A fantastic 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was imported in to France in the 1930s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with an emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More 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 that weighs 2.76 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. It is a really good clear white stone and is flanked by three step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. More baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More diamonds on either side. From the side view it has a bold architectural feel that is synonymous with Art Deco design. It would be the perfect dress or engagement ring that makes a real statement.}

A useful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set alternatively with square cut sapphires and round diamonds within millgrained settings. This ring can be worn on its own or stacked with other eternity rings.}

A charming and quite rare 18ct gold mourning ring that has been set with a cushion cut rock crystal in the centre with a rose diamond on either side. It has been engraved and enamelled in white for a virgin or an unmarried person on the outside " J Cotterel Obt (died) May 1752 Ae (aged 42)" On the reverse is a shell pattern within a scrollwork border that leads on to a decorative shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More. This ring cannot be sized}

This is a lovely platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made in the 1920s in France. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a transitional cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More 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 that weighs a fraction under one caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. It is a good high colour with no visible inclusions. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring}

We have had this style of Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring in onyxOnyx is an opaque black variety of polycrystalline chalcedony quartz.  More but hardly ever set with a green chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate. More so it is unusual and very striking. It has an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More and in the centre is a 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 within a millgrained setting. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear both for a dress or an engagement ring}

A pretty platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a lovely oval cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More cut opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More that displays lively red, green and blue flashes. The opal is surrounded by fourteen well matched close set good white diamonds. It sits low on the finger with a pretty scrollwork galleryA strip of metal that is pierced with a continuing pattern, often framing vertical lozenge-shaped openings within an upper and lower band. Such strips are used by jewellers to make a claw setting for a finger ring after slicing the strip horizontally so that it becomes a series of points which hold the stone. The complete gallery is called 'closet' and the h... More beneath so it is a practical ring to wear }

A finely made 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More bow brooch with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with syntheticA man-made material with essentially the same optical, chemical and physical properties as its natural counterpart, but completely artificial. Commonly used for calibré settings due to the colour matching possibilities. More sapphires and diamonds. It was made by a company called Pistol & Pulker which was run by Franz Pulker and Gustav Pistol. They operated between 1867-1922 in Vienna, Austria. At this time synthetic sapphires were used in a lot of jewellery. In 1902, the French chemist Auguste Verneuil announced a process for producing synthetic rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More crystals. Following this successful process Verneuil focussed his efforts on making synthetic sapphires which he achieved in 1909. Verneuil patented the process of producing synthetic blue sapphires in 1911. They became the rage and were used all over Europe in Art Deco jewels. This bow brooch has been set with a central fifteen pointA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a}

A very pretty 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold brooch that was made circa 1900-1910. It is in the form of a ribbon set with naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls with a heart in the centre. The heart has been set with a heart shaped sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More and has natural split pearls around it. Above the heart is a crown set with a 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 and graded natural split pearls. It would have been a gift of love and admiration and is as appropriate now as it was in the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1935-1950 period. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a lovely Royal blue colour sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More surrounded by ten well matched white diamonds. It would make a fantastic engagement ring}

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More in the centre surrounded by well matched good white diamonds with an extra 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 on each shoulder. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More flares as it meets the top so giving the ring a pleasing design. It would make a lovely engagement ring}

This is a charming pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It takes the form of a witch's heart with stylised stems, a leaf set with graded diamonds and a flower head set with an aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More. It has a 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 set baleA component of certain types of jewellery, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone.  The bail is normally placed in the centre of the necklace where the pendant hangs. More so that it can be worn as a pendant, but there is also a brooch fitting so it can be worn as a brooch too. The front is silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More and the reverse is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold. It has long been a tradition for lovers to gift each other with witch’s hearts as love tokens to symbolise that they have been “bewitched” with love. It is typical of the Art NouveauJewellery made in the Art Nouveau era (1890-1915). More period with the flowing naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More with a good white 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 on either side. Peridot is named after the French word “peritot”, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. They are pretty apple green stones and very popular as they look so good when worn}

A smart and neat platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More wedding bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings. More made by Cartier. It has been set with three small and very white diamonds. It is fully markedA small hallmark or punchmark either on the inside or outside of the shank which indicates the metal is platinum, gold or silver. If the metal is gold, it could also indicate the carat, e.g. 18 carat gold. More inside the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More}

