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1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Pinkish Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 6.8x5.6mm Loose Gemstone Natural Fine Purple
Category

20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Spinel

Fine Australian Natural Sapphire Vivid Yellow Pear Cut Gemstone VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Australian Natural Sapphire Vivid Yellow Pear Cut Gemstone 6.3x4.5mm VS Natural Vivid Yellow
Category

20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire

Fine 2.03ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Antique Cushion Cut Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 2.03ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Antique Cushion Cut Gem 8.5x5.7mm Fine Natural
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.05ct Vivid Blue Oval Cut Sapphire Rare Thai Gemstone VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.05ct Vivid Blue Oval Cut Sapphire Rare Thai Gemstone 6.6x4.8mm VVS Fine Vivid Blue Oval Cut
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire

Vintage Fine 1.05ct Vivid Blue Oval Cut Sapphire Rare Thai Gemstone VVS
Fine 1.05ct Vivid Blue Oval Cut Sapphire Rare Thai Gemstone VVS
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H 0.15 in W 0.26 in D 0.19 in
4.65ct Fine Royal Blue Emerald Cut Sapphire & Diamond Rectangle Platinum Pendant
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
4.65 Total Carat Fine Royal Blue Sapphire & Diamond Rectangle Platinum Pendant. 3.68 Carat centre
Category

20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fine 0.88ct Blue Vivid Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Loose Cut Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 0.88ct Blue Vivid Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Loose Cut Gemstone 6.5x5.3mm Fine Natural Vivid Blue
Category

20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut Loose Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut 8.4x4mm Loose Rare Gem Natural Vivid Blue Spinel
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Spinel

Fine 0.86ct Green Blue Natural Thai Sapphire Oval Cut Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 0.86ct Green Blue Natural Thai Sapphire Oval Cut Rare Gem 6.2x4.5mm VS Natural Fine Green
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire

Unique Fine Ceylon Blue Violet Sapphire 0.45ct Oval Cut Blue Rare VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Fine Ceylon Blue Violet Sapphire 0.45ct Oval Cut Blue Rare 4.5x3.7mm VVS Unique Ceylon
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire

1.05ct Fine Blue Spinel Marquise Cut Rare Gemstone 9.6x4.4mm Loose Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.05ct Fine Blue Spinel Marquise Cut Rare Gemstone 9.6x4.4mm Loose Rare Gem Fine Natural Vivid
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Spinel

Fine 1.93ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem IF
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.93ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem IF 8x6.4mm Fine Loose Rhodolite
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.80 Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.80 Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.7x6.3mm VVS Fine Loose Rhodolite
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.69ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Calibrated Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.69ct Vivid Pink Purple Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Calibrated 8x6mm Gem VS Fine Loose
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Garnet, Rhodolite

Fine 1.51ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.51ct Vivid Purple Pink Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.6x6.2mm VVS Fine Loose
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

1.28ct Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS Sri Lankan
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.28ct Fine Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.6x5.2mm VVS Sri Lankan Fine Natural Ceylon
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Blue Sapphire

Fine 1.52ct Green Blue Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Cut Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.52ct Green Blue Bi Colour Tourmaline Emerald Cut Rare Gem 9.6x4.7mm VS Fine Natural Green
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Tourmaline

Fine 1.00ct Deep Blue Green Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut IGI Certified
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine 1.00ct Deep Blue Green Untreated Sapphire Pear Teardrop Cut IGI Certified Fine Deep Blue
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

Unique Fine Ceylon Blue Violet Sapphire 0.82ct Oval Loose Cut Blue Rare VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Unique Fine Ceylon Blue Violet Sapphire 0.82ct Oval Loose Cut Blue Rare 6x5mm VS Unique Ceylon
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

GIA Certified Fine Deep Pink Purple 1.30ct Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Gem 6.9x6.2mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
GIA Certified Fine Deep Pink Purple 1.30ct Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Gem 6.9x6.2mm GIA Certified Fine
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.15ct Fine Deep Green Blue Teal Untreated Sapphire Oval Cut IGI Certified Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.15ct Fine Deep Green Blue Teal Untreated Sapphire Oval Cut IGI Certified Gem Fine Deep Green
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8.5x6.3mm Loose Rare Gem VS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.03ct Fine Deep Purple Spinel Natural Oval Cut 8.5x6.3mm Loose Rare Gem VS Natural Deep Purple
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Spinel

Art Deco Style Sapphire Diamond Engagement Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Napoli, Italy
- Excellent METAL: 14k white Gold RING SIZE: US 7 - IT 14 - FR 54 - UK N/O, Resizable on request, free of
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Gemstone and Yellow Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of diamond jewellery/estate jewelry
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1970s Unknown Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.702ct Art Deco Vintage White Diamond Cluster Handmade 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Art Deco Style Diamond Cluster 18k Yellow Gold Handmade Ring. A beautiful and unique handmade
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05ct Unheated Colour Change Heart Cut Sapphire Deep Purple Blue IGI Certified
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change sapphire sapphire. A unique and rare
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.72ct Vivid Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.72ct Vivid Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.7x6.7mm VVS Fine Natural Rhodolite
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Garnet, Rhodolite

2.12ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem VVS
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
2.12ct Pink Purple Natural Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gem 7.7x6.7mm VVS Fine Natural
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet

1.04 Carat Deep Blue GIA Certified Untreated Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.04ct Deep Blue GIA Certified Untreated Sapphire Pear Cut Rare Gem 7.3x5.8mm GIA Certified Fine
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

0.69ct Natural Vivid Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Sri Lanka Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
0.69ct Natural Vivid Ceylon Blue Sapphire Oval Cut Sri Lanka Gemstone 5.8x4.7mm Fine Natural Vivid
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Blue Sapphire

