An unusual pair of rose diamond earrings, made circa 1880-1900 possibly in Holland. They are each set with a central large rose diamond with two bands of rose diamonds around it. They have secure hinge back fittings. Rose diamonds have a special look as they are cut to a point in the centre with facets that reflect the light in a completely different way to conventionally cut diamonds. The result is a hard greyish glint that looks fantastic, especially when worn in a candle lit setting, which is what was originally intended.}

A rare and finely made 18ct gold eagle brooch by the well known maker Gaston-Eugene-Omar-Laffitte and made circa 1880-1900. Lafitte is also well known for his plique-à-jour enamel techniques. Winged female figures were a specialty. He Exhibited regularly at the Paris Salons. He also produced small silver repoussé and engraved accessories such as matchboxes, mirrors and lorgnettes. This brooch has a removable brooch fitting as it can also be worn as a pendant. The eagle is clutching an old mine cut diamond in his claws. It is in a platinum setting as the French started to use platinum about twenty years earlier than the English jewellers.}

An unusual rectangular shaped 14ct gold locket with an applied flower motif on the front set with small diamonds. It is beautifully made and a lovely rounded shape with a hidden hinge. It opens to reveal two compartments for photographs. It is a good piece of jewellery that can be worn on a daily basis.}

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has a natural bouton pearl in the centre with well matched white diamonds around it set in to platinum. It sits low on the finger and would make a lovely dress or engagement ring for lovers of pearls.}

A very striking 14ct gold ring with a wide ribbed shank sweeping up to an oval top set with a large oval Ceylon sapphire with diamonds around it in a petal design. It was most likely made in Germany in the early 1960s. It is an amazing look when worn and would certainly be noticed!}

A fine platinum ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a beautiful mid to deep blue natural sapphire that is surrounded by well matched white diamonds. It sits low on the finger so would be very practical to wear. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring made circa 1910 in the Edwardian era. It is composed of a cluster of diamonds with a raised diamond in the centre. On either side is a diamond within a crossover style band. It is beautifully made and would be an ideal and different engagement ring.}

An unusual solid 18ct gold novelty tie pin of a cat's head that was made circa 1900-1910. He has bright diamond eyes. A special piece for all you cat lovers out there ! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An 18ct gold novelty tie pin in the form of a question mark set with graded white diamonds that was made circa 1910. A great present and it poses an interminable question! All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

An Art Deco pendant that was made in the 1920s possibly in Germany. It has been set with a good white diamond and another smaller one above. The larger diamond is framed by a band of platinum. It is a smart look and would make a wonderful gift to a girlfriend or daughter.}

A good pair of 18ct gold earrings set with old mine cut diamonds. The centre diamond is raised and is surrounded by smaller diamonds with a total weight of two and a half carats. They were made circa 1890 and have secure hinge fittings.}

A pretty 15ct gold ring that would be an ideal engagement ring. It has six well matched white diamonds in a cluster with a lovely blue sapphire in the centre. The shoulders are slightly raised on the sides. It was made circa 1910.}

A rare 18ct gold and platinum ring, made circa 1910 and set with a natural alexandrite weighing 1.71 carats. Alexandrite is the variety of chrysoberyl that displays a change of colour from green to red. A distinct colour change is the primary qualification for a chrysoberyl to be considered alexandrite. In the evening under incandescent light the stone is strongly tilted to the red end, thus causing alexandrite to appear reddish. Daylight, is more equally balanced, since our eyes are most sensitive to green light, the balance is tipped to the green side. The alexandrite in this ring is fantastic and is surrounded by well matched white diamonds. This ring comes with a gemmological certificate.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a pretty blue sapphire and a bright white diamond. The shoulders are set with graded rose diamonds and there is a small diamond in between the two larger stones. The design is unusual and would suit a girl who likes a different look!}

A lovely Art Deco 14ct gold ring that was made in the early 1920s. It has a yellow gold shank and a white gold top with a twenty point diamond in the centre and small rose diamonds around it. It is a pretty design with millgrain detail on the edges of the gold work and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It is in the Art Nouveau style that was prevalent in the early 1900s and has been set with a half carat diamond with a swirly motif on either side set with small diamonds. It would make a very unusual engagement ring.}

An unusual diamond ring with a largish 45 point diamond in the centre with a small diamond on either side. It has a pretty white gold shank with pierced shoulders and a further small diamond on either side. It would make a lovely engagement ring.}

