A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More Gold knot ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is composed of plain and decorated intertwined knots set with three rose diamonds within 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 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 good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with an architectural design that has been set with three very bright and clear well matched diamonds that have a total weight of 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. The flat shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More sweeps up to meet the stones which are mounted in structured claws. There is a strong simplicity to this ring. It would make a great engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and can be stacked with other rings}

An unusual 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1920 most likely in Belgium. It is in a stylised buckle design with a central curved panel of five well matched baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More cut emeralds. Surrounding the emeralds on either side are well matched diamonds set in 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. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is a wide open work design and is comfortable to wear. }

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1930s and has been 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. The centre stone is approximately thirty five 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 and the diamonds on either side are twenty points each with a total weight of 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. They are well matched bright white stones. It would make a beautiful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear.}

This is a lovely 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 has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a really bright and clear 0.60 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 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 set in to 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 small diamonds that set off the big diamond beautifully. It is in excellent condition and would make a perfect engagement ring}

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1904. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with three well matched opals 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 in a pie crust design. The opals display a good play of colour especially the centre stone. It would make a wonderful dress ring}

A good looking 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 a central square emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More 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. it is a good clear mid green naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Columbian stone. On either side is a 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 that weighs a quarter of a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl.}

A lovely 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 set with a square 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 a transitional 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 on either side. The emerald is a wonderful mid green colour and is most likely a Columbian stone. It is a large size but can easily be sized down to a neat fit. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900. In the centre is a pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  More surrounded by eight 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 curved and clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More 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. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear although care should be taken of the pearl}

An impressive mid 19th-century ring made from 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. The central 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 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 and set in a closed back mount, allowing light to illuminate a lovely vivid green colour. This emerald is surrounded by fourteen sparkling 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 diamonds in scalloped settings. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More sweeps up to join the cluster with fluted 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 such an elegant way. It would make a beautiful engagement ring or a fabulous dress ring.}

This is such a pretty 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 circa 1915. The diamonds are good clear white stones with a larger clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More 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 that is set slightly higher in the centre. It weighs 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 is surrounded by nine smaller diamonds within scalloped settings making the total weight just under one carat. It sits low on the finger so it would make a beautiful engagement ring}

This style of ring is always popular. It is known as a gypsy ring as the old mine cut diamond has been set within a star setting. The design has traditionally been considered very lucky and would originally have been given as a token of love That literally means "You are the star in my life". The diamond means "For Eternity" What a perfect ring to give to someone that you love }

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 is s little different from the normal crossover ring in that it has sweet little swirls on either side of the diamonds harking back to the Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More influence that was still prevalent. The two diamonds are well matched white stones and are securely set in rub over settings. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

This is a lovely 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. The two diamonds are well matched white stones. What makes this ring stand out are 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 set with small rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More diamonds in a stylised leaf setting. It was made circa 1900-1910 and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A delicate and very pretty 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 ring set with a twenty 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 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 and a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl.  More. The design is Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More in feeling with the sinuous flow of the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More in to the top section.}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the late 19th century, circa 1880. It is full of romanticism with the two hearts set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More heart shaped pearls. Around them are graded rose diamonds that emphasise the heart shape in their chosen settings. The 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 of the rose diamonds are at the base of the heart shapes. 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 fluted design. what a pretty ring to give to someone you love}

An unusual two 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 Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that is classic of the period in its geometric design. It has been set with two well matched 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 that weigh one 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 in total within a rectangular setting. The sides are a roll over design on a geometric 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. It would make an amazing engagement ring}

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}

A really pretty 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 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 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.}

A lovely 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 a 35 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 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 and a natural pearlA pearl-bearing mollusc that has not been tampered with by man to produce a cultivated pearl will produce a 'natural pearl'. More with diamond 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 on either side. It would make pretty dress ring.}

A beautiful 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 and natural pearlA pearl-bearing mollusc that has not been tampered with by man to produce a cultivated pearl will produce a 'natural pearl'. More ring, made circa 1910-1920. 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 set with good white diamonds. It would make a lovely engagement ring or dress ring.}

A unusual and well designed 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 ring. It was made circa 1910 and is set with two diamonds, one above the other, and smaller diamonds in a zig-zag design on 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 use of a millgrained edge adds a further detail to the ring. This effect is achieved by the use of a 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 wheel which is a small, decorated wheel that leaves a trail of miniature balls when rolled along a sharp edge of metal. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

