Diamond Engagement Rings

A good quality French 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1950s when the new bombe style was popular. It has been paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. More set with one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More of well matched and very white graded diamonds. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring}

This is the perfect engagement ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a very good very white old European cutGemstones cut in this style have a smaller table than the round brilliant and the overall depth is greater. This style of cutting was popular in the 19th Century and is the direct predecessor to the modern round Brilliant Cut. Similar to the Old Mine Cut. More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. It weighs approx sixty pointsA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More so it is just over half a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. Set in to each shoulder are three small diamonds within millgrained platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It is a really pretty design and looks}

A smart 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More and platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that has been double clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut oval naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More jadeA semi-precious stone that ranges in colour. Translucent jade is more highly valued than opaque jade. Jade is often cabochon cut. Stones with imperfections are usually carved. Two different minerals are known as jade: jadeite and nephrite. The Chinese have prized jade for thousands of years and regard it as having medicinal properties when worn or ingested a... More. On either side is a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set in to millgrained shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones.}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1905. it has been set with two oval cut rubies with small old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds in between and a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More at either end. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is called a carved half hoop because of the scroll decoration on either side. It is a well proportioned ring that would be an ideal engagement ring}

A good 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1888. It has been set with just under a half carat diamond within a star shaped setting, hence the name Gypsy setting as it is considered a "lucky star". It is in lovely condition and can either be worn on its own or stacked with other rings. It would also be a perfect engagement ring }

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in London in 1986. It has been set with a beautiful Royal blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More. Around it are ten well matched good white diamonds. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More are trifurcated which gives this ring a lighter look. It would make an ideal engagement ring}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been designed as a graduated old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More three stone diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More diagonal with the largest diamond in the centre. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More curve nicely around the diamonds. The diamonds are well matched and very white stones. It is a big look and would make an amazing engagement ring.}

DiamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More cluster rings are always popular and this ring is a good example. The brilliant cutA circular gemstone cut, especially for diamonds or other transparent stones, with 57 or 58 facets. This cut returns the greatest amount of brilliancy, fire, and white light to the eye, making it an immensely popular cut. Also known as the Modern Brilliant Cut, the American Brilliant Cut, or the Ideal Cut. More diamonds are a good bright white and are well matched with a total weight of 1.56 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The centre diamond is set slightly higher and is larger than the surrounding diamonds. They are mounted in 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is 18ct yellow gold. This ring would make a wonderful engagement ring}

A well proportioned and impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold five stone rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More ring that was made circa 1880-1900. The rubies are well matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More stones and are interspersed with two large diamonds. There are tiny diamond pointsA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More, as they are called, that give the ring a good line. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is called a carved half hoop as it has scroll work decoration on the sides. This style of ring is perfect for a Ruby wedding anniversary or as an engagement ring.}

An attractive ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top and has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a good Royal blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More on either side. It is a well balanced design and would make an ideal engagement ring}

A good looking 18ct ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond within a star setting. This style of ring is known as a gypsy setting because of the star shaped setting which was considered lucky and sent the message "You are the diamond in my life". On either side is ornate scroll work. A beautiful ring that can be worn daily on its own or stacked with other rings }

A good looking ring that was made in the Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More period in the 1920s. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top. It has been set with a zirconZircon is a naturally occurring gemstone which forms in a variety of hues, including bright blue, brown, green, red, orange and colourless. More surrounded by six small diamonds. Zircons were fashionable during the Art Deco period onwards. They are one of the oldest stones that have been used in jewellery for 2000 years. They occur in an array of colours from yellow, green, red, reddish brown and blue hues. It sits low on the finger so it would be ideal to wear as a dress or engagement ring}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is composed of plain and decorated intertwined knots set with three old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds within star 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.}

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. The top is 18ct white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More and has a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre with a circle of sapphires around it. Around the edge are diamonds in a scalloped design. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have a scroll design which adds detail to this lovely ring. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make a beautiful engagement ring}

