A good looking 18ct white gold ring that was made in 1962. It is an impressive cluster of diamonds that weigh nearly two carats. The centre stone weighs three quarters of a carat and sits higher than the other smaller diamonds. The diamonds are well matched very bright white stones. It would make a great engagement or dress ring. }

A good looking 18ct gold ring with a platinum top. It has been set with a cushion cut sapphire surrounded by twelve diamonds. The natural unheated sapphire is a good mid blue colour. It sits low on the finger so it would make an ideal engagement ring. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring that has been set with a black opal that displays red flashes. Black opals, the most valuable of the opal range, contain every colour of the spectrum, from deepest and clearest blues and iridescent greens, through to golden orange, red and fuchsia. Due to their structure, they may contain any combination of an infinite number of patterns and show their greatest brilliance only during flashes of movement. On either side is a bright white diamond set within platinum claws. It was made in the 1920s and is as wearable now as it was then. }

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. }

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. }

A very good looking platinum ring that was made circa 1925. It has been set with a rectangular cut good mid to deeper green emerald with diamond set shoulders in diamond shaped settings. It would make a marvellous engagement ring. }

A stunning 18ct white gold Art Deco ring with an emerald cut imperial topaz accented by six small diamonds. The name imperial topaz is said to have originated in 19th-century Russia, where the Ural Mountain mines were an important source of topaz reportedly reserved for the royal family. However, in the 20th century most pink to orange topaz came from Brazil or Pakistan. The warm orange of the central stone contrasts beautifully with the white gold and diamonds. The simple claw settings and rectangular shoulder detail give this ring a simple elegance. }

A useful 18ct white gold eternity ring that is a tramline design with round brilliant cut diamonds within. It is a smart look and can be worn on its own or stacked with other eternity bands. This ring is not resizable.}

A very well made 18ct white gold ring set with a beautiful mid green rectangular emerald with graded baguette diamonds and brilliant cut round diamonds that frame the emerald. It was made in 2001 and is in the Art Deco style. It would make a wonderful engagement ring. }

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 really impressive 15ct gold necklace which was retailed by the firm of Murrle Bennett, based in Regent Street, London. They used various designers often collaborating with Theodor Fahrner. Sometimes you find both monograms of the two firms on a piece of jewellery. This necklace carries the Murrle Bennettt mark and is all 15ct gold apart from a later bolt ring which is 9ct gold. It has been set with three turquoise matrix which was a fashionable combination in the Art nouveau era. It was made circa 1910. }

An impressive 18ct gold ring that has been set with a large pear shaped aquamarine that weighs just over eight and a half carats. It is a lovely colour. 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 fabulous dress ring. It was made in the 1950-1970 when this bold style was popular. On either side are two small diamonds. }

An unusual Art Deco 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. it has been set with a central bright white diamond within a square setting. On either side is a stylised leaf design set with graded small diamonds within a millgrain surround. It would make a pretty engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is practical to wear on a daily basis. }

This is a wonderful Georgian ring that was made circa 1820. It has been gold pinch set with a natural Columbian emerald that has been foiled at the back so giving it luminescence. Around it are fourteen rose diamonds within silver settings. The 9ct gold fluted shank splits in to three parts where it meets the top which was a common design for this style of ring. Emeralds were rare at the time so I was pleased to find this ring as there are not many around. }

A classic 18ct gold ring in the form of an oval cluster. It has been set with a pale blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by ten well matched good white diamonds. It would make an ideal engagement ring. }

A beautiful,  platinum ring that was made in the 1980s. It has been set with a very good white marquise cut diamond that weighs 1.04 carats.  The diamond is an "I"  colour so it is a good white stone.  It would make a stunning engagement ring. }

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 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 really pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900. It has been set with a natural split pearl with rose diamonds around it. The shoulders have been set with three further rose diamonds on each side. The shank leading up to the top has lovely scroll decoration. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. }

A pretty 18ct rose gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has been claw set with an old mine cut diamond that weighs approximately forty points. The shoulders are set with two graded rose diamonds in each shoulder. The top is platinum. It would make a lovely engagement ring as it sits low on the finger so is practical to wear. }

A beautiful 18ct gold and moss agate necklace that was made circa 1820. it is composed of seventeen specially chosen graded moss agates with a further larger moss agate that forms the hidden clasp. The faceted agates have drilled holes and are linked by fine 18ct gold chains. In the Georgian period there was a fascination for natural agates that were sourced in England then polished and faceted and set in to brooches, necklaces and earrings. This necklace is a superb surviving example of the craft. }

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 good looking platinum ring that has been set with three baguette diamonds. They are well matched good bright white stones that catch the light beautifully. It would be a perfect engagement ring. }

