Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Pre Victorian (7)

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...