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Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with diamonds. Spanish or Portuguese in origin. The cabochon ruby inside border and octofoil mount borders have a hand crimped edge, a detail which shows the intricate hand gold-work and the age of the ring. Small cushion cut diamonds are set within each of the 8 round gold clusters that radiate about the cabochon ruby. We love this ring for its dist...

Our 18K snake ring is studded with a round diamond on its head and is crafted of a rich yellow gold. The richness of the gold-work is a feature of this ring. Note how the goldsmith cleverly weaved the gold tail so it comes up just so around the snake's head. The snake's body is delicately incised to suggest the texture of snakeskin. The stylized eyes set in short cylinders of gold; each house a small circular diamond, securely embedded within. Snake rings became popular in England when Quee...

Our 18K Victorian buckle ring is hallmarked for the Chester guild and made in the year 1915. We can determine that accurately because of the clear set of hallmarks on our polished and well proportioned wide band buckle ring. The ring additionally has two star set cushion cut diamonds set flush with the band. This durable and sturdy design makes our ring wearable for hand washing and most daily activities. Buckle rings were popular in the Victorian era. As it was the Queen's order, Victoria w...

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Derby porcelain spill vase in the Brocade pattern, one of the rarest, hardest to find, desirable and beautiful patterns made. The pattern was made for the Persian market of the period, c1810. The vase measures 3 1/2" high by 2 1/4" in diameter.

Late Victorian signet ring, hallmarked 18 carat gold for the year 1909 and for the Birmingham guild and monogrammed with initials SSR (or SRS in Old English script and polished smooth with scrolled shoulders. In traditional three-letter monograms, the last name initial is always the dominant initial and appears at the center of the monogram while the first and middle initials are smaller on either side. Since the old english "R" initial is a ambiguous we suggest not worrying about the R ...

Bold Newhall floral porcelain oval dish with cobalt background. The dish measures 11" long by 8" wide. There are two available.

Ashworth ironstone dinner plate in an imari pattern, known as the "Rose Pattern", c1865 priced at

Condition: excellent Height: 10 inches

Paris in the Belle Époque was a period in the history of the city between the years 1871 to 1914, until the First World War. This period realized the construction of the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Métro, the Paris Opera. The expression Belle Époque means beautiful era and represents an earlier time of optimism, elegance, and progress. Our Belle Epoque ring has 3 large open backed round set gemstones arranged in a North-South pattern on silver, with 6 small square set diamonds flanking the g...

How rare it is to find an early soft paste porcelain platter of this size, 16" X 20". This platter in excellent condition is made by the "Bow" factory circa 1765

Condition: excellent Width: 16 inches, Length: 20 inches

Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band, dating to c. 1820. The closed back is pierced with 2 open hand cut squares, an unusual detail on the part of the goldsmith. The ring has 8 diamonds oriented around a center ruby with three additional diamonds placed symmetrically on either side. With its lovely hand carved gold work, seen on the ring back and throughout the band, this unusual Georgian cluster ring with its center ruby is a winner i...

Early Georgian rose diamond cluster ring set in silver with an 18K gold embossed band. This is a gorgeous example of the work of a Georgian goldsmith. The ring is baroque in design, with the deeply and beautifully carved wide band a perfect foil to the faceted diamonds. The underside of the diamond cluster is a classic Georgian closed back, polished goldwork in the shape of the flower cluster. The diamonds are set backed in silver and set in crimped collets, an early and highly secure way of set...

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond. The first letters of the stones spell the word "regard" using the first letter of each stone. Hence 'r'uby, 'e'merald, 'g'arnet, 'a'methyst, 'r'uby and 'd'iamond. Acrostic rings that spell out romantic sentiments were very much a Victorian construct and among the charming features of the period. We love the large stones on this regard ring and the gold details around the stones, such as the small b...

This unusual mid nineteenth century Gold and Silver Diamond Cluster ring has it all! Our diamond cluster ring has diamonds of different cut stones; the outer and middle circular layers have 18 and 9 mine cut diamonds, respectively, which surround the large center rose cut diamond. The center rose cut diamond is set elevated from the other 2 layers of diamonds, a detail clearly meant to help the diamond take center stage. The emphasis is on the diamonds, set a jour, or "open to the day". ...

If you are in search of a fabulous snake ring for an engagement or special anniversary gift, look no further. Our early Victorian snake ring is layered with 5 antique rose diamonds in a graduated formation with the largest diamond in the middle and rubies for eyes. The contrast of the rose diamonds against the deep red ruby eyes is fetching. This particular goldsmith clearly had an enduring sense of humor, as shown by the amazing details in this ring: the gold forked tongue, deeply etch...

This circa 1860 15K early Victorian Regard ring with 5 stones set in radially around the face in a forget-me-not, the first letter of which spell out the word "Regard": Ruby-emerald-garnet-amethyst-ruby-diamond, is what is known as Victorian sentimental jewelry. Our ring has gold milgrain around the border, a lovely feature and old mine cut stones. The model photo shows our Victorian Regard flower cluster ring with a Victorian "ADORE" ring, also available through 1st Dibs, LU25123685652. The ...

Romantic and sentimental Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. Like their sister rings, REGARD and DEAREST rings, ADORE rings conveyed a message of eternal love to the wearer. Such band rings, which spelled out romantic words in gemstones, were extremely popular during this time period. The gemstones on our ring are old mine cuts except for the opal which is en cabochon. ADORE ri...

Unusual 20 carat engraved monogram signet ring with deeply carved repousse shoulders set in an gold shield shaped bevel with monogrammed initials JHW. Chased ornate repousse flowers and leaves along the shoulders are masterfully carved. This signet ring is entirely hand wrought with individually carved leaves and flowers along the band. The attractive shield shape with its delicate hand incised border make this a lovely signet ring. A word or two on the shape of the escucheon (shield): the d...