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 }

This is such a pretty little 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 ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with an 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 in the centre with a small 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 on either side. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. More has leaves on the sides and crimped edges with an etched background. It is a delicate ring for a small finger}

A very sweet and pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It is composed of a small cluster with a square cut ruby in the centre and six natural split pearls surrounding it. The shank is particularly interesting with a reeded and pierced foliate design. It is delicate looking and a typical ring that would have been worn in Jane Austin's time. It is as wearable now as it was then }

An unusual 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with three carved half coral beads in the form of stylised flowers. The shoulders have foliate motifs with further engraved floral detail. Coral is believed to attract love and prosperity. In Italy coral was often worn as a protection from the "evil eye" and for infertility. A wonderful ring to wear with the knowledge that you will be protected! }

A very pretty late Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is composed of a pansy which is a pun on the French words “Pensee a moi” which mean “Think of me”. The stones are Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and a Diamond in the centre. The first letter of each stone spells “Regard”. The shank has foliage repoussé work on the shoulders. These rings were highly popular in the early 1800s and were given as tokens of love. }

This is a charming ring that you can imagine a character in a Jane Austen novel wearing. It is 15ct gold and was made circa 1820-1830. It is typical of the Regency period with it's light and pretty design. In the centre is a a carved chalcedony of a forget me not with a natural split pearl on either side. The meaning of the forget me not is clear that you must not “Forget the giver" The shoulders continue the floral leaf motif to a plain shank. On the reverse is a curved glazed locket that would have originally held a lock of hair. It is a wonderful and original ring }

A very pretty 9ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. It has been set with two rows of sixteen natural split pearls and has bifurcated shoulders that give the ring a light look. It sits low on the finger so t is a practical ring to wear, but we must remember that this ring would have ben worn indoors as a dress ring therefore we would not recommend gardening or other outdoor pursuits as the pearls could dislodge }

A fabulous 15ct gold Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is an oval shape with a blue glass insert with a diamond set flower design over it and surrounded by natural split pearls. Rings such as this one are increasingly rare and very sought after. }

This is a beautiful ring that was made circa 1820. The shank is 15ct gold and leads on to trifurcated shoulders. The top is a large flower cluster set in silver with a larger oval foiled rose diamond in the centre with smaller graded rose diamonds around it with open pierced work to the outer band of rose diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is a lovely ring to wear on a daily basis. The only thing to remember is not to get it wet as it will discolour the silver foiling beneath the stones }

This 18ct gold ring was made circa 1760 in Paris. It has been set with an elongated rose cut diamond. The beauty of this stone is that it has elements of it's natural form but has been faceted like a rose cut diamond. It is coffin shaped so it could have been a mourning ring. Around it are pierced moon shaped designs. The reverse is cup shaped }

This 15ct gold ring is in really good condition. It was made in the Regency period circa 1810-30. It is composed of a flower set with natural split pearls with a ruby in the centre and small rubies around it. On either side is a split pearl set in to decorative pierced shoulders. These rings were very popular in the early 1800s and are as wearable now as they were then. }

This is a fantastic 18ct Gold Georgian ring in great condition.  The top has been set with a cabochon garnet within a surround of natural split pearls. This swivels around to reveal a black enamel plaque with the words "Jane Hearsey Ob (died) 11 feb 1809 Ae (aged) 18. How sad as the black enamel tells us that she was already married so she could have died when bearing a  child which was common in those times. The pearls were used as a symbol of tears and the garnet was considered a symbol of love.  The pierced and fluted shoulders taper to a plain shank. This ring is in wonderful condition. }

A very good looking and impressive ring that was made circa 1800-1820 in France. It is a typical design from that time and has been pinch collet set in gold with a rectangular cut emerald within a border of different sized rose diamonds set in pinched collet and close back mounts in silver settings . The charm of these early rings is that they worked with the stones they had available so nothing is uniform. It has a 9ct gold ribbed shank with trifurcated shoulders. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring }

A beautiful 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been set with three rubies and four natural split pearls and four small emeralds. The shoulders are engraved and decorated with flowers and the engraving continues around the band. On the reverse is a small original round glazed locket that would have originally held a lock of hair. It sits low on the finger so it is quite a practical antique ring to wear }

This is such a pretty and unusual 18ct gold Georgian ring that was made circa 1760-1780. The shank is so decorative with open ovoid shaped links. The flat cut rectangular almandine garnet has been set in to a cupped and gadrooned shell setting. it is light and pretty to wear and in wonderful condition. We would not recommend that this ring be resized }

A pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has fine repoussee work shoulders and a cluster of turquoise stones with a tiny diamond in the centre. This represents a "forget me not" flower which literally means “Forget me not” and the small rose diamond in the centre means “Eternal love”. The shank is a reeded design. What a sweet ring to give to someone that you love. }

An early 19th century, circa 1820, 15ct gold ring set with a rectangular cut aquamarine and two rose diamonds in a flower design on either side. It is rather an unusual design and very pretty on the finger. }

This is a very unusual ring that was made circa 1800. It has been claw and collet set with a large shallow octagonal shaped sapphire. It is a very unusual cut, like an emerald cut but with rose cut facets. The photographs do not really show this fancy cut. The shoulders are typical repousseee work that was fashionable in the Georgian period and have been set with rose diamonds within silver settings. The shank is a ribbed design. It is an incredible ring and looks fantastic when worn }

A spectacular Georgian ring that was made circa 1780-1800. It has an 18ct gold shank and a silver top. It has a pinch set collet containing a large foil-backed rose cut diamond with radiating crescents on either side set with graded sparkling rose diamonds. There is a similar example to this ring in the marvellous and informative book entitled Georgian Jewellery and written by Olivia Collings and Ginny Redington Dawes. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been set with four natural split pearls with a little emerald in the centre. On each of the four corners is a small rose diamond. The shoulders have a lovely line and dot detail on either side. It is such a lovely ring to wear }

A lovely late Georgian 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1820 but has been engraved at a later date on the reverse 'Ann Mercer Obt (died) Augt 3rd 1867 Aet (aged) 71". I researched where she was from and there was a reference to the family of Richard Mercer in Chipping, Lancashire. On the top is a ring of natural split pearls within gold petals that enclose a rectangular cut garnet. The shoulders are the typical Georgian repoussee design of roses and have been set with further natural split pearls. Pearls were always used in mourning jewellery as they represent tears. This ring is a good example of a mourning ring }

A pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has finely pierced detailed shoulders and a cluster of turquoise stones with a tiny diamond in the centre within silver settings. The shank is a reeded design. This represents a forget me not flower which literally means “Forget me not” and the small rose diamond in the centre means “Eternal love”. What a sweet ring to give to someone that you love. }

A rare 18ct gold Georgian puzzle ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has seven bands, the outer ones are plain then the next bands are a scalloped design then the next are incised. The central band is a graded bobble design with a plaque with engraved initials AJB. This ring is approx size W 1/2 and cannot be resized. }

An interesting 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1840. It has been set with a piece of lapis lazuli cut in to a trefoil design. The shank is a twig or branch design with foliate engraving. It says in Italian "Leggi edi e tace" "Read and be silent". What an appropriate thing to do in these Covid times! }

A really charming Georgian ring that was made circa 1820. It has a sweet portrayal of two love birds supporting a gold coloured ring perching on a plinth. Above and below it says "Love Bal" There are flat cut almandine garnets that surround it. I can only presume that this is a lover's gift. }

A charming 15ct gold Georgian ring that was made circa 1820. It has been pinch set with an oval topaz within a foil backed setting. The shank has a reeded design that sweeps up to meet the top. It has been engraved on the reverse "JML JL" It is stylish and comfortable to wear. }

An excellent 18ct gold and carnelian ring with a fine engraved intaglio of an elegant horse motif and 'II I II I AHNA'. This may be an anagram of the horse's name. The translucent orange carnelian reveals curved internal banding. The stone is held in a closed back setting on a wide flat band with trifurcated shoulders. It was made circa 1840 and is a conversion from a former seal. }