An unusual and rare 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). More ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has a rectangular old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More 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 set in a silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More pinch collet mount, with a small rectangular emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More on either side set in gold pinch collet settings. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has decorative repousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. More work that is typical of rings that were made in the early 1800s }

A very pretty p[air of articulatedWhen something has segments connected by flexible joints. More drop earrings that were made circa 1900. They have been set with four well matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More cornflower blue CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More sapphires. Surrounding the drops are small rose diamonds. They look light and striking when worn}

This is for all the horse lovers out there! It is 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold and was made circa 1890. In the middle is a horseshoe design set with alternate rubies and diamonds. On either side are scroll motifs set with further rubies and diamonds. It has a good clasp and a safety chainA small chain applied to a piece of jewellery with the purpose of adding additional security to prevent loss. On bracelets and necklaces a safety chain will often join the clasp ends should the clasp fail. On a brooch it is often attached to a small pin which is to be used in tandem with the main brooch pin. More for added security}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More with a good white 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 on either side. Peridot is named after the French word “peritot”, meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. They are pretty apple green stones and very popular as they look so good when worn}

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1950s. It has been set with a good natural cabochon cut star ruby. Star rubies are the rarest rubies and are among the most valuable types of coloured gemstones available in the world. When illuminated they show an optical effect called "asterism", in this case six neat rays of light that move across the surface of the stone. Another lovely feature of this rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More is the near-perfect hexagonal colour zoning visible at its centre. Burma (Myanmar) was the world's main source for rubies so this ruby likely came from Burma. Around it are well matched diamonds with a further three diamonds set in to each shoulder. It would make a perfect engagement or ruby wedding anniversary ring.}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1912. It has been set with three well matched naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Royal blue sapphires interspersed with small diamonds. It would make a stunning engagement ring}

A really beautiful platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More 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 set eternity ringA ring given as a symbol of lasting affection, typically set with an unbroken circle of gems. More. The diamonds have a total weight of three and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More and are well matched good white stones. It was made in the 1920s and has pretty chased engraving in the platinum around the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More. It looks stunning on the finger. This ring cannot be sized}

A beautiful 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More white and yellow gold brooch that was made in the 1950s in America . It is an interesting stylised design of two New Zealand double ferns that have been set with lovely moonstones with a strong blue glow, and graded rubies down the centre of the ferns and along the edges. The two ferns are held together with two little rows of diamonds. It is attributed to Alfred Philippe who designed jewels for Trifari. Trifari Jewellery was first known as Trifari and Trifari founded by Gustavo Trifari and his uncle in 1910. The company name changed to just Trifari after Gustavos uncle left. In 1917 Leo Krussman joined and then Carl Fishel in 1925. They renamed the Company Trifari, Krussman and Fishel. In the early 1930s Alfred Philippe joined as head designer. He is considered a top master craftsman in fine jewellery and also designed pieces for Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels. His designs became very popular especially the well known designs known as fruit salad (also known as Tutti Frutti) jewellery. This brooch was made circa 1940-1950 and is such a wonderful look when worn}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring set with a rectangular aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More with four small diamonds set in a step cutA step cut is a style of cutting a gemstone characterised by straight sides with parallel facets. Most often, step cut stones are square or rectangular. More design on either side. Aquamarine is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. More for the month of March. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the name “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

An unusual 14ct58.5% pure gold (or 585 parts pure gold to 415 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1940-1950 period and has been set with a large emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More morganite. Morganite can range from pale pink to coralAn organic gem, calcium carbonate with a trace of carotene, deposited by tiny sea creatures living in the depths of warm seas in huge colonies. It grows in branches that look like underwater trees. Coral is believed to be one of the oldest forms of gemstone jewellery, with some pieces dating back as far as 23,000 BC. More colour. It was discovered in Madagascar in 1910 by George F. Kunz, the chief gemologist at Tiffany & Co. and the personal gemologist of banker J.P. Morgan. Morgan was an avid gem collector. Kunz named the new pink stone in his honour. It is flanked on either side with gold scroll work and small diamonds. It was possibly made in Germany. }

A good pair of 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 set drop cluster earrings that were made circa 1910. They are platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More which is a tough precious metal. In between is an 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold link. The diamonds are set in rub over settings. In the early 1900s there was a fashion for daisy designs so we come across quite a few daisy cluster rings and these earrings are a similar design. They look beautiful when worn.}

