The bow is traditionally seen as a symbol of love and marriage, so this lovely 15ct gold ring was given with love in the 1830s. It has been set with turquoise which means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. It is so pretty and would make a lovely dress ring.}

An impressive looking silver swivel ring set with blue, red and white paste to imitate sapphires, rubies and diamonds. You can alternate between the red and the blue paste by swivelling it round, so it is really two rings in one! Sadly this ring cannot be sized as it is hinged.}

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 stunning 18ct white gold ring that has been set with a three carat colour change sapphire that displays purple hues. The colour shift is from blue in daylight to bluish-purple in incandescent light. Blue sapphire is coloured by iron and titanium. The violet colours are because there are traces of vanadium. It is surrounded by sixteen well matched white diamonds. It was made circa 1930. It would make a marvellous engagement ring.}

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.}

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

A very pretty 9ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a cabochon moonstone surrounded by a ring of small rose diamonds. Moonstone is the birthstone for the month of June and the stone traditionally given in celebration of the 13th anniversary of marriage. Moonstone was very popular in the Art Nouveau and Edwardian jewellery of the early 20th century as it went so well with the fashions at that time. It looks beautiful when worn.}

A lovely ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a carved oval natural piece of jade that displays a good apple green colour. On either side are small graded diamonds within triple geometric mounts with millgrain detail. It would make a pretty engagement or dress ring.}

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.}

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 beautiful 18ct gold ring that has been set with a very pretty aquamarine. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. On either side are three really bright white diamonds. It was made in London in 1975 and is top quality. It would make a wonderful dress ring. Aquamarine is also the birthstone for the month of March.}

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 striking 18ct gold ring that has been set with a four carat fire opal. Mexican fire opals are named for their uniform flaming orange or cherry red body colour. They are always very brightly coloured, and can be a little bit cloudy to almost perfectly transparent. This example is a stunning orange colour and transparent. Around it are eighteen well matched white diamonds. It looks amazing when worn.}

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 very striking 18ct gold and platinum target ring that was made in the 1920s. It has a platinum top with a central transition cut diamond with a star shaped design around it set with triangular cut rubies. In between are rose diamonds. The outside edge repeats the triangular design with rose diamonds in between. There is fine millgrain detail throughout. It has two rose diamonds set in to each shoulder. It would be an original and beautiful engagement ring.}

This ring is real cutting edge design. It is 18ct gold and has the narrowest marquise shaped top set with a central line of graded diamonds with specially cut rubies around. On either side is a rose diamond set in to the shoulder. It sits low on the finger so it is a comfortable ring to wear.}

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.}

An unusual Georgian diamond ring that was made circa 1820. It is composed of a cluster of old mine cut diamonds with a three quarter carat cushion cut diamond in the centre. There are further diamonds set in to the shoulders. The shank is a pretty design with pierced decorative shoulders. It would make a lovely dress or engagement ring.}

An extremely stylish 18ct gold ring that is wide at the top and narrows as it goes around the finger. It has a ribbed bolection pattern. It was made in France in the 1930s and is as wearable today as it was then.}

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.}

An impressive 18ct gold and platinum ring set with three sapphires that are surrounded by a plethora of small diamonds. It looks wonderful on the finger and would make a stunning engagement or dress ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were very popular as they went so well with the fashions of that period. Antique opals are still extremely desirable today as the old material is not easy to find. The opal in this ring displays predominantly blue and green flashes. It is surrounded by graded rose diamonds and has a split shank on either side that gives the ring a lighter overall look. It would make an ideal dress or engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold band that was made circa 1860-1880 in the Pre-Raphaelite period in England. There is a fine design of enamelled leaves and berries around the shank. We have another matching ring that is the same price as this one. It is size T 1/2 and slightly narrower so you could buy two! We would not recommend resizing them as it would spoil the design.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was most likely made in Belgium circa 1900-1910. It is in the Belle Epoque style of the period that evoked the Art Nouveau designs of flowers and leaves in a flowing design. There are three claw set old mine diamonds in the middle with a total weight of nearly one carat. Smaller diamonds are set in the leaf and bud design on either side with millgrain detail. It would make an unusual engagement ring.}

A really striking 18ct gold and platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has a square bevelled plaque of onyx with a diamond in the centre and two diamonds on each side of the onyx. It is typical of the Art Deco period with the use of the onyx and the geometric design. It would make an unusual engagement ring.}

