{"title":"Women's Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique and vintage jewellery for women, from Renaissance rings to Belle Époque diamonds, each piece hand-selected in London.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scarce-antique-georgian-pink-ruby-and-diamond-floral-cluster-ring-c-1800-italian-14k-gold-and-silver","title":"Georgian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Georgian ruby and diamond cluster ring, made in Italy around 1800: a bright pink ruby within a sea of twenty diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ruby is foil-backed, a period technique that places a thin metal foil behind the stone to heighten its colour. It is surrounded by twenty closely set flat-cut diamonds in a flower-head cluster. Flat-cut diamonds, with a broad flat top and few facets, are an early cut.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe cluster is set in a silver head on a 14K gold ring. The rosy gold shoulders taper towards the back of the shank.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt sits fairly flat on the finger for everyday wear: an unusual and romantic antique engagement ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1800; Italy; unmarked, tests as 14K gold, with silver head; ruby approx. 0.3ct; diamonds 1mm to 3mm; cluster 14mm x 13mm; UK L½, US 6; 4.72g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition for a ring over 200 years old.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954279043380,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3197.jpg?v=1736773175"},{"product_id":"large-18k-gold-vintage-french-1960-s-frosted-glass-cameo-ring-renaissance-revival-shoulders-enamelled-chased-heavy-gold-signet","title":"Vintage French Glass Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA bold vintage cameo ring made in Paris: an orange pâte de verre cameo of a classical woman, set in a heavy 29 grams of 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePâte de verre is moulded glass paste. This cameo is frosted on the front and faceted underneath, and shows a woman in classical style wearing a wreath of flowers and grapes.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe head sits on an openwork gallery of black-enamelled circles. Each shoulder carries a black and white enamelled flower, with chased crosshatching in the Renaissance manner.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA large, confident statement ring with real weight on the hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage; Paris, France; French hallmarked 18K gold; glass cameo 32mm x 23mm; band 4mm at the back; UK Q, US 8½; 29g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ask for a detailed condition report.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954455531828,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_9736.jpg?v=1777148842"},{"product_id":"antique-rose-cut-diamond-chandelier-earrings-19th-century-victorian-georgian-statement-dangle-drop-gold-earrings","title":"Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA pair of early 19th-century chandelier earrings, possibly Peranakan, set throughout with 244 rose cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach earring holds 122 rose cut diamonds in closed-back gold settings, approximately 4ct in all. The openwork chandeliers are richly foliate, with flower heads and bunches of grapes, and are articulated so they move gently when worn, flickering as rose cuts were meant to do by candlelight. Their length reflects early 19th-century fashion, when upswept hair and lower necklines left room for dramatic earrings.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe fittings and top sections were added later by the French firm Mécan and carry the French eagle's head mark for 18K gold; the lower sections test as approximately 8-9K gold. The added diamonds were chosen to match the earlier work in colour, cut and setting, and the closures are secure and modern.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSubstantial, wearable and full of movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e early 19th century, later fittings by Mécan; possibly Peranakan; gold, lower sections test approx. 8-9K, later fittings 18K with eagle's head mark; 244 rose cut diamonds, approx. 4ct in total; approx. 7cm long, 2.3cm wide; 22.34g the pair.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent overall and all stones secure. One small diamond is missing from one grape-bunch motif, not immediately noticeable when worn.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954514448692,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0672_edb958b6-e0df-46ce-b15d-9107736f9d28.jpg?v=1783091205"},{"product_id":"ancient-indus-valley-bead-ring","title":"Ancient Indus Carnelian Bead Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn etched carnelian bead from the ancient Indus Valley, mid-3rd millennium BC, set in a later 22K gold ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe conical orange carnelian is decorated with white geometric patterns, made by alkaline bleaching by the Harappans of the Indus Valley civilisation (modern Pakistan and India). Beads like this have been found at major Indus sites and are held in collections such as the Louvre and the British Museum. They also travelled far along early trade routes, reaching Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bead is set in a later high-karat gold mount, likely made in the 18th or 19th century in imitation of ancient styles. The hollow hoop is round in section, widens towards the bezel and feels silky on the finger.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA very small ring, for a little finger or a slender hand, carrying over four thousand years of history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e bead mid-3rd millennium BC, mount likely 18th or 19th century; French hallmarks, tests as 22K gold; carnelian 10mm x 10mm x 5mm; UK E, US 2¼ (very small); 10g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ask for a detailed condition report.