An impressive Swedish Emerald and diamond 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 cut diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring or a dress ring to celebrate 55 years of marriage.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring which is composed of two rings of diamonds with a central Burma sapphire. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold. It was made circa 1910-1920. It is an unusual design and would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a 35 point diamond and a natural pearl with diamond set shoulders on either side. It would make pretty dress ring.}

A lovely pair of 15ct gold earrings set with a peridot with three articulated diamonds above each one. Peridot is named after the French word "peritot", meaning gold, because the mineral can vary towards this colour. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. It is also the stone given to celebrate the 16th year of marriage. They were made circa 1900-1915 when peridots were in fashion. They are as wearable today as they were then.}

A useful pair of 18ct white gold earrings that were made circa 1920-1930. They have a cultured pearl in the centre and graded diamonds around in a square or diamond shaped design. They can be worn either way on the ear.}

A really lovely pair of sapphire and diamond earrings. The sapphires are a mid to deep blue colour and very well matched. They are surrounded by small well matched white diamonds. These earrings would be ideal to give for an 18th or 21st birthday present as they are not large but just extremely pretty.}

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900. It has been set with a good mid to deep Royal blue sapphire with three old mine cut diamonds on either side. It is a pretty shape and would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A stunning pair of 18ct white gold cluster earrings. They have a lovely mid to deep green emerald in the centre of each one and eight white well matched diamonds around each emerald. They are a good size to wear as they are not overbearing.}

A colourful pair of 18ct gold cufflinks set with rubies diamonds and emeralds in a slanting design. They were made in France circa 1900-1910.}

An impressive Art Deco ring. It is 18ct white gold with a platinum top. The style is typical of the Art Deco period with geometric lines and millgrain work on either side of the stones. This takes the form of small beads on the edge of the platinum, achieved by using a knurling tool. The square cut sapphire is a beautiful mid to deep Royal blue colour and is surrounded by good well matched white diamonds with two diamonds set in to each shoulder. It sits low on the finger so 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.}

A lovely cluster ring that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with an oval mid to deep blue sapphire with twelve small rose diamonds around it. The sapphire has a gold setting edge around it that contrasts with the platinum setting for the diamonds. It is a well made ring and sits low on the finger so is practical to wear on an every day basis. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A neat cluster ring set with seven diamonds, the centre one being slightly larger, and two diamonds in each shoulder. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and was made circa 1910. It would be a really pretty engagement ring.}

An unusual three stone diamond ring. The central diamond is a baguette cut diamond with a round brilliant cut diamond on either side. They are all good white stones. It was made circa 1920-1930 and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

This is a lovely 18ct white gold cluster ring with a platinum top. It has a central rectangular emerald and eight bright white and well matched diamonds around it. It was made circa 1920-1930. It would make a really pretty engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold and platinum diamond cluster ring with a twist design on either side. It has been set with small bright white diamonds with a star shaped centre. It was made circa 1910. It would make a lovely engagement ring for the star in your life.}

A classic 18ct gold three stone ring with a platinum top set with a good natural mid blue sapphire and two well matched white diamonds. It is in very good condition and was made circa 1920-1930. It would make a perfect engagement ring.}

A lovely pair of 18ct gold earrings in the form of bows with a diamond drop on each one that were made circa 1910. They are not large so can easily be worn daily and have very secure fittings.}

A really lovely Edwardian 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It is in the form of an oval cluster with a central mid to deep blue sapphire surrounded by well matched white diamonds. It was made circa 1900-1914 and would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A good looking 18ct gold ring with ten narrow bands held under the top by a bar. The top is a foliate pattern and set with four rose diamonds and an emerald in the centre. This ring cannot be sized.}

A pretty 18ct gold and platinum crossover style ring claw set with a mid blue colour sapphire and a bright white diamond. It was made circa 1900-1910 when the Art Nouveau influence was still reflected in jewellery styles. It would be a wonderful engagement ring.}

A good example of an Art Deco ring that was made in Austria circa 1920. It is 14ct white gold and has a good bright white diamond in the centre with small rose diamonds on either side. The design is pierced with millgrain work which takes the form of small beads on the white gold achieved by using a knurling tool. This adds extra detail. It sits low on the finger so is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.}

A very pretty pair of diamond set drop earrings in the form of a daisy cluster with three diamonds above. They were made circa 1900-1910. At that time daisy cluster designs were very popular and rings, pendants and earrings were produced for the market.}

A beautiful platinum cluster ring set with seven diamonds that are at least twenty five points each. They are well matched and very bright white stones. It was made in the 1920s. It would make an impressive and sparkly engagement ring.}

