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...
The Irish Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring originating from the fishing village of Galway and part of a motif of rings called Fede rings, Italian for "faith", or mani in fede, "hands joined in faith". Hands clasped around the heart signifies friendship, the heart symbolizes love, and the crown signifies loyalty or fidelity.
It is the superior hand-work of this claddagh ring including the detail work on the cuffs, the charming hand carved heart, that makes this claddagh exceptional...
A french cut refers to a specific type of cut, often applied to diamonds, dating back to its popularity in France during the Renaissance. The cut is one of many widely used diamond cuts and consists of a cross-like shape on the gem.
14 KWG french cut diamond and sapphire ring
diamond = + .09 carat
sapphire= + .56 carat
3.2 grams
The hands bearing a gift motif is an example of the romanticism that flourished in the 20th century. Our 18K fede ring reveals two delicately carved hands coming together clasping a bejeweled heart ("the gift of my heart"), with a single old cut diamond embedded in a carved star...
Ashworth ironstone dinner plate in an imari pattern, known as the "Rose Pattern", c1865 priced at
Condition: excellent Height: 10 inches
We are featuring a Victorian "Man in the Moon" Ring in 9K gold and hallmarked Chester, 1897. Interest in "Man in the Moon" rings was a brief trend during the late Victorian period when discoveries of comets and celestial bodies were all the rage. The iridescent glow of the moonstone with the kindly face of the man on the moon makes this a charming ring.
Few such rings of this sort have survived over the years due to the fragility of the moonstone...
Our 9K claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring. Claddagh rings originated from the fishing village of Galway in Ireland and are among a genre of Fede rings, Italian for "hands joined in faith". The hands signifies friendship, the heart signifies love, and the crown signifies fidelity.
According to Irish lore, the Claddagh ring is worn on the right hand with the crown facing outwards if one is single, and with the crown facing inwards if one is in a committed relationship...
This is a unique 3 stone ring with its pretty hand painted Cambridge blue enamel detail and 3 well matched pearls symmetrically placed with the 2 slightly smaller pearls flanking the center pearl. A variation of what used to be called the gypsy ring, this ring has a secure setting with the pearls securely embedded in the band. The enamel is set on an 18K band.
With its gorgeous blue enamel in great condition, this ring is a must for your collection. Size 7 ½ US.
We love the deep purple color of the amethysts that comprise this charming early Victorian 15K pearl and amethyst ring, 10 pearls surrounding a large center amethyst and 10 amethysts surrounding the pearls, set into a bifurcated shank, each side having a stylized fleur-de-lis, elaborate work on the part of the goldsmith.
The stones are well matched...
Perfect for a special anniversary or engagement ring, this is a romantic love ring in many ways starting with the turquoise stone as a focal point. Our diamond cluster ring was handcrafted around the year 1850, the beginning of the industrial revolution which would see changes to the craftsmanship of jewelry...
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...
c.1810, 11" x 7 1/2". Condition: excellent
c.1830, $750 for each plate or buy all 18 for $13,500. Each plate measures 9 1/2" in diameter. Condition: excellent
This is a famous Coalport Porcelain pattern, known as "regency" or "money tree". It is the pattern in Buckingham Palace. The colors are bold, reflecting the attempt by the Coalport factory to compete with Chinese and Japanese porcelain imports and to cater to the English love for Oriental colors and patterns, during the Regency period.c. 1810, 9 3/8" diameter. Priced each. Condition: excellent
The Davenport Factories at Longport were established by John Davenport. Little is recorded about these pre-1830, high quality porcelains. Marked specimens are rare! This wonderful platter dates to around 1820 and is 8 1/2" X 10". Condition: excellent
c. 1820. Cup: 3 1/4" diameter x 2 1/4"Height. Saucer: 5 1/2" diameter. Color over Adam Buck style bat prints. Condition: excellent
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.
c. 1810. 6 1/4" x 8". Condition: excellent