A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1980. It has been claw set with a lovely natural Thai ruby that is surrounded by ten very well matched claw set white diamonds. The ruby is a lovely pinky purple red colour. It would make a stunning engagement ring }

A spectacular 18ct gold ring that was made in France around 1960.  It has been set with brilliant cut diamonds in a cluster with a  larger diamond that weighs .80 carats in the centre. The bifurcated shoulders have also been set with small diamonds . The diamonds are well matched stunning and clear bright white stones with a total weight of 1.92 carats.  It is an amazing look and would make a great engagement or dress ring }

A beautiful 18ct white gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a round bright green peridot within a ring of well matched white diamonds. 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. }

A good solitaire ring set with a thirty five point good white brilliant cut diamond. The 18ct gold band has an attractive groove around it. It was made circa 1970 and would make an ideal engagement ring.}

A stunning Art Deco ring that was made in the early 1920s. The shank is 18ct white gold and the top is platinum. The design is very unusual with a square section in the centre set with a good white diamond that weighs 0.33 carats. Around it are smaller diamonds within a squared cluster. The shoulders are set with further small diamonds in an entwined design that loops over the top. There is millgrain detail to the platinum throughout that adds extra fineness to the overall design. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on an every day basis and would be a fantastic engagement ring. }

A good looking 18ct gold ring that was made in London in 1988. It has been set with a rectangular cut aquamarine surrounded by fifteen well matched good white brilliant cut diamonds. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater.  It would make a perfect engagement ring }

A wonderful original platinum ring that was made in the Art Deco period in the 1920s. It has been set with a large diamond that weighs 1.90 carats. The pierced shoulders are unusual and have been set with small diamonds. The gallery has delicate pierced foliate decoration. It is a classically beautiful ring and would be a perfect engagement ring }

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 beautiful and quite heavy gage 18ct gold ring that was made in Birmingham in 1892. It has been set with a rock crystal within a claw setting that has been faceted to imitate a diamond. The name Rock crystal or ice crystal, from the Greek word "krystallos", means "ice", because the crystal was thought to be frozen water, so hard that it could never thaw. It is smart and looks great when worn. }

A good quality 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that has been set with a six 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 emerald cutA square or rectangular cut stone with a square table and step cut sides. More 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. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. This is a beautiful stone and has been specially chosen for this ring.}

A good pair of opal and rose diamond earrings that were made circa 1900-1910. The opals are wonderful stones that display high flashes of blue, green and red. The photographs do not really show their true colour and they match each other much better. We can send a video of them showing further detail if wanted. Each opal is surrounded by eight rose diamonds that give an added sparkle. These earrings can be worn on a daily basis }

A very pretty diamond solitaire ring that was made in the 1920s. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top and has been claw set with a diamond that weighs half a carat. It is a good bright white stone. This ring is ideal as an engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and can be worn on an every day basis }

A good quality platinum ring set with three bright white brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of just under one carat. The centre diamond is just under half a carat. Each diamond on either side is a quarter of a carat. It is a well balanced ring and sits well on the finger. We can highly recommended this ring as an engagement ring. }

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a central good white diamond with nine well matched white diamonds around it in a diamond shape. The shoulders have also been set with a diamond in each one. The top is platinum and the shank is 18ct gold. It would make a lovely engagement ring. }

This heavy gage 15ct gold collar is interesting as it is very similar to Indian jewellery designs that have remained unchanged for years. To put this in context one has to look at the history of the mid to late Victorian period which is when this collar was made. After the nominal Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was deposed at the conclusion of the Indian Rebellion of 1857  the English government decided to transfer control of British India and its princely states from the mercantile East India Company to the Crown, thus marking the beginning of the British Raj.   In 1874 the British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli, decided to offer Queen Victoria the title "empress of India". Victoria accepted and the first Delhi Durbar (an imperial coronation) was held in her honour in 1877.  This led to a rise in interest for Indian goods and the designs influenced furniture, textiles and jewellery.  This collar is a superb example and was made in England circa 1880-1890. It is as wearable today as it was then }

A good 18ct white gold ring that was made in London in 1984. It has been set with an amethyst surrounded by small diamonds. The amethyst is a good rich purple with hints of red in certain lights. Amethyst is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients, it was a “Gem of Fire"  a Precious Stone worth, at times in history, as much as a Diamond.  Amethyst has always been associated with February, the month the Romans dedicated to Neptune, their water-god. Therefore, it should be no surprise that it is the traditional birthstone of that month. It is the stone of St. Valentine and faithful love and signifies ecclesiastical dignity as the Bishop’s Stone. A lovely ring to wear. }

