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 Striking Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920-1935 period in France. It is platinum and has been claw set with a bright white diamond in the centre. Around it are graded rose diamonds in a pretty cluster design with ornate shoulders and millgrain detail. It also has a unusual pierced gallery underneath. It would make a perfect engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is practical to wear.}

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.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring with a platinum top . It is been claw set with two well matched white diamonds in a crossover style. The shoulders have been set with rose diamonds. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. It was made circa 1910 and is as wearable now as it was then.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a pear shaped sapphire. It is surrounded by two rows of small rose diamonds within pierced work settings. It sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear and would make a fantastic engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct white gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1979. It has been set with a lovely Royal blue sapphire with a diamond on either side. The brilliant cut diamonds are well matched bright white stones. It would be a perfect engagement ring.}

This is a very pretty diamond solitaire that was made in 1948. It has been set with a very bright white diamond with smaller diamonds set in to the shoulders. The photographs do not do this ring justiceas it has now been professionally cleaned!. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a sapphire and two diamonds in a crossover style. This style of ring is ideal as an engagement ring.}

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.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. The top has been set with a lovely mid blue colour sapphire with a diamond on either side in a twist design and framed in pierced gold with split shoulders. It has elements of the Art Nouveau style in the flowing design. It would be a perfect engagement ring.}

A very stylish 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has a transition cut forty point diamond in the centre which is a good bright white stone. Around it is a pierced work design set with smaller graded diamonds within millgrain detail. It is a very flattering ring when worn and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It is composed of a daisy cluster design and has been rub over set with very bright white diamonds with a slightly larger one in the centre. It sits low on the finger so it would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A most unusual platinum ring that was made in America. The centre diamond is just over one carat and is a natural tinted yellow colour. The shank is amazing with anthemion designs set with small diamonds and incised platinum work with laurel leaves and millgrain detail. It would make an amazing 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 good quality 18ct white gold ring set with three bright white brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of one carat. It is a well balanced ring and sits low down on the finger. It is highly recommended as an engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. it has been set with three natural unheated oval cut sapphires that are most likely of Burma origin. Around the sapphires are twenty old mine cut diamonds. It is an unusual design with decorative scrollwork on the shoulders. It sits low on the finger so it would be practical to wear as an engagement ring.}

A really beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made around 1900-1905. It has been set with a square cut Columbian emerald with an old mine cut diamond on either side. The sides of the ring have detailed scrollwork which is why it is called a carved half hoop ring. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It is composed of a daisy cluster set with a larger diamond in the middle and eight smaller diamonds around it and there are two diamonds on either side. The diamonds are well matched bright white stones. It sits flat so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis as an engagement ring.}

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 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 pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made around 1920. It is a crossover design with two diamonds in the centre within millgrain hexagonal settings. On either side are further small diamonds set in to the shoulders. This style of ring is often referred to as "Toi et Moi" meaning "You and Me" because of the use of the two diamonds in the centre, so it would make a perfect engagement ring.}

A classic 18ct gold ring in the form of an oval cluster. It has been set with a pale blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by ten well matched good white diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty crossover style 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with two well matched white diamonds within millgrained platinum settings. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it signifies the joining of two people.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of a cluster set with a sapphire in the centre with twelve well matched white diamonds around it. It sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear on a daily basis and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A charming diamond solitaire ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top. The diamond is a lovely bright white stone and measures thirty five points. It sits low on the finger and is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis so it would make a lovely engagement ring.}

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.}

A stylish 18ct white gold and platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a good mid blue rectangular cut natural sapphire. It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds within scalloped settings. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis and would maker an ideal engagement 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.}

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1910. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top. It has been set with a one carat sapphire that displays purple under certain lighting conditions. Otherwise it is a glorious Royal blue colour. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would be a perfect engagement ring.}

A smart 14ct gold ring that was made in the 1930s and is most likely American. It has been set with a quarter of a carat diamond within a square platinum setting. The shoulders are an interesting design which echo the style of the 1930s. It is stylish and would make a perfect engagement ring.}

