A very striking 18ct gold ring that was made in 1990. It has been set with a rectangular cut good bright green emerald with four small diamonds on either side in a crossover design. It is edgy and cool to wear!}

A charming 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1860. It has been set with an amethyst that has been engraved with an intaglio of a Classical Grecian ladies head. She wears a diadem with plaited hair taken back in to a bun. The shank is highly detailed with hand applied gold wire and beads. It is like a little work of Art!}

A sweet 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a natural bouton pearl with a diamond on either side in pear shaped settings. It sits low on the finger so it is a pretty and practical ring to wear.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a natural freshwater pearl. On either side are small leaves set with tiny rose diamonds with a further diamond at either end. It looks so pretty worn on its own but can also be stacked with other rings.}

A beautiful 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a round bright green peridot within a ring of well matched white diamonds. Peridot is named after the French word "peritot", meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage.}

An 18ct gold ring that was made around 1950-1970. It has been set with a two carat natural Ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is a stone of wisdom and royalty, of prophecy and Divine favour. In the medieval world, a heavenly blue sapphire signified the height of celestial hope and faith, and was believed to bring protection, good fortune and spiritual insight.}

A beautiful Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top. It has been set with a natural unheated yellow cushion cut sapphire that weighs nearly nine carats. On either side are two small diamonds that compliment the sapphire. Yellow sapphires are very sought after and were only used sparingly in antique jewellery. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A pretty platinum ring set with an oval cut aquamarine within a border of graded diamonds in a navette shape.The aquamarine is a lovely clear pale blue colour. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. It was made in the 1920s and is as wearable now as it was then.}

A three leaf clover ring that was made circa 1910. The three heart shaped leaves of a shamrock are said to stand for faith, hope and love. The shank is 18ct white gold and the top is platinum. It has been set with three well matched diamonds within millgrained settings. At present it is a tiny size but can easily be sized up}

A smart 18ct gold and platinum ring that has been set with a cabochon cut oval natural jade. On either side is a diamond. It was made in the 1920s when jade was in fashion and is as wearable now as it was then.}

A stylish 18ct white gold ring that has been set with an emerald cut aquamarine that weighs over seven carats. It is a lovely clear pale blue colour. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. It looks really chic when worn.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was most likely made in Belgium in the early 1900s. It has been set with a natural bouton pearl with a claw set old mine cut diamond on either side. There is a further smaller diamond set in to each side on the shoulders. It sits low on the finger so it is easy to wear.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with five well matched natural split pearls. Along the edges on either side are small diamond points as they are called. These were often used to give Victorian rings a line and to add sparkle. The carved half hoop sides of the shank are decorated with crisp scroll work. It curves well around the finger.}

This is a very pretty ring that was made circa 1830. It is 15ct gold and has been set with turquoise and a cluster of natural split pearls with a small rose diamond in the centre. The shank is a pierced and reeded design which is typical of the period.}

An unusual late Georgian ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with foiled graded rose cut diamonds with the largest one in the centre. The rose cut originated in the 1500's and was commonly used through the Georgian and Victorian eras. Like other antique diamond cuts, they were cut by hand. They look wonderful and really glitter under candlelight. The shank is 14ct gold and the top is silver.}

A sweet little ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a narrow shank with split leaves set with rose diamonds that join on to a cluster set with small rose diamonds with a central natural bouton pearl. It is delicate looking and very pretty ring.}

An unusual Georgian ring that was made circa 1820. It has the typical 18ct gold shank with reeded split shoulders. There are two lines of graded old mine cut diamonds with a diamond at each end. The diamonds are set within silver settings. There is a real charm attached to early rings such as this one as they look so beautiful and understated when worn. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A fabulous heavy gage Art Deco ring that was made in the 1930s. It is platinum with a small percentage of iridium. Iridium is a very rare, precious metal and is an extremely hard and brittle member of the platinum family. So it was used in jewellery as not only is it strong but it is also a very white metal. It has been set with two lines of round cut diamonds and a centre raised line of square cut diamonds. In between the diamond bands are two lines of raised square cut sapphires. It is a really stylish ring and would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

A pretty 15ct gold ring that was made in 1867. It has finely detailed shoulders and a cluster of turquoise stones with a tiny diamond in the centre. This represents a forget me not flower which literally means “Forget me not” and the small rose diamond in the centre means “Eternal love”. What a sweet ring to give to someone that you love.}

A smart 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with three old mine cut diamonds that are a good evenly matched colour. There is a larger diamond in the centre and two smaller diamonds on either side. They are set in rub over settings. A rub over setting places the diamond in a circle of metal, which is then folded all around it to catch the hips of the gem at its widest point. It creates a secure setting which is a neat look because the diamonds are not claw set. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings.}

