A really pretty and unusual 18ct gold ring with a central diamond cluster and a diamond on either side within an 18ct gold open work frame. It was made circa 1900-1910 and would be a beautiful engagement ring.}

A beautiful and well modelled 18ct gold double snake ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with a pear shaped turquoise and a pear shaped amethyst. The turquoise stands for "Forget me not" and the amethyst stands for "Love" as Cupid is often featured with an amethyst in antique jewellery. There are small rose diamonds in the eyes that add a subtle glint!}

An interesting 18ct yellow gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1920-1925. It has been set with two very bright white diamonds that are held on either side by a band of small diamonds in a crossover design. This ring would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A stylish 18ct gold ring set with three well matched diamonds that was made circa 1900-1910. The open work style is very fluid which was typical of the Art Nouveau period. It would make an original engagement ring.}

A really pretty 14ct yellow gold ring with a platinum top that was made in Austria circa 1910. It has been set in rub over settings with two well matched diamonds in a crossover style with three small diamonds on either side. It is a light looking and very beautiful ring that would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A stunning Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the early 1920s. It has been set with three very well matched mid to deep blue sapphires, most likely of Burma origin. They are surrounded by small diamonds in a boat shaped mount. It sits low on the finger so is an ideal ring to wear on an every day basis. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

An amazing 14ct white gold ring that was made in the 1950s. It is called a Ballerina ring because of the shape which is like a Tutu. The skirt has been set with very white tapered baguette diamonds in a wavy design. There are small round white diamonds around the central oval ruby. It is a really well made ring as the construction is quite complicated. What an original engagement or dress ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a good bright emerald in the centre. Around it are eight old mine cut diamonds with a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It sits low on the finger. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

An impressive platinum ring set with quite a large aquamarine. The aquamarine is a beautiful pale sea blue colour with no green tinge which you sometimes get with aquamarines. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. Aquamarine is the birthstone for the month of March. The other lovely thing about this stone is that it has been multi faceted on the reverse with the intention of not being able to see straight through the stone to the skin of the finger beneath. On either side of the stone are pierced leaf design shoulders set with small diamonds. It was made in the 1920s and is typical of that period when aquamarines were very popular. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made in America circa 1910. The top has been pierced in a detailed design around a predominantly blue and green opal with flashes of red. Opal is the birthstone for the month of October. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 14th year of marriage. The name opal is derived from the Sanskrit upala, meaning precious stone, and later the Greek derivative Opallios, meaning to see a change of colour. It would make a wonderful dress ring.}

A very striking 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1940s. It has been set with quite a large Madeira citrine. Belonging to the quartz family, Madeira citrine is one of the most sought-after varieties of citrine. This gemstone is named after the fortified wine made in the Madeira Islands, just off the coast of Portugal. On either are two small diamonds that highlight the citrine.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 when opals were very popular as they went so well with the fashions of that period. Antique opals are still extremely desirable today as the old material is not easy to find. The opal in this ring displays predominantly blue and green flashes. It is surrounded by graded rose diamonds and has a split shank on either side that gives the ring a lighter overall look. It would make an ideal dress or engagement ring.}

An unusual platinum ring that has pierced strap design shoulders. It is typical of the 1920s but not too harshly geometric. The centre diamond weighs sixty points and is a good white stone. There are two small diamonds on either side of it. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it sits fairly low down on the finger.}

A stylish 18ct gold snake ring set with a pear shaped turquoise in its head. It has two tiny rose diamonds for its eyes. It was made circa 1830-1840 and has the typical repoussé work on the gold around its head of that period, and a good wide shank. 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 Georgian and Victorian connotations between snakes and "Eternal love". The use of the turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. https://static.antiquejewellerycompany.com/2018/10/601L.mp3}

This ring is an ideal engagement ring. It is 18ct gold and platinum, and is set with three well matched white diamonds with a small diamond on either side. It is a neat and pretty look and was made circa 1900-1910.}

An interesting 18ct gold mourning ring that was made in Chester in 1893. In the centre is a black enamelled area with a natural split pearl set cross. The band has been engraved all round and has diamond shaped areas containing hair. Mourning rings to remember someone who had died were very popular throughout the 17th 18th and 19th centuries and are very collectable today. This ring cannot be resized}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in the early 1900s. It is composed of plain intertwined knots set with three old mine cut diamonds within diamond 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.}

