frédéric Boucheron in 1902, his descendants took over the business. In 1994, the family business shifted to a more global approach with its selling out to Schweizerhall. The House of Boucheron was then acquired by former Gucci Group in 2000. Over the years Boucheron won many Royal commissions including in 1878 the Russian Prince Felix Youssoupoff, Queen Elizabeth II, the Maharaja of Patiala and Czar Alexander III. This ring is a lovely example of the atelier's work.}

A good example of an 18ct gold lover's knot ring. Lover’s knot rings were popular in the early 1900s. The meaning was “Eternal love that cannot be untied.” This style of ring is so wearable and always looks good day or night. It is set with three diamonds that serve to highlight the design.}

A lucky horseshoe ring that was made circa 1890. It is 18ct gold and has been set with ten old mine cut diamonds. Horseshoe jewellery has become quite popular over the last few years. The horseshoe is a symbol of good luck and protection. It dates back to a blacksmith and his dealings with the devil. A wonderful and unusual ring to give as an engagement or a dress ring.}

An unusual 18ct white gold ring set with quite a large natural unheated Ceylon sapphire. It is a deep stone hence the high setting and displays a wonderful even cornflower blue colour. The ring was made circa 1920. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring.}

A really pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a natural bouton pearl in the centre and is surrounded by well matched white diamonds within millgrain 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. There is a further diamond on each shoulder. It would make a stunning dress or engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring set with an oval shaped topaz within an open scalloped framework set with small graded diamonds. Topaz is the birthstone for the month of December, and the stone given in celebration of the 4th and 19th anniversaries of marriage. It is also a symbol of love and affection. It was made circa 1910 and would also be a wonderful engagement ring.}

A really pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in France circa 1900-1910. It is Art Nouveau in style with fronds of rubies and natural pearls held in the centre by a little band set with rose diamonds. A highly decorative and lovely ring to wear.}

A beautiful and unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with a good Columbian diamond shaped emerald in the centre. On either side is a pear shaped diamond. There are further small diamonds around the pear shaped stones. The shank is called a "Half hoop" due to the decorative scroll work on the sides. It would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

A striking and impressive 9ct gold and silver ring that was made in the 1920s. It was the costume jewellery of the day as it was meant to imitate a Burma sapphire surrounded by small diamonds. It has been set with a round deepish blue paste with a laurel leaf surround set with marcasite (iron pyrites) It looks impressive when worn and sits low on the finger.}

A lovely 9ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. The shank is really interesting with an interwoven heart shaped design on either side. In the centre is an opal that displays predominantly green and blue flashes of colour. Around it are eleven well matched diamonds. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

This is a wonderful platinum ring set with a really good black opal displaying plenty of fire, red , blue and green flashes. 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. This ring was made circa 1920-1930 and looks stunning 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.}

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 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.}

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 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.}

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..}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with a sizeable native cut emerald. This stone has plenty of character and looks impressive when worn.}

A stylish 18ct gold snake ring set with a pear shaped turquoise in its head. It has two tiny rose diamonds for its eyes. It was made circa 1830-1840 and has the typical repoussé work on the gold around its head of that period, and a good wide shank. Snakes featured heavily in the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. They were reviled for their ability to shed their skin, meaning that they were seen as a symbol of regeneration and rebirth. This association with regeneration and fertility suggests links to the Georgian and Victorian connotations between snakes and "Eternal love". The use of the turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. https://static.antiquejewellerycompany.com/2018/10/601L.mp3}

A fabulous 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It has been set with a large rectangular emerald of Columbian origin surrounded by two rows of well matched white diamonds. The emerald is a good mid to deeper green colour and a clear stone with only small internal flaws which are typical in emeralds. It was made circa 1920 and is in wonderful condition.  An old jewellery repairer once told me to always look at the back of rings to see how the settings have been finished. In this ring they have slanted the gold behind each diamond which must have taken hours and is a sign of quality. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring as it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

This ring has two strong messages. The first is the buckle motif which means "I am bound to you". The second is the ivy leaf engraved decoration which means "Cling to Me". Every available surface of the ring has been engraved and even the background is stippled. It is a beautiful ring in great condition and would make a wonderful wedding or dress ring.}

A really beautiful 18ct gold ring set with six natural pearls surrounded by rose diamonds with a central old mine cut diamond. It was made circa 1900-1910 when this style was very popular. We also have a similar ring in stock set with sapphires and diamonds.}

A stunning 18ct gold ring that was made in France circa 1920. It has been set with a just under one carat Columbian emerald. It is surrounded by over one and a half carats of old mine cut diamonds. It is a comfortable ring to wear as it sits low on the finger.  It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring.}

A very striking 18ct gold ring set with a large rectangular citrine. It was made circa 1940-1950 and is typical of the style of that  period with stylised scroll decoration on the shoulders. It really packs a punch when worn!}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with a round cut amethyst surrounded by eight diamonds. It was made in the 1930s. It would be an ideal dress or engagement ring.}

A beautiful Art Deco ring made circa 1920-1930. It has been set with a hexagonal cut amethyst with a diamond shaped top surface. It has a diamond on either side set in to a platinum setting.  For some reason there are not a lot of antique amethyst rings around so this one is a quite unusual.  It would make a great dress or engagement ring.}