A stylish 18ct gold ring that was made in 1901 in Birmingham. It has a central rectangular section that has been set with a diamond. On either side is a woven pattern. This ring can be worn on a daily basis.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with a very lively opal that displays flashes of blue, green and red. Because opal has the colours of other gems, the Romans thought it was the most precious and powerful of all. The Bedouins believed that opals contained lightning and fell from the sky during thunderstorms. When Australia’s mines began to produce opals commercially in the 1890s, it quickly became the world’s primary source for this October birthstone. Around it are ten well matched old mine cut diamonds. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

This is a good looking 14ct white gold ring from the Art Deco period in the 1920s. The design is a rectangular geometric style that was popular at the time. It has been set with three diamonds in the centre with millgrain detail around them. It was most likely made in Germany.}

An unusual Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is a diamond shape has an 18ct gold shank and a platinum top. In the centre is square cut mid blue colour sapphire with a small diamond on each side then an outer band of small diamonds within the diamond shaped design. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make a good dress or engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct white gold ring that was made in London in 1967. It has been set with an emerald cut aquamarine with step cut shoulders set with small diamonds in millgrained settings. The aquamarine is a lovely pale blue colour. It is in the timeless Art Deco style and would be very suitable as an 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.}

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 elegant 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the early 1920s. It still has an Edwardian look about it with the curved platinum settings for the diamonds. In the centre is a good emerald of Columbian origin. It sits slightly higher than the surrounding diamonds so giving this ring a good profile. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

An pretty 18ct gold late Georgian ring made circa 1820-1830. It is set with old mine cut diamonds in an oval shape across the finger. The diamonds are set in to silver mounts. In the centre is an emerald. To the reverse is a locket section that contains a lock of hair. It is an unusual design and looks wonderful when worn.}

A stylish Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a square cut piece of onyx with a good white diamond in the centre. The shoulders have interesting detail and are set with a diamond on either side. There is a diamond set on either side of the scalloped edge too. It was made in Germany, most likely in Pforzheim which was the main jewellery manufacturing centre in Germany.}

A really pretty late Georgian ring composed of a flower set with two split pearls and three turquoises and a ruby in the centre. The use of turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. The split shoulders are repoussé work so typical of the Georgian period.}

A fine quality William 1V ring that was made in 1837. Queen Victoria came to the throne in june 1837, so it also has the young Queen Victoria head with the marks inside the shank. It is really a mourning ring as it has a tiny lock of hair in the glazed locket on the reverse. The heart has five natural split pearls with a tiny diamond in the centre. Pearls are for "Tears" and the diamond represents "Eternity". The black enamel is also for mourning. It is very well made with enamelled decoration on the shoulders.}

The perfect 18ct gold ring to wear as it sits so well on the finger. It has a sapphire in it's head.It was made circa 1890-1900 and imported in to France. Victorian snake rings were a very popular symbol of eternal love, and are as meaningful now as they were then.}

A very unusual and quite beautiful 18ct gold ring set with a cabochon moonstone in the centre with four pieces of onyx and tiny rose diamonds. The platinum work is highly detailed and very pretty. It was made in the 1920s and is most likely of Austrian or German origin.}

A rare triple heart ring that was made circa 1900-1910. The centre heart has been set with an old mine cut diamond surrounded by rose cut diamonds. On either side are two more hearts, one set with a ruby and rose diamonds, the other set with an emerald and rose diamonds. There is a bow set with more rose diamonds above the three hearts. It is such a pretty ring and one to treasure as you won't see another!}

A pretty five stone opal 18ct gold ring that was made in 1898. It has tiny diamond points along each edge in between the opals. This was done to give the ring a neat line and was a common practice with Victorian gemstone rings. The opals have quite a lot of red in them and are well matched stones. It is in lovely condition.}

A wonderful and unusual platinum ring. It is set with a large oval faceted Siberian amethyst that has red and pink flashes within the purple colour. The shank is set with graded rose diamonds to the pierced gallery. A perfect dress ring and it would certainly attract attention!}

An unusual and very stylish Art Deco 18ct white gold and platinum ring. The design is a canted square with three well matched emerald set across at an angle. On either side are four diamonds. It is a fantastic look on the finger, and would make an amazing engagement ring. https://static.antiquejewellerycompany.com/2018/10/250L.mp3}

A striking Art Deco rectangular shaped ring set with an emerald surrounded by small white diamonds. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold. It was made circa 1920-1930.}

A fabulous 15ct gold Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is an oval shape with a blue glass insert with a diamond set flower design over it and surrounded by natural split pearls. Rings such as this one are increasingly rare and very sought after.}