This is a wonderful large natural oval cut Ceylon sapphire that has been set in a relatively modern mount circa 1980. It is surrounded by good white diamonds that compliment the sapphire. It is an impressive and really beautiful ring that could either be worn as a dress ring or an engagement ring.}

A pretty silver ring set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) set in the top and on the shoulders. Marcasite was used because it gave the impression of rose diamonds under artificial light. It was made in the 1950s.}

A very pretty ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with an emerald in the centre and diamonds around it. There are further diamonds set in to the shoulders. It sits low on the finger so it would be practical to wear. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A fantastic French Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. The oval cut sapphire is a natural Burmese stone and has a Gemmological certification that is included with this ring. On either side of the sapphire are graded white diamonds in three lines running in to the shoulders. The edges of the platinum are millgrained that adds extra detail. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “millgrain”, meaning a thousand beads. It is an absolutely beautiful ring and would make a fantastic engagement ring. It also sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis.}

An elegant 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the early 1920s. It still has an Edwardian look about it with the curved platinum settings for the diamonds. In the centre is a good emerald of Columbian origin. It sits slightly higher than the surrounding diamonds so giving this ring a good profile. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring.}

A good looking five stone diamond ring that was made in the 1920s. The diamonds are good bright white well matched stones and it curves around the finger nicely. The shank is 18ct yellow gold and the top is platinum. It would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

A wonderful 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the Art Deco period and has been set with a beautiful natural pink sapphire in the centre. On either side are step cut baguette diamonds. It would make an unusual and beautiful engagement ring.}

A good quality 18ct gold ring that was made in 1972. It has been set with a lively opal that displays greens, reds and blue flashes of colour. Around it are bright white round diamonds with a baguette diamond on either side. It is a very pretty and decorative ring to wear.}

A comfortable 22ct gold wedding band that was made in Birmingham in 1979.}

A sturdy 22ct gold wedding band that was made in 1954 in Birmingham. It has nicely rounded edges so it is comfortable to wear.}

This 22ct gold wedding band has a lovely rounded feel about it. It was made by the well known firm of Charles Green in 1930 in Birmingham. They were known for their high quality craftsmanship.}

A lovely heavy gage 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1917. Both snakes have rose diamonds in their eyes. 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 heavy gage 18ct gold knot ring that was made in London in 1902. It is composed of plain intertwined knots. This signified the union of two people. What a wonderful ring to give to someone you love.}

A beautiful 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top. It has been set with a transition cut diamond with a total weight of just under one carat. On either side small rose diamonds are set in to the shoulders. It sits low on the finger so it would be a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct white gold eternity band that has been set with evenly matched small white diamonds. It would be ideal worn with other eternity bands, on its own or as a wedding band.}

This 9ct gold knot ring is ideal to wear in a stack with other rings or just on its own. It was made in Chester in 1902 when knot rings were very popular as they sent a message to the receiver that tied two people together. It is a sweet sentiment and a neat look.}

A decorative 18ct gold ring that was made in Chester in 1911. It has been set with three rubies and two diamonds in a crossover design with a further ruby on either side. It would make a very pretty engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in 1904. It has been set with two natural pearls within claw settings and a band of three diamonds across the centre. The shoulders have scroll work decoration. It would make a lovely dress ring.}

This is a stunning 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1880s. It has been set with a really good Columbian emerald. It is really hard to show the intensity of the colour in the photographs. On either side is an old mine cut diamond with tiny diamond points, as they are called, on either side of the emerald. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is in the form of a stylised floral cluster set with sapphires and diamonds with a larger one in the centre. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct white gold eternity ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with square cut Royal blue colour sapphires with a total weight of three carats. This style of ring looks lovely when stacked with other eternity bands but can be worn on its own as well.}

A good quality platinum eternity ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with square cut rubies in a continuous run. The rubies are well matched Siamese rubies. Both sides of the band have been engraved with a leafy scroll motif. These bands can be worn on their own or with other eternity rings.}

A good quality 18ct gold ring that has been set with three well matched diamonds with a slightly larger one in the centre. The stones are well matched white stones and are set in 18ct white gold settings. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

An unusual French 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has repoussé work featuring roses, leaves and fruit around the band. Repoussé refers to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Within is a secret compartment that hinges open to reveal a compartment which may have held a lock of hair. A lovely rare ring in great condition.}

A smart platinum eternity band which is size M.  It has been close set with well matched white diamonds that have a total weight of 1.10 carats. It is unusual in that the edges are curved.  It was made in the 1920s.  These eternity bands can be worn on their own or with other bands in different coloured gemstones.}