A lovely 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) 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 has been set with five evenly matched good white diamonds with a total weight of 1.20 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 stones are set in to rub over settings with 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 detail. This ring was made circa 1910-1920. It is a neat and very practical ring to wear as it sits low on the finger, and would be ideal as an engagement ring.}

A very striking silver ring that was made circa 1920-1930. It has been set with a large bouton shaped natural Neopolitan coral and has a ring of marcasite (iron pyrites) around it. In the Art Deco period red and black colours were often used together with diamonds, or as in this case marcasite. It is a great look especially if you love coral! }

A good looking Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been set with a brilliant cut diamond that weighs 1.25 carats. The shoulders are stepped down and have been set with a further three small diamonds on either side. It is a typical design for the period and is as wearable now as an engagement ring as it was then. }

A lovely French 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has a natural bouton pearl in the centre with a diamond on either side and further small diamonds on the shoulders. It can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings }

A stylish 18ct white gold ring that has been set with seven very white baguette diamonds in a neat line. It looks great worn on its own or stacked with other rings }

A beautiful and classic platinum ring that has been set with a good white transition cut diamond that weighs over half a carat. It was made circa 1920-1935 and is as wearable now as it was then. It would make a perfect engagement ring. }

A pretty 18ct gold & platinum ring that has been set with three diamonds.  It is in the Art Nouveau style of a crossover setting that was popular in the early 1900s. The diamonds are sparkly well matched white stones.  It would make a pretty engagement ring. }

A fantastic ring that was made in the early 1920s in France. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is platinum. It is a beautiful and unusual design with a round diamond cluster within an oval setting with graded emeralds on either side. The outside emphasises the oval shape with graded diamonds within millgrained settings. The shank is a reeded design with shoulders have been set with small rose diamonds that sweep up to the top. It is such a pretty ring that embraces the Edwardian style and the beginnings of the Art Deco style. It would make an amazing engagement ring. }

A very striking 9ct gold ring that has been set with a large deep amethyst.  It is a wonderful even Siberian purple colour and has been set in a decorative claw set mount with quatrefoil motifs in between. It sits quite high off the finger so it is a dramatic look }

A beautiful 15ct gold oval locket that was made circa 1880.  It has been finely engraved on both sides with ivy leaves and roses sending the message "Cling to me" Ivy,  and "I love you" Roses.  The Victorians were fond of sending secret messages and so much of the jewellery that we buy has secret meanings.  On one side is a shield shaped cartouche where initials can be engraved if wanted. Inside are two areas for photographs. }

A neat 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the early 1900s. It has been set with three diamonds set across the top framed on either side by winged designs set with diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring. }

A stunning 18ct gold ring that has been set with a natural Ceylon sapphire that weighs seven carats. It is a beautiful Royal blue colour that changes according to the light conditions. It is surrounded by small well matched white diamonds within a scalloped border. There is further millgrain detail. It would make an ideal engagement ring. This ring comes with a gemological certificate. }

A smart Art Deco platinum eternity ring that was made in the 1920s.  It has been set with alternating calibre sapphires and diamonds. Both sides have been engraved with stylised leaves. These rings can be worn on their own or stacked with other eternity bands. This ring cannot be sized }

An unusual 18ct white gold ring set with quite a large natural unheated Ceylon sapphire. It is a deep stone hence the high setting and displays a wonderful even cornflower blue colour. The ring was made circa 1920. It would make an amazing engagement or dress ring. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with three natural split pearls and two old mine cut diamonds within alternate square and gypsy settings. This style of ring can be worn on its own or stacked with other rings }

A really smart 18ct gold ring that was made in 2010 in Birmingham. It has been set with a cornflower blue colour sapphire with a brilliant cut diamond on either side. The design is well balanced and it looks very pretty when worn. It would make a perfect engagement ring }

A really stylish 18ct gold ring that has been set with a 1.35 carats emerald. It is a beautiful colour and has been cut "en cabochon", a French term for a domed cut. On either side is a bright white brilliant cut diamond. They have been rub over set which is a very neat look. This ring can be worn on a daily basis and looks so smart}