A good 18ct gold ring that was made to commemorate the death of Mr Merrill who died May 16th 1816 aged 53. The details are engraved on the inside of the ring. On the outside in the middle of the band is engraved in Gothick script "In Memory of". Both edges are slightly raised and have a stylised flower design that was typical of the period. This ring is a size T 1/2 and we would not recommend resizing as it would spoil the design. }

A pretty 9ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. At that time almandine garnets were very popular. They were flat cut with foil behind which gave them a beautiful lustre. The settings are pinched collet settings. It is a lovely ring. }

A really pretty late Georgian ring composed of a flower set with two split pearls and three turquoises and a ruby in the centre. The use of turquoise means "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. The split shoulders are repoussé work so typical of the Georgian period. }

A fine quality William 1V ring that was made in 1837. Queen Victoria came to the throne in june 1837, so it also has the young Queen Victoria head with the marks inside the shank. It is really a mourning ring as it has a tiny lock of hair in the glazed locket on the reverse. The heart has five natural split pearls with a tiny diamond in the centre. Pearls are for "Tears" and the diamond represents "Eternity". The black enamel is also for mourning. It is very well made with enamelled decoration on the shoulders. }

An interesting 18ct gold ring with a silver top that was made circa 1680-1700. It is from the late Stuart period and is a rare survival complete with all the original rose diamonds. There is black enamel to the shoulders and also behind the top. The perfect ring for a collector. }

An unusual Georgian ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is navette shaped with plum coloured enamel. In the centre is a natural split pearl with small rose diamonds around it. Around the edge are rose diamonds. It is comfortable to wear as it curves beautifully around the finger. }

A good looking rose diamond ring with quite a large rose diamond in the centre and smaller rose diamonds around it set in silver settings. The top was made circa 1780-1820. The 15ct gold shank is a later addition. It looks fantastic on the finger and would make a wonderful dress ring. }

An unusual Georgian mourning ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It is gold with a shaped paste border. Within that is a fine woven lock of hair that goes all around the navette shape. It is bordered by a gold band on both sides. The subject in the middle is of a lady in mourning seated next to an urn on a plynth with gold and rope twist detail. Above is a weeping willow tree. The attention to detail is amazing so this ring should go to a collector as it is a fine example. }

A very pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1830. It has been enamelled with turquoise blue enamel and set with natural split pearls in a slanted design. The colour of the enamel represents the "Forget me not" flower, so there is a sweet message contained with this ring. Behind the top is a small oval glazed locket which contains a lock of hair. }

A lovely Georgian mourning ring with a typical simple plain shank. The top is a finely executed miniature of an obelisk monument with a weeping willow tree curved over it. This has all been done with hair. Around the miniature are small natural split pearls. Pearls were often used in mourning jewellery, and are said to represent the tears of the mourning loved ones of the deceased. I am always amazed at the detail in these early rings. They must have had very good eyesight and patience! On the reverse is engraved "R Birt Ob (died) 23 may 1773" }

A rare 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1800-1820. It has three bands that pass through the under side of the round part. The middle band has been enamelled in Royal blue as has the top with white enamel added. In the centre is a natural split pearl. The two outer bands have ornate ribbed decoration. This ring is a size M and cannot be resized. }

A 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 fedeThe clasped hands, or fede motif (Italian for 'faith'), symbolises the marriage union as the joining of hands in a handshake marks the consecration of the marriage ceremony. It is one of the earliest and most enduring of motifs used in jewellery- seen as far back as Ancient Roman times. Claddagh rings (two hands holding a crowned heart) seen from the Georgia... More ring. The sides open backOpen back or a jour (from the French for 'day') settings allow the underside of the gemstone to be visible. This lets a larger quantity of light enter the gemstone, so it appears brighter than the closed back settings. More on either side of the clasped hands to reveal an inner ring which would probably have held a lock of hair. It was made between 1780-1820.}

