An attractive 9ct gold signet ring that was made circa 1890. It has been set with a carnelian which is a type of agate. It has been engraved with an intaglio of two cross keys. "The Keys of Heaven" refers to the image of crossed keys used in ecclesiastical heraldry, to represent the metaphorical keys of the office of Saint Peter. The key symbol means so many other things too. It can be a symbol of personal knowledge, a key to unlock inner strength and contentment. It can also symbolise virginity and virtue, two very important concepts in medieval and Early Modern times.}

An unusual solid 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold novelty tie pin of a cat's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He has bright 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 eyes. A special piece for all you cat lovers out there ! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A stylish tie pin that can be worn on a race day and a wedding day and other occasions too! It was made in the roaring twenties when tie pins were de rigour. It is 15ct yellow gold on the reverse with a platinum front with two bands across the circle and a diamond set in the centre. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart tie pin that has been set with a pear shaped pearl. It is a lovely pearl and looks fantastic when worn. It would be wonderful for the groom to wear! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A good pair of silver cufflinks by O.F.Hjortdahl whose workshop was registered in Oslo in 1955. They have been enamelled in a translucent mid blue enamel that reveals the intricate pattern on the silver surface beneath. The Norwegians are famed for their excellent enamel work and this pair of cufflinks is no exception. They were made in between 1955 and 1970.}

A smart and neat tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with fourteen well matched white diamonds with a natural split pearl in the centre. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A reverse crystal intaglio is a rock crystal cabochon with an intaglio carved into the flat back. The intaglio was also painted realistically with oils so, that when viewed through the top, the image appears three-dimensional. Finally, the back was sealed in order to preserve the painted areas. The technique originated in Belgium c. 1860 and is attributed to an artist named Emile Marius Pradier. This technique was also practiced in England by Thomas Cook and his descendants who made crystals for Lambeth & Co. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolour of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. The motifs most commonly found are sporting themes like horses, dogs, foxes and birds. This relatively secret process passed through family members, so keeping it exclusive and expectations of quality were very high. This example is a highly detailed carving of a lady hunts woman riding sidesaddle on her horse with a hound beside her within an 18ct gold mount with rope work detail. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A very smart pair of 18ct gold cufflinks. Each one has been set with a rectangular plaque of natural lapis lazuli.They originally belonged to a French marquis as the coronet above the shield with three florets within informs us. They are well made and in excellent condition.}

A good 9ct gold signet ring set with an oval carnelian that features a lion intaglio with paw outstretched. It was made in 1963 by the well known firm Charles Green & Sons.}

A striking tie pin that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with square cut shaped emeralds and rose diamonds within a circle. It is typical of the style of the period and is smart to wear. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely 18ct gold signet ring set with a carnelian that has a finely carved intaglio of a stag's head. It was made in the 1930s by the well known firm Charles Green & Son. It can be worn by a man or a woman.}

A good heavy gage and very stylish 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has a plain rectangular top with a buckle on either side and a wide shank. It is a really unusual design and in very good condition. The top can be engraved with a crest or monogram if wanted.}

A pretty 14ct gold tie pin that was made in America circa 1910. It has been set with a diamond and natural split pearls and takes the form of a sprig with a flower. An ideal present for your fiance. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A sweet 15ct gold tie pin of a flower with two petals within a circle of gold. It is set with natural split pearls. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin}

An unusual and good looking 15ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1866. It has been set with a bloodstone that has an intaglio of dividers and a set square and is a well known Masonic symbol. The shoulders have been decorated with an unusual pattern.}

An attractive 15ct gold tie pin in the form of a flower with applied gold bobbles and rope edge. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold tie pin that has been set with an almandine garnet with a natural split pearl above and below. It was made circa 1910. I love the possible meaning of joining two people together with love. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A very fine 15ct gold model of a Jack Russell terrier made circa 1900-1910.}

A fine model of a dog's head, possibly a labrador. It was made circa 1900-1910. A good tie pin to wear out shooting! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An interesting 18ct gold signet ring that has been set with a bloodstone with a carved intaglio of a bare man with laurel leaves around his waist. He is holding a sword in his left hand and a key in his right hand.}

A decorative 15ct gold and opal stickpin in the form of a flower. The opals are lively colours displaying blue, green and red flashes. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A good looking 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1880. It has decorative gold rope work and has been set with an almandine garnet. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An interesting and quite early 9ct gold ring with a fine detailed carnelian intaglio of a coat of arms. It has an English Knight in the centre holding a sword within a shield . Above is an Earl's coronet and above and to the side knots and tassels. It was made circa 1770.}

A good pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made in France in the 1920-135 period. They have sprung fittings that fold back when you put them into the shirt cuff. The design has been well thought out with attention to little details such as the nail head ends and the angulated edges. They look very smart when worn.}

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin with an "S" set with rose diamonds with a natural pearl above. It was made circa 1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A pretty 15ct gold tie pin set with an opal and a natural split pearl in a sprig design. It was made circa 1910. These tie pins make great presents to a future husband on his wedding day. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A good pair of French 18ct gold ribbed baton shaped cufflinks with cabochon rubies on either end. They were made circa 1930 and are really stylish to wear.}

An unusual pair of carved intaglio carnelian cufflinks that were made circa 1890. They consist of a muse scribing with a lyre and an angel pouring oil on one and on the other a Greek God with a ewer and an angel drinking wine. The backs are simple oblong shapes with figure of eight bars joining the elements.}