A lovely platinum solitaire diamond ring that was made in the 1920s. It has been claw set with a one carat old mine cut diamond. It is a good clear bright white stone. On either side set in to the shoulders are three small diamonds within millgrain detail. It would make a wonderful engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is a practical everyday ring to wear.. }

A beautiful 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1930-1950. It has been set with quite a large natural Ceylon sapphire that weighs approximately three carats. Ceylon sapphires are a lovely cornflower blue colour and are very popular. Around it are ten well matched good white diamonds within 18ct white gold settings. The reeded shank terminates in trifurcated shoulders that sweep up to join the cluster. It would be a perfect engagement ring. }

A stunning emerald and diamond target ring made from 18ct gold and platinum circa 1920-1930. A tilted central emerald is surrounded by eight old European cut diamonds set into millgrained platinum and an outer ring of small calibré cut emeralds. The open gallery and shank, which splits at the shoulders, are made from 18ct gold. It sits comfortably and quite low on the finger so it would make a great 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 useful and pretty pair of claw set diamond stud earrings set in 18ct white gold. They can be worn daily as they are not very large diamonds! }

A beautiful Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is platinum with a small percentage of iridium. Iridium is a very rare, precious metal and is an extremely hard and brittle member of the platinum family. So it was used in jewellery as not only is it strong but it is also a very white metal. It has been set with just over half a carat emerald cut diamond. It is a very clear and good bright white stone. On either side is a baguette diamond. It looks stunning on the finger as it sits quite low down and would be ideal as an engagement ring. }

A sweet little ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It has a narrow shank with split leaves set with rose diamonds that join on to a cluster set with small rose diamonds with a central natural bouton pearl. It is delicate looking and very pretty ring. }

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 smart 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1930s. The diamond is just under one carat and is set in a square setting. The shoulders sweep up to the large diamond and are set with three small diamonds in each side. It would make a perfect 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 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with a peridot surrounded by ten rose diamonds within platinum millgrained scalloped settings. The combination of the green peridot and the rose cut diamonds is very effective. It sits low on the finger so it would be a comfortable ring to wear on a daily basis. }

An unusual five stone diamond ring that was made circa 1900-1910. It is platinum and has been set with five transition cut graded diamonds within a carved half hoop shank. It is unusual as it has stylised flowers and buds. It would make a perfect engagement ring as it sits low on the finger curves around the it beautifully. }

A very 15ct gold pretty heart shaped locket that opens to reveal two locket sections. It has been set with a good ruby within a star shaped setting. This clearly sends a message of love to the receiver meaning that "You are the star in my life" }

A stylish 18ct white gold ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the Art Deco style with it's step cut shoulders. Zircons were used a lot during that period and they are one of the oldest stones that have been used in jewellery for 2000 years. They occur in an array of colours from yellow, green, red, reddish brown and blue hues. The zircon in this ring is an electric colour blue that contrasts well with the white gold. It would make an unusual engagement or dress ring. }

A pretty 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that has been rub over set with three well matched white old mine cut diamonds. The one in the centre is slightly larger which gives the ring a well balanced look. It would be a perfect engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. }

A useful medium length chain that can be worn on its own or with a pendant. The links are octagonal with bevelled sides which is quite unusual. It was made circa 1910-1920. }

A striking Art Deco ruby and 18ct white gold full eternity ring. 24 square and rectangular step cut rubies are kept in place by open back tramline settings. The thin slithers of white metal contrast nicely with the bold red gemstones. This ring is typical of the Art Deco period and would look great worn on its own or stacked with other eternity bands. This ring cannot be resized. }

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 very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1910. It has a platinum top and has been set with a good mid blue colour sapphire that is a natural Ceylon sapphire. It is surrounded by eight well matched good white diamonds within millgrained settings. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring. }

An amazing and very striking 18ct white gold ring that has been set with a large aquamarine with an approximate weight of eight carats. The seawater colour of aquamarine has given this gemstone its name as the word “aquamarine” is derived from the Latin word for seawater. The shank divides quite dramatically to form four strong claws on each side. It would make a fabulous dress ring. It was made in the 1970s when this bold style was popular. }

A pretty 18ct gold diamond cluster ring that has been set with a larger diamond in the centre with eight smaller diamonds around it. It is a daisy design that was very popular in the 1920-1930 period. The diamonds are good well matched white stones. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear as an engagement ring. }

A very good looking 18ct white gold ring that was made in Sheffield in 1995. It has a total weight of 1.72 carats. The three diamonds are well matched and a very good high white colour. The shoulders have been set with small diamonds that sweep up to join the larger stones. 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 very good looking Art Deco ring made in platinum that has been set with a 2.3 carat Columbian square cut emerald. On either side it looks a little like the Eiffel tower upended set with graded diamonds. It is a stylish ring and would make a lovely engagement or dress ring. }

