A striking Art Deco 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with three rectangular French cut sapphires with two small diamonds in between on either side. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made in 1897 in Birmingham. It has been set with three turquoise with small old mine cut diamonds framing them. The meaning behind the use of turquoise when it comes to engagement rings, is a trustworthy relationship. Every marriage must be built on trust, and this antique turquoise engagement ring can signify this trust, and be a constant reminder throughout your marriage.}

A beautiful and original Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has a quarter of a carat diamond in the middle with shaped sapphires around it. Sweeping bands of diamonds connect to the main shank. It is stylish and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold five stone sapphire ring that was made in 1908. The sapphires are good well matched natural stones. it has tiny diamond points that give the ring a good line on either edge. This was a common practice with Victorian and Edwardian jewellery. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A stunning Art Deco ring made in France circa 1920. It is platinum and has been set with a twenty five point diamond in the centre with a pierced starburst design around it set with a mixture of rose cut and eight cut diamonds. Around the edge is a band of copper coloured enamel, and there are small diamonds in the shoulders. It is an original and beautiful ring and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum and diamond solitaire ring with an eighty point clear white diamond in the centre. On either side are five small diamonds. It sits low on the finger and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold Edwardian ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with two sapphires, one above the other and has a diamond on either side. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty Edwardian 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1915. The topaz has been rose cut which is unusual and is surrounded by small white diamonds. Topaz is the birthstone for the month of December, and the stone given in celebration of the 4th and 19th anniversaries of marriage. It is also a symbol of love and affection, and has been said to be an aid to ones sweetness and disposition. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very special 18ct gold snake ring that has been set with a cabochon sapphire in the snake's head. There is a small rose diamond in each eye. It is a heavy gage and feels good when worn. The snake motif in antique jewellery represented “Eternal love and wisdom”, so pieces such as this ring would have been a gift from an admirer.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1850. It has been set with a beautiful natural oval emerald with small rose cut diamonds around it. It is a charming ring and would make a pretty engagement or dress ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an oval mid to deep blue sapphire that is surrounded by twelve white diamonds in a platinum setting. It sits low on the finger so is very practical to wear. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely 15ct gold snake ring with a diamond set in it's head that was made circa 1880-1900. Many examples of Victorian snake rings feature snakes, suggesting that these pieces were intended as tokens of love and affection. This style would be worn by both men and women. Snakes featured heavily in the myths of ancient Greece and Rome. They were reviled for their ability to shed their skin, meaning that they were seen as a symbol of regeneration and rebirth. This association with regeneration and fertility suggests links to the Victorian connotations between snakes and eternal love. Furthermore, the common representation of the snake being the ouroboros (meaning a circular depiction of a snake swallowing its own tail) acts as a symbol of eternity. So a wonderful interpretation and special to wear.}

A stunning platinum and diamond cluster ring with small sapphire points that was made circa 1920. The centre diamond is half a carat with smaller diamonds around it. The unusual touch are the tiny sapphires around the edge that give the ring a special identity. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold diamond cluster ring. The centre diamond is a quarter of a carat and is surrounded by nine small diamonds in petal style settings. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold and aquamarine and diamond oval cluster ring. It sits low on the finger and is a neat look. Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness and protection. It was also considered a stone of eternal youth and happiness so it would make a lovely engagement ring!}

An attractive 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with five graded white diamonds in a crossover design and sits low on the finger. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold three stone ruby ring in a cluster design with a ruby on either side. The rubies are natural stones and very well matched. It was made circa 1900-1910. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

