A beautiful and well modelled 18ct gold double snake ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a pear shaped turquoise and a pear shaped amethyst. The turquoise stands for "Forget me not" and the amethyst stands for "Love" as Cupid is often featured with an amethyst in antique jewellery. There are small rose diamonds in the eyes that add a subtle glint!}

An amazing 14ct white gold ring that was made in the 1950s. It is called a Ballerina ring because of the shape which is like a Tutu. The skirt has been set with very white tapered baguette diamonds in a wavy design. There are small round white diamonds around the central oval ruby. It is a really well made ring as the construction is quite complicated. What an original engagement or dress ring.}

An impressive platinum ring set with quite a large aquamarine. The aquamarine is a beautiful pale sea blue colour with no green tinge which you sometimes get with aquamarines. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. The other lovely thing about this stone is that it has been multi faceted on the reverse with the intention of not being able to see straight through the stone to the skin of the finger beneath. On either side of the stone are pierced leaf design shoulders set with small diamonds. It was made in the 1920s and is typical of that period when aquamarines were very popular. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made in America circa 1910. The top has been pierced in a detailed design around a predominantly blue and green opal with flashes of red. Opal is the birthstone for the month of October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone, and later the Greek derivative Opallios, meaning to see a change of colour. It would make a wonderful dress ring.}

A very striking 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1940s. It has been set with quite a large Madeira citrine. Belonging to the quartz family, Madeira citrine is one of the most sought-after varieties of citrine. This gemstone is named after the fortified wine made in the Madeira Islands, just off the coast of Portugal. On either are two small diamonds that highlight the citrine.}

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.}

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

This is a wonderful large natural oval cut Ceylon sapphire that has been set in a relatively modern mount circa 1980. It is surrounded by good white diamonds that compliment the sapphire. It is an impressive and really beautiful ring that could either be worn as a dress ring or an engagement ring.}

A pretty silver ring set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) set in the top and on the shoulders. Marcasite was used because it gave the impression of rose diamonds under artificial light. It was made in the 1950s.}

A fantastic French Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. The oval cut sapphire is a natural Burmese stone and has a Gemmological certification that is included with this ring. On either side of the sapphire are graded white diamonds in three lines running in to the shoulders. The edges of the platinum are millgrained that adds extra detail. 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 is an absolutely beautiful ring and would make a fantastic engagement ring. It also sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis.}

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.}

A good quality 18ct gold ring that was made in 1972. It has been set with a lively opal that displays greens, reds and blue flashes of colour. Around it are bright white round diamonds with a baguette diamond on either side. It is a very pretty and decorative ring to wear.}

A lovely heavy gage 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1917. Both snakes have rose diamonds in their eyes. 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.}

A lovely heavy gage 18ct gold knot ring that was made in London in 1902. It is composed of plain intertwined knots. This signified the union of two people. What a wonderful ring to give to someone you love.}

This 9ct gold knot ring is ideal to wear in a stack with other rings or just on its own. It was made in Chester in 1902 when knot rings were very popular as they sent a message to the receiver that tied two people together. It is a sweet sentiment and a neat look.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in 1904. It has been set with two natural pearls within claw settings and a band of three diamonds across the centre. The shoulders have scroll work decoration. It would make a lovely dress ring.}

This is a stunning 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1880s. It has been set with a really good Columbian emerald. It is really hard to show the intensity of the colour in the photographs. On either side is an old mine cut diamond with tiny diamond points, as they are called, on either side of the emerald. It would make a wonderful engagement 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.}

This ring is in fantastic condition. it is hard to believe that it was made in 1879 as it looks like it has never been worn. It is a good heavy gage and has been bright cut engraved with a continuous design running through a buckle. 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.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910 set with three well matched opals with plenty of colour within them. Flashes of red, green and blue. Opals are fascinating stones and are sourced in Australia. They vary hugely with some rather opaque ones. These are the ones to avoid! This ring is a lovely example of the use of the best opals that were sourced in the early 1900s. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is also practical to wear.}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in Birmingham in 1916. It is composed of decorated and plain intertwined knots set with three old mine cut diamonds. This signified the union of two people. What a wonderful ring to give as an engagement or commitment ring, or just to wear as a beautiful look.}

