British Jewelry & Watches

A 9 karat (9K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mirror with an engraved back depicting a bunch of flowers with leaves. The mirror shows signs of tarnish due to age. Unmarked b...

This original 1950s mid-century bracelet is a celebration of natural artistry and mid-century design. It features four magnificent natural Moss Agate cabochons, each showcasing uniqu...

A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...

This gorgeous and delicate 9 carat gold chain has a a bolt clip to fasten. In the middle there is a locket on a moveable loop. Length: 34.5cm Weight: 10.3g

Words simply cannot express how fabulous this vintage bracelet is! Masterfully crafted from cool platinum and dating from around the 1930s, this tennis bracelet showcases an intrica...

Dating to the 1920s, these beautiful art deco earrings features a glittering diamond drop. Each earrings drop centres a 0.40 carat old pear cut diamond, encircled by 0.55 carat of ol...

DeKara Design Estate Collection Metal- .999 Fing Gold, 155.517 Grams or 5 Ozs. 65 MM In Diameter ONLY 150 MINTED by The Royal Mint Here is an opportunity to own an ultra rare h...

The smokey quartz stone in the ring is large and gorgeous! It is deep in colour and held by simple claws on a modernistic gallery and shank. The ring is modelled in 9carat gold. Full...

The design of this ring is fabulous! The band is modelled in 18 carat gold and is set with a diamond measuring 25pts. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/4 Band Widest Point: 7mm Weight: 4g

An 18th century sapphire cameo depicting Hercules, the oval sapphire weighing 7.90 carats and finely engraved with the profile of Hercules facing right, rub-over set to a yellow gold...

A charming and highly collectible Victorian sterling silver and enamel vesta case, featuring a whimsical hand-painted enamel panel depicting a humorous scene with the caption: "Home ...

A stunning Edwardian period arrow jabot pin, crafted in buttery 15 karat yellow gold throughout and set with dreamy pearls along its point and fletchings. The arrow is a longstanding...

This antique Georgian fob pendant is an exquisite example of 18th to early 19th-century craftsmanship. It features a beautifully set oval dark red carnelian stone at its base, exudin...

The enamel on this pendant is stunning blue. The front holds a portrait surrounded bu a gold frame and clue enamel, finished with a pearl halo. The back of the locket has a hinged gl...

Set within the gold there are three bright blue and gorgeous sapphires totalling approx 40pts. Sat between the sapphires are two bright diamonds. The diamond total 14pts and the sapp...

A magnificent boxed antique Victorian jewelry set consisting of necklace, bracelet, earrings and brooch ; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This magnificent, fine and impressive Victorian cabochon cut agate jewelry set has been crafted in a combination of 18k gold and 15k gold. The antique jewelry suite...

This exceptional, untreated and stunningly beautiful 1.51 carats Pigeon's Blood red ruby originates from Mozambique, one of the leading modern sources of fine quality rubies. Certi...

This curb chain bracelet is wider at the centre and slimmer towards the clasp and modelled in glossy 9ct rose gold. The bracelet is fastened by simple bolt clip...

Offered here is an object of true beauty, and an ideal marriage of nature and human craft. Mounted in a 14 karat yellow gold pin is an exceptional piece of natural moss agate, the st...

An antique crescent moon brooch, the body is set with two rows of old mine-cut diamonds, graduating in size, weighing an estimated total of 4.00 carats, grain set in silver, with a p...

The Nile Collection is an elevated and elegant take on the exotic theme of ancient Egypt. The Nile, the longest river in the world also called the father of African rivers, served as...

Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover collet setting, encircled by a conforming frame of gold beading and twisted gold wire punctuated with four gold palmette form plaques engraved and decorated with dark blue enamel and placed at the cardinal points, the reverse mounted with a hinged pin and scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust length portrait of Selene with crescent-set headdress, encircled by a conforming frame matching that of the brooch with the addition of a pendant decoration composed of a horizontal bar of gold beading and twisted gold wires suspending gold link chains graduated from centre and ending in conical gold elements, the reverses mounted with French wire fittings, all in a fitted red leather case, the interior marked ‘FIRST CLASS PARIS MEDAL/ 1855.1867.1851/ PARIS FIRST CLASS & LONDON PRIZE MEDALS/ JOHN BROGDON/ Goldsmith/ MANUFACTORY/ 16, Henrietta St. Covent Garden/ London’. The cameo—defined as a gem, usually either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated in Hellenistic Greece, during the third century BC. These miniature sculptures, at that time confined to the medium of hardstone, are thought to have been made with the primary purpose of personal adornment. The same practice of mounting cameos in jewellery was then continued by the Ancient Romans, and they are known to have been worn by many a Roman emperor. After the fall of Rome the fashion for cameos went into a decline, until it was again revived during the Renaissance period, brought about by a keen interest in the ancient world. At this time both antique and contemporary cameos were mounted in jewellery, as well as collected as objet d’art. The art of cameo cutting was revived in Italy, where it would remain a centre for the coming centuries. Again there was a lull in interest in carved gemstones, until the Neoclassical revival of the eighteenth century, largely stimulated by the discoveries of the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As with the Renaissance, antique specimens were generally prized over modern cameos, and the worldliest men in Europe held them among their collections of art and antiques. That said, carving centres in Rome and Torre del Greco (near Naples) in Italy were established in response to the demand of the Grand Tourists, who travelled to Italy and Greece to become educated in the wonders of the ancient world. It was at this time that shell cameos, mostly made in Torre del Greco due to its proximity to the sea, became more popular, owing to the relative ease in carving shell over hardstone. In addition to Rome, hardstone cameos also became a specialty of Idar Oberstein, Germany, which had a long history with both the gem mining and cutting trade. In a shift away from the collector’s cases of the previous century, the nineteenth century saw a strengthening in the fashion for wearable cameos. After the Empress Josephine donned a cameo-set suite of jewellery at the coronation of Napoleon in 1804, cameo jewellery became all the rage. Napoleon played a further hand in promoting the art by establishing a gemstone carving school in Paris, inspired by his appreciation for the arts of the ancient world. By the mid-nineteenth century shell cameos, in part due to their lightness compared with hardstone cameos, were the height of fashion. Large shell cameos as well as hardstone cameos were set into contemporary mounts, often as suites of jewellery. Some of the best cameos of the nineteenth century—carved by a select group of recognized carvers—were set into revivalist mounts, corresponding to the subject matter. In Victorian England cameo jewellery was particularly prized, due in part to the fact that the Queen owned and wore a number of cameo jewels. One example which can often be seen in official portraits is the Badge of the Order of Victoria and Albert, carved by Tommaso Saulini of Rome, who also produced cameos for the maker of the present suite, John Brogden. To meet demand some carvers set themselves up in London, including William Schmidt, a German carver from Idar Oberstein, who produced cameos for top London jewellers, including Brogden, Carlo Giuliano and Child & Child. In fact, Schmidt purports to have been the first to carve cameos out of opal, which Brogden reportedly displayed in the Paris Exhibition of 1878. An extant example, now in the collection of the British Museum, was set by the Giuliano firm. Regarding subject matter, cameos throughout time have been largely figural, from bust length profile portraits to scenes with multiple full-length figures, and sometimes animals. Ancient Greek and Roman cameos often depicted mythological scenes as well as contemporary figures. During the Renaissance, mythological scenes were popular, often taken directly from ancient sculpture, as well as portraits of notable contemporary figures. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, due to the revivalist styles, both Renaissance and Classical subjects were copied and set into matching (and sometimes unmatching) revivalist mounts. From the Renaissance through the Victorian era, being able to recognize the source of the carving in a cameo was a mark of erudition, revealing in the wearer knowledge of Classical art. As mentioned, the present cameo parure...