A stunning platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that has been set with a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More red spinelFrequently called "Balas Ruby", a term derived from Badakshan, the name of the district in Afghanistan which is said to have been the source of the finest stones in mediaeval times. Spinels are often mistaken for rubies, perhaps the most famous of these is the "Black Prince"s Ruby" in the Imperial State Crown which is actually a red spinel and the "Timur Rub... More that was made in the 1920s. It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds. Red spinel is coloured by small amounts of chromium and has a phenomenon to take light of other colours and wing it back in the form of red “fluorescence”. Spinel (red and pink) and rubyOne of the most valuable gemstones on earth. From the corundum family, the red variety being ruby and the blue, sapphire. With the exception of the diamond, corundum is the hardest of the gemstones on the Mohs scale scoring a 9. More are the only gems to display this property, something that caused the ancients to believe there was a fire burning inside the gem. A special ring to give as an engagement ring as not only is it beautiful but it sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made in the 1920s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a stunning Royal blue colour oval sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More that is most likely a Ceylonese sapphire. On either side is a good bright white old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More 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. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

A good looking VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More brooch that was made circa 1880. It can also be worn as a pendant as it has a hinged ring on the top. It is composed of a flower cluster in the centre set with six well matched Royal blue colour sapphires. Around it are old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds and further sapphires and a mixture of rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More and old mine cut diamonds on the outer edge. The sapphires are most likely of Burma origin and are naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More stones. This is a very striking and pretty piece of jewellery that would grace any occasion}

Sleeper or dormeuse earrings started out as single old mine, cushion cutA square or rectangular cut stone with rounded corners. Also called Antique Cut. More or rose cutThe ‘rose cut’, defined by its rounded outline and multiple triangular facets, is one of the earliest diamond cuts, with its origins in sixteenth century Europe. A rose cut typically has a flat base and anywhere from six to twenty four facets, the latter known as a full rose cut. More diamonds or coloured gemstones in a crown-style setting and were often worn to bed to keep the earlobe hole from closing. These earrings were made in France circa 1880 and are part gold and silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More. They have been set with old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More diamonds with a rose 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 above and are wearable on an everyday basis and night time too if you fancy! }

This is a stunning platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More that was made in the 1920-1930 period. It has been set with a beautiful naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More Columbian emeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More that is accompanied with a gemmology certificate. Around the emerald are small well matched good white diamonds. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More have each been set with a 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. It would make a beautiful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger}

A beautiful 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a stunning Royal blue sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More surrounded by ten well matched very white diamonds within scalloped millgrained settings. It sits low on the finger and would make a wonderful engagement ring}

A very pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top that was made circa 1900-1910. This style is traditionally known as a daisy cluster ring that was popular at the time. In this ring there is one larger fifteen pointA unit of weight for a diamond, being one-hundredth of a metric carat. It is used for weights that are decimal fractions of a carat, and all figures after the second decimal point are, in the diamond and jewellery trade, generally discarded. More 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 in the centre surrounded by eight smaller diamonds arranged in scalloped settings. The diamonds are a high colour and good bright stones. It is as wearable now as it was then. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.}

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 cluster rings are always popular and this ring is a good example. The brilliant cutA circular gemstone cut, especially for diamonds or other transparent stones, with 57 or 58 facets. This cut returns the greatest amount of brilliancy, fire, and white light to the eye, making it an immensely popular cut. Also known as the Modern Brilliant Cut, the American Brilliant Cut, or the Ideal Cut. More diamonds are a good bright white and are well matched with a total weight of 1.30 caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The centre diamond is set higher and is larger than the surrounding diamonds. They are mounted in 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More is 18ct yellow gold. This ring would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

This is a really pretty platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made in France in the 1920s. It has been clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set with a good clear white 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 that weighs three quarters of a caratThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The French often claw set their stones with a crimped design which frames the stone. On either side is a small diamond within a millgrained setting. It would make a great engagement ring}