This is a very pretty ring and has been set with a lovely green tourmaline. It is an electric vivid green to blue shades that is typical of copper-bearing tourmaline. According to the Gemological Association these stones are so exceptional that they are in a class by themselves. It is surrounded by ten well matched diamonds. It was made circa 1910-1920. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on an every day basis.}

A very smart three stone diamond ring that was made circa 1930. It has been made of platinum and has been set with three well matched diamonds. The centre diamond is three quarters of a carat and the diamonds on either side are smaller, just under half a carat each. All three stones are good clear stones and are a high white colour. It sits snugly on the finger and curves around nicely. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very good looking platinum ring that was made circa 1925. It has been set with a rectangular cut good mid to deeper green emerald with diamond set shoulders in diamond shaped settings. It would make a marvellous engagement ring.}

A good looking platinum ring mounted with a large round zircon with a baguette diamond on either side. It was made in the 1920s. Zircon is the oldest mineral on earth and is found in the crust of the earth. It was a popular stone in the 1920s. Zircon is also the birthstone for september. This stone is a wonderful colour and displays high refraction. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

A lovely original 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with six well matched mid blue sapphires surrounded by small white diamonds with a larger diamond in the centre in a hexagonal setting. It would make an ideal engagement 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.}

A wonderful and unusual Art Deco platinum, ruby and diamond ring. The natural rubies are a good contrast to the white diamonds and accentuate the overall design. It would make a wonderful and original 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.}

This is a large ring set with a deep reddish pink spinel. Spinels are natural stones and the red colour that closely resembles a ruby is very sought after. It is surrounded by good white old mine cut diamonds. It was made circa 1880 and was probably sold as a ruby at the time! In antique jewellery, one will hardly ever encounter spinels although the jewellers from days gone by may have used them as rubies and did not realise that red spinels are even rarer. A famous example is the 'Black Prince's Ruby' which was actually a large, irregular cabochon red spinel weighing 170 carats (34 g) set in the front of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II's State Crown. The spinel is one of the oldest of the Crown Jewels, with a history dating back to the middle of the 14th century. It has been in the possession of England's rulers since it was given in 1367 to its namesake, Edward of Woodstock,"Black Prince". So this ring would make a very impressive engagement ring. Your very own crown jewel!}

A beautiful platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a one and a half carat sapphire. The sapphire is a wonderful cornflower blue colour and originates from Ceylon. On either side there are three baguette diamonds in a step cut design. It is a well balanced ring that would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. In the middle is a diamond with a band of calibre cut rubies around it set in yellow gold, and then a circle of rose diamonds around the edge with millgrain detail in the platinum. It sits low on the finger so it would be an ideal ring to wear every day as an engagement ring.}

A lovely example of a crossover ring that was made circa 1920. It has been claw set with a diamond and a sapphire. The diamond is one carat and the sapphire is a very good mid blue colour and most likely originates from Ceylon (Shri Lanka) This ring would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with three well matched white diamonds in a diagonal design, with smaller graded diamonds on either side and down in to the shoulders. There is further decoration in the form of millgrain. Millgrain decoration is the form of tiny bead shapes that are raised on the edges using a knurling tool and which add intricate detail. It would make an unusual engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910-1915. It has been set with a beautiful natural mid to deepish Royal blue sapphire. It is surrounded by small white diamonds within millgrain settings.  This is when the edges of the platinum 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 and is practical to wear every day.}

This is a really pretty Edwardian ring. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and has been set with a lovely Royal blue sapphire that is surrounded by small rose diamonds. Then there is a scalloped design outer band of rose diamonds. There is further millgrain detail 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. This ring would be an ideal engagement ring.}

An unusual Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct gold shank with a platinum top and has been set with twelve well matched white diamonds. It has a rectangular centre with step cut sides in the style that was so typical of that period. It would make a great engagement ring.}

A really pretty 14ct yellow gold ring with a platinum top that was made in Austria circa 1910. It has been set in rub over settings with two well matched diamonds in a crossover style with three small diamonds on either side. It is a light looking and very beautiful ring that would be ideal as an 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 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 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 lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with three well matched Royal blue colour sapphires with four old mine cut diamonds in between the sapphires. It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

A stylish Art Deco French 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.}