A very pretty 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1914. It has been set with a beautiful ruby with rose diamonds around it. There are further rose diamonds in the shoulders. it would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A gorgeous 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a pretty mid blue colour sapphire. Around the sapphire are rose diamonds. There has been lovely attention to detail with split shoulders and a pierced shank. This gives the ring a light and pretty look. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

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 charming ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with three well matched natural Royal blue rectangular cut sapphires that are most likely of Burmese origin. In between are two bright white old mine cut diamonds. There is further sweet detail on the sides of the shoulders. The stones are set in platinum. This ring would make an ideal engagement ring as it curves round the finger beautifully and sits low so it would be practical to wear.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made at the end of the nineteenth century, circa 1880. It has been set with five well matched mid to deep blue sapphires that are most likely of Burma origin. Above and below each sapphire is a tiny rose diamond point as they are known. The shank is called a "Carved half hoop" because of the scroll work decoration on the sied that adds lovely detail. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very pretty late Victorian 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1890 in Chester. It has been set wuth three well matched emerald with a slightly larger one in the centre. In between the emeralds are old mine cut diamonds. The shank is called a "Half hoop" because of the decorated pierced sides which add extra detail to this lovely ring. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

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 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.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in France circa 1900-1910. It is in the style that was a popular at the time "Art Nouveau " It was a reaction to the stultified Victorian designs that had gone before. Instead references were made to plant forms and flowing lines. This ring is a good example and has been set with two good white diamonds in a cross over design with further diamonds set in to the curved shoulders. It would make a beautiful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is also practical to wear on a daily basis.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with two well matched white diamonds in a crossover design. This style looks very pretty on the finger and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top and set with three well matched white diamonds. The centre diamond is slightly larger which is a nice touch. It was made in the 1920s. It would be ideal as an engagement ring as it sits quite low on the finger so would be a practical every day ring to wear.}

This a really beautifully made 18ct gold ring that was made in 2002. It has been set with a one carat sapphire that is a glorious mid blue colour, most likely of Ceylon origin. On either side are two very clear white diamonds in white gold settings. The gallery has a sweet heart detail on it on either side of the sapphire. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a rectangular shaped emerald that is a good even colour and most likely of Columbian origin. It is a deeper green than is shown in the photographs. It is surrounded by well matched white diamonds in an octagonal setting. The edges of the platinum have been millgrained. 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 a lovely ring and would be ideal as an engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear on a daily basis.}

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.}

A pretty 14ct gold ring that was made in Holland circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a mid blue sapphire with a rose diamond on either side. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

This Art Deco ring is not a big look but has been set with a top quality velvet blue sapphire, most likely of Burma origin. On either side is a bright white baguette diamond. The shank is platinum. It was made during the 1920s and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with two quarter of a carat diamonds in a cross over design. There are further small diamonds set in to the shoulders. At that time the influence of the Art Nouveau style was manifesting itself in furniture and textiles. Jewellery also adopted the sinuous style that was typical of the period. This ring is a good example and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A good 18ct gold ring that was made in 1988 in London. It has been set with three well matched bright white diamonds with a total weight of over three quarters of a carat. The centre diamond is just a little larger than the other stones. It is in very good condition and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

An unusual platinum ring that has pierced strap design shoulders. It is typical of the 1920s but not too harshly geometric. The centre diamond weighs sixty points and is a good white stone. There are two small diamonds on either side of it. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it sits fairly low down on the finger.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It has ben set with a good natural mid to deep blue oval sapphire. Around it are small diamonds and there are further diamonds set in to each shoulder. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring set with a square emerald surrounded by rose diamonds. The shoulders have also ben set with graded rose diamonds. The look is subtle and not over the top. If you like rose diamonds with emeralds then this ring is ideal as a dress or an engagement ring. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a twist design that holds a sapphire and a diamond. The shoulders are decorated and compliment the overall style. It was made circa 1910 and would be a lovely engagement ring.}

A stylish Art Deco ring that is entirely platinum. It has a thirty point old European cut diamond in the centre with tracery work around it containing smaller diamonds. Platinum is a strong metal and had been discovered at the turn of the 20th century, so this work could be done with amazing results. Prior to that silver had been used to set diamonds and the effect was much heavier. This ring would make a very original engagement ring.}

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.}

This is a very pretty ring as it sits low on the finger and curves around the finger nicely. It has an 18ct gold shank with a platinum top and has been set with three slightly graduated oval shaped well matched mid blue sapphires with two circular cut diamonds in between each one. There is millgrain detail on the platinum that adds to the overall design of the ring. 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 was made in the 1920s and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A lovely three stone ruby and diamond ring that was made in the 1920-1935 period. It is platinum and has been set with a mid to deepish red oval shaped ruby with a bright white diamond on either side. It is a light and pretty look and would make an ideal engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is practical to wear on a daily basis.}

