A very unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of two daisy clusters set with bright white and well matched diamonds and flanked by diamond set shoulders in platinum settings. It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

A smart platinum ring that was made in France circa 1920-1930. It has been set with three beautiful natural mid blue sapphires with two matched white diamonds in between each one. It has a lovely millgrained edge that frames the stones. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct white gold ring set with approximately 1.20 carats of well matched white diamonds. It is pretty much a stock size so it will fit a lot of people! These eternity rings can either be worn on their own or stacked with other gem set eternity rings.}

A lovely 18ct white gold flipover ring. The two diamond set outer bands swivel round to either frame the sapphires or the rubies so you have two rings in one! These rings were popular in the 1920s and are still popular today as they look so good when worn. This ring cannot be sized.}

A lovely late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with an old mine cut diamond in the centre with graded natural split pearls around it interspersed with emeralds. The shoulders are pierced and set with small natural split pearls and an emerald and join on to a fluted shank. It is an impressive ring and would be ideal as a dress ring.}

An amazing 18ct white gold ring set with a one carat ruby in the centre. The ruby is surrounded by well matched white brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of three carats. It was made circa 1940-1960. This ring would be ideal for a Ruby anniversary present.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. The condition is incredible considering it is over 180 years old! The band has decorative bobbles on either side and rope design around the central cluster of coral and turquoise. The coral means "Protection from evil" especially for children, and the use of turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. There is a locket section on the reverse which may have originally held a lock of hair.}

A stunning platinum ring that was made circa 1920-1930. It has been set with a rectangular cut Burma sapphire with well matched graded white diamonds in a zig zag design on either side. The sapphire is a beautiful rich Royal blue colour. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It has a slightly raised centre set with a larger diamond with smaller diamonds in petal shaped settings around it. This style is known as a daisy cluster and is ideal as an engagement ring.}

This is a beautiful original ring that was made circa 1920. It has an 18ct yellow gold shank with a platinum top. In the centre is a twenty point white diamond with a ring of calibre cut sapphires around it, then small well matched white diamonds within scalloped settings. The shoulders are a shallow step cut design set with small rose diamonds.It sits low on the finger so is practical to wear. It would make such a pretty and unusual engagement ring.}

A classic 18ct gold three stone ring. It was made circa 1910 and has been set with an oval cornflower blue sapphire with a small diamond on either side. It is a neat look and sits low on the finger so is practical to wear. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with two well matched white twenty five point diamonds. The design is typical of the period when it was made, circa 1900-1915, as it is a sinuous Art Nouveau style. It is as suitable now as it was then for an engagement ring.}

A stunning 18ct gold ring set with a six carat natural yellow sapphire. These yellow coloured gemstones are members of the large sapphire family. This stone has been used as a talisman for years and there are many tales associated with it. Some say it renders a power to take correct decisions and make accurate judgments. Others say that the yellow sapphire showers money on the one who has this precious stone with her. Those born in the month of September have yellow sapphire as their birthstone. Because of the stable property of this gemstone, it can be worn by anyone irrespective of their month of birth and it is believed to bring good luck, wealth, health and prosperity to all. It can also be worn by those born in November as an alternative birthstone or as an engagement ring.}

An unusual 18ct gold wedding band set with a small diamond. It would be an unusual band with a difference to wear with an engagement ring.}

A lovely platinum wedding band set with a small diamond. It would be an unusual wedding ring with a difference to wear with an engagement ring.}

An unusual 14ct gold ring that was made in Austria in the 1920s. It has been set with an oval diamond but the shank is the highlight of this ring. It is like a Wiener Werkstätte design. The Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop) was established in 1903 by Koloman Moser and Josef Hoffmann. It was a production community of visual artists in Vienna, Austria bringing together architects, artists and designers working in ceramics, jewellery, silver, textiles, furniture and the graphic arts. It is widely regarded as a pioneer of modern design. I can only attribute this ring's design to the influence of the movement.}

An unusual signet ring that was made in Germany in the early 1900s.It is marked 333. This is the German mark for 8 carat gold, slightly less than 9 carat gold in England. It has rope detail around the plain oval carnelian and stepped shoulders. It sits low on the finger so is practical and good looking to wear by either a man or a woman.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring set with an unheated natural Ceylon sapphire that weighs just over three carats. It is a good even cornflower blue colour. On either side is a twenty point diamond. The top of the ring is platinum which is often the case with rings such as this one. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A wonderful Art Deco ring that was made circa 1920. It is so beautifully made with careful attention to detail. The top is a daisy cluster of well matched white diamonds set in platinum with a millgrained edge. Around the cluster is a scalloped design set with shaped cut rubies in a yellow gold setting. The shoulders have three rose diamonds on either side. It sits low on the finger so it would be an ideal choice for an engagement ring, as it is not only beautiful, but practical to wear.}