An unusual ring that was made in Birmingham in 1900. It is composed of two interlocking circles, one set with sapphires and the other with diamonds. They represent the union of two people as sapphires have long been associated with romance and diamonds are for eternal love. What a wonderful engagement ring }

An unusual ring that was made in Birmingham in 1897. It could almost be taken for a contemporary ring but is well over a hundred years old! It features a lucky three leaf clover that has been set with a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More, a rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More and a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. It can be worn on a daily basis and stacked with other rings if wished}

This ring is so easy to wear on an everyday basis. It is hard to believe that it was made circa 1900-1910 as it looks contemporary and would stack with other bands. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond within a star setting that gives this style of ring its name of being "Gypsy set" as it was considered a lucky star. On either side are decorative patterns in the gold }

A charming 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been set with two natural split pearls with three graded split turquoise on either side. There is a small rose diamond above and below the pearls. There is evidence of a small round locket on the reverse that would have originally held a lock of hair. The use of the turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name, and the pearls are for "Tears" so this ring may have been given as a token of remembrance }

A neat 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold ring that was made circa 1920 and has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut green chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate. More. On either side are two small diamonds set in to the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More in platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It could either be worn as an engagement ring or a dress ring}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It is composed of two entwined hearts and has been set with a heart shaped sapphire and ruby surrounded by old mine cut diamonds. The heart shape has been popular since the 17th Century to the present day. The combination of two hearts entwined means "Forever in my heart". The use of the diamonds emphasises “Eternal love”, and the ruby is for "True love". In Christianity, a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More is seen as the gemstone of purity, wisdom and chastity. It would make a wonderful engagement ring}

An unusual early VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1840-1860. It has a cluster of old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds in the centre and black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. More detail around them with four leaf clovers on the sides. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have a criss cross design in black enamel and the black enamel continues around the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More so this ring cannot be sized. It is a really pretty look when worn}

This is such a pretty 18ct gold ring that was most likely made in Belgium in the Belle Epoque period circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a vibrant natural Persian turquoise with an old mine cut diamond above and below it. There is a band of rose diamonds on the outside edges and stylised leaves on either side of the turquoise. There are three fluted bands that continue around the shank. Traditionally the turquoise when used in antique jewellery means "Forget me not" so this ring has a wonderful meaning. It is a beautiful ring and looks stunning on the finger }

A very pretty Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the early 1920s. It still has an EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More feeling about it. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More with a central diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More surrounded by tapered baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More sapphires in a targetA cluster in the shape of a target or bull's eye, with concentric circles of alternating gemstones. Originally these were given as love tokens in the Edwardian era, where each gemstone provided a secret meaning. More design. It has stylised feathers set with graded diamonds around it with three leaf shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More set with small diamonds. It sits low on the finger so not only would it make a fantastic engagement ring but it is practical to wear}

This is an absolutely stunning Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the early 1920s. It is an unusual rectangular design with diamonds set in to the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. The emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More is Columbian origin and is a beautiful clear green stone. Above and below are two rows of diamonds with further diamonds down the sides. There is millgrainA technique developed in the late 19th century as a textural effect to metal work on the edges or bezels of jewellery. That technique is referred to as millegrain (or mille grain or even milegrain). From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal pr... More detail on the platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More around the emerald. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make an amazing engagement ring}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a wonderful unheated naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Burma rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More in this ring. It is the best pigeon blood colour which is much sought after. It is surrounded by ten well matched diamonds that weigh over one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. There is millgrainA technique developed in the late 19th century as a textural effect to metal work on the edges or bezels of jewellery. That technique is referred to as millegrain (or mille grain or even milegrain). From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal pr... More detail throughout which adds interest to the ring. It would make a fabulous engagement ring}

A good quality 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1898. It has been set with a lovely oval cut rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More within a star shaped setting hence the term Gypsy ringA type of finger ring having a wide band and a stone or stones set in a gypsy setting. More. On either side are three rose diamonds with scroll detail in the gold on either side. These rings were really popular in the late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More period and are as wearable today as they were then}