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. }

A good looking 18ct white gold half eternity ring that was made in London in 1972. It has been set with eight well matched good white diamonds that have a combined estimated weight of 1.20 carats. This ring can be worn on its own or stacked with other eternity rings }

A really wearable and pretty 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with six diamonds and seven well matched sapphires within open curb links. This bracelet can be worn on its own or stacked with other bracelets }

A very pretty 15ct gold bracelet that was made circa 1910.  It is designed with curb links and alternating long links that each contain an opal.  There are six well matched opals in total.  it is a very wearable bracelet on an every day basis and can be worn together with other bracelets }

A stunning 18ct gold heart shaped padlock that was made circa 1830-1840 in the William 1V period. It has very fine rich and deep repousse work detail of leaves and flowers on both sides. Repousse is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. The two techniques are often used in conjunction which may be the case in this piece of jewellery. It hinges open so can be worn on its own or teamed with a bracelet or neck chain }

A useful and attractive 15ct gold chain that was made circa 1880-1900. The links are reeded to look like two separate parts. The clasp is a very secure barrel design. The tongue clips into it. This chain can be worn on a daily basis. }

This ring is typical of the Art Deco 1920s period in its geometric square design. It is 18ct gold with a platinum top. It has been set with a square cut cornflower blue colour sapphire in a platinum millgrained setting. The sapphire is most likely from Ceylon ( Shri Lanka) as this colour is typical of stones sourced from there. It is surrounded by twelve evenly matched small white diamonds. It would make a great cutting edge engagement ring }

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been claw set with a Ceylon sapphire surrounded by seven well matched good white old mine cut diamonds. The sapphire is a lovely mid blue colour that is typical of Ceylonese sapphires. It sits low on the finger so it would make an ideal engagement ring }

A really pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond in the centre. Around it are six well matched emeralds and around them are small old mine cut diamonds. The shoulders are trifurcated, split in to three on either side which gives the ring a light look. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. }

A good 18ct gold ring that was made in the 1950s. It has been set with a green tourmaline. Around it are well matched diamonds within platinum millgrained settings. Green Tourmaline attracts luck, success, abundance and prosperity. It inspires creativity, and may be used to project, create and manifest one's goals. It apparently also promotes courage, strength and stamina. Tourmaline is given to celebrate the eighth wedding anniversary and is the birthstone for the month of october so there are plenty of meanings attached to this beautiful stone }

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1890. Part of the hallmark has been lost so there is no date letter which would tell me the actual year. It has been set with a good Columbian emerald with three old mine cut diamonds on either side. It sits low on the finger and curves around nicely. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring.}

A very stylish Art Deco platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the period as the style was geometric and quite stark. The three diamonds consist of an emerald cut diamond in the centre with a baguette cut diamond on either side. This style is as popular today as it was then and this ring would make a beautiful engagement ring.}

A spectacular large and very striking 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880. It is a marquise shape and has been set with over two carats of well matched graded old mine cut diamonds with four very small rose diamond points tucked around the centre diamond. The shoulders have interesting scroll work detail. It is a huge sparkle and would look great worn as a dress ring }

This is a really beautiful Victorian ring that was made circa 1890. The shank is 18ct gold and the top is silver. In the centre is a Columbian heart shaped emerald within a gold setting. Around it are old mine cut diamonds that have an estimated weight of two carats within silver settings. The shank splits into three as it joins the top giving the ring a lighter look. It would make the perfect engagement ring}

A wonderful Art Deco platinum target ring that was made in the 1920s when this style of ring really took off. It is a timeless design and has been much copied in recent times but this ring is totally original. It has a good very white diamond in the centre that weighs just under one carat. Around it are shaped calibre cut emeralds square cut emeralds within millgrain detail, then a ring of small diamonds on the outside. It sits low on the finger so it is an ideal ring to wear as an engagement ring}

A pretty 14ct gold ring that was made in Germany. It has been set with an oval cabochon cut sapphire with a small diamond on either side. It would look good worn on its own or stacked with other rings.}

A striking and really pretty 18ct gold ring set with a large two carat sapphire with a brilliant cut diamond on either side. It would make a wonderful engagement ring. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring that was made in Chester in 1892. It is lovely quality and has been set with bright white old mine cut diamonds. The design is interesting with bands of gold running in a slanting pattern across the ring. It would be ideal as a dress ring or an engagement ring.}