A wonderful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. The columbian emerald is a lovely green colour and is a square emerald cut stone. It is surrounded by small old mine cut diamonds that are slightly different sizes which add to the character of the ring. It would make a stunning engagement ring.}

A stunning diamond cluster ring that was made in the early 1900s. The shank is 18ct yellow gold and the top is platinum. The diamonds are really well matched white stones with a half carat diamond in the centre, and are delicately set in millgrained settings. It sits low on the finger so will not catch. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A beautiful five stone sapphire and diamond ring that was made in the 1920s. It is platinum and the natural sapphires are a wonderful mid blue colour. The two old mine cut diamonds are well matched white stones. It would be perfect as an engagement ring.}

An attractive 18ct gold ring set with an oval cabochon cut moonstone. In the centre is a star with a central sapphire surrounded by six small rose diamonds. It would make a lovely dress ring.}

A pretty 14ct gold ring that was made in Austria circa 1900-1910. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was popular at that time. There is a central cluster of good well matched white diamonds with twist shoulders also set with diamonds.The top is white gold and the shank is yellow gold. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring set with a rectangular cut topaz with a brilliant cut diamond on either side. It was made in Birmingham 1978. Topaz is the birthstone for the month of December, and the stone given in celebration of the 4th and 19th anniversaries of marriage. Topaz is also a symbol of love and affection so a lovely ring to give either as an engagement ring or to mark an anniversary.}

A beautiful diamond cluster ring with a one carat transition cut diamond in the centre surrounded by nine well matched bright white diamonds. It was made in the 1920s and sits quite low on the finger. It would make a fabulous engagement ring.}

A lovely Art Deco 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It was made circa 1920 and has been set with a tilted square sapphire within a surround of six small diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with platinum settings around the stones. It is a crossover design and was made circa 1900-1910 in the flowing Art Nouveau style that was prevalent at the time. It has been set with a cornflower blue sapphire in the centre with a good white diamond on either side. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

This is not a large ring but is such a pretty design. It was made circa 1910-1920 and has been set with six pear shaped sapphires with small rose diamonds in between and an eight cut diamond in the centre. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. It would make a pretty engagement ring.}

A wonderful and very stylish platinum ring that was made in the 1920s in Germany. It has been set with two well matched white forty point diamonds within a framework of smaller diamonds. The shoulders have also been set with small diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear, and would be an ideal dress or engagement ring.}

A lovely original 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with six well matched mid blue sapphires surrounded by small white diamonds with a larger diamond in the centre in a hexagonal setting. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A stylish Art Deco 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with an octagonal cut aquamarine. It has step cut shoulders that are typical of the period. It would be ideal as a dress or engagement ring.}

A beautiful 15ct gold snake ring that was made in Birmingham in 1880. The lovely detail is the tale end that literally "snakes" around the head. There is a diamond in it's head and two engraved beady 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 14ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the early 1920s in Austria. It has been set with three diamonds in a vertical line with small diamonds on either side. There is also a small diamond set in to each shoulder. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A wonderful Victorian 18ct gold ring made in 1885. It is set with an oval sapphire, most likely of Burma origin. There are twelve bright old mine cut diamonds around the sapphire. The shank has pretty pierced work shoulders. It is in lovely condition and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct white gold ring set with a mabe pearl with onyx on either side and diamonds on both edges that frame the pearl. It was made in the 1920s, and most likely is of German origin.}

An interesting 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1930s. It could possibly be German as similar designs originated there. It has been set with a central 35 point diamond with a square cut ruby on either side and small rose diamonds on either edge. It is stylish and fun to wear as an engagement or a dress ring.}

This is a large ring set with a deep reddish pink spinel. Spinels are natural stones and the red colour that closely resembles a ruby is very sought after. It is surrounded by good white old mine cut diamonds. It was made circa 1880 and was probably sold as a ruby at the time! In antique jewellery, one will hardly ever encounter spinels although the jewellers from days gone by may have used them as rubies and did not realise that red spinels are even rarer. A famous example is the 'Black Prince's Ruby' which was actually a large, irregular cabochon red spinel weighing 170 carats (34 g) set in the front of the United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II's State Crown. The spinel is one of the oldest of the Crown Jewels, with a history dating back to the middle of the 14th century. It has been in the possession of England's rulers since it was given in 1367 to its namesake, Edward of Woodstock,"Black Prince". So this ring would make a very impressive engagement ring. Your very own crown jewel!}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with an oval ruby with a small diamond on either side within a figure of eight design. It is very a wearable every day ring.}