An unusual platinum ring that was made circa 1920. It has a central cluster of well matched bright white diamonds with a shaped emerald on either side and a further diamond. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A bright little ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a good natural ruby that has small well matched white diamonds around it. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It was made circa 1900-1915 in a style that was akin to the Art Nouveau design with fluid sinuous movement. It has been set with a sapphire and a diamond and has three small rose diamonds set in to each shoulder. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold cluster ring set with rose diamonds. It was made circa 1890-1900. Rose diamonds have a completely different look to old mine cut or brilliant diamonds as they have flat backs and are cut to a point on the front. They glitter in a subtle way especially in candlelight. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful and very bright diamond cluster ring. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and was made circa 1910-1920. The centre diamond is half a carat and the diamonds around it are fifteen points each, so it has a total weight of 1.70 carats. It would make a fabulous engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct gold ring set with an octagonal aquamarine with twelve bright white and well matched diamonds. It was made in London in 1999. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold five stone ring composed of three diamonds and two sapphires. The sapphires are a wonderful mid blue colour and the old mine cut diamonds are well matched white stones. It was made circa 1910-1920 and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A neat and pretty 18ct gold ring set with a sapphire with small white diamonds around it. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty diamond solitaire ring. It has been set with a twenty point bright white diamond in the centre and has three smaller diamonds set in to each shoulder. There is also a channel on either side of the smaller diamonds which has a millgrain design, achieved by the use of a knurling tool. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A lovely 14ct gold ring set with an oval sapphire surrounded by ten rose cut diamonds. This gives the ring an attractive grey glisten as the diamonds have pointed tops and refract the light accordingly. It was made in Austria circa 1910. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

A pretty Art Deco 18ct gold and platinum top ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a rectangular emerald in a pierced work diamond shaped design with small diamonds around it. The settings have millgrain edges, a detail that was often used at the turn of the twentieth century. It consists of tiny platinum balls created by using a knurling tool. It sits low on the finger}

This is a fabulous platinum ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a good white one carat diamond. It is surrounded by twelve well matched small white diamonds with a small diamond on each shoulder. It has mill grain work around the stones. This effect is achieved with the use of a knurling tool to create the small balls of platinum around the edges. It is an extra detail that you often find with antique rings. It is not a typical cluster ring as the shape is determined by the use of different sized diamonds to create an octagonal shape. The shank is a reeded design. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with a sapphire and a good white diamond in a crossover design. This style was popular at the beginning of the nineteenth century as it reflected the Art Nouveau interest in plant forms and sinuous design. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A well made and pretty 18ct gold cluster ring. It has been set with a good mid to deep red ruby which is surrounded by well matched white diamonds. It was made circa 1910 and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring set with a rectangular Columbian emerald. The emerald is a good clear stone and comes with a certificate.  It is surrounded by well matched white diamonds and has a diamond in each shoulder. It sits low on the finger in a classic style. It was made circa 1900-1920 in Austria. It would be ideal as a dress ring or a lovely engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum Art Deco ring that was made circa 1920. It has been set with a half carat diamond in the centre. It is surrounded by smaller well matched white diamonds in a bombe design. The effect is so pretty as it has a terrific sparkle.  It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A wonderful 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is set with an oval natural Royal blue sapphire that is surrounded by good well matched white diamonds. The sapphire has been certificated as a natural unheated stone. It would make a marvellous and special engagement ring.}

A fabulous 18ct white gold ring set with a wonderful two and a half carat yellow sapphire which is surrounded by over one carat of good white diamonds. It looks amazing on the finger and would be a great engagement or dress ring.}

A beautiful Art Deco ring that was made circa 1920-1930. It is set with a good rectangular emerald of Columbian origin. On either side are three graded baguette diamonds. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A great looking and well made ring set with a large rectangular deep Royal blue sapphire. It has an 18ct yellow gold shank and the top is platinum. On either side of the sapphire is a baguette diamond with round diamonds on either side. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made in 1907 in London. It has been set with three rectangular cut and well matched Columbian emeralds. In between are round white diamonds. It is in wonderful condition and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A lovely Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a rectangular emerald in a rectangular setting with well matched white diamonds around it. The shoulders have also been set with diamonds. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. Platinum is a hard metal and in the 1920s it was used extensively as it is durable and much more suitable than setting stones in silver which is a soft metal and discolours over time. This ring would make a great engagement ring.}

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

A special 18ct gold ring set with an oval Columbian emerald that is surrounded by old mine cut diamonds. There is also a diamond set in to each shoulder. It was made in France circa 1900-1920. It is in lovely condition and would make a perfect engagement ring.}