This is a beautiful original Art Deco ring made in the 1920s in Austria. It has a three quarter of a carat diamond in the centre. This is surrounded by shaped emeralds then there is a small gap and a circle of diamonds with an outer scalloped edge. The bifurcated shoulders are also set with small diamonds. The shank is 14ct yellow gold and the top is platinum. It has added scroll detail on the sides. It sits low on the finger so it is a very practical ring to wear. It would make a fabulous engagement or dress ring.}

An unusual 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1860-1880. It is a lovely design with plain and decorated interlinking knots and a green tourmaline in the centre with a young tree springing in to life.}

A very pretty and unusual 18ct gold ring set with old mine cut diamonds in a swirl pattern with blue enamel in between and a central larger old mine cut diamond. The shoulders also have a swirl pattern.  It dates to circa 1860 and is finely made with attention to detail. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

This is an amazing platinum ring that is typical of the Art Deco style with it's geometric form. It was made circa 1920-1930 and is either German or Austrian. The three central diamonds are very good clear white stones with narrow platinum bands on either side. There are smaller graded diamonds within the setting and curved diamond set sides that give an overall balance to the design. It sits low on the finger so looks classic and very stylish when worn. It would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a heart shaped coral and turquoise.  Coral was  thought by the Romans to protect children and turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name.  The use of the rose diamonds emphasises "Eternal love", so this ring would have been a romantic gift to a special person.}

An 18ct gold ruby and diamond triple cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910 when this particular style was popular. It is slightly different from the normal triple cluster as it has a narrow gold band that unites the three rubies. The rubies are well matched natural stones and are most likely from Burma. They are surrounded by small old mine cut diamonds. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

An impressive 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with five well matched graded mid to deep blue natural sapphires. The sapphires are surrounded by small old mine cut diamonds that frame the sapphires beautifully. It is a curved setting so it sits low and follows the shape of the finger. The ring was made circa 1880-1900. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820-1830.  It is set with turquoise in a forget me not flower with a little ruby in the centre and little gold flowers on either side. This literally sent a message to “Forget me not” to the wearer. These rings are a charming reminder of the past and can be given again using the same sentiment.}

An unusual 14ct gold Art Nouveau ring with a platinum top that was made in Austria circa 1900-1910. It is a stylised clover set with three old mine cut diamonds. The stalk is also set with small rose diamonds. The clover is a symbol for "success, luck, many blessings and good fortune" for the wearer. So what a wonderful ring to give to someone that you love.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has a carved half hoop shank which is the name given to the decorated sides on an antique ring. This style was very popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It is set with three well matched emeralds interspersed with old mine cut diamonds. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

An unusual and rare Georgian ring that divides in to three bands when opened. I can only assume that it is based on "Fede" or "Gimmel" rings that normally open to reveal two hearts. Gimmel from the Latin 'gemellus' means twin. The ring is comprised of three rings held together by a centre pin at the base, allowing the ring to swivel open. The shank is 9ct gold and the top is silver. The top has been set with rose diamonds in leaf form on either side with a central section composed of three rose diamonds. It was made circa 1770. This ring cannot be sized.}

A beautifully modelled 18ct gold ring of a lion's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He is holding a diamond in his jaw. It is a lovely and original Art Nouveau ring that could have been made in Belgium and was then retailed in France as it has the owl mark as well as the eagle's head.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring with a platinum top in the form of a bow. It has been set with calibré cut graded sapphires with rose diamonds in between. In the centre is a bright white diamond. It was made circa 1920 and is typical of that period when bows were popular.}

An unusual 14ct gold and platinum ring with a pierced work design interspersed with transition cut and rose cut diamonds with a central natural pearl. It is highly detailed workmanship with attention to detail such as the millgrain work along the edges of the platinum. This was achieved by using a knurling tool to achieve the graining. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

A striking 18ct white gold ring that was made in America in the 1920s. The centre diamond is half a carat and the total weight of the diamonds is 1.70 carats. The shank is typical of American work as it is filigree pierced design. It would make a good dress or engagement ring.}

A pretty silver ring with a plain heart motif in the centre and scrollwork decoration on either side.}

A heavy gage 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1864. It does have a later inscription inside the shank for 1920 which may have been the same family that it was originally made for. In the centre are four petal shaped settings set with old mine cut diamonds with a tiny rose diamond at the centre. They are surrounded by black enamel with gold decoration that echoes the floral theme. The shank has a black band on either side with the words "In memoriam". There is a locket section behind the top.}

This 18ct gold gypsy ring was made in Birmingham in 1876. At the time this style was very popular but most rings were set with sapphires or rubies so this ring is unusual in that it has quite a large demantoid garnet in the centre. On either side is an old mine cut diamond.}

An unusual and pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1840-1860. It has a central cluster with a rectangular ruby with rose diamonds around it. Around that is a band of black enamel. The shoulders are almost a key design with black and white enamel. It was most likely a memorial ring. It sits low on the finger and is very wearable.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. The condition is incredible considering it is over 180 years old! The band has decorative bobbles on either side and rope design around the central cluster of coral and turquoise. The coral means "Protection from evil" especially for children, and the use of turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. There is a locket section on the reverse which may have originally held a lock of hair.}

A lovely late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with an old mine cut diamond in the centre with graded natural split pearls around it interspersed with emeralds. The shoulders are pierced and set with small natural split pearls and an emerald and join on to a fluted shank. It is an impressive ring and would be ideal as a dress ring.}