A neat silver dirk that was made circa 1860-1880 for the Scottish burgeoning tourist trade. This was because Queen Victoria had purchased Balmoral castle in the 1860s. Many pieces were made as tourist trinkets to sell to the travellers who flocked to the Cairngorms to discover the beauty and serenity of the Scottish mountains. Today they are still sought after because of the craftsmanship and the use of the pebbles found in the river beds and polished to form these lovely pieces of jewellery.}

This is a great looking pendant set with a large oval citrine. It was made circa 1920-1930 in the Art Deco style that was prevalent at the time. It is on a silver chain.}

A lovely Arts and Crafts silver brooch set with an oval citrine. It is surrounded by a decorative surround with acorns, flowers and leaves. It was made in the 1940-1950 period and it could be by Bernard Instone. Bernard Instone (1891—1987) is a highly regarded and very collectable jeweller, designer and silversmith of the later British Arts and Crafts movement.}

An impressive late Georgian seal that was made circa 1800-1820. It is highly decorated with repousse work featuring flowers acorns and oak leaves. Set in to the base is a citrine with two initials engraved on it "J B". It has the original split ring. These rings are sought after in their own right as they can be worn as rings or used to attach other pieces to.}

An unusual 9ct gold tie pin that was made circa 1800-1820. It is urn shaped with a heart shaped citrine surrounded by blue Vauxhall glass and natural split pearls. It would make a very striking piece to wear!}

A striking silver cross. It has a pierced silver work top loop and a mixture of amethyst, citrine and morganite rose cut stones in a subtle play of colour. The amethyst at the tip is an unusual heart shaped rose cut.}

A lovely 18ct gold Georgian ring that was made circa 1760. It is set with a citrine that has been foiled to give it translucency. This type of ring is becoming increasingly rare to source.}

Bernard Instone was a prolific designer of jewellery. He died about 20 years ago after a long life devoted to his art. His pieces are very wearable and well made. This brooch is composed of different coloured citrines set in silver and gold, which goes well with the whole look of the piece.}

A smart Art Deco silver pendant that was made in Germany circa 1920. It is set with a good mid yellow citrine. It comes with quite a long silver chain.}

A pretty necklace with eleven drops set with various stones including pink sapphires, sapphires, citrine, garnets, aquamarine, and a peridot. This type of necklace was popular in the 1900s.}

This brooch was made circa 1860. It is designed as a thistle and lock. It is set with jasper, bloodstone and other agates with seven cabochon citrines. The stones were sourced in the mouth of Scottish rivers and polished in to shapes and set in to items of jewellery from the 1860s onwards. Queen Victorian purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860s and this spawned a thriving tourist trade in this type of jewellery. It is highly collectable today because of the history and quality of the workmanship.}

A good pair of early Victorian earrings , made circa 1830-1840. They are each set with a large pear shaped citrine with two smaller pear shaped citrines above and three round citrines above to a 9ct gold wire. They are a warm orange, yellow colour and look really good when worn.}

A fantastic silver gilt ring made by the well known modern jeweller Shaun Leane. Shaun Leane (born July 8th, 1969) is a British jewellery designer best known for his sculptural pieces created for Alexander McQueen. His eponymous jewellery brand is a four-time winner of the UK Jewellery Designer of the Year award. Leane has worked with Givenchy, Boucheron and De Beers, amongst others. His Jewellery has been acquired for the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Fashion Museum, Bath. His fine jewellery has been worn by celebrities and artists including Björk, Daphne Guinness, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Elton John, Emma Watson, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Middleton. This is a really well designed large ring and looks fantastic when worn!}

A fabulous necklace featuring a string of natural pearls with fifty faceted citrines at intervals all around. It was most likely made in India for the English market as I have had many similar necklaces over the years. This example is the longest and fullest though! It was made circa 1900-1910.}

A jolly silver bracelet set with two peridots, two amethysts, two pale citrines and two hessanite garnets. In between there are criss-cross sections set with graded marcasite (iron pyrites) A lovely bracelet to wear in the summer months!}

A fantastic example of a 15ct gold Scottish target brooch. The bright cut engraving is in pristine condition and features Celtic motifs. The large citrine has been specially chosen to go with the gold. It was made circa 1870.}