A smart opal tiepin set with three opals with a ruby in the centre and a rose diamond in the stem. it is a trefoil design. Trefoil designs are especially suitable as presents for people with Christian beliefs such as a Christening, a Confirmation or a 1st Holy Communion. They are also suitable for other events where perhaps an element of faith and protection could be beneficial, for example, for someone setting out on a difficult journey, or retiring, or getting married or engaged, or for an anniversary. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A tie pin to warn us all of Global warming, a Polar bear standing on a small iceberg. The bear is 15ct gold and he perches above a baroque pearl. This tie pin was made 1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold signet ring with a raised Welsh Dragon on top. The Welsh Dragon is a heraldic symbol that appears on the national flag of Wales. The oldest recorded use of the dragon to symbolise Wales is in the Historia Brittonum, written around AD 829, but it is popularly supposed to have been the battle standard of King Arthur and other ancient Celtic leaders. This ring is a good size and would be ideal for anyone with Welsh connections.}

An unusual 15ct gold tie pin in a diamond shape. Within the openwork scalloped surround are nine natural split pearls. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A striking and quite large 15ct gold tie pin with an open circular design set with angel skin coral and natural split pearls. This design often represented the winning post in a horse race but it could also be a decorative piece. It was made circa 1880. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A good looking 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an opal that displays good flashes of blue and green with some red. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1860. It is a mourning pin which explains the black enamel and the use of the "Forget me not flower". It has been set with natural split pearls for "Tears". All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An attractive round 9ct gold tiepin set with a small rose diamond within a star shaped setting meaning that "You are the star in my life". It was made in Chester in 1907. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A smart gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a lovely natural pearl. It would be an ideal wedding gift. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A very good pair of heavy gage 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1880. They have each been set in star shaped settings with two diamonds, a sapphire and a ruby. They are in lovely condition and are as wearable now as when they were made were made circa 1880.}

An attractive tie pin that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with a red paste that to all intents and purposes looks like a ruby. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1900-1910. Each cufflink has been finely painted with different game birds. These cufflinks would be an ideal and special present to a sportsman.}

A good looking tie pin that was made circa 1910 and has been set with a beautiful grey white natural pearl with an old mine cut diamond below. Natural pearls are hard to come by so this pearl is a lovely example. It looks so smart when worn. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A striking pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1920. They each have mother of pearl oval cut inserts set with a diamond within a rub over setting. Surrounding the mother of pearls are bands of red enamel with gold dots. They are smart and would make a great gift.}

A very stylish pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1920. They have been set with four well matched cabochon cut amethysts within rub over settings. Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz. The name comes from the Koine Greek amethystos which literally means "intoxicate", a reference to the ancient Greek belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkennes! Amethyst is the traditional birthstone for February. So they may be a perfect present to someone you love.}

A lovely pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made between 1860-1880 during the Holbeinesque period when cabochon garnets were very popular. Holbeinesque jewellery includes pendants, brooches and earrings in the neo-Renaissance or Renaissance Revival style, and once again became fashionable in the 1860s. The designs are extravagantly opulent with the richness of form and colour which had appealed to the Tudor court in the late 1500s. It was rediscovered by Victorian jewellers reviving a fashion that flourished into the early 1900s. The style is characterised by a large, centrally-placed cabochon gemstone, cameo or intaglio mounted in gold. These cufflinks are typical. The large cabochon garnets have been foiled at the back which gives them luminescence.}

A very unusual pair of carved coral cufflinks in the shape of skulls. Memento mori is Latin for “remember that you will die”. Rather than being macabre, memento mori jewellery is meant to act as a reminder to cherish each day you’re alive. They are joined together with 15ct gold chains. They were made circa 1860-1900.}

A large 9ct gold signet ring that was made in Birmingham in 1989. It has been set with a plain red synthetic stone to imitate a ruby. It looks pretty impressive when worn.}

A smart tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910 and has been set with a good natural pearl. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

This is not a large opal. It is very neat and small and is surrounded by a 9ct gold rope design. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A rare pair of 18ct gold Art Deco cufflinks that were made in the 1920s. Each link has been set with an oval carved jade plaque. Around the plaques are two bands of white enamel with enamelled claws. They are so typical of the Art Deco period and are pretty special.}

A fantastic pair of 18ct gold cufflinks that were made in Birmingham in 1925 by the well known firm Cropp & Farr. The company made very good quality jewellery as can be seen in this pair of cufflinks. Each cufflink has been finely enamelled with a pheasant, a partridge, a grouse and a duck. They would be an ideal gift for a sportsman.}

A lovely pair of 15ct gold cufflinks that were made circa 1900-1915. They have each been set with a ruby on top of round plaques of mother of pearl. Around the mother of pearl is white enamel. They are stylish and useful and would be ideal for a 21st present.}

A stunning pair of French 18ct gold cufflinks that were made in the 1920s. They are tyoical of the Art Deco period in their geometric design and have been set with rectangular pieces of lapis lazuli with small rose diamonds set in platinum at either end of each cufflink. They look very stylish when worn.}

A smart silver tie pin featuring a croquet mallet. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A pretty 14ct gold tie pin set with a small natural pearl within a coiled design. It was made in America circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A silver tie pin made circa 1910 featuring a lover's knot. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lucky 15ct gold wishbone tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. A lovely gift to a future husband. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A lovely 15ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a cabochon sapphire. The gold work has raised curl design in a circle. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An attractive 9ct gold tie pin set in a cluster design with bright red garnets. The centre garnet is slightly raised. It was made circa 1950. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An unusual tie pin that was made circa 1870. It has a carved malachite ball on the top. Malchite was sourced in the Ural mountains in Russia. It has historically been worn for it for protection from lightning and contagious diseases and for health, success, and constancy in the affections. So what an appropriate gift to give to someone that you admire. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A 9ct gold mourning tie pin with a glazed locket section with black enamel around it. It was made circa 1820. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}