A stunning platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a cluster of well matched white diamonds in the centre in a daisy design. with millgrained scalloped edging. This is when the edges of the metal have been worked with a knurling tool to produce tiny beads, hence the French name “millgrain", meaning a thousand beads. Around the daisy are French cut rubies also within a millgrain setting. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct white gold ring set with quite a large natural unheated Ceylon sapphire. It is a deep stone hence the high setting and displays a wonderful even cornflower blue colour. The ring was made circa 1920. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1920. It has been set with five graded well matched white diamonds in platinum settings that run in a lovely curve that follows the finger around. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

This ring is in fantastic condition. it is hard to believe that it was made in 1879 as it looks like it has never been worn. It is a good heavy gage and has been bright cut engraved with a continuous design running through a buckle. The buckle motif represents eternity, loyalty, strength and protection and was used a lot in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian jewellery. What a wonderful ring to give to a loved one.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. The diamonds are very well matched white stones and are set within a scalloped border with an outer platinum ring. It has a good profile with a slightly raised central diamond. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A fantastic original Art Deco platinum ring that was made during the 1920s. It has been set with a lovely mid to deep green rectangular cut emerald with three baguette diamonds on either side. Two of the diamonds are step cut down from the emerald and one diamond on either side continues lengthwise down the shank. It has been so well designed and looks fantastic when worn. It would make an amazing engagement ring}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910 set with three well matched opals with plenty of colour within them. Flashes of red, green and blue. Opals are fascinating stones and are sourced in Australia. They vary hugely with some rather opaque ones. These are the ones to avoid! This ring is a lovely example of the use of the best opals that were sourced in the early 1900s. It would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is also practical to wear.}

A striking Art Deco ring that was made in the mid 1920s. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and has been set with a lovely Royal blue rectangular sapphire. Around it are well matched white diamonds and further diamonds are set in to the shoulders. It looks fantastic when worn and would make a wonderful and unusual engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made around 1910-1920. It has been set with three well matched rubies with a smaller diamond in between each one. All the stones have platinum rub over mounts. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear.}

A very pretty 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1914. It has been set with a beautiful ruby with rose diamonds around it. There are further rose diamonds in the shoulders. it would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A beautiful platinum eternity ring made in the 1920s in France that has been set with one and a quarter carats of diamonds. They are very well matched bright white stones. Both sides have been engraved with "S" shaped design. These eternity rings look great worn on their own or stacked with others.}

A beautiful knot ring that was made in Birmingham in 1916. It is composed of decorated and plain intertwined knots set with three old mine cut diamonds. 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 rose diamond ring with quite a large rose diamond in the centre and smaller rose diamonds around it set in silver settings. The top was made circa 1780-1820. The 15ct gold shank is a later addition. It looks fantastic on the finger and would make a wonderful dress ring.}

This is a really pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a good mid blue Ceylon sapphire. Around it are eight well matched small white diamonds, then there is an outer scalloped circle of smaller diamonds in a pierced work design. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It is delicate looking and typical of the finest Edwardian design. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A well made platinum ring set with twenty one evenly matched white diamonds with a total weight of one and a half carats. These rings were very popular in the 1920s and were often worn with other gemstone eternity rings such as sapphires, rubies and emeralds. It has engraved decorative edges.}

A pretty 18ct white gold eternity ring set with just under one carat of diamonds. It was made in the 1920s and has pretty engraved sides. Underneath the settings have been shaped ina wave pattern that is a nice detail to this band. It can be worn on its own or stacked with others.}

A lovely vintage ring that was made in 1976 for Asprey of London. Asprey was established in Surrey, in 1781. Founded as a silk printing business by William Asprey, it soon became a luxury emporium. In 1841, William Asprey's elder son Charles went into partnership with a stationer located on London's Bond Street. In 1847, the family broke with this partner and moved into 167 New Bond Street, the premises Asprey occupies today. Asprey advertised 'articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.' So here we have a very wearable 18ct gold ring in a woven design set with good white brilliant cut diamonds.}

This is a charming ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with three well matched natural Royal blue rectangular cut sapphires that are most likely of Burmese origin. In between are two bright white old mine cut diamonds. There is further sweet detail on the sides of the shoulders. The stones are set in platinum. This ring would make an ideal engagement ring as it curves round the finger beautifully and sits low so it would be practical to wear.}