A smart Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring that was made in the 1920s. It is set with a central tramline of square calibre cutTypically small, fancy-cut faceted stones in the shape of rectangles, squares, oblongs or other specialty shapes cut to fit very closely together in a setting to create a design that often outlines or accents a larger motif. Calibre-cut comes from the word calibration which means to divide or mark with gradations. This style of stone cutting was made popular... More sapphires. On either side is a line of small diamonds within a scalloped design. It is very neat looking and sits low on the finger. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

This platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More ring is an unusual design and was made in France circa 1920. In the centre is a clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set transitional old European cutGemstones cut in this style have a smaller table than the round brilliant and the overall depth is greater. This style of cutting was popular in the 19th Century and is the direct predecessor to the modern round Brilliant Cut. Similar to the Old Mine Cut. More 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. Around it are small diamonds set in to a lined geometric design. The diamonds are all well matched and bright white stones. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would make an ideal engagement ring}

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a peridotA variety of chrysolite. It is the gem of variety of olivine. The colour is generally a warm olive or yellowish green. More within a yellow gold setting. It is a lovely stone and was very popular in the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period. It is surrounded by rose diamonds within platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It is as wearable today as it was back then and would make a perfect engagement ring as not only is it really pretty ring but it sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear}

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in 1978. It has been set with three well matched mid blue colour sapphires with small graded diamonds in between. The style harks back to the VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More period with the carved half hoop shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More. It would make a perfect engagement ring}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a green tourmalineTourmalines may occur in pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, black or green. The hardness is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. More within a yellow gold setting. It is a lovely stone and was very popular in the EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More period. It is surrounded by rose diamonds within platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. It is as wearable today as it was back then and would make a perfect engagement ring as not only is it really pretty ring but it sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A sweet 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring set with a small baguetteFrench for “rod.” A step-cut used for narrow, rectangular faceted stones, mainly those of a small size. More 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. We have ten of these rings. Each one is set with a slightly different shaped diamond and can be worn as a set or part set in a stack}

A charming egg shaped pendant that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of a split lapis lazuliAn historically popular deep blue opaque gemstone. Lapis Lazuli is chiefly composed of the mineral Lazurite and is often flecked with gold Pyrite, giving each stone a unique mysticism. More bead with facetedA faceted stone has small, flat-cut surfaces that make a sparkling effect on transparent stones. Facets act as both mirrors and windows. Reflecting light and channelling light into a stone where it refracts and re-emerges. More rock crystal in between. Above and below are gold caps set with tiny rose diamonds. It can be worn on its own or with other pieces on a chain.}

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1900-1910. At this time pale stones were in fashion as they went so well with the clothes which were worn such as satins, silks and lace. This ring has been set with an aquamarineAquamarine (from the Latin, “water from the sea”) is, as the name suggests, a pale green bluish to medium dark blue member of the beryl family. Due to its lovely, limpid color and its durability aquamarine has been one of the most popular gemstones from ancient times to the present day. 7.5 - 8 on the Mohs scale. The birthstone of March and 19th year ann... More within a yellow gold setting surrounded by rose diamonds within platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More settings. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. It is as wearable today as it was back then and would make a perfect engagement ring}

A striking Art DecoJewellery made in the Art Deco era (1920-1935). More ring that was made in the mid 1920s. It is 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold with a platinumDerives from the Spanish word 'platina' meaning 'little silver'. Acknowledged since the 1900s, platinum's durability and natural brightness has been and still is today highly treasured A metallic element prized for its rarity, whiteness, high tensile strength and insusceptibility to corrosion, platinum first became widely used in jewellery in the late ninete... More top and has been set with a lovely Royal blue rectangular sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More. Around it are well matched white diamonds. It looks fantastic when worn and would make a wonderful and unusual engagement ring.}

A large cabochonA polished, not faceted, dome shaped stone - either round or oval with a flat polished base, primarily used as a cut for phenomenal stones such as cat's eyes and stars. More opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. More is the main focus of this EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More pendant and brooch. It is complimented by old mine diamonds around it. It is set in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness. More, with 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. More gold on the reverse. It was made in England in the Edwardian period, when opals were 'de rigeur', circa 1900s. Opals have their own optical effect called Opalescence or better known "Play of Colour". It is when they have an optical phenomenon that occurs when light enters an opal, interacts with its internal structure, and leaves the opal in a flash of spectral colours. The most fought after opals are the ones that display all the rainbow spectrum, especially flashes of red. This opal is a fantastic example of this, flashing blue, green, yellow, orange and reds. Unfortunately, it has not photographed well under the light box so we recommend you request a video from us!}