A very pretty 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 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 ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in Austria. It is set with two larger 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 in a crossover design. The bifurcated leaf design 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 also set with smaller diamonds. It is an unusual look and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A good example of a late Victorian 18ct gold carved half hoop ring that was made circa 1880. It is set with two 35 point bright white old mine cut diamonds. There are three natural split pearls on either side of the diamonds.along the edge are small rose diamonds called "diamond points" as they accentuate the line of the ring. 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 scrollwork decoration on either side, which was a nice added detail in this style of ring. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that curves around the finger beautifully. It has been set with five graded diamonds in a carved half hoop setting. These rings were very popular around the late 1800s and early 1900s and were given as engagement rings. They are as appropriate today as engagement rings as they were back then.}

A very good quality five 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 ring. The graduated diamonds are a lovely colour and evenly matched. It was made in 1905 in Birmingham. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

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

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1910. The top has been set with a lovely mid 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 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 in a twist design and framed in pierced gold with 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. It has elements of the Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More style in the flowing design. It would be a perfect engagement ring.}

An attractive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More yellow gold ring with an 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 top. It has been set with a large clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More that weighs over two 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 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 1950-1970 period when this bold style was popular. It is surrounded by sixteen well matched good white diamonds. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring}

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 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 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 has a pretty pierced 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. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A good looking 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 ring that is typical of the period in it's design. It has a central clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set forty 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 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 a square setting. On either side set lower down is a small diamond in a square setting then another small diamond in a diamond shaped facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. More setting. The side view is a geometric stepped design. This is a great ring for an engagement}

This is 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. It was made circa 1915-1920 so it falls between the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More and the Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More period. The design still has the oval surround set with rose diamonds and the pretty decorated 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 with a small rose 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 each running in to a reeded shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More, but there is a more Art Deco feel to the three 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 diamonds set one above each other in the centre. The overall look is very beautiful and it would make an ideal engagement ring}

An impressive 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 was made in the 1930s. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set 1.20 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 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 and on either side the claw set diamonds are just under one carat each. They are very bright transitional 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 stones and are}

A beautiful Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More 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 in the 1920s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a good clear 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 that weighs 1.30 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. It is an early transitional 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 stone. On either side is a rub over set baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More diamond that sets off the centre diamond really well. It is a lovely design and would make a perfect engagement ring}

Cluster rings are always popular. This one has a scalloped edge containing diamonds and a slightly raised central section set with eight diamonds and one 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. The diamonds are very bright white stones, much brighter than in the photographs. It is very pretty and was made circa 1910-1920.}

A pretty 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 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 engagement ring made by De Beers that is composed around the round brilliant cutA standard modern round cut for stones, having 57 or 58 facets, typically cut by machines and in calibrated sizes for the modern mass market. More diamond at its centre.It is a good bright white stone. On either side are ten small diamonds set within an elegant narrow bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More. A little diamond set in to the inside of the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is the official signature for De Beers. }

A good looking 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 in the 1920s. It is an impressive cluster of diamonds that weighs 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 weighs 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 and sits slightly higher than the other smaller diamonds. The diamonds are well matched very bright white stones. It would make a great engagement or dress ring.}

A very good looking 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 around the 1950 period. It has been set with a lovely 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 in a gold setting surrounded by twelve diamonds in platinum settings. The emerald is a lovely mid green colour and the diamonds are well matched and very bright white stones. There is millegrainA tiny decorative feature - normally in platiunum - in which minute beads of metal are raised along the edge of a setting, which adds texture and enhances the sparkling effect. More detail throughout. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would be suitable for an engagement or dress ring}

This is a really beautiful 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 ring that was made circa 1910. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More 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. In the centre is a diamond daisy cluster with crescent shapes around it set with graded diamonds. The pierced work design is unusual and adds contrast to the diamonds. It has added 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 that helps to make this ring really special. It would be a wonderful engagement ring}

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 with a gap and then a circle around it set with then ten smaller diamonds. 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 pretty 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 composed of a daisy cluster design that was made after 1960. It has a larger 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 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 that is slightly raised in the centre with eight smaller diamonds surrounding it. They are all rub over set. The brilliant cut diamonds are all well matched good bright white stones. It sits low on the finger so it would make an ideal engagement ring}

A good looking Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a 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 tilted 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 with a small diamond on either side. It would make a really pretty 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 is in the Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More style that was popular at the time and features two buds set with sapphires and two leaves set with small graded diamonds 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 would make an unusual engagement or dress ring}

A very good looking 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 that was made in France circa 1910. The French were very fond of this style as it is very flattering when worn. In the centre is a marquise shaped 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 red, green and blue. It is mounted in yellow gold. Around it are twenty four rose diamonds set 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. it sits low on the finger so it is a neat ring to wear}