An unusual and very stylish Art Deco 18ct white gold and platinum ring. The design is a canted square with three well matched emerald set across at an angle. On either side are four diamonds. It is a fantastic look on the finger, and would make an amazing engagement ring.}

A rare original Art Deco platinum ring. It has a good eighty point white transition cut diamond in the centre. On either side are step cut onyx, then shaped emeralds ina curved design. On the outside are well matched white diamonds and diamonds are also set in to the shoulders. There is millgrain detail on the platinum. Millgrain decoration is the form of tiny bead shapes that are raised on the edges using a knurling tool and which add intricate detail. It sits low on the finger so it would be ideal as a dress or amazing engagement ring.}

An 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with five graduated diamonds that are well matched bright white stones. It also curves nicely around the finger so it would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A lovely original Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a rectangular cut emerald. The emerald is surrounded by diamonds in an angular design. It sits low on the finger so it looks elegant when worn. It would be a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

This is a beautiful ring and in great condition. It was made circa 1890-1900 and has been set with three well matched natural mid blue colour sapphires. They are surrounded by well matched and white old mine cut diamonds in a triple cluster design. It curves around the finger and sits quite low. It would make an amazing engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a central forty point white diamond that sits slightly higher than the surrounding diamonds. There is also a diamond set in to each shoulder. It looks beautiful when worn and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold cluster ring that has been set with a one carat oval sapphire. It is surrounded by ten well matched bright white brilliant cut diamonds. It looks wonderful when worn and would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A pretty single stone diamond ring with diamond set shoulders that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It has been set with a good bright white diamond weighing thirty five points. The shoulders sweep up to it and are set with three small diamonds on either side. It is platinum. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900-1910. It has been set with three pear shaped diamonds and one ruby in a platinum setting in a plant form design. It is so pretty and would make an amazing engagement ring.}

A stunning 18ct gold oval shaped cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1915. It has been set with a natural mid to deep blue oval sapphire that is surrounded by well matched white old mine cut diamonds. There is also a diamond set in to each shoulder. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

A well proportioned 18ct gold three stone ruby and diamond ring that was made circa 1900-1910. The rubies are well matched natural stones and are interspersed with small white diamonds. The shank 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 unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond that is a deep stone weighing one carat. Popularised in 1750 and developed in the 18th century European old mine cushion cuts were not round but had a slightly curved edge which formed a soft square. They were made with a variety of facet patterns but always with a small table, high crown, and larger culet. The diamond in this ring is a good example of that type of cut and is tinted yellow. It was probably cut in the early 19th century but has been set in to a later mount. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with five well matched white graduated old mine cut diamonds. On either side of each diamond are small rose diamonds called diamond points as they give the ring a good line along the edges.This was a popular design in the Victorian period. The shank is called a carved half hoop because of the decoration on either side. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A neat 14ct gold ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It has been set with three well matched white diamonds with a platinum surround. The sides of the shank have been engraved with laurel leaves which is an unusual touch. The laurel means "Glory Triumph and Peace" in the language of Flowers. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

An unusual platinum ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It has been set in rub over settings with three bright white diamonds with a total weight of just under one carat. The shank has interesting laurel leaf decoration on the sides. It would certainly be admired whether worn as a dress or as an engagement ring.}

A really pretty 18ct gold ring set with an oval one carat mid blue colour sapphire. It is surrounded by ten round brilliant cut diamonds and a baguette diamond on either side of the shoulders. It was made in 1970 in the Art Deco style that is such an enduring design. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A really pretty 18ct gold and platinum Edwardian ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an old mine cut half carat diamond in a rub over setting. It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds. It sits low on the finger so is really practical to wear every day, and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A stylish Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a square cut piece of onyx with a good white diamond in the centre. The shoulders have interesting detail and are set with a diamond on either side. There is a diamond set on either side of the scalloped edge too. It was made in Germany, most likely in Pforzheim which was the main jewellery manufacturing centre in Germany.}

A beautiful 18ct gold almandine garnet and diamond cluster ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a really pretty shank that divides in to three when it reaches the cluster. It is a light and very pretty look when worn, and would be ideal as an engagement or dress ring.}