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Niello bolt ring
£70.00
Antique Russian niello silver bolt ring, circa 1900
This wonderful decorated silver bolt ring looks amazing with gold. We love those stripes! It measures 1.2 x 1.64cm – midi size.
Hallmarked: mark to pin, said to be Russian
Gross weight: less than 1g
Condition: wear to enamel, clasp works very well
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Carnelian fob seal with monogram
Ornate Victorian yellow gold fob seal set with monogrammed carnelian
Elaborate scrolled gold work forms the top of this magnificent fob seal. This was likely the prized accessory of a Victorian lady or gent, worn at the end of their watch chain. A vivid orange carnelian has been carved with the monogram HN within a frame. It tests as gold and does appear to be solid - though it might have some base metal inside to give it strengh. The condition is very clean and nice. It measures 30.4mm in height. The carnelian set terminal measures 20.4 x 17mm. The bail has an inner diameter of around 4.9mm. The outside of the bail has a width of 5.3mm. Pretty beaded finial to top. We believe it dates to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.
Hallmarked: no
Tested as low carat gold (9ct+)
Gross weight: 12g
Condition: good
Hallmarked: no
Tested as low carat gold (9ct+)
Gross weight: 12g
Condition: good
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Vintage garnet and pearl ring
Heavy vintage garnet cabochon and seed pearl 9ct gold ring
A fine vintage ring made in the Antique taste, the domed centre set with an open-backed garnet carbuncle, encircled by a halo of wonderful ivory seed pearls. The elaborate shoulders depict posies of little carved flowers accented by beads. The oval top of the ring measures 16.8mm north to south, and 12.8mm in width. It rises by around 6.5mm. The garnet in its gold setting is around 9mm, with a width of 7.6mm. The ring is 19.2mm across both shoulders. The band is a good 2.4mm in width. This is a lovely solid piece of jewellery with an ornate and feminine aspect on the hand.
Size: O (UK) / 7 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: HB
Date letter: indistinct; possibly S (1971)
Gross weight: 5g
Condition: as original; please see photos
Size: O (UK) / 7 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: HB
Date letter: indistinct; possibly S (1971)
Gross weight: 5g
Condition: as original; please see photos 
Diamond and pearl enamelled mourning ring
Victorian rose cut diamond and pearl black enamel 18ct gold mourning ring with inscription circa 1846
The jewellery of our predecessors doesn't come any sadder or sweeter than this little flower. At the centre sits a lovely rose cut diamond held in tiny silver claws, as was the custom of the era. Five luminous silvery pearls sit around it to form a pansy, which according to the jewellery language of the time indicated the wearer was dwelling in her thoughts. Inside the band we learn why, as here is the inscription, "Ellen Watson ob 30, april 1846". The full set of crisp hallmarks, which include the duty mark, confirm the ring was made in 1846, no doubt commissioned by Ellen's daughter or sister when they were in mourning for her death. The delicate, leaf-like shoulders have lovely black enamel detailing for a gothic look that feels really edgy today. The flower measures around 8.2mm with a rise of 4mm. The shoulders taper to a band of 1.8mm. The date letter has been struck seemingly by accident on the outside of one shoulder. The flower has space for a locket behind it, now vacant.
Size: J (UK) / 4 3/4 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: ES (indistinct)
Date letter: k (1846)
Assay office: London
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: noticeable wear to at least two pearls; pretty good otherwise
Size: J (UK) / 4 3/4 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: ES (indistinct)
Date letter: k (1846)
Assay office: London
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: noticeable wear to at least two pearls; pretty good otherwise 
Pretty trilogy ring
Vintage 9ct gold trilogy ring, circa 1974
Very pretty antique style ring set with three paste stones to simulate diamond and garnets. The colourless centre stone is brilliant cut and has plenty of sparkle. The top of the ring measures 12.9mm across the finger, with a width of 5.9mm and a rise of around 3.4mm. The band goes down to 3.4mm at the back. The ring has been cast in 9ct pale yellow gold with quite an abstract look to the shoulders. It looks lovely stacked up with other rings!
Size: M (UK) / 6 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: BO
Date letter: t (1974)
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: good
Size: M (UK) / 6 (US)
Hallmarked: yes
Composition of gold: 9ct
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: BO
Date letter: t (1974)
Gross weight: 2g
Condition: good