A smart platinum tie pin set with fourteen white diamonds within a millgrain setting. This style of tie pin would have been worn by horse racing enthusiasts. It was made in the 1920s. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A most unusual 15ct gold brooch set with well matched white graded old mine cut diamonds in a wonderful design of flowers, leaves and buds. It is in it's original case and was retailed by W Bruford and Son who were based in Eastbourne and Exeter and were a well known firm of jewellers. It has been so beautifully made. There is a screw fitting on the back which when undone separates the whole brooch mounting from the plaque. I assume that this could then have been attached to either a tiara or a choker.}

A striking Art Deco 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with three rectangular French cut sapphires with two small diamonds in between on either side. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

An unusual diamond solitaire ring that was made in 1902 in Birmingham. It is 18ct gold and has been set with a central old mine cut diamond with two small diamonds set in to each shoulder. The shank has charming double scrolls on either side. It would make the perfect engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is composed of a cluster of well matched white diamonds with twist shoulders set with a diamond on either side. It would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

A very pretty 18ct gold crossover ring set with an aquamarine and a diamond with diamond set shoulders. The name "Aquamarine" comes from the Latin "aqua marinus", meaning "water of the sea" and in In ancient lore, aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids, and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck and protection. It was also considered a stone of eternal youth and happiness, so it would make an ideal engagement ring}

A good 18ct gold ring set with five well matched graded old mine cut diamonds within a ridged setting. It is a smart look and would make an ideal engagement or dress ring.}

A stunning 18ct gold ring set with a red spinel. Spinel is most famous for its deep red variety that closely resembles ruby such as the one in this ring. These two gemstones can be very difficult to distinguish. Until the late 19th century, there was no distinction made between ruby and red spinel, as they look identical and are found in the same localities. Many famous old "Rubies" were discovered to be in fact spinel. The spinel is surrounded by well matched white diamonds in a platinum setting that perfectly compliment the stone. This ring would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A stunning 18ct gold Edwardian ring set with three well matched velvet blue sapphires, most likely of Burma origin, with two old mine cut diamonds between each one. The shank is called a carved half hoop because of the decoration on the sides, but what is unusual about this ring is the pierced shoulder work. It was assayed in Birmingham in 1911. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A beautiful three stone diamond ring with a total weight of 3.60 carats. The centre diamond exceeds one carat and each of the side diamonds are eighty points each. It was made circa 1920-1935. It would be a fantastic and stunning engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1920. It has been set with an oval emerald within an openwork setting of four larger diamonds and in between smaller diamonds. The settings on the two raised diamonds are rub over settings which are better than claws and it sits low on the finger so would not catch on clothes. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A Mezuzah is two chapters from the Torah written in Hebrew on a piece of parchment. The parchment is then rolled into a scroll, wrapped in paper or plastic, usually inserted into a hard-plastic or metal case, and affixed to the doorpost. This heavy gage 15ct gold pendant does not have the scroll inside but was made to hold one. It unscrews at the base. It has the traditional design set with diamonds, a ruby and a sapphire. It would have been worn in a Jewish household and was made circa 1900-1910.}

A lovely three stone diamond and sapphire ring that was made in the 1920-1940 period. The shank is 18ct gold and the stones are set in platinum which is a very strong metal. It has a beautiful one carat natural Ceylon sapphire with a thirty five point old mine cut diamond on either side. It would be an ideal engagement ring.}

A pretty 18ct gold ring set with a one carat mid to deep blue Burma sapphire with a marquise diamond on either side. The shank is an unusual design with gold scrollwork typical of the Edwardian period. It would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A lovely 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with four well matched white diamonds with a smaller one in the centre and diamond set shoulders. This style of ring is ideal worn as an engagement ring. It sits low on the finger and does not catch on anything as the stones are in rub over settings.}

A classic 18ct gold diamond ring that was made in the 1920s. It has a platinum top and has been set with a central forty point diamond with three round diamonds above and below and a square cut diamond on either side. The diamonds are all well matched white stones. It is a really pretty look when worn and would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A smart 15ct gold tie pin set with an old mine cut diamond with applied leaf and flower detail around it. This type of tie pin is ideal when worn on a cravat. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.}

A truly pretty ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top, and is composed of three interlinked clusters with rectangular emeralds at the centre and small white diamonds around them. The edges of the platinum have been millgrained. This is a process that was commonly used at that time to give extra detail to a ring. This ring would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

An unusual Art Deco ring that was made circa 1920. The shank is 18ct white gold with a platinum top. It is a neat design with a band of diamonds crossing the rectangular section on to the shoulders. The diamonds are well matched white stones. It sits low on the finger so is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}