A good looking rose diamond ring with quite a large rose diamond in the centre and smaller rose diamonds around it set in silver settings. The top was made circa 1780-1820. The 15ct gold shank is a later addition. It looks fantastic on the finger and would make a wonderful dress ring.}

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 vintage ring that was made in 1976 for Asprey of London. Asprey was established in Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' So here we have a very wearable 18ct gold ring in a woven design set with good white brilliant cut diamonds.}

A good heavy gage 18ct gold buckle ring that was made in Birmingham in 1903. The buckle motif represents eternity, loyalty, strength and protection and was used a lot in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian jewellery. It is in fantastic condition.}

This is a pure Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s and is most likely German or Austrian origin. The design is a strong geometric look that personified the era. In the middle is a marquise shaped diamond that weighs nearly one carat. Around it is onyx with canted corners set with small diamonds. There is attention to detail throughout with millgraining to the edges of the platinum. 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 sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

A very good quality 18ct gold knot ring that was made in Chester in 1911. This style of ring is great to wear on a daily basis.}

A fantastic platinum ring that was made in the 1950s in France. It is typical of good French design and has been set with a rectangular cut Columbian emerald. It is surrounded by eight white diamonds. Bifurcated diamond set shoulders sweep up to meet the cluster. It is an impressive and unusual ring that would make a great dress or engagement ring.}

An attractive 18ct gold ring that has simply been set with a beautiful rectangular cut topaz. Topaz is the birthstone for the month of December, and the stone given in celebration of the 4th and 19th anniversaries of marriage. Topaz is also a symbol of love and affection. It is such a pretty stone and looks wonderful when worn.}

A good 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a lovely oval natural ruby in the centre. On either side are two rectangular old mine cut diamonds, then a two further smaller rubies on the out edges. This ring is a very well balanced design and would be ideal as an engagement or Ruby Anniversary ring.}

This is a really good 18ct gold knot ring in excellent condition. It was made in Chester in 1904 and is composed of decorated and plain intertwined knots. 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.}

This is a lovely moonstone, chosen for it's blue white colour and set in a platinum setting. The shank is 9ct gold. It was made circa 1900-1910 and is a pretty statement ring that can still be worn daily nowadays.}

An unusual 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. The top opens to reveal a secret compartment. It is fashioned as an envelope that hinges open twice. It has been enamelled in Royal blue with engraved detail. The shoulders are a floriate design typical of the period.}

A very unusual 18ct gold locket ring that was made circa 1880. It is a Masonic ring and opens to reveal a secret compartment inside. The top is engraved with a set square and dividers within a decorative oval border. The shoulders have also been engraved. It may have been a special commission.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring composed of four rows of alternate old mine cut diamonds and rubies in a chequerboard design with a central slightly raised band of old mine cut diamonds set in silver settings. The diamonds are really well matched bright white stones and the rubies are a deep pinkish red colour. It was made circa 1880. It looks wonderfully impressive on the finger and is a real statement ring.}

A very good quality platinum ring that was made in the 1920s and retailed by Birks in Canada which is a well known fine jewellery firm. It traces its origins to the opening by Henry Birks of a small jewellery shop in Montreal in 1879. It has been set with a rectangular cut zircon. Zircon is the oldest mineral on earth and is found in the crust of the earth. It was a popular stone in the 1920s so we see a lot of zircons in jewellery from that period. Zircon is also the birthstone for september. It is surrounded by small round diamonds with baguette cut diamonds on either shoulder. It would make an unusual and beautiful engagement ring.}

A very striking and quite large 18ct gold ring that was made, most likely, in Germany circa 1910-1920. It has been set with a one and a half carat sapphire that has been cut "en cabouchon". It is a wonderful mid blue even colour. Around it are one carat of well matched white old European cut diamonds set in platinum mounts. There is a further small diamond set in to each shoulder and decorative scroll work on the sides of the shoulders. It looks wonderful when worn and would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with a mixture of rose diamonds and old mine cut diamonds. The centre rose diamond is flanked by two pear shaped rose diamonds. On either side are three old mine cut diamonds. It has pretty shoulders and is in good condition throughout. It would make a pretty engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is not too flashy!}

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.}

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 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 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 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.}

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 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.}

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 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 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..}

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.}

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.}