A spectacular 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It is so typical of that period with the geometric design within an oval frame. The centre diamond is a bright white stone and is a quarter of a carat. Around it are twelve radiating sections set with graded diamonds. In between are triangular cut pieces of onyx. There is millgrain that adds extra detail to the ring. The shoulders have been set with rose diamonds. It is a great ring and looks fantastic when worn.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1890. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond in a rub over setting. This style of ring is wearable on an every day basis and can be stacked with other bands.}

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty). This type of ring was first produced in the 17th century. This 9ct gold claddagh ring is a good example of the style.}

An interesting 18ct gold ring with a silver top that was made circa 1680-1700. It is from the late Stuart period and is a rare survival complete with all the original rose diamonds. There is black enamel to the shoulders and also behind the top. The perfect ring for a collector.}

A really striking platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with an eight carat zircon. Zircon is often mistaken for a diamond because of it's high refraction. The name of this type of zircon is Jacinth which is a yellow variety. It is one of the oldest gemstones and the name goes back to biblical times before there were mineralogical classifications for gemstones. It is such an interesting stone and is surrounded by well matched white diamonds within millgrain settings. The gallery is light like a spider's web. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring.}

A very good looking 18ct gold snake ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond in his head and has two ruby set eyes. Snake rings were very popular in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods as they represented “Eternal love and wisdom”. It was made by the well known firm Charles Green who are known for good quality jewellery. It can be worn by a man or a woman.}

A good looking 18ct gold buckle ring that was made in Chester in 1882. It has a very pretty engraved flowers design around the shank. 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 is a stunning platinum ring that was made in the 1920s and is most likely of German origin. It has been set with a beautiful oval Burma sapphire that weighs just under four carats. On either side is a palmette design set with graded rose and transition cut diamonds. On either side of the sapphire is a flower set with a transition cut diamond in the centre and rose diamond petals. There is millgrain detail throughout. The shank is a reeded design. It would make an amazing dress or engagement ring.}

A smart and crisp 18ct gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1885. It has been set with three well matched diamonds, two within diamond shaped settings and one within a square setting. Each shoulder has been decorated with an anthemion which is a design consisting of a number of radiating petals, developed by the ancient Greeks. This is a ring that you can wear daily.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that has been set with a large pear shaped rose diamond in the centre with smaller graded rose diamonds around it. The diamonds are in closed settings with foiled backs. There is a band of black enamel around the edge and on the split shoulders that adds a good contrast to the diamonds. It was made circa 1860 and would be a perfect dress ring.}

An amazing 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1970s. It is a hot cross bun design and has been set with a rectangular emerald in the centre. Around it are a mixture of round cut and baguette diamonds. It has further baguette diamonds set in to the shoulders. It has an incredible presence when worn so it would be a perfect dress ring.}

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a very lively opal displaying flashes of green, red and blue. Around the opal are twelve well matched white diamonds. The shoulders have fluted decoration. It would make a perfect dress ring.}

A beautifully designed 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1960-1970 period. This was an extraordinary time when experimentation with jewellery design was at it's peak. Most notable among the new group of designers was Andrew Grima. This ring was made by Tiffany and Company and has been set with an oval cabochon cut tourmaline with a plain flat top around it. The shank is a bark like effect. It looks great when worn.}

An attractive 18ct gold ring with two intertwined snakes that was made in London in 1895. One has been set with a sapphire, the other with a diamond. The snake motif in antique jewellery represented “Eternal love and wisdom”, so pieces such as this ring would have been a gift from an admirer. It is a neat look when worn.}

A beautiful and quite large 18ct gold lover's knot ring. This ring was made in Chester in 1905 and represents everlasting love. It is in excellent condition.}

A stylish 18ct white gold ring composed of three spirals of diamond set bands. It is similar to the Cartier bands and it looks amazing when worn.}

A very good looking Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a rectangular cut emerald within a geometric pierced frame with millgrain detail and set with graded diamonds. The emerald is of Columbian origin and is a good mid green colour. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It could be worn either as a dress or an engagement ring.}

A striking 18ct gold ring that has been set with quite a large peridot that weighs 4.52 carats. 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 has a diamond on either side. It was made in 1988 and assayed in London.}

A well modelled 18ct gold double snake ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It is set with a diamond in each snake’s head. Many examples of Victorian snake rings feature two snakes intertwined, suggesting that these pieces were intended as tokens of love and affection. This style would have been worn by both men and women. 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 Victorian connotations between snakes and eternal love. This ring is a lovely example and can be worn on a daily basis.}

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.}