Sampson Mordan who was born in 1790 and died in 1843, was a silversmith and a co-inventor of the first patented mechanical pencil. During his youth, he was an apprentice of the inventor and locksmith Joseph Bramah, who patented the first elastic ink reservoir for a fountain pen. In 1822, Mordan and his co-inventor John Isaac Hawkins filed the first patent in Great Britain for a metal pencil with an internal mechanism for propelling the graphite "lead" shaft forward during use, as an improvement on the less complex lead holders that merely clutched the pencil lead to hold it into a single position. These pencils are now highly collectible Mordan bought out Hawkins and entered into a business partnership with Gabriel Riddle, an established stationer. From 1823 to 1837, they manufactured and sold silver mechanical pencils with the marking "SMGR". After the partnership with Riddle dissolved, Mordan continued to sell his silver pencils as "S. Mordan & Co." This gold pencil which also has a pen nib is marked S.Mordan & Co. Inset in to the top is a bloodstone with an engraved monogram. }

A pretty pair of earrings that were made circa 1880. They are really the costume jewellery of the time because they have been set with white paste instead of diamonds and opaline glass instead of opals.  The earrings are metal and the wires are 9ct gold }

An attractive 9ct gold ring that was made in the 1980s. It has been set with an oval cut ruby with twelve small diamonds around it. The ruby is a good pigeon blood red colour and the diamonds are lovely bright white stones. It would make a pretty engagement ring }

A simple yet striking 14ct gold ring that is fairly modern but has the look of an earlier time. The bright white diamond sits within a white gold rub over setting. It is 33 points which is under half a carat. The band is yellow gold. This ring can be worn on its own or stacked with others. It would also make a good engagement ring.}

A charming 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a very lively cabochon cut opal that exhibits red , green and blue flashes of colour. Around it are sixteen old mine cut diamonds. It has a pretty shank with ornate shoulders. Opal has always been associated with love and passion. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. A good ring to give to someone that you love!}

An absolutely beautiful platinum ring that is the best example of an early 20th century ring that we have in stock at the moment. It has all the characteristics of a finely made ring and has been millgrain set with a three quarters of a carat transition cut diamond in the centre. Around it are ten emeralds within millgrained scalloped settings. Then fine platinum lace work containing small rose diamonds and a border of graded rose diamonds and transition cut diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it quite practical to wear. }

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made in Birmingham circa 1890. It is typical of the late Victorian period and has been set with a lovely Burmese sapphire with an old mine cut diamond on either side. In between are small rose diamond points. It would make a stunning engagement ring. }

A lovely ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It takes it's inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement in it's sinuous crossover design. It has been claw set with a cabochon sapphire and a transition cut diamond that weighs a fraction under one carat. On either side are graded small diamonds within platinum settings. It would make a wonderful engagement ring. }

A beautiful platinum ring that was made circa 1920-1930. It has been set with a large cabochon emerald of Columbian origin. It is a stunning green. On either side of the emerald are old mine cut diamonds that are twenty points each. The shoulders have been set with graded rose diamonds in a geometric setting with decorated leaf motifs and millgrain detail. It is a wonderful and unusual Art Deco ring.}

A good 18ct gold seal that was made circa 1840. The base has been set with a carnelian which is a hardstone. It has been finely engraved with a Cockerel intaglio. The name "Cockerel" first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Cockerel family lived in Gloucestershire. The family was originally from Cocquerel, near Evreux, Normandy, and it is from that location that their name derives. }

An exceptionally pretty bracelet that was made in the early 1900s. It is a mix of platinum links and 15ct gold in a gate design. It is a heavy gage and can be worn daily. It also has a safety chain for extra security }

A good pair of 15ct gold oval cufflinks that are fully hallmarked and were made in Birmingham in 1901. Each cufflink has been engraved with different leaf motifs. They are a lovely buttery yellow colour and look so smart on a cuff }

A beautiful necklace that was made circa 1820. It has been strung with ten strands of natural seed pearls that terminate with a rectangular 15ct gold clasp set with eight natural split pearls.  Seed pearls are formed with the accidental help of a loose piece of tissue in the oyster.  They were found in river beds in Scotland in the early 19th century and used in mourning rings , brooches, necklaces and bracelets. They are uneven in formation and are charming to look at.  This necklace can be worn loose or coiled }

