Boat Shape Rings

A really stunning 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in the 1880s. It has 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 in a boat shaped design. All the stones are well matched good white diamonds. It curves around the finger beautifully and sits low. It 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 that was made in 1904 in Chester. The sapphires and diamonds are contained within a boat shaped setting that protects them so this ring is a practical ring to wear on an every day basis. The sapphires are well matched mid blue stones. There are two diamonds in between each 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 give the ring a lovely twinkle. 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 a scroll pattern. A beautiful ring that would make an ideal engagement ring}

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has 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 and naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments.  More split pearls with two 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 pointsA 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 in between. The Victorians loved the combination of diamonds and pearls as they went so well with the fashions of the period. It looks impressive when worn and is as wearable now as it was in the late 1800s}

A very stylish Art dEco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is composed of five graded old European cut diamonds across the top with a line of baguette cut sapphires on either side then rose cut diamonds on the outside edges within millgrain settings. The shoulders have a wing design each set with one rose diamond.The gallery has a pretty scroll work design. It curves nicely around the finger and sits low so it would make a perfect engagement ring }

A highly detailed 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 most likely made in America. It has been set with 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 mid blue colour CeylonSri Lankan (Ceylon was the country's former name until 1972) More 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 a framework of millgrainA technique developed in the late 19th century as a textural effect to metal work on the edges or bezels of jewellery. That technique is referred to as millegrain (or mille grain or even milegrain). From the French word mille for a thousand, and from grain as the same meaning in English, it refers to what appears to be thousands of tiny beads upon a metal pr... More set graded diamonds within a pierced framework. The sides of the 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 and 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 been engraved with leaf and zig zag designs. It would make the perfect engagement ring}

A pretty 18ct gold ring ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is a boat shaped design and has been set with three emeralds in the centre with a band of diamonds around them. The diamonds are good bright white stones. The shank splits as it comes up to meet the top giving the ring a lighter look. it would make a lovely engagement or dress ring. }

An unusual and very impressive and pretty emerald and diamond ring. It was made in the Edwardian period, circa 1900-1910, and curves round the finger beautifully. The emeralds are well matched and complimented by graded well matched good white old mine cut diamonds around them. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. }

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 finely made Art Deco ring set with a central square cut sapphire which is surrounded by small bright diamonds. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold. It would make a lovely engagement ring. }

A good looking 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in 1876. It is set with three oval sapphires with small diamonds in between. 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 unusual incised decoration and are very much part of the overall design. It would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A pretty double band, or chequerboard design, boat-shaped Edwardian ring set with old mine cut diamonds and sapphires. It would make a lovely engagement ring. }

A pretty 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold 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 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 ring that was made in Birmingham in 1889. It is a boat shape with five graded 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 in the centre. They are surrounded by fourteen rubies. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

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

An attractive EdwardianJewellery made in the Edwardian era (1901-1914). More 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring with a swirl design on 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. It is set with three rubies with two diamonds in between. It was made in 1906 in Birmingham.}