A pretty two stone diamond crossover ring. The diamonds are well matched bright white stones set in platinum. The shank is 18ct gold. It was made circa 1900-1910 and would make a lovely 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 yellow gold ring with a platinum top that sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear. It was made circa 1910 and is composed of a central octagonal cluster of diamonds with geometric shoulders set with diamonds. The diamonds are all well matched white stones. There is millgrain detail on the platinum that adds to the overall design of the ring. 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 pretty 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!}

An impressive looking 18ct gold ring with an 18ct white gold top. It has been set with an oval cornflower blue sapphire that is most likely from Ceylon (Shri Lanka) It is surrounded by well matched bright white diamonds. It has lovely millgrain detailing around the stones. 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 pretty engagement ring.}

A good looking three stone diamond ring that sits quite low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It is platinum and was made in the 1920s. The diamonds are well matched white stones with no visible inclusions and have a total weight of 1.15 carats. It has pretty claw work and is typical of the extra attention to detail that is seen in Art Deco period jewellery. This ring would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely late Victorian 18ct gold ring set with an emerald and four diamonds. The rectangular cut emerald is a good clear Columbian stone and the diamonds are old mine cut stones. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

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.}

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 beautiful large diamond cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a 95 point transition cut diamond in the centre with eight ten point diamonds around it. It is a wonderful look and would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold and platinum ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is in the form of a cluster with a diamond on either side and sits low on the finger, so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely crossover design ring that was made in the early 1900s in the Art Nouveau style that was popular then. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and has been set with three well matched white diamonds. It would make a pretty 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 lovely platinum ring that was made in the 1930s and has been set with seven evenly matched really bright white diamonds in a daisy cluster design. It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a three quarters of a carat diamond with canted shoulders set with three small diamonds in each shoulder. It sits low on the finger unlike a lot of soliatire diamond rings so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum ring that was made in the early 1920s. It has been set with an oval velvet blue colour sapphire. It is surrounded by twelve diamonds within canted settings with millgrain work around them. 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. The shoulders have been set with a diamond on either side. This ring would make a stunning engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is a good practical ring to wear.}

A lovely five stone diamond ring that was made circa 1910-1920. The diamonds are small well matched stones and are in rub over settings that have millgrain edges. 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. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

A lovely platinum ring that was made in the early 1920s. It has been set with a good natural oval ruby that is surrounded by one carat of well matched transition cut diamonds. There is further millgrain detail on the platinum 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 beautiful dress or engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It was made circa 1915-1920 in England. it has been set with five well matched emeralds surrounded by small graded diamonds. There is further millgrain detailing on 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 is a fantastic look and sits low on the finger so it would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

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 really stylish and original platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with five good white baguette cut diamonds in a step cut design. These rings are increasingly hard to find as they are so popular and make ideal engagement rings.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It is a lovely crossover design and has been set with a good blue sapphire in the centre with a bright diamond on either side. It comes with the original sale papers. What a lovely ring to give as an engagement ring.}

A wonderful 18ct gold double snake ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in either Germany or Austria. The detail is fantastic with very white old mine cut diamonds set in to the snake's heads and four little faceted ruby 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 good 14ct gold ring with two intertwined snakes, one with a diamond set into the head and the other with a ruby set in to the head. The entwined snakes mean “Eternal love”. The ruby is for "Love" and the diamond is "Forever", so this is an ideal ring for the lady of your dreams! It was made circa 1910 in Germany.}

This is a very lovely ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It has a platinum top and an 18ct gold shank and has been set with a good natural oval mid to deep red ruby, most likely of Burmese origin. It is surrounded by well matched bright white diamonds and has diamond set shoulders. It has been very well made with attention to detail such as the millgrain work around the diamonds. 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. The whole effect is light and pretty. It would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

A beautiful Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the style of that period. The seventy point bright white diamond is in a square setting and sits above step cut shoulders set with three small diamonds on either side. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct yellow gold. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A striking Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It is a strong geometric style with a central bright white diamond. There are further small diamonds on either side of the maid stone. The top is 18ct white gold and the shank is 18ct yellow gold. It would make an unusual engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It was made in the 1920s and has been set with a forty point diamond. It is a good bright white stone. On either side are two small diamonds set in to shoulders that sweep up to join the main diamond. It would be a perfect engagement 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.}