Mid-19th Century Blue Enamel and Crystal 9 Carat Gold Ring

Lovely example of a mid 19th century 'In Memory' band with detailed with black enamel and on the inner band the inscription reads 'Geoff'. Ring Size: R or 8 1/2

This delightful cluster ring holds six bright turquoise and in the middle sits a shimmering diamond. The ring is modelled out of 15ct gold and is beautifully engraved all the way aro...

This sweet ring holds a bright, clean crystal. The ring is simple in design and is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: Q 1/2 or 8 1/4 Stone Dimensions: 8...

This ring holds a rectangular enamel which has the letter 'F' which lays over the top. The shoulders have classic art deco shell style to them. Modelled in 9carat gold. Ring Size: ...

This lovely example of a late Georgian mourning ring holds a weave of hair behind crystal which sits on the most beautiful shoulders. The shoulders feature a raised flower pattern an...

This memorial band is a wonderful example of a Georgian piece of jewellery. The man detail in this ring is the crystal cabochon set into the 18 carat gold band and the black enamel that circles the stone and all the way around the band. The outside of the band says 'in memory of' with raised gold letters. The inside of the ring has n inscription which reads 'my revered mother, Sarah Smith...

Squirt Ring West European, 1800-1900 Silver, gold, rock crystal Weight 9.4 gr.; circumference 60.38 mm.; cylinder length 41.2 mm US size 9 ¼ ; UK size S ¼ Fascinating nineteenth century party piece, incorporating an elegant and sparkling ring Description: Squirt ring made of a hollow silver cylinder with four ornamental bands and a cap with plunger. This holds the liquid, and when the plunger is pulled out and pushed back in the squirt mechanism is triggered. At the other end is a hollow ring through which the liquid flows and then squirts out of a small hole on the band next to the gemstone. The gold ring, angled to the cylinder, has a tubular hoop and a gold round-shaped cup bezel with a silver-set, facetted rock crystal gemstone. The ring is fully functionable. The cylinder lies concealed in the palm of the hand. Punched on the cylinder is a swan, the French guarantee mark for the fineness of silver on items of unknown origin (in use from 1893-1970). Along the gold hoop of the ring are four indistinct hallmarks: a helmeted head (?), two rectangular punch marks, one with lower case ‘g’ in the corner, and traces of two illegible punches. Provenance: Yves Brasseur (26 February—11 August 2005), Ghent, Belgium, a collector of rings who was a Belgian fencer of Olympic stature, having competed in this sport in the Olympics in the 1960s. Literature: The earliest account of a squirt ring dates to about 1770 with the description of a diplomatic incident at the Court of Frederick the Great. The French ambassador M. de Guines belonged to the diplomatic corps in Berlin, the capital of the Prussian Empire. His pompous behavior was widely mocked. Prince Dolgorouki, the Russian ambassador was invited to a gala dinner as a guest of honor with his newly wed bride. She was seated next to the French ambassador whom she squirted with water from a mechanism concealed in the palm of her hand, when he was admiring her jewel. He vowed he would throw a glass of water at her if she continued. The ambassador’s wife ignored his warning, and he in fact put his threat into effect. The guests at the dinner were obliged to keep a discreet silence surrounding this embarrassing occurrence. The fashion for such squirt rings appears to have continued into the nineteenth century, although few examples are known. The designs and materials vary: bronze ring with mask of Silenus in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Silenus, the god of wine-making and drunkenness, appears again on a squirt ring in form of a garnet cameo...

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. A delightful vintage ring, the top of which is set with antique cushion-cut diamonds on black enamel. The start of the ring is wide, openwork and chased...

A romantic spray of roses and buds painted with enamel speaks to you on its 14 karat gold band.. The border of the enamel face is engraved with repousse, raised flowers and leaves. ...

A dark blue guilloche enamel butterfly ring, set with 0.39ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds to the wings, head and abdomen, mounted in gold, with a plain shank. The butterfly measu...

A rectangular vinaigrette in 18-carat gold enameled on both sides with a brightly colored floral composition. A delicate chain connects the vinaigrette to an elegantly enameled ring,...

A colorful cocktail ring, featuring a butterfly painted in pink and yellow enamel and accented with sparkling crystals. Ring size US 7.25 Crystals: S...