We love this 15K double snake ring cleverly set with two sparkling round diamond gemstones set securely in a carved bordered diamond shape on the snake's head. Note the curves on the intertwined snake, the intricate way the gold bands weave together when viewed even from the back, the way the snake's tail curves just so around the neck, the gold work hinting at the rough texture of the snake's skin. This ring is all about the details.
The ring is a US size 7 ½, resizeable.
Rare Victorian Shakudo long guard chain. Shakudo is a mix of metals including gold copper and bronze and is Japanese in origin. Shakudo jewelry was introduced to the West in 1886 thanks to Commodore Perry who arranged for Japanese decorative arts to be imported to a very eager western market. The chain measures 54" long and has a small bale to hold a drop. It dates to 1890-1900. The chain is an example of the jewelry that came of age during the aesthetic period where "art for arts sake" was in f...
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...
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...
The fine carving of the two doves along with their drinking bowl and the deep repousse roses on this band make this citrine ring extraordinary.
This Regency period Georgian ring has a breathtaking band of repousse roses. Repousse is a time consuming technique of imparting a raised pattern to a piece of malleable metal by punching forms into the metal from behind. Because it is so time consuming it is typically done for larger, more important pieces. It is a way of creating beautiful forms on ...
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...
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".
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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...
We love this fanciful Georgian diamond cluster ring and the way the flower cluster is shaped like a petal, incredibly time consuming hand work. The ring is mounted on an 18K gold band, as befitting a fine ring of this era, and it has 7 diamonds set in silver surrounding a center diamond and three additional diamonds placed symmetrically on each side. The center diamond has been picked out with a lovely crimped gold border. With its hand carved gold work on the ring back and throughout, this flo...
Our Renaissance era ring has its original shank of rich high carat gold with bright enamel colors in the form of circling fish. The fish has symbolism in Christianity and Judaism.
The ichthys, often seen carved on Roman tombstones, is the oldest Christian symbol and represents Jesus and his followers. Christians used it to recognize other faithful during times when they faced persecution in the Roman Empire.
The fish also has great significance in Judaism, as the water that envelopes fish ...
Art Deco jewelry was influenced by the machine aesthetic and rings from this era have a bold geometric appearance. The geometric motifs stemmed from a focus on Cubism. Angles and shapes were streamlined as can be seen in the circles, rectangles, ovals half moons which abound in our Deco ring.
The ring has a silvery cool tone which is very much in keeping with the Art Deco interest in "white" jewelry. We particularly love the ingenuity on the part of the goldsmith and the interesting openwor...
Art Deco rings, influenced from the machine aesthetic, have a geometric appearance including the diamonds themselves with their half round cuts. The geometric motifs stemmed from a focus on Cubism. Angles and shapes were streamlined as can be seen in the circles, rectangles, and squares which abound in our Deco Marquise shaped ring. The ring has a silvery cool tone which is very much in keeping with the Art Deco interest in "white" jewelry.
This ring is .75 inches tall and makes a substantia...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1180978
(stock #P10009)
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
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...
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Porcelain : Pre 1800
item #1180972
(stock #P800)
This marked Dr. Wall period Worcester soft paste porcelain platter has beautiful, crisp "blue scale". It would make a fine addition to an important collection.
Condition: excellent Height: 8 inches
We love this 1960's sinuous cocktail ring. With its 2 hessonite, 2 red garnets 2 blue topaz stones and 10 diamond accents (a ribbon of 5 diamonds on each side) this ring mesmerizes with its contrasting colors and textures.
The ring has curvaceous elements like stones cut en cabochon and shaped like 3 leaf clovers blended together but with all the angularity removed. Each of the stones is surrounded by a finely worked gold border. The ring has a sensory feel on the finger, the mark of a skil...
We love this three stone ring for its eye catching, red white and blue array which includes a substantial sapphire, ruby and diamond. Our ring weighs a hefty 10 grams.
Three stone flush mount rings were popular from the late 19th century well into the 20th because the secure construction of such rings is ideal for people with active lifestyles.
The 14K stamp on the band indicates European or US origin.
The gold is polished to such a high shine that if you look closely, you can see the refl...
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...