This is a stunning 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 cluster ring. It was made in France in the 1920-1935 period and like most French jewellery is beautifully designed and executed. It has been set with an oval ruby that is most likely of Burma origin. It is surrounded by ten very well matched bright white diamonds. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

This is a stunning 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 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 cluster ring. It was made in France in the 1920-1935 period and like most French jewellery is beautifully designed and executed. It has been set with an oval sapphire, most likely Sri Lankan (CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More) origin. It is surrounded by ten very well matched bright white diamonds. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It would make an excellent engagement ring}

A very pretty 18ct white and yellow gold ring that was made circa 1900-1920. It has been set with a Royal blue cabochon cut sapphire. A cabochon is a stone that is cut with a highly polished, rounded or convex top with no faceting and a flat or slightly domed base. A cabochon may be cut in any shape, though oval is by far the most common. It is designed to show off the colour of the stone. The term comes from the French "caboche", meaning knob or small dome. It is surrounded by ten well matched white 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. It would make a marvellous engagement ring.}

This is a lovely 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 rub over set with a stunning high colour 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 strong flashes of blue, green and red. At the turn of the 20th century opals were coming in to England from Australia. The first discovery of common opals in Australia was made near Angaston by the German geologist Johannes Menge in 1849. Both the Queensland Boulder Opal and Lightning Ridge fields attracted miners in the 1880’s. The opals found were exported in large quantities world wide and became really fashionable as the “must” stone to wear! It is surrounded by small well matched good white diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical ring to wear. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. A good ring to give to someone that you love.}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with an oval 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 cat’s eye chrysoberylA hard stone that ranges in colour from yellow, to brown, to green. Alexandrite and Cat’s Eye are both notable types of Chrysoberyl. More which has a definite white and green edged line that tracks across the middle as you move the ring. NaturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More cat’s eye chrysoberyl is a stone of good fortune and good luck. It is also said to bring serenity and happiness, along with optimism and generosity, creativity and kindness. It is a stone of protection against the evil eye! It is surrounded by small diamonds. It was made circa 1910-1920.}

A very stylish Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is a typical geometric design with an emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More 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 in a rectangular millgrained setting. Above and below 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 and there are further smaller diamonds within an open pierced work and millgrained 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 also been set with graded diamonds. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring}

An unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with an oval 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 turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms.  In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. More that is surrounded by small rose diamonds. There are further rose diamonds set in to the ornate 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. Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man's history, the talisman of kings, shamans, and warriors. It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque, yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye, as if carved from an azure heaven and slipped to earth. I am afraid that I lifted this quote as it explains the fascination with turquoise so well. It also meant Forget me not after the flower of the same name.}

A good looking Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is a scalloped square design and has 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 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. It has been set with a square 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 surrounded by eight well matched good white diamonds in platinum. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More yellow gold. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

This is the perfect engagement ring. It was made in the 1920s and 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. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a good 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 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 with exceptional clarity. It weighs 1.20 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 so it is a good size. Set in to each shoulder are three small diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear on an every day basis}

A good looking 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 0.33 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 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 and have been set with two small diamonds on either side. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More 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 would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1980s. It is a twist design set with square cut sapphires on either side with tiny diamonds in between. It can be worn as an engagement or dress ring}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1930s and has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More 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 with a total estimated weight of just under 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. The centre stone is slightly larger than the other two so the ring is a well balanced design. It is also all yellow gold so if you are a gold fan then this is the engagement ring for you}

A very unusual and smart Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More 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 in the 1920s. It has been set with three diamonds across the centre with graded diamonds above and below within a curved design. In between the round diamonds are two lines of baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More cut diamonds. It is a pleasing contrast of the geometric style of the 1920s with echoes of an earlier EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More style. It would make an amazing engagement ring}

An interesting and well designed 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring. It has been set with a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set square emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More 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 in the centre with six rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More diamonds around it. 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 pierced and decorated with foliate motifs. This ring is hard to date as it is an early look but the gold design appears to date from the early 1900s. Either way it is a beautiful ring and looks wonderful when worn}

This is a stunning 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 France in the 1960s. It is a wonderful spiral design with a central oval mixed 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 that is most likely Ceylonese and weighs approximately one 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 the sapphire are two swirls of graded diamonds and French cut graded sapphires. The entire ring has 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. It would make an amazing engagement ring }

A good 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 set with three bright white 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 total weight of one 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 is a well balanced ring and sits low down on the finger. It is highly recommended as an engagement ring.}