ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE DIAMOND PLATINUM RING BELLE Antique Belle Epoque sapphire and diamond ring set in platinum on 18k gold. 1890 - 1920's. <P><P>
Weighs approx 5 grams. US size 5 1/2, but can easilly be re-sized to fit any finger without compromising the setting in any way. <P><P>
Deep blue square stone surrounded by diamonds. Set in platinum. Beautifully made setting and fine workmanship - see magnified details in the 'photos.
Back of ring is arching gold openwork, allowing light to enter from all sides. Gold tests for 18 carat. Beautifully made and looks fabulous on the fingers <P><P>
Good condition.<P><P>
I am not a gemologist, but I was told by a GIA gemologist that the size of the sapphire is approx 3 to 3 1/2 carats.  

EDWARDIAN PLATINUM TANZANITE DIAMOND RING Antique openwork platinum, tanzanite and diamond ring. Made first decade of the 20th century during the Edwardian era. e stone, would have be set in the later 20th century. <P><P>
Ring is made for a thin/small finger - US size 4 1/2 - but can very easilly be enlarged without causing damage. <P><P>
Fabulous mount/setting in scrolling openwork platinum, set with small, old cut diamonds. THe mount rises towards a solid circle that encloses a light coloured tanzanite stone. <P><P>
There are no hallmarks on the ring, as was common in those days, but the metal tests positively for platinum. <P><P>
Condition is good. Looks absolutely fabulous.  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LARGE FIRE OPAL,18K GOLD RI 18 carat gold and opal ring. Made late 19th century. <P><P>
A little over 3/4 inches long. 5/8 inch wide. US size 5.75. Weighs 7 grams. <P><P>
A seemingly simple gold setting that is both sturdy and elegantly designed to support and display the wonderful opal gem stone. Opal is oval in shape and displays a fantastic range of colours, depending on the light and background. Almost completely transparent in some light, through deep blues, greens, turquoises with flashes of pink and purple. Fiery. <P><P>
Inside of the band is hallmarked 18ct. <P><P>
Condition is good. After 100 years there is very light surface wear, but no damage. <P><P>
Ask about other antique opal jewellery - rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  

ANTIQUE BLACK ENAMEL 18K GOLD MOURNING RING L Antique black enamel and 18carat gold mourning ring, made London, England 1839-40. <P><P>
US size 6 3/4. Weighs approx 3 grams. <P><P>
The top of the ring is a rounded rectangle framing a reserve containing braided hair of the beloved, with a glass cover. Openwork scrolls on the sides. The entire golden surface is decorated with a black enamel scrolling pattern - extremely fine detail (see highly magnified 'photos). Highlights of gold. Normally, an enamel pattern like this would only decorate the top, or at most, the top and sides, while in this case, the pattern goes all around the ring. The inside of the ring has engraved L.W. 24 June 1853. <P><P>
The inside of the band is fully hallmarked with a partially illegible maker's mark, Queen Victoria's head facing left, crown for gold, 18 for the carat weight, a leopard head for London and a date letter, which looks like 1839 or 1840. <P><P>
The entire ring is in extremely good condition.  

ANTIQUE SWIVEL MOURNING RING GOLD PEARL ENAME Antique Georgian Memento Mori memorial / mourning ring - 15k gold, seed pearls, black enamel and hair. Made in England very early 1800's. <P><P>
Large ring size will fit a big finger - US size 9 1/2. Weighs 7 grams. <P><P>
Rare swivelling Memorial ring. The top has a rectangle, outlined in seed pearls, containing plaited / braided hair of the loved one. A line of pearls, graded in size leads the eye outwards from the center on either side of the rectangle. The pearls lie in a bed of gold, sculpted flowers - tiny details. The band itself is ridged, which adds to the elegance of the ring. <P>
WHen the top is switched around, the other side has gold lettering on black enamel, reads: IN MEMORY OF. <P>
Inside the band is engraved HRaban (Ruban?) 0B 4 June 1818 Oct 32. <P><P>
Very good condition. Tested for at least 15 carat gold.  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN / GEORGIAN REGARD RING Antique genuine REGARD gemstone and 18k gold ring. Made early 19th century - Georgian or early Victorian era. <P><P>
Measurements: US size 6. <P><P>
REGARD jewellery was very popular in the romantic 19th century. THe line of stones are in the order of Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Ruby Diamond, forming an acronym