Made from silver, this elegant and rare jewellery set dates from the 1920s. Condition Report: Very Good - A tiny chip to the point on a couple of the triangular stones. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the set. The Details... This necklace and earrings set is constructed from silver. The necklace isn't hallmarked, but tests as being made from silver. The earrings are stamped - the reverse of one is stamped 'STERLING' and the reverse of another is stamped 'SILVER'. Both pieces are detailed with triangular cut, purple glass stones and round, colourless paste stones. All of the stones are open-back mounted, claw set and multi-faceted. The necklace also features a delicate cable chain and fastens with a bolt ring. The necklace measures 46cm in length. The earrings measure 3cm x 1cm each and attach to the ears with a screw-back mechanism. A Short History... During the 1920s and early 1930s, jewellery was influenced by the dawn of a new era. There was a push for all things modern after the shock of the First World War - people wanted to be cleansed of the old and celebrate the new. In the world of design a pure, hard-edged style was craved. This was evident in Bauhaus architecture, cubist art and the dropped-waist, linear-cut silhouette of the Flapper Girl. Jewellery designers looked to celebrate a burgeoning, bright industrial future in their work, creating pieces that looked almost mechanical with their sharp shapes and chrome coloured highlights. This set is certainly a-typical of Art Deco jewellery design during the period - its bold geometry, encrusted with bright pastes for a new feminine look and movement. Wear it With... Chocolate brown and purple is an unexpected and contemporary colour combination. Pair this set with a simple brown slip dress...

This edwardian diamond three stone holds three diamonds totalling 75pts and modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 Height Off Finger: 5mm Weight: 4g

This charming insect brooch from the Haruni Vaults is handmade in 18k yellow gold with deep blue sapphires forming the body, pave-set sparkling diamonds in the wings, and round ruby ...

Charming Art Nouveau 9ct Gold floral pendant dated circa 1900's. This lovely open design features central floral panel decorated with semi precious stones and lustre pearls. It has a...

Rare Antique 9ct 375 Gold Miniature Locket Snap shut closure with a snap ! sound Lovely piece from 1900s with its original soldered bail marked 9CT Holds two Images Size - 9mm x 1...

An Art Deco diamond and onyx ring, the old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.6 carats assessed to be of J-K colour and SI clarity, millegrain rub-over set in an octagonal-cut...

Handmade in 18ct white gold, this statement ring from our Cascade collection is set with a selection of cabochon and faceted gemstones in an ombre composition of blue, teal and green colours. The stones including aquamarine, blue sapphire, tourmaline, diamond and demantoid gemstones are held& in rub-over settings and a filigree effect of gold circles continuing around the back of the ring. Some of the stones are set with the pavillions...

A late Victorian ruby and diamond ring, the oval shaped faceted ruby weighing 0.61 carats accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Bu...

Burberry's Vintage 1980s Unisex Rectangle Silver Rope Half Hoop Semi Dome Modernist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated Good condition. Light scotches or colour loss, still good to wear. 10...

An elevated take on a jewellery basic, our 2mm-square cuff in 9-carat yellow gold has square beveled edges and two white diamonds. Total diamond carat weight .016 carats. The brace...

A Victorian diamond and royal blue enamel bracelet, the oval centre piece set with an old cushion-shaped diamond with rose-cut diamonds forming a star motif, all grain set in silver,...

A Victorian gold and enamel necklace, centered by a blue and red enamel heart embellished with seed pearls, and with a locket back, suspended from gold chain with red and blue enamel...

This vintage 9ct gold curb link bracelet is both classic and modern at the same time, designed in a unique style it is a late 20th century piece. If you are looking for a staple cur...

Almandine garnets set in gilt metal are fashioned into a striking choker with drop, which can be removed. The choker is tied on with a ribbon. Much o...

This gorgeous locket is modelled in glossy 9 carat yellow gold. The inside is left empty to fill with your memories! Hallmarked Sheffield 1915. Locket Dimensions 24x30mm Drop inc l...

Crafted by hand in the Haruni workshop, this unique necklace features an impressive deep-green Colombian emerald in a shield cut, and a smaller shield cut white diamond. The stones' ...

An exceptionally elegant and unusual Edwardian lavaliere necklace in 9 carat gold, centred with vivid natural pink and apple green tourmalines within an exquisitely sculptural openwo...

A timeless and sentimental piece, this antique locket dates to 1914 and is crafted in solid 9ct rose gold. The design is classic and understated, with a flat front and back that give...