A very pretty 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820-1830. It has been set with an oval flat cut almandine garnet within a framework of natural split pearls within shaped petal settings. The pierced shoulders are a stylised crossover leaf design and lead on to a reeded shank.  On the reverse is a glazed locket which would have held a lock of hair.  This ring is typical of the Jane Austen period and is charming in its delicate look }

This 18ct gold brooch is so charming.  It was made circa 1900-1910 and is typical of the Edwardian period in its execution and prettiness.  The bow has been enamelled in baby blue enamel with white dots and a line of natural split pearls in the centre. Suspended from it is a small heart set with a further split pearl.  What a wonderful gift to a wife or new mother }

An unusual 15ct gold ring that was made in the 1820-1830 period. It is composed of a natural split pearl flower cluster with a rectangular cut ruby in the centre. On either side is a stylised pierced leaf pattern set with graded turquoise. The shank is a concave design.  On the reverse is the original glazed locket that would have originally held a lock of hair. The use of the ruby is for "Love", the pearls are for "Remembrance" and the Turquoise is for "Forget me not" after the flower of the same name. These rings were very popular in the early 19th century and are charming reminders of a bygone age. }

A smart 9ct gold Art Deco pendant on a 9ct gold chain with a barrel clasp. It was made in the early 1920s when this linear design was popular. It was a move away from the fussy designs that had gone before and the intention was to show off the aquamarines with as little distraction as possible. The pendant has been set with two matching aquamarines. The top oval cut aquamarine has been set within a decorative fluted setting with two outer rings of gold interspersed with four natural split pearls. The drop contains a pear shaped aquamarine within an open pear shaped surround with a knife edged gold bar set with a further natural split pearl above it. Aquamarines are beautiful and sought after stones. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. It looks so pretty when worn }

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 }

An unusual 15ct gold ring that was made circa 1820-1830. It has been set with a beautiful rectangular cut emerald with an old mine cut diamond on either side. The shoulders are particularly pretty with stylised leaves and flowers that contain the diamonds. It looks so pretty when worn }

A lovely 15ct gold necklace with twenty five moonstone drops. It was made circa 1900-1915 when moonstones were very fashionable as they went with the pale colours of the clothes worn then. Moonstone is a stone of protection for traveling at night, voyaging at sea, childbirth, and pregnancy, so it could be an appropriate present for any of the above. }

A lovely 18ct white gold eternity ring set with square cut sapphires. They are evenly matched stones in good condition throughout. These rings can be worn on their own or stacked with other gem set eternity rings. This ring cannot be sized }

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 well designed lover's knot 9ct gold bangle that was made circa 1910. It is set with three oval matched vibrant opals. The use of opals in antique jewellery signified protection, loyalty and faithfulness. So this symbol together with the lover's knot motif sent a powerful message to the receiver. The centre opal matches the other too but the photograph does not show this well. }

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. }

A pretty 18ct gold crossover ring that has been claw set with a pink sapphire and a good bright white diamond. These rings look lovely on the finger as they are very eye catching. It was made circa 1900-1910 and has an Art Nouveau feeling in the gentle crossover style. It would make a wonderful engagement ring.}

A very unusual seal of a bull's head that was made circa 1860-1880. He is beautifully modelled and has been set with an oval piece of bloodstone with an engraved Gothick script monogram. The bull is the symbol for Taureans so what a perfect gift for those born under this zodiac sign. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been millgrain set with a good mid blue colour natural sapphire. Around it on a slightly lower level are eleven well matched diamonds with a millgrian edge. It would make a perfect engagement ring. }

An amazing 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1960s. It has swirls of well matched very white diamonds with a large diamond in the centre. There is a mixture of baguette cut and round brilliant cut stones. This style was popular in the 1960s and is as wearable now as it was then. }

A striking 18ct gold ring that was made in 1890 in Birmingham. It has been set with eight old mine cut diamonds in a cluster design with a larger diamond in the centre. The diamonds have a total weight of just under one and a half carats and are well matched white stones. The ornate shoulder design flows in to the top claws. It is a beautiful ring and would make a wonderful dress or engagement ring. }

A very pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1900-1910. It has been set with a lovely mid blue Ceylon sapphire. Around it are eight well matched white diamonds. It sits flat on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. It would make a lovely engagement ring. }