for Regard. The stones are set in gold, which tests for at least 18 carats. WHile acronym jewellery was popular until the late Victorian era, the simple setting and

cut of the stones in this case indicates that it is a particularly old piece. The stones have a beautiful deep colour, partially because they are enclosed in the

gold setting. The setting itself is very delicate and on one side, has a tiny hole, not visible to the naked eye and not visible when worn because it is on the side,

but very highly magnified in the 'photos. <P><P>  

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 2BL RING GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHI Antique Georgian double ring made of 15K gold. Made in England, 18th century. <P><P>
US size 5 1/2. <P><P>
The ring consists of a double band of parallel lines, with identically set stones, set apart by a fraction of an inch so that they are staggered. The lines consist of the following stones respectively: a sapphires, two small diamonds, a ruby, two small diamonds, a sapphire. This makes for a highly attractive and interesting ring. Petite and finely worked, especially considering the limited technology available at the time. The coloured stones are set in raised gold collets with unusual scrolls around the borders. The area enclosing the diamonds is silver. <P><P>
There are no hallmarks, but the ring tests for at least 15 carats. <P><P>
Good original condition.  

SIGNED TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K GOLD LAPIS MA Vintage 18K yellow gold, lapis lazuli man's signet ring. Designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany, circa 1950-70's <P><P>
Probably intended as a pinky signet ring for a gentleman, the ring is a US size 6 3/4. Weight approx 9 grams. <P><P>
Bright yellow gold and vibrant blue lapis lazuli, contrasting and complimenting each other in an energetic combination of materials. The gold is further hammered, adding subtle effects. The ring is not simply round, but has a number of angles and planes, possibly not entirely symmetrical, which is typical of the work of Jean Schlumberger, who was fascinated with nature. The richness of material, colour and design make for an entirely luxurious feel - so comfortable you don't want to take it off your finger. <P><P>
Hallmarked in the shank: 18K TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER. <P><P>
Good, original condition.  

ANTIQUE TRIPLE PERIDOT, DIAMOND RING IN 18K G Antique / vintage ring with 3 large Peridots set in 18carat gold, accented with small diamonds. Made in USA, circa 1920's. <P><P>
Ring is size 6 1/2 and weighs about 5 grams. Peridot are 3.18 carats and diamonds about .14 pts. <P><P>
From the top, the ring shows a row of 3 beautiful, green peridots, the birthstone for August. The stones have a great light and sparkle. The setting is particularly interesting because it has a small rose cut diamond in an openwork gold arch under each peridot on both back and front, and another pair of tiny diamonds on each shoulder of the band as it slopes from the peridots. This makes the green stones more visible and quietly sets them off to their best advantage. The result is a stunning look on the finger, catching the light from every angle. <P><P>
The ring has an engraved 750 for 18K gold inside the band. <P><P>
Good condition.  

CLASSIC ANTIQUE ROMAN VICTORIAN CARVED CORAL Classic antique Victorian 14 carat gold ring with a carved coral woman's face, possibly dating to Ancient Rome, mounted during the early Victorian period .