An antique Asprey and Co earring presentation box from the 1930s to 1940s. Red leather form with gilt tooled border and a push-button clasp, satin lined lid with the original Asprey ...

This stunning cluster boasts a 35pt emerald at the centre of it. Surrounding the beautiful green stone are diamonds totalling 28pts. All modelled in 9carat gold and stones set in pla...

18K White Gold Diamond Flexible "Carpet" Bracelet Diamonds: 27.00 cttw(approx.) Quality: F-G color, VS clarity Material: 18K Length: 7 inches Asprey International Limited, formerly Asprey & Garrard Limited, is a United Kingdom-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, silverware, home goods, leather goods, timepieces and a retailer of books. Asprey's flagship retail store is located on New Bond Street in London, United Kingdom. Asprey has been a leading name in British luxury since shortly after it was founded towards the end of the 18th century. Over the years, it has been commissioned by the Royal family, making crowns, coronets and sceptres, and more recently it was awarded a Royal warrant of appointment for the Prince of Wales. Asprey has also made pieces for many Hollywood films, most famously custom-making the exquisite blue diamond pendant The Heart of the Ocean...

An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one old European cut diamond, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite thing about this Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring, is...

Platinum 1/2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Square Top Ring 9x Princess Cut Diamonds Clarity SI Colour G-I Carat 0.50 Size J 1/2 2mm Band Width 7mm Head 6.24 Grams Full UK Assay Hallm...

A modern classic bespoke ring mount only set with round brilliant cut diamonds on the halo and sides, Ideal for a 2.50 carat center diamond ( 9x7 mm...

These 14ct yellow gold drop earrings showcase a beautiful arrangement of multi-coloured gemstones, including a heart-shaped amethyst, rectangular peridots, aquamarine, and ruby. A v...

Unusual Victorian pin of aluminum, "amethyst" paste, gilt metal and mother of pearl. The aluminum is embossed with a foliate design. A bold and striking piece to wear on a shoulder o...

A sapphire and diamond seven stone ring, the four round faceted sapphires weighing 0.80 carats in total, alternately set with three round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.48 carats ...

Dating to the Art Deco era, this stunning brooch is adorned in 1.50 carat total of sparkling diamonds. At its centre sits the largest diamond, a 0.50 carat old cut stone, rub over se...

This beautiful, untreated 1.55 carats Vivi Blue Sapphire is certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS). This beautiful blue sapphire displays the highly sought-after Vivid Blue colour...

Antique Bow Necklace 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1910 Adorn yourself with the elegance of this stunning Edwardian necklace, crafted in exquisite 9ct rose gold. The centrepiece of this pi...

This astounding 32.03 Carat GIA Certified Fancy Diamond bespoke Necklace features 17 Pear Brilliant GIA Certified Diamonds Ranging from D to F ...

This outstanding English Victorian Style bangle is a vintage dated 1988 London – bearing full english hallmarks 18 KT Stunning carving scroll work embracing the center graduated arra...

by Sampson Mordan & Co, hallmarked for London, 1925, of plain cylindrical form, with ring terminal, length 10.3cm.

This gorgeous marquise shaped ring features a cluster of 15 Victorian old cut diamonds weighing a total approximate weight of 1.50ct, all pave set in 18 carat white gold. The beautif...

Vintage Bracelet 9ct Gold Tagged Circa 1940’s Pretty Little Vintage Bracelet. Set with Two Colour Gold Links, Cultured Pearl & Jadeite. Measures Length Approx 7 Inches Width...

A vintage 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as an abstract leaf, set to the bases with a round brilliant cut diamond weighing approximately 0.15 carats, estimated as F-G co...

Fabulous gold plated curb link chain necklace, featuring a single row of clear faceted rhinestones. Measuring length 40.3 cm / 15.8 inches by width 3 cm / 1 inch. The necklace is in...

9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Tassel Drop Dangle Engagement Ring Make a statement with this stunning 9ct yellow gold chunky tassel drop dangle engagement ring. Crafted in Great Britain, thi...