A very pretty ring that was made circa 1910. It has been set with a very lively opal displaying flashes of green, red and blue. Around the opal are twelve well matched white diamonds. The shoulders have fluted decoration. It would make a perfect dress ring. }

A smart and original 18ct and platinum Art Deco ring that was made circa 1920. It has been set with a pretty rectangular cut emerald within a border of well matched white diamonds. There is millgrain detail on the platinum edging. The 18ct yellow gold shank has been waisted where it meets the top so the whole look of the ring is light and pretty. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and 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. }

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 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. }

A very pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1900-1910. At that time natural pearls were in fashion and were used a lot in rings, bracelets and necklaces. Only the whitest and best pearls were used and they were split and set in to pave set patterns such as in this ring. In between are tiny sapphires that give the ring an extra twinkle. }

This is a stunning piece of jewellery that looks so contemporary but was actually made circa 1880. It is composed of a carved oval piece of onyx with a glazed locket on the reverse with a gold surround. There is a dramatic spray of rose diamonds at the top with a rose diamond set bale. It would look incredible worn with a plain bold coloured dress or top. }

A simple yet very striking 18ct gold ring that has been set with quite a large opal that weighs approximately 2.5 carats. The opal is a good bright stone exhibiting green, blue and red flashes of colour. Wearing an opal is said to bring about loyalty and faithfulness. It is also the birthstone for october and the stone for the 14th year of marriage. }

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 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 pretty 9ct gold chain that was made circa 1880. It is composed of close linked faceted links with gold wires where they join the next link. As a result this is a sturdy chain and can be worn daily! }

A beautiful platinum three stone diamond ring that was made in the 1930s. It has been double claw set with three really white brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of one and a half carats. The centre diamond is larger so giving the ring a good balanced design. The shank has lovely floral engraving which is an unusual feature. It would make a perfect 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 pretty 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1890. It has been set with five graded diamonds with small rose diamonds that give the ring a good line. The sides are called "carved half hoop" because of the scroll work design. It curves around the finger beautifully and would make a perfect engagement ring. }

A very good looking and stylish Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s in France. It is platinum and has been set with an octagonal cut sapphire in the centre. On either side are tapered sections set with rose diamonds and shaped sapphires. It would be ideal as an engagement ring. }

A beautiful diamond solitaire ring that was made in the 1920s.The centre diamond is over half a carat in weight and is a good bright white stone. It has unusual V shaped shoulders set with small diamonds on either side.The shank is 18ct yellow gold and the top is platinum. It sits low on the finger so it would make an ideal engagement ring. }

A good looking Art Deco diamond solitaire ring. The centre diamond is just under one carat and a good white colour. The shoulders sweep up to join the diamond and have been set with two small diamonds on either side. The shank is 18ct gold with a platinum top. It would make an ideal engagement ring. }

A wonderful 18ct gold ring with a platinum top that was made circa 1910-1920. It has been set with a stunning black opal that weighs approximately five carats. The colours are like peacock feathers with great depth of colour and a touch of red seen at certain angles. The opal originates from Lightning Ridge in Australia. The first recorded black opal was found there in 1873. It is the only place where black opals are sourced. It is surrounded by well matched white diamonds within millgrain settings. A perfect ring for an admirer of black opals. }

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. }

Diamond cluster rings are always popular and this ring is a good example. The brilliant cut diamonds are a good bright white and are well matched with a total weight of 1.80 carats. The centre diamond is set slightly higher and is larger than the surrounding diamonds. They are mounted in white gold. The shank is 18ct yellow gold. This ring would make a wonderful engagement ring. }

A lovely 18ct gold Art Nouveau ring that was most likely made in Belgium circa 1900-1910. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond and a natural bouton pearl within a flowing platinum fronted framework set with further rose diamonds. It is a light and pretty look. }

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. }

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 wonderful platinum Art Deco ring that was made in the 1920s. It is typical of the style for that period. It has a large ninety five point diamond in the centre with radiating rubies around it then an outer frame of diamonds. There is a further diamond set in to each shoulder and the shank is a ribbed design. The gallery has lovely swirl decoration. It would make an amazing engagement ring as it sits low on the finger and is comfortable and easy to wear. }

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 pretty sapphire and diamond cluster ring with a more unusual design in that the shoulders are stepped down and set with small diamonds. It is 18ct white and yellow gold and would make a lovely engagement ring. }

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. }

This is a fabulous 18ct gold snake ring that was made in Birmingham in 1870. It wraps around the finger and the tail flicks across the body. In the head is an old mine cut diamond and two rubies for the eyes. It is quite a large size so can be worn by either sex. }

A luminous pair of late Edwardian chrysoprase and diamond drop earrings made from platinum. Elongated briolette shaped chrysoprase cabochons are accented by small diamonds and paired with matching round cabochons. These articulated earrings gently sway when worn and are a good unusual colour. }