This is a lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More white goldWhite gold is an alloy of gold and at least one other white metal - most often nickel or palladium (both of which act as a bleaching agent to reduce the natural yellow colour of the gold). More ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with five graded and very good white diamonds with a total weight of over one and a half caratsThe unit of weight for a diamond or other gemstone and also for a pearl. Abbreviated 'ct', 1 carat is equal to 0.2 grams. In reference to gold, a unit of purity or fineness of gold and gold alloy, expressed as a number out of 24 parts by weight, e.g. '24 carat' signifies pure gold, '18 carat' 18/24th gold in the alloy, et cetera.  Also abbreviated as 'c... More. The clawA precious metal prong used to hold a gemstone in place. More set diamonds are very good well matched white stones and are set in such a way as they curve around the finger beautifully. They also sit low on the finger which is a practical thing to consider when buying an engagement ring }

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. More in Chester in 1898. It takes the form of two hearts. One has been set with an old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... More 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, the other with a sapphireBlue is the best-known colour for this gemstone but it can be found in all colours of the spectrum. After diamond, sapphire is the hardest gemstone. More within star settings. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. More are bifurcated that gives the ring a lighter look. It would have been a betrothal ring and is as appropriate now to wear as an engagement ring as it was in 1898!}

An impressive Swedish EmeraldOne of the four ‘precious’ stones. An intense, deep green is the most desirable colour for emeralds. Flaws and cloudiness (‘jardin’) are very common in emeralds, so stones are often oiled, irradiated, and dyed to improve their look. Synthetic emeralds have fewer imperfections and are hard to set apart from natural stones. Emeralds belong to the beryl... More and 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 cluster ring made in 1944 by Hugo Strömdahl or possibly his son, Hans. The family jeweller Strömdahl in its third generation now, still continues today. The emerald is a lovely Columbian stone and is surrounded by Well matched white transition cutDirect descendants of the Old European Cut, this progressive cuts saw an evolution toward a larger table, a lower crown, and a smaller culet than previous cuts. However, unlike later brilliants, the girdles of these stones remained unfaceted. Considered a precursor to both the Modern Round Brilliant and the Ideal cuts. More diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring or a dress ring to celebrate 55 years of marriage. }

This is a beautiful 15ct gold pendant in the form of a stylised flower that was made circa 1860-1880. It is a lovely design with petals all around the edge and highly detailed Etruscan applied gold wire work around the centre. This archaeological style was popular in the 1860-1880 period as a large excavation had taken place in Italy. The gold pieces that were discovered influenced many jewellers to copy the design, the most notable being Castellani. In the centre is an old mine cut diamond within a diamond shaped setting. On the reverse is a glazed locket that would originally have held a lock of hair or a miniature }

A very pretty brooch in its original case that was made circa 1890. It was retailed by Henry Tessier who were the Court Jewellers based in 104C Mount Street, Grosvenor Square in London. It is a lovely intertwined design and has been set with three turquoise and graduated diamonds and rose diamonds. The use of the turquoise represents a forget me not flower which literally means “Forget me not” and the diamonds mean “Eternal love”. It comes in its original red Moroccan case. }

A pretty pair of 18ct white gold drop earrings that have each been set with a natural split pearl at the top and a natural pearl at the base. Above each pearl are five rose diamonds. The design is simple but very striking }

A stunning 14ct white gold ring that was made in Germany in the Art Deco period in the 1920s. It is typical of the period in its geometric design. In the centre is a cabochon emerald within a rub over setting. On either side is an old European cut diamond within square settings with millgrain detail. Each one weighs half a carat. The unusual design features eight cut onyx insets at intervals around the edge that give this ring a sculptural look. An amazing ring to wear as either a dress ring or an engagement ring }

This brooch exemplifies the jewellers art at the beginning of the 20th century. They realised that platinum was a much better metal to use in the setting of gemstones as it was so hard and durable, unlike silver which is a soft and cumbersome metal. The result was a light and very pretty look and many pieces were produced such as this bow brooch which shows the diamonds off within a cobweb design. It looks wonderful when worn on a plain lapel as the pierced work adds contrast to the colour beneath. }