Gypsy Rings

A smart 18ct gold ring that has been set with an old cut diamond within a star setting. It is called a gypsy ring because of the lucky star setting around the stone. This style of ring would have been given as a token of esteem, literally meaning that "You are the star in my life". }

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1890-1900. It has been set with three old mine cut diamonds within star shaped settings.  This style of ring is known as a gypsy ring due to the star shaped settings. They were very popular in the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods and were often set with different coloured gemstones. This ring can be worn on its own or stacked with others }

An attractive 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1886. It has been rub over set with five well matched bright white diamonds. I love this setting as it is such a neat look. This ring can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings.}

A smart late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). More 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with three 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 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 shaped settings. The total weight of the diamonds is just over half 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. This ring can be worn on a daily basis either as an engagement or dress ring and can also be stacked with other rings. }

A really good quality and very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1905. It is in excellent crisp condition and has been set with a sapphire in the centre with two small diamonds on either side and a scroll work design on the shoulders. The sapphire is in a star setting hence the term "Gypsy ring" as it was considered lucky. It sits low on the finger so it is practical to wear. It would make a wonderful engagement or dress ring }

A good looking 18ct ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond within a star setting. This style of ring is known as a gypsy setting because of the star shaped setting which was considered lucky and sent the message "You are the diamond in my life". On either side is ornate scroll work. A beautiful ring that can be worn daily on its own or stacked with other rings }

A lovely 18ct gold ring with rub over settings for three old mine cut diamonds. This type of setting is a very neat and clean look, and can be worn daily as a dress ring or as an engagement ring. It was made circa 1880-1900 and is in lovely condition. }