1830-50. <P><P>
US size 7. Almost 5/8inches long. <P><P>
Great orange-red colour to the coral with no striations in paler shades. The oval-shaped coral is deeply carved by a master into the form of a front-facing

woman, beautiful round face, great detail to hair and wearing a crown of some sort. She looks like an Ancient Greek / Roman woman of Royalty and may be a

goddess. Very finely done. Old Greek and Roman cameos were re-used by the Georgian and Victorians.
The coral is set in a gold mount with delicate triangular openwork pattern on the sides to echo the curves of the clasps that hold the coral. The band is

tubular and thin, - looks very elegant, even on a less than elegant finger. The tubular band of this ring is typical of the Georgians, while the clasping

mount is more Victorian in style.<P><P>
The inside of the band has something engraved - whether a hallmark or initials, it has been obscured and is not quite legible. The ring was tested for 14

carat gold. <P><P>
Condition is good.  

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CARVED CORAL RING - GOLD AR Antique Victorian carved coral ring set in a 14 carat gold Art Nouveau setting. 1890-1900. <P><P>
Measurements: US size 4 - can be resized. Weighs 3 - 4 grams. <P><P>
Long oval carved pink-red coral (between 1/2 and 3/4 inch long) sculpted to represent a woman's head in profile. Great detail to hair and ringlets falling over her ears also date her to late 19th century. The coral is set in a wonderful openwork floral and foliate Art Nouveau setting with minute detail such as the tiny veins and markings on the leaves. Scrolls and subject matter place the ring firmly in the Art Nouveau era. <P><P>
Inside a partially worn hallmark still legible as 14K. <P><P>
Good condition.  

VICTORIAN 15K GOLD & PINK TOPAZ RING FABULOUS Victorian 15 carat gold and 3 stone pink topaz ring. English, Circa 1880. <P><P>
US size 6.<P><P>
Stunning ring consists of 3 pink topaz each set in gold openwork scrolls. Scrolling pattern continues on the shoulders of the band. The sides, almost all the way around the ring are decorated and not the usual plain gold band. Great quality workmanship. THe stones are a fabulous colour and while I am no gemologist, they look to be very good quality to my eye. <P><P>
Good condition.  

VINTAGE GOLD RING W COLOURED STONE DANGLES HI Vintage gold ring with coloured stones and paste dangling from little chains. Made 1960's and reflects the hippy era. <P><P>
US size 6. <P><P>
RIng consists of a fairly wide gold band. 12 little gold chains are attached to it, each ending in a coloured gemstone: citrine and amethyst, tourmaline and some that may be paste (immitation gemstones). The ring is not marked, but tests for 12k gold. (less than 14). It is in good condition.  

ANTIQUE HUNGARIAN RING WITH EMERALDS AND PEAR Antique ring made of emeralds and pearls set in silver. Made in Hungary, 19th century. <P><P>
US size 6. Weighs 6 grams. Top of ring length 3/4inch; width approx 1/2 inch.<P><P>
Rectangular ring with rounded corners. A border of small seed pearls with 4 round emeralds - one at each corner. Within that is a band with pairs of inverted scrolls, gilt washed, and that encloses a rectangle with an emerald in the center. Top of ring is gilt washed. <P>
The shoulders are engraved with a foliate design. <P><P>
2 hallmarks on the inside of the band. <P><P>
Good condition.  

GEORGIAN SILVER GOLD RING DIAMONDS EMERALDS Antique ring with old cut diamonds and an emerald set in 15k gold and silver. Dates to early 19th century. <P><P>
US size 6 1/4. The ring measures 11/16 inch accross the widest part of the band and 5/16inch accross the flower on top. <P><P>
Flower form ring. The top part of the setting is silver, while the band is gold. A raised, central emerald with flat top and faceted on the sides, surrounded by a ring of very crudely cut diamonds. Each stone is set in a well with a crenelated stop. Back of each stone is almost entirely enclosed, which was typical of the Georgian period. <P>
The band, made of 15k gold begins on either side with a very pretty and well-made seashell followed by 3 half globes in gold. <P><P>
The outside of the band is hallmarked as follows: 800; an E above what looks like a Viking boat on the water; 585; ZII (like a Greek or Russian letter); DA+. <P><P>
Good condition.