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.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1860-1870 in the Holbeinesque period as it is known. Rings, pendants, brooches and earrings were made in the Renaissance Revival style, and once again became fashionable in the 1860s. The designs are extravagantly opulent with richness of form and colour which had appealed to the Tudor court in the 1500s and was rediscovered by Victorian jewellers and their patrons, reviving a fashion that flourished into the early 1900s. Here you have the rich green and white enamel within gold bars in a coiled design around the ring. This ring cannot be resized}

A stylish 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1920s. The shank is 18ct yellow gold and the top is platinum. The design has been finely executed with pierced sections and a central oval shaped ruby with a diamond above and below. The outside edge is a border of diamonds in scalloped settings with millgrain detail. There are small rose diamonds on either side of the ruby. There are two diamonds set in to each of the shoulders. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1930s. One of the most revolutionary developments in jewellery workmanship occurred in the 1930’s, a new type of gemstone setting that only the very best and most highly skilled craftsmen could achieve. It was called "the invisible setting", a technique where no metal was visible from above, only from the reverse of the piece. The stones were slotted in to channels on the reverse to create a striking result. Similar to calibré cut gemstones, each gemstone would have to be exactly the right shape and size, sometimes tapered and sometimes set on extraordinary curved bezels. This technique could only be successfully achieved by the best workshops such as Van Cleef & Arpels, and were often signed by their master makers. This ring is dome shaped with Royal blue sapphires set in invisible settings that create an area of colour without the interruption of metal. It has a border of graded diamonds on either side. It can only be sized marginally as it would affect the invisible settings. It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

This is an amazing 18ct white gold ring. It was made in America circa 1980. It features three flowers each set with rubies, emeralds and sapphires within a surrounding of bright white and well matched diamonds. It looks incredible when worn.}

A very striking platinum ring that was made circa 1950. It has been set with a rectangular cut pink sapphire with a row of small diamonds around it and then a row of larger diamonds around the outside. It looks amazing when worn and would certainly attract attention!}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an oval cabochon cat’s eye chrysoberyl which has a definite white and green edged line across the middle. Natural cat’s eye chrysoberyl is an expensive stone and is a stone of good fortune. It is said to bring serenity and happiness, along with optimism and generosity, creativity and kindness. It is also a stone of protection against the evil eye! It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

An 18ct heavy gage gold Ellipse Sapphire Band Ring signed by Cartier, that was made in 1992 in France. It has been set with an oval cut sapphire. We also have an emerald ring and a ruby ring by Cartier that match this one. This ring can be sized but only by a small amount.}

A very unusual Art Nouveau ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in Germany. It is a beautiful flowing design featuring a flower and two leaves that typified the Art Nouveau style. The flower has been set with an old mine cut diamond. In between is plique-à-jour green enamel. The term plique-à-jour (French for “letting in daylight”) is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained-glass and is considered very challenging technically. It is a delightful and very pretty ring.}

A comfortable 18ct gold six band Russian wedding ring that was made in London in 1990. This ring is not eligible for free resizing.}

A good looking marquise or navette shaped ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the Art Deco period with the use of the onyx that contrasts well with the diamonds around the edge and a diamond in the centre. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. There is further millgrain detail around the diamonds that adds interest to this ring. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear either as an engagement ring or a dress ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold coily snake ring that was made in London in 1895. It has bright little ruby set eyes. It is a comfortable ring to wear on a daily basis.}

An interesting Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has been set with a diamond in the centre and four rubies around it interspersed with smaller diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

An unusual ring that was most likely made in Austria or Germany circa 1800-1820. It has been set with a central oval cut rose diamond with graded rose diamonds around it in an openwork design. The diamonds are foiled at the back and give the ring a subtle glint. The shank is 9ct gold and the top is silver. Rings such as this one are getting so hard to find and are increasingly rare in good condition.}

An unusual 14ct gold ring that was made in the 1940-1950 period and has been set with a large emerald cut morganite. Morganite can range from pale pink to coral colour. It was discovered in Madagascar in 1910 by George F. Kunz, the chief gemologist at Tiffany & Co. and the personal gemologist of banker J.P. Morgan. Morgan was an avid gem collector. Kunz named the new pink stone in his honour. It is flanked on either side with gold scroll work and small diamonds. It was possibly made in Germany.}

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

A striking and impressive 18ct gold ring that has been set with a large oval cabochon sapphire that weighs 13.26 carats. On either side is a small diamond with a band of platinum around it that compliments the sapphire. It was made in the 1920s and is as wearable now as it was then. It would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

An attractive 15ct gold ring set with a rectangular pink topaz. It is surrounded by small diamonds and four natural pearls. The topaz is mounted in gold and the other stones are set in a silver mount. It is typical of the early 1900s in style, with delicate and light colours that would have looked wonderful with the clothes of the period.}

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

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

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

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

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

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