An unusual 18ct gold memorial ring with black enamel with the words " In Memory Of" and within the shank is engraved Thomas Tennant Ob (died) 25th Dec 1833 Aed (aged) 69. The borders are unusual overlapping foliage motifs. This type of ring is highly collectable today. This ring is a size M and cannot be resized. }

A lovely example of a late Georgian natural pearl and ruby cluster ring. The gold leaves and flowers on the shoulders are worked in three colour gold. It is in fantastic condition, especially as it was made between 1820-1830. }

An unusual Georgian ring with an inscription on the inside "John Dunn ob (died) March 5.18.14 Ae 55". It has been set with black Vauxhall glass on the top and around the shank. Vauxhall glassworks was a plate glass factory off what is now the Albert Embankment in the Vauxhall area of Lambeth, London. There is hair inside the glazed section. }

This 15ct gold, navette shaped Georgian ring is fantastic. It has a Royal blue enamel background and a rosebud design set with a big rose diamond. The leaves and stem are set with small rose diamonds. It is a true proclamation of love and an outstanding ring. https://static.antiquejewellerycompany.com/2018/10/860G.mp3 }

This is a pretty late Georgian ring from the Grand Tour period, circa 1820, when it was highly fashionable to visit places such as Naples and bring back a trinket. The coral is of course Neapolitan coral, which was sought after as it had such a good natural colour. The classical head is well carved, and typical of the subject matter used. }

A good example of a gold and coral neoclassical ring, made circa 1820. This was the great age for travelling throughout Europe to see the sights know as going on "The Grand Tour". Around this influx of new tourists grew a very profitable industry for reproductions from  Greek and Roman Classical times. These took the shape of trinkets such as necklaces, brooches and rings. Coral was carved in intricate detail and set in to baubles for the bustling masses. So this ring is from that time and features a bust of a Classical lady from the Roman period. }

A sweet 15ct gold ring with hands on either side holding the flower. It is set with three rubies, two pale amethysts and a rose diamond in the centre.It would have been given as a token of affection or admiration. It is difficult to put an exact date to it but it was most likely made around 1830. }

An early 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). More mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. More ring that was made in 1727. It is amazing to think that the following events happened in that year. In February Spain besieged Gibraltar, in order to recapture the territory. Also Johann Sebastian Bach's solo cantata, Ich habe genug, BWV 82, premiered in Leipzig. In may The Royal Bank of Scotland was founded by Royal Charter in Edinburgh, and in June George, Prince of Wales, became King George II of Great Britain, on the death of his father. So this little ring was made too to commemorate a life. The top emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More crystal contains flakes of green colour. It was most likely a bright 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 green when it was first made, to imitate an emerald which was so rare in those days. It has the original foilA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its appearance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. The practice of foil-backing gemstones can be traced back to Minoan times (circa... More inside. A rare survival of that age.}

A lovely 18ct gold ring set with five natural bouton pearls. It was made circa 1840 and is a wonderful example of the period. The shank has pierced work decoration on either side, and the pearls are beautifully mounted with a scrollwork and claw design. The pearls are in excellent condition with no loss to the nacre. }

A lovely Georgian ring made circa 1800-1820 and set with white and red paste to simulate rose diamonds. The body is blue glass. Georgian rings like this were known as "bagues au firmament", or "rings of the heavens". The deep blue glass was intended to evoke the night sky, and the paste, stars. }

An unusual Georgian 18ct gold ring mounted with an early cameo of a maiden's head in the Classical Greek style. It is surrounded by rose diamonds set in silver. The shoulders have a stylised engraved flower on either side. It is in good condition throughout. }

So many children died young in the 19th century. Here is a sad example of a gold and black enamel ring in memory of "JD aged 19 months died 21st jan.ry 1832". There is a small lock of hair under the glazed rectangular top. The shank is bifurcated where it meets the top and is engraved with laurel leaves. }

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

A lovely late Georgian ring set with a good oval amethyst. Surrounding it are graded rose diamonds. The top is silver and the shank is 9ct gold. Amethyst was used in antique mourning jewellery as it was believed to make a clear connection between the earth plane and other planes and worlds. }