A beautiful pair of 15ct gold earrings that were made circa 1860-1880. They are a true English symbol of growth and prosperity.}

This is a beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910 in Chester. It is heart shaped with a cabochon heart shaped moonstone and diamonds around it within an 18ct gold setting. The whole design is pleasing to the eye and it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. In the early 1900s jewellery set with moonstones was very popular as it went with the ivory coloured lace and soft coloured satin clothes of the time. Henry Barnett Joseph was a well known firm of jewellery makers who mainly specialised an Art Nouveau designs.}

A really beautiful pair of earrings that were made in the early 1900s. They are a lovely design with bow tops sweeping down to  knots below with pearl drops. There is much attention to detail with tiny diamonds set in to the mounts on the pear shaped pearls. They are articulated so move well when worn.}

A charming pair of diamond drop earrings that are light and pretty with bright white diamonds set in platinum and 15ct gold. They were made in the Edwardian period in Europe , circa 1900-1910, when lace, diamonds and pearls ruled the day.}

A pretty pair of 14ct white gold earrings that were made in Austria in the 1920s. They each have a bright cut diamond in an octagonal setting with three rose cut diamonds above. There is added millgrain detail on the edge of the white gold. The ear wires have secure hinge back fittings. They would make a lovely wedding gift.}

A classic 18ct gold Edwardian cluster ring which would make a lovely engagement ring. It is set with a Burma sapphire which is surrounded by old mine cut diamonds. The shank is unusual with pierced work shoulders. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A really pretty Edwardian silver bracelet which has been set with pink and white paste to imitate a diamond and pink sapphire bracelet. It was made circa 1910.  Old paste jewellery is very sought after, especially examples like this one.}

A very pretty pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings which were made circa 1900-1910. The sapphires are a good blue and well matched.}

A classic 18ct white gold ring by Piaget which has hearts all around and one which is studded with small diamonds. Piaget is a Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweller, founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget.}

A very pretty and delicate looking 18ct gold necklace in it's original case. It was made circa 1880-1900 and is set with natural split pearls which go around the entire necklace including the clasp. Behind the flower there is a hook which was often the case with this type of necklace as it gave an option to suspend another pearl pendant if wanted.}

A Victorian 18ct gold and natural split pearl festoon necklace. A single strand set with natural split pearls suspends four loops of pearls. Each loop is divided by a pearl set flower with eight petals. It is a very pretty look when worn. It was made circa 1890.}

A really pretty 9ct gold necklace with five heart shaped amethyst drops with bow tops. It would have been a gift of love although there is a belief that the amethyst protected its owner from drunkenness. The ancient Greeks wore amethyst and made drinking vessels decorated with it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication! However it is also the traditional birthstone for February.}

A beautiful ring set with old European cut diamonds that are well matched and good bright stones. Above is a good pear shaped natural pearl. The shank is etched in the gold to continue the sinuous style of the ring. The backs of the settings for the stones have been very well finished by shaping each setting by hand. This is always a sign of real attention to detail and quality in antique jewellery.}

A good original Georgian ring which was made circa 1820. It is 15ct gold and set with paste in silver across the top which was a common procedure. They used to cut the foil at the base to create what is called the Black Spot in imitation of the "culet" on a diamond. Later on this proceedure was dropped as it was too labour intensive. You can see the use of the Black Spot in this ring.}

An Edwardian 18ct gold boat shaped sapphire and diamond ring. The graded Burma sapphires are well matched and surrounded by good white old cut diamonds. It would be very suitable for an engagement ring.}

A very pretty pair of Art Deco sapphire and diamond earrings that were retailed by Caney & Son 66 Regent Street W1. They have a delicacy about them and look stunning when worn. They are presented in their original case with branded silk.}

A lovely pair of old mine cut diamond drop earrings. The diamonds are set in rub over silver settings with gold backs. They were made circa 1870.}

A very pretty and light pearl and diamond articulated pendant on a white gold chain. It was made circa 1910 and would be ideal worn with a wedding dress.}

A very pretty bracelet that was made circa 1910. It is set with well matched amethysts and small natural pearls in a floral design.}

A good, well made 18ct gold Edwardian ring in the shape of a buckle set with an old mine cut diamond and a garnet. It literally means "I am bound to you".}

A good star pendant that can also be worn as a brooch. It is set with old mine cut diamonds and natural split pearls. It is in wonderful condition and was made circa 1880.}

A very pretty diamond and natural pearl pendant which was made circa 1900-1910. It has nice movement in the design and three good pearls which have a lovely lustre. It would be perfect for a bride to be.}

A very pretty diamond and pearl pendant which is attached to a two colour yellow gold and platinum chain. The pendant is set with a mixture of old mine cut diamonds and rose diamonds with a lovely natural pearl in the centre and a drop natural pearl. It is a pleasing Art Nouveau design with the combination of pearls and diamonds which were so popular in the 1900s.}

A good pair of cultured pearl and diamond earrings which are in great condition and look really lovely on the ear as they are a nice size.}

A typical well designed and pretty necklace which was made circa 1910. It is gold and silver which was quite common practice at that time. It is set with old mine cut diamonds and small rose diamonds and has two matching pink topaz stones.}

A very pretty and delicate necklace which is composed of sea shells each with a natural pearl inside.  It was made circa 1910.}

A wonderful example of a 15ct gold navette shaped Edwardian brooch which was made between 1990-1910. It has been finely enamelled in red and white colours and has natural pearls around the edge. The central motif is of entwined double hearts set with small rose diamonds and natural shaped split pearls. It is in excellent condition and quite rare.}

A truly impressive 18ct gold and platinum ring, composed of circles of diamonds with a central natural pearl. Beautiful when worn, it was made circa 1910.}

A good Victorian five stone diamond ring which has an approximate total weight of 1 carat 20 points. It is 18ct gold and has a good carved shank which is the trade term for the decoration on the sides.}

A very pretty 15ct gold heart shape pendant which is set with a very good Siberian amethyst surrounded by rose cut diamonds. It was made circa 1910 and would be ideal as a lover's gift.}

A lovely Edwardian diamond line brooch which is very stylish. The diamonds are evenly matched and well graded. It is in its original case, and was made circa 1910-1920.}

A pretty pair of screw on cultured pearl and diamond earrings. They are 14ct gold mounts with white gold fronts and were made in the 1930s.}

A fabulous diamond set heart-shaped pendant which has a natural bouton pearl in the centre with diamonds radiating outwards. This piece embodies the best of the Belle Epoque period (1910-1920).}

A very good quality five stone diamond 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.}

A very unusual Victorian silver heart-shaped vinaigrette which is in excellent condition. It was made circa 1850, and has repoussé decoration on the outside and silver gilt on the inside. There is a hinged pierced compartment for the smelling salts.}

A wonderfully sentimental 15ct gold brooch, surrounded by natural pearls, with a double heart studded with small diamonds. It would have been given as a love token in the Edwardian period, circa 1915. The enamel is a beautiful green and it is in pristine condition, in its original box.}

This is a sweet heart brooch. It would have been a present between lover's during the Edwardian period. The brooch is in royal blue enamel, framed by natural pearls, with a rose diamond set lover's heart and double knot motif to the centre.}