A good silver bracelet by the well known firm Theodor Fahrner. The firm was based in Phortzeim in the Black Forrest, Germany, and produced some of the best Art Deco silver jewellery. This bracelet is a good example of Fahrner’s work. It is set with tiny graded marcasites (iron pyrites) and intricate silver swirly motifs with four Madeira citrines.}

A lovely 15ct gold seal that was made circa 1820. It is two colour red and yellow gold, with a pineapple and leaf design. It is set with six turquoise which literally means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. It has a citrine on the base with "Mary" engraved so this would be a perfect gift to someone that you love!}

A good looking pair of silver Art Deco drop earrings. They are set with Madeira citrines which are an orange colour, and graded marcasite (iron pyrites). The hinge back wires are gold. They were made circa 1920.}

A very good example of a Scottish Victorian brooch. It is set with jasper, bloodstone and other agates. The stones were sourced in the mouth of Scottish rivers and polished in to shapes and set in to items of jewellery from the 1860s onwards. Queen Victorian purchased Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands in the 1860s and this spawned a thriving tourist trade in this type of jewellery. It is highly collectable today because of the history and quality of the workmanship. In the centre is a large oval deep orange citrine.}

A fabulous stylish 18ct gold ring from the 1940s era. It takes the freeform design of a buckle and is set with a carved orange citrine and small diamonds.}

A fantastic large 18ct gold brooch that was made circa 1820. It is set with garnets, sapphires, turquoise, moonstone, rock crystal, citrine, pink tourmaline and peridots. Cornucopia comes from the Latin cornu copiae, which translates literally as "horn of plenty." A traditional staple of feasts, the cornucopia is believed to represent the horn of a goat from Greek mythology. According to legend, it was from this horn that the god Zeus was fed as an infant. Later, the horn was filled with flowers and fruits, and given as a present to Zeus. The filled horn (or a receptacle resembling it) has long served as a traditional symbol in art and decoration to suggest a store of abundance, and is a symbol of thanksgiving.}

A dramatic pair of 18ct gold drop earrings set with long faceted citrines and round citrines. They were made in the 1940s.}

A smokey rectangular cut citrine set in to a two colour 14ct gold shank. It was made in Germany circa 1935-1945.}

A very striking large pendant set with a fantastic faceted pear shaped Madeira citrine with a chrysolite above it. It is highlighted by small diamonds and a diamond set bale or loop. It was made circa 1890-1910. It is 15ct gold with silver mounts for the diamonds and chrysolite.}

A pretty pendant which has been set with faceted citrines and small natural split pearls. It is from the Art Nouveau period with the attention to curvilinear design.}

A well made, large ring, set with citrines. Made in the 1950s, it is in the style of renowned British Arts and Crafts jeweller Bernard Instone (1891-1987).}

A good quite large Victorian gold brooch which has been set with two large citrines.  It was made circa 1860 and would have been worn as a Corsage ornament in the centre of a dress.}

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A lovely Art Nouveau citrine pendant in a Glasgow Jewellers fitted box. This piece shows the imaginative design of the period illustrating two dolphins swimming down to hold the citrine in their mouths. The delicate engraving of the creatures and the intricate gold setting of the citrines make this a stunning and rare piece.}

Victorian Scottish drop earrings set to the centre with citrines in a bloodstone and jasper surround. All the stones are local to Scotland. They are rare and highly collectable. Made around 1860 when Queen Victoria bought Balmoral castle and Scottish jewels were in.}

A huge round citrine pendant, set in 18ct gold.  It will certainly get you noticed!}

A good early example of a Theodor Fahrner pendant on chain. It is set with a citrine and is typical of the late Art Nouveau period.}

A large early Victorian 15ct gold, citrine and natural pearl brooch (converted from a clasp), from around 1840. Large stones were prised and often set in sumptuous settings to show them off. The citrine is foil backed in a closed setting.}

A nice example of an early period Theodor Fahrner silver and citrine brooch. Circa 1915. Still very Art Nouveau in style. Fahrner was working in Fortzheim, which is a town in the Black Forest, Germany. He is recognised as being an important designer, and experimented with mixing stones enamel and metals in new exciting ways. His jewellery was affordable as the material he used was easily sourced and not expensive.}

An early silver brooch by Theodor Fahrner which is in good condition, and set with moonstones, and a citrine in the centre.}