A smart 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More yellow gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a good clear white diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More weighing just under half a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A really stylish Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is in the geometric style that was typical of the period. It pervaded buildings, furniture and textile designs and is an easy style to recognise. In the centre is a square French cut sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More tipped to look like a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More shape within a millgrained platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More setting. Around it are eight diamonds within platinum settings. It sits low on the finger so it would be an ideal engagement ring as it is practical to wear}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with an opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays flashes of green red and blue. In the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period opals were really popular as they went so well with the fashionable light silk and lace clothes worn in soft colours such as ivory and pink and pale green. Opal is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. More for October and the gemstone of the 14th marriage anniversary. Around the opal are twelve well matched diamonds. There are further two diamonds each on either side of the cluster. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear.}

This is a pretty ring that was made most likely in Austria in the 1920s and is typical of the Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More period. It has an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More yellow gold shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More and a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top and is navetteAn oval or elliptical gemstone cut which has pointed ends. Also called a Marquise shape. More shaped. It has been set with three diamonds in a vertical line in an open pierced design with small rose diamonds around them within millgraine detail. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is practical to wear on a daily basis}

This is a really smart Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More and was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a very bright and clear white half caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More within a square mount with canted sides. It would make an ideal engagement ring}

An attractive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More cluster ring that has been set with four well matched sapphires with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre and small diamonds on the outside in between the sapphires. It was made in 1975 and is as wearable now as it was then}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been double clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with three diamonds with a total weight of just under one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The centre stone is slightly larger than the two outside stones which gives the ring a lovely balanced look. The diamonds are really white stones and are very clear. It would make a perfect and stunning engagement ring}

This is such a pretty 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1860. It has been set with an oval mixed cut garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified. More. It is a lovely burgundy red colour and is a shallow stone surrounded by small diamonds within silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More settings. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is bifurcated so it gives the ring a light feel. It sits low on the finger so it would make a really pretty engagement ring}

A really pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold marquiseA soft oval gemstone shape with a stretched point at each end, although there can be a wide variety of proportions from almost ‘spiky’ thin marquises to ‘fat’ rounder shapes. Also known as 'navette'. More shaped ring set with graded white diamonds. It was made circa 1880-1900 and is so typical of the period with attractive ridged shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. The whole effect is light and beautiful and looks very flattering on the finger. It would make an ideal engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely five stone VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with five well matched graded old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds in a line. The sides of the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More are called a half hoop design because of the incised decoration. It curves nicely around the finger so it is comfortable to wear and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

This is a really pretty 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a really lovely oval cut mid blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More surrounded by twelve rose diamonds. It has split shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More that give the ring a lovely light feel. It would be a perfect engagement ring}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a pretty CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More oval cut sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More. Around it are ten small well matched white diamonds that weigh nearly three quarters of a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. It sits low on the finger so it would be a perfect engagement ring as it is practical to wear on a daily basis.}

A smart Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the period with the use of onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz.  More set with a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre. It has a pretty decorative border and sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on an everyday basis}

This is a beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a lovely cornflower blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More that weighs three quarters of a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. Around it are twelve well matched brilliant cutA circular gemstone cut, especially for diamonds or other transparent stones, with 57 or 58 facets. This cut returns the greatest amount of brilliancy, fire, and white light to the eye, making it an immensely popular cut. Also known as the Modern Brilliant Cut, the American Brilliant Cut, or the Ideal Cut. More diamonds with a further three diamonds in each of the shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. It sits low on the finger so it would make a perfect engagement ring}

This is an amazing large oval cluster ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It is platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More 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 “MillgrainA technique developed in the late 19th century as a textural effect to metal work on the edges or bezels of jewellery. That technique is referred to as millegrain (or mille grain or even milegrain). From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal pr... More” meaning a thousand beads.There is a bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More of diamonds around the edge with diamonds in between the main stones. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have also been set with graded diamonds. The galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More 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}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold crossover ring set with a rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More and a good bright white diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More. These rings look lovely on the finger as they are very eye catching. It was made circa 1900-1910 as it still has an Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More feeling in the design.}