A rare 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1820. It is a chain link design that slides on to the finger. In the centre is a turquoise that means "Forget me Not" after the flower of the same name. This ring cannot be sized. }

A good looking 18ct gold ring that has been double claw set with a natural unheated yellow sapphire that originated in Ceylon (Shri Lanka) It weighs over seven carats. It is a lovely pale yellow and not the deeper yellow that the heat treated sapphires often exhibit. On either side are four brilliant cut diamonds. It would make a perfect engagement or dress ring. This ring has a gemological certificate. }

A pair of really pretty 15ct gold earrings that were made circa 1910. They have each been set with a pearl with two little platinum fronted leaves above set with graded diamonds. They are so wearable on a daily basis. }

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 lovely 18ct yellow gold ring with a platinum top that was made in the 1920s. It has been claw set with a good bright white sixty five point diamond. On either side set in to the shoulders are small diamonds. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear and would be ideal as an engagement ring. }

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. }

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 good quality 18ct gold ring that has been set with a six carat emerald cut aquamarine. 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 striking 18ct gold ring that has been set with an emerald cut rectangular emerald in the centre that weighs around 1.75 carats. On either side is a chevron design set with especially cut emeralds with diamonds on either side. It looks very neat when worn and will certainly attract attention! }

An unusual platinum ring that was made in the 1920s. it is a pear shaped design with diamond set shoulders. In the centre is a pear shaped emerald surrounded by very white graded diamonds with millgrain detail. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear on a daily basis. }

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 18ct gold ring that was made around 1950-1970. It has been set with a two carat natural Ceylon sapphire. The sapphire is a stone of wisdom and royalty, of prophecy and Divine favour. In the medieval world, a heavenly blue sapphire signified the height of celestial hope and faith, and was believed to bring protection, good fortune and spiritual insight. }

This is quite a rare ring as the two sides open to reveal plaited hair around the inner ring. It is finely engraved on the outside. I would recommend it for a collector of mourning jewellery as it is in mint condition. }

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. }

A very good looking 18ct gold snake ring that was made circa 1880. It has been set with an old mine cut diamond in his head and has two ruby set eyes. Snake rings were very popular in the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods as they represented “Eternal love and wisdom”. It was made by the well known firm Charles Green who are known for good quality jewellery. It can be worn by a man or a woman. }

An unusual 18ct gold and platinum ring that was made circa 1900-1910. In the centre is a Royal blue oval sapphire surrounded by fourteen rose diamonds. Around the cluster is an oval ring of rose diamonds interspersed with four sapphires. Rose diamonds have a subtle glint quite unlike brilliant cut diamonds and look especially lovely when seen in a candle lit setting. The rose diamonds are in platinum settings and the sapphires are in 18ct gold settings. It sits low on the finger so it is a practical ring to wear. }

A useful Victorian chain which is a good medium length and can be worn on its own or layered with other chains and pendants. It has a dog clip attachment so that you can hang pieces from it like watch keys, seals and charms. }

A fantastic platinum ring that was made in the 1950s in France. It is typical of good French design and has been set with a rectangular cut Columbian emerald. It is surrounded by eight white diamonds. Bifurcated diamond set shoulders sweep up to meet the cluster. It is an impressive and unusual ring that would make a great dress or engagement ring. }

A good 18ct gold ring that was made circa 1880-1900. It has been set with three beautiful natural blue sapphires, most likely of Burmese origin. On either side of the central sapphire are two small diamonds.The shank has an incised line around it. This style is ideal for an engagement ring. }

A superb example of a late Georgian 18ct gold guard chain that was made circa 1820. It is composed of straight pierced links interspersed with double joined scalloped design sections. It has a barrel clasp which is set with four turquoise beads within flowers. It has most unusual links and is a rare example of a good early chain. }

A smart 18ct white gold ring set with a rectangular cut aquamarine. It was made by the well known firm T.O’Donoghue, a third generation family-run business based in Hatton Garden, London. They are well known for producing fine quality jewellery and this ring is no exception. }

A good quality silver and pale blue translucent enamel butterfly brooch by Ivar T Holth that was made in the 1950s. Holth established his wholesale company in Oslo in 1943. The company quickly became one of the leading Norwegian jewellers. These butterfly brooches are always popular and easy to wear on their own or with others! }

A fine quality 18ct gold watch with a bow brooch above. It was made circa 1900, and is most probably French made for export as it carries "18K" marks. The deep blue enamel is translucent so that you can see the rays of engine turned engraving beneath. The lyre motif is set with rose diamonds. There are tiny "fleur de lis" applied in gold around the lyre. The bow brooch is also set with rose diamonds and has applied stars within the blue and white enamel. }

A smart platinum ring with a square top set with good bright white well matched diamonds. It was made circa 1920 and would make a very striking engagement ring. }