9 Carat Yellow Gold Solid Curb Bracelet, Hallmarked Sheffield, UK, 53.8g, 1970s
Located in Canterbury, GB
piece within our carefully curated Vintage & Prestige fine jewellery collection, we are delighted to
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1970s British Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Unique Orange Pink Unheated Sapphire 0.75ct Oval Cut Gem No Heat
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
natural inclusions visible when looking closely. No breaks or cracks. Fine quality unheated sapphire with
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

Asprey & Co. Natural Saltwater Pearl and 2.92Ct Diamond White Gold Jewelry Suite
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage jewelry set consists of a brooch, a ring and a pair
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1950s British Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

1.08ct Colour Change Sapphire Unheated Green Blue Purple IGI Certified Oval Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire

1.09ct Colour Change Sapphire Rare Purple Blue Untreated Oval Cut IGI Certified
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
look lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.17ct Colour Change Sapphire Unheated Deep Green Blue IGI Certified Oval Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.01ct Colour Change Sapphire Pink Green Blue No Heat IGI Certified Triangle Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
great shine and colour, would look lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

1.07ct Rare Color Change Unheated Sapphire Yellow Green Blue IGI Cushion Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine certified untreated colour change sapphire sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Sapphire

1.24ct Australian Colour Change Sapphire No Heat IGI Certified Triangle Cut
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change sapphire sapphire. A
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

1.00ct Unique Colour Change Sapphire Pear Cut Yellow Purple Blue IGI Certified
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top grade, certified untreated colour change sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

0.74ct Color Change Sapphire Blue Purple Untreated IGI Certified Unheated Pear
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
polish to show great shine and colour, would look lovely in a piece of high end jewellery. A fine, top
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

13.53ct Natural Ametrine Fancy Cushion Cut Purple Yellow Bi Colour 13.5x13.2mm
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
13.53ct Natural Ametrine Fancy Cushion Cut Purple Yellow Bi Colour 13.5x13.2mm Fine Natural
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

1.05ct Vivid Green Oval Cut Sapphire Untreated Rare IGI Certified Blister
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Heat Sapphire In IGI Blister. 1.05 Carat with a fine vivid green colour, an excellent oval cut and
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire, Green Sapphire

1.13ct Unique Olive Green Yellow Untreated Heart Cut Sapphire Gem IGI Blister
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.13ct Unique Olive Green Yellow Untreated Heart Cut Sapphire Gem IGI Blister Fine Unique Colour
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.32ct Australian Deep Green Blue Teal Sapphire No Heat Oval Cut IGI Certified
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.32ct Australian Deep Green Blue Teal Sapphire No Heat Oval Cut IGI Certified Fine Deep Green
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire

1.07ct Vivid Green Untreated IGI Certified Australian Sapphire Heart Cut Blister
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
1.07ct Vivid Green Untreated IGI Certified Australian Sapphire Heart Cut Blister Fine Vivid
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Green Sapphire, Sapphire

Vintage 6.49ct Sapphire 5.82ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage sapphire jewellery set consists of a ring and a bracelet
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Late 20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970s Diamond and White Yellow and Rose Gold Jewelry Suite
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set of bangle, ring and earrings; part of our diverse diamond jewelry collections. This fine and
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1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s 39.82 Carat Cabochon Cut Amethyst Green Enamel Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 39.82 carat amethyst (total) and green enamel, 18 karat yellow gold jewelry
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1930s Unknown Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 2.10 Carat Sapphire and 2.42 Carat Diamond Palladium Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewellery set; part of our diverse antique sapphire jewellery collections. This stunning, fine and
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1930s Unknown Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Diamond, Sapphire, Palladium

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Marquise Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Approx. F colour VVS Clarity. Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of
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20th Century French Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Fine Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Butterfly Marquise Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
. Approx. F colour VVS Clarity. Fine jewellery houses like Van Cleef & Arpels only use the finest of
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20th Century French Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Ring Fine Pearls Yellow Gold White Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
era while integrating perfectly with modern trends. At the center of this work of art is a fine pearl
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20th Century French Artisan Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Fine Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Peridot Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
fine top grade peridot. Measures approx. 6.3x7mm. Fine jewellery houses like Tiffany only use the best
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LALAOUNIS 22 Carats Gold Open Band Ring with Fine Hellenistic Style Granulation
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
ILIAS LALAOUNIS high carat gold open band ring (20-22K) applied with fine granulation work in the
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1980s Greek Hellenistic Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Gold

Fine Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby & Diamond Flower 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
shoulders (approx. 0.20ct). The diamonds are also excellent quality. VVS clarity F/G Colour. Fine jewellery
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and 20K Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive dog brooch has
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire and 20K Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Antique Sapphire and 20K Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
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H 0.56 in W 1.18 in L 1.46 in
Antique Pearl, Mother of Pearl and 14ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
& Co. cufflinks; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. These fine and
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20th Century Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive diamond brooch has been
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1930s Unknown Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930
Antique 1.89 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bow Brooch Circa 1930
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H 0.2 in W 0.58 in L 2.09 in
Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the true representation of this fine example of vintage jewelry/estate jewelry. Item Ref. SKU: A6410
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1960s British Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

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Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...

Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and cart brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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1970s English Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage fine jewellery uk you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage fine jewellery uk among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage fine jewellery uk has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Gems and Jewels UK and Van Cleef & Arpels are consistently popular. A vintage fine jewellery uk can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 975, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and old european cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage fine jewellery uk, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Fine Jewellery Uk?

Prices for a vintage fine jewellery uk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $162 and can go as high as $315,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,130.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.