A great looking hand made platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that has been set with well matched good Royal blue sapphires within a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More shaped frame set with diamonds in millgrained settings. The centre sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More is oval mixed cut flanked by six graduated tapered French cut sapphires. It is elegant and sits low on the finger so it would be perfect as an engagement ring}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a rectangular cut emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More with an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More on either side. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is a carved half hoop design with decorative scroll work on the sides and shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. It would make a stunning engagement ring}

This is a pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1905. It has been set with two sapphires and a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set diagonally across the bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More with a scroll design on either side. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with four well matched white diamonds with a smaller one in the centre and diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More set shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. This style of ring is ideal worn as an engagement ring. It sits low on the finger and does not catch on anything as the stones are in rub over settings.}

A good looking 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in Sheffield in 2005 so although it is not an old ring it is in a style that is timeless. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a lovely oval cut rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More with a tapered baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More on either side. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

A pretty and very neat looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with three well matched Columbian emeralds with an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in between each of them. The emeralds are set down within a ridged edging so they are well protected. This ring could be worn as an engagement ring}

This is a very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with six oval well matched opals with small diamonds in between them. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set larger diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More setting. This style was very popular in the early 1900s and rings similar to this one were set with different gemstones. They are hard to find nowadays so I was pleased to source this one. it can be worn on a daily basis and sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear}

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1900-1910. This style is traditionally known as a daisy cluster ring that was popular at the time. There is a slightly larger diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre and then around it are set eight smaller diamonds within millgrained settings. The diamonds are super very white stones and are very well matched. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring. It is as beautiful and wearable now as it was in the early 20th century}

A lovely quality 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More design in it's geometric form. There are four well matched good bright white diamonds in a square setting with two diamonds on either side within a triangular setting. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make an unusual engagement ring.}

This is an amazing and very impressive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a large naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More octagonal cut Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More that weighs 6.10 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. On either side are large cut-cornered triangular step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. More diamonds. It was made circa 2000 and has a French mark and an import mark. This ring comes with a gemmological certificate.}

This is a very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made circa 1920-1930. The top is composed of delicate tracery work with a central rub over set diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More with eight smaller rub over set diamonds around it. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is trifurcated where it meets the top and has been thickened at some pointA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More so it is a good strong bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

A wonderful platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made by Cartier in Paris in the 1960s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a high colour diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More in the centre (E/F) with high colour smaller diamonds (F/G) in a zig zag design around the centre stone. It is signed 'Cartier Paris' with design number '07714' and comes with a gemmological certificate. A very special engagement ring for a very special person}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a pink tourmalineTourmalines may occur in pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, black or green. The hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. More. Tourmalines are found in many different colours but pink is one of the most attractive colours. The pink tourmaline in this ring is a particularly beautiful colour. It is surrounded by small well matched diamonds. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold and platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More solitaireAn enduringly popular style of engagement ring featuring a single diamond or gemstone set on a band. More ring. The clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set centre diamond is a good bright white stone and weighs thirty pointsA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More sweep up to join the diamond in a chevron design and have been set with two small diamonds on either side. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A really pretty well balanced 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with over half a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More of graded diamonds within millgrained settings. The stones are very well matched and a stunning bright white colour. They curve gently over the finger. This ring would make a perfect engagement ring}

A smart and very stylish ring that is typical of the 1920s. It has been set with a beautiful square cut sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More surrounded by eighteen small well matched good white diamonds in scalloped settings. It looks amazing when worn and would be a fantastic engagement ring}

This is a very pretty ring that was made in Birmingham in 1891. It has been set with well matched good white diamonds in an unusual motif with ridged edges that I have not seen before. The jewellers would have had their own patented designs and thousands of rings were produced in the jewellery quarter in Birmingham in the late 1800s. It is very wearable either as an engagement ring or a dress ring }

A pretty three stone ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top and has been set with a Royal blue colour sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More in the centre with a good white diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... More on either side. It is a classic engagement ring and looks perfect on the finger}