A beautiful 18ct rose gold ring that was made circa 1940s-1950. It is set with a lovely green one carat emerald, and is surrounded by over 1.20 carats of old mine cut diamonds. It is currently a tiny ring size but can be resized. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with rose diamonds so the look is quite different from brilliant cut stones. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A rare and original 15ct gold ring that spells “Regard”. It was made circa 1820 when jewels such as this sent secret messages from an admirer. The first letter of each stone spells out the word. Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond. The shank is also particularly pretty. It is lovely condition and would be a great ring to give as a token of love.}

An unusual 9ct gold ring in the form of a woven band with three natural split pearls on the top. It was made in Birmingham in 1893 and can be worn either on its own or stacked with other rings.}

A top quality diamond and emerald ring made by the well known firm Mappin & Webb in 1991. Mappin & Webb is an English jewellery company. It traces its origins to a silver workshop founded in 1775. It has held Royal Warrants to British monarchs since 1897. This five stone ring has been set with well matched good mid to deep green emeralds interspersed with two bright white diamonds. There are tiny diamond points as they are known on either side of the larger stones. These give the ring a clean line. This design has been used since Victorian times. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with five well matched natural unheated sapphires. This style of ring can either be worn on its own or stacked with others, but it would also be ideal as an engagement ring.}

An interesting 14ct gold ring set with a turquoise and a rose diamond. It takes the form of two bands, each one with a different design, so it looks like two separate rings when worn. It was made in Austria circa 1910.}

A very bright white diamond cluster ring. The centre diamond is slightly raised so it looks like a daisy. The shank is 18ct yellow gold. It is not large but would look wonderful on a slim finger and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

An impressive quite large 18ct white gold ring with two clusters set with a central diamond with six emeralds around each one. It was made in Italy in the 1980s.}

A smart 18ct gold ring set with three natural rubies and three natural split pearls. It looks like two rings when worn so you get two rings for the price of one! It was made circa 1900-1910.}

An unusual 15ct gold ring set with an oval rose diamond. It is engraved inside with JGF geb ( 'geb' is short for geborene. In English it would translate as 'born' ) 28 august 1842. The design is lovely with a rose diamond flower in the centre surrounded by gold petals with engraved scales around the band.}

A delicate 18ct gold ring set with an oval aquamarine with a small rose diamond on either side. It was made in the early 1900s in the light style that was so typical of the period. It would look lovely worn on its own or stacked with other bands.}

A pretty 18ct gold crossover style ring set with two rectangular emeralds with six well matched white diamonds set in to the shank. It is difficult to date exactly but it was most likely made in the 1980s. It would be ideal as an engagement or dress ring.}

This is a really lovely 22ct gold band that was made in the late Victorian period, 1896 in London. It has been set with four rose diamonds and four cabochon cut lapis lazuli. It is a lovely combination and easy to wear on its own or stacked with other rings. We do not recommend this ring to be sized as the stones are perfectly balanced.}

A useful every day ring that was made most likely in the 1980s. It is a mixture of 18ct yellow and 18ct white gold with small diamonds set in the white gold sections. It is a woven design so slightly moves when you handle it. This ring cannot be sized. It is a generous "M".}

A very pretty Art Nouveau 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a natural pearl in the centre with a white diamond on either side. The shoulders are set with graded rose diamonds. It is typical of the period with a flowing crossover design and would make a lovely dress or engagement ring.}

A striking 18ct gold ring set with an oval moonstone surrounded by rose diamonds. Moonstone has been used in Roman jewellery for nearly two thousand years. It has always been a sacred stone in India with a special significance for lovers, and is a traditional wedding gift there. It was a popular choice for jewellers in the Edwardian period which this ring is from, and was believed to reconcile estranged lovers and to cure sleeplessness! It is a marquise shape which is a very flattering style when worn. It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A classic three stone ring set with a central mid blue natural sapphire with a good white diamonds on either side. It was made in the 1930s and sits low on the finger. It would be lovely as an engagement ring.}

A ring with a twist! Set with two diamonds on reeded shoulders. This ring is 18ct gold and was made circa 1900-1910. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

A smart 18ct White Gold solitaire ring set with an impressive 0.80 carat diamond. The diamond is a good white colour and a lovely clear round brilliant cut diamond. It was made circa 1960-1970. It is currently a tiny ring size but it can easily be resized. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A good platinum night and day or flip over ring set with sapphires, rubies and diamonds. You really have two rings in one as you can flip the diamond sides round to either the sapphire or the ruby middle section. It was made in the 1920s when this type of ring was really popular. However it has stood the test of time and is as wearable now as it was then. It cannot be resized.}