Scarce Antique Catalan 18th Century Gold Foiled Rose Cut Perpignan Garnet Ring

An exceptionally rare late 13th century Medieval period gold ring, made either France or England, circa 1280! This Medieval high-karat gold ring is set with a large 11ct irregular-s...

A rare 19th century princely gold cluster ring made in Siam (Thailand), circa 1860.This gorgeous ruby and diamond ring was intricately crafted in high-karat gold, by the goldsmiths of the royal Siam court in the 19th century. It is a fine example of the lavish adornment worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. Aside from ceremonial use, they were also occasionally given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families. There was a huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam which stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period and the sheer number of jewellery required has meant that today princely jewels like this one can very occasionally be found in the open market, particularly in Europe following the relocation of the Thai royal family to Switzerland and France in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The ring features a row of cabochon rubies horizontally aligned, surrounded by a sea of rose cut diamonds. All of the stones are in rubover settings within a web of hexagonal honeycomb frames. The band is decorated with pierced and deeply chased scrollwork motifs, typical of Siam jewellery...

A scarce late 19th century gold ‘priest’s ring’ from the island of Bali, Indonesia. The ring is a fantastic example of the southern Balinese style, where ...

This unusual antique Georgian era floral ruby and diamond cluster ring dating to around 1800 was probably made in Italy. In the middle of the ring head lies a collet set and foil-backed bright pink ruby. It is surrounded by a sea of 20 flat-cut and closely set diamonds in a flower head cluster style. The raised ruby setting appears to fixed to the ring with a cut-down rivet which is visible on the smooth underside of the bezel. The rosy hued gold ridged shoulders taper down to the back of the shank. This elegant ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear and is without doubt a particularly unusual and scarce example of its kind. UK size L 1/2, US size 6 4.72g, band tests as 14K gold, bezel tests as silver, ring head measures 14mm x 13mm. Each diamond measures between 1mm and 3mm. Approx 0.3ct...

This simple style signet ring holds a garnet stone measuring approx 1.5carat. Made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: S or 9 Stone Dimensions: 9x7mm Weight: 2.8g

Old Poison Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold with a hinged compartment on the crown. Hand- engraved Envelope pattern on top of the crown decorated with a bezel set rose cut Garnet stone ...

Set with foiled closed-back square tablet cut garnets in heart-shaped mount to a bifurcated shoulders, engraved back. Period: Late 18th century. Top size: 18mm x 15mm. Size: 7. Weig...

This antique Victorian ring showcases a vibrant 0.90 carat round brilliant cut garnet, glowing with rich, warm color. Set in luminous 18k yellow gold, the garnet’s depth is enhanced ...