A good looking 18ct gold ring that curves around the finger beautifully. It has been set with five graded diamonds in a carved half hoop setting. These rings were very popular around the late 1800s and early 1900s and were given as engagement rings. They are as appropriate today as engagement rings as they were back then. }

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with five graded natural sapphires that are a stunning Royal blue colour. It would make a stunning 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 good Art Deco ring set with a square cut Ceylon sapphire and good bright well matched diamonds in a millegrained platinum square mount. It makes a real statement on the finger and would be a wonderful engagement ring. }

A very pretty 18ct gold curb link bracelet that was imported into France circa 1900-1914. It is marked with an owl or hibou which is the import mark for gold. It has been set with five rubies and six diamonds within curb links. It is very wearable either worn on its own or with other bracelets}

A lovely 18ct gold ring that was made in 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}

An unusual heart shaped locket that opens to reveal three sections so you can put four photographs within. Both sides have been engraved with scrolls and flowers with a cartouche on both sides so that you can have initials engraved if wanted. It is 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) More back and front which means that the sides and hinges and inner parts are metal but the back and front plates are 9ct gold. It was made circa 1860 and still has the original 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 top loop}

An unusually large 9ct gold wedding band that was made in Birmingham in 1906. It has four engraved sections that have been bright cut engraved with stylised leaves. In between are rectangular sections with star motifs. This ring would also fit a man's finger. It cannot be sized. }

A neat small pair of 18ct gold earrings that were made in the 1980s. They are set with five rubies with a very sparkly diamond in the centre. Pretty and sweet looking when worn on the ear. }

A lovely 18ct gold ring that has been set with Five well matched natural unheated pink sapphires. Pink sapphires belong to the corundum family of minerals. They contain traces of iron, titanium, magnesium, copper and chromium that help determine their colour. The higher the chromium content, the deeper the pink hue. In some cases, it’s difficult to distinguish a pink sapphire from a ruby. Only a gemologist will be able to make this distinction. This ring has a gemmolical certificate that confirms the stones in this ring are natural unheated pink sapphires . It would make a wonderful engagement ring. }

A good heavy gage silver bracelet that has been set with graded marcasite. It was made in the 1920s in Birmingham. It is composed of eight sections linked by two rows of marcasite on curved links within millgrained settings. It is stylish and is as wearable today as it was in the early 20th century. }

An 18ct gold peridot and diamond ring made by Alabaster and Wilson. For more than 100 years, Alabaster & Wilson Ltd were based in Birmingham and closed in 2018. They symbolised expert craftsmanship and the manufacture of very fine jewellery in England and have made high quality pieces for many of the leading jewellery companies such as Cartier. The vivid green rectangular step cut peridot is double claw set and has six small round diamonds, set three on each side. It would make a lovely dress or engagement ring. }

A beautiful Art Deco ring that was made in the early 1920s. It has been set vertically with three well matched good bright white diamonds within millgrained platinum settings. On either side are set two small diamonds within a leaf design. The shoulders are split in to three and give the ring a light and pretty look. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring.}

A smart 15ct gold locket that was made circa 1890. The front of the locket has been set with five opals with rose diamonds in between. Opals have always been associated with love and passion and wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness so how about that for a great gift! It opens to reveal a glazed compartment for a photograph. }

An unusual 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It is set with a diamond shaped pink sapphire that is surrounded by well matched white diamonds. Pink sapphires are made up of the mineral corundum that is coloured by trace elements of chromium. This is how they get their beautiful colour. If the chromium content is high then you get a deeper red colour, which in turn makes the stone a ruby. There is a diamond set in to each shoulder. It would make a lovely engagement or dress ring. }

A very good quality 18ct gold signet ring that was made in London in 1873. It has been set with an oval plaque of lapis lazuli that has been engraved with an intaglio of a bull's head. A wonderful ring for a Taurean! }

An amazing platinum ring that has been set with a good white diamond within a square setting. On either side are two further diamonds in step down scroll design settings. It is typical of the Art Deco 1920s period with it's geometric form and would make a fabulous engagement ring. }

An amazing Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. The centre diamond is an old European cut stone and weighs 2.80 carats. It is a good white colour with excellent clarity. Around it are twelve diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.20 carats. It has a lovely pierced work gallery with a further diamond set in to each shoulder. It sits quite low on the finger. This ring comes with an Anchor Certificate. }