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47538369560884,"sku":"","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury12.jpg?v=1776779439"},{"product_id":"victorian-seed-pearl-bangle","title":"Victorian Seed Pearl Bangle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Victorian 15K gold hinged bangle of about 1870, set with two rows of closely set, lustrous seed pearls.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSeed pearls are tiny pearls; here they sit shoulder to shoulder to make a soft, glowing line across the top of the bangle. The narrow band, just 5mm wide, is handmade and closes with a box clasp, with a safety chain for added security.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt opens wide to slip on easily and sits neatly on the wrist.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA refined and easy everyday piece of Victorian craftsmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1870; unmarked, tests as 15K gold; seed pearls; internal diameter 5.8cm x 4.4cm, opening to 8cm; 0.5cm wide, 0.2cm deep; 10.49g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ask for a detailed condition report.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920796074292,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/569C27F5-DDC2-4119-A710-3F126BE68425.jpg?v=1713542238"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-conical-intaglio-ring","title":"Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn ancient Roman gold intaglio ring of the 2nd to 3rd century AD: a fine Romano-British example with a conical banded agate.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn intaglio is a gemstone engraved in reverse, used as a seal. The cone-shaped agate shades from honey brown to greyish blue and is engraved with the bust of a man in a helmet. The helmet is possibly winged, which would make him Mercury, god of commerce, financial gain and communication; Romans wore his image hoping for his protection and good fortune.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComparable conical intaglio rings are held in museums from the British Museum to the Louvre, and in the Alice and Louis Koch collection (items 234, 235, 241 and 301); see the final photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe hollow 22K gold hoop is D-shaped in section and silky to wear: a piece of Roman Britain to wear every day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd–3rd century AD; Roman, Romano-British; unmarked, tests as 22K gold; banded agate intaglio; UK O½, US 7½; 4.15g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall; the intaglio is very secure in the mount.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111301787956,"sku":"","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0557-2.jpg?v=1778843376"},{"product_id":"ancient-roman-medusa-cameo-ring","title":"Ancient Roman Medusa Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA small ancient Roman gold ring of the 2nd to 3rd century AD, set with an onyx cameo of Medusa.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe white layered onyx is carved with Medusa's head, her hair a crosshatch of snakes. One of the three Gorgons of Greek myth, she turned to stone anyone who met her gaze. Her image, the Gorgoneion, was believed to protect, and from the Hellenistic period it appeared everywhere, from tombs and buildings to weapons, earrings and rings. Roman women wore it as an amulet against unwanted glances, and in myth it was worn by Athena on her aegis, and by Zeus.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComparable Medusa cameos and this ring type are in the British Museum, the Met and the Alice and Louis Koch collection (items 307, 358, 362, 364 and 395); see the final photos.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe cameo sits in its original mount of thick, hammered high-karat gold with a conical bezel. Very small, it is a ring for a collector of over 1800 years of history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd–3rd century AD; Roman; unmarked, tests as high-karat gold (21K); onyx cameo 8mm x 7mm x 5mm; UK C½, US 1½ (very small, internal diameter 14mm).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Somewhat fragile given its age and construction, so not recommended for regular wear.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48134979486004,"sku":"","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9959.jpg?v=1722941971"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-ruby-ring","title":"Mughal Indian Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA late Mughal gold and ruby ring from India, about 1850.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 1ct cabochon ruby is cut in the Indian way of the 18th and 19th centuries, keeping as much of the stone as possible, so its dome is gently uneven and natural. It sits in an open-backed claw (belcher) mount, and the high-karat gold shoulders are engraved with flowers.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe open claws show European influence, typical of European rings of the early 19th century; European jewellers were welcomed at court and some worked in the imperial workshops. Yet the engraving and the cutting of the stone reveal an Indian hand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 22K gold still has its warm, buttery glow: a handsome ring for everyday wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1850; India; unmarked, tests as 22K gold; ruby cabochon 1ct; front 10mm, back 2.5mm; UK O, US 7; 6g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition; the gold retains its shine.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157548806452,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0441.jpg?v=1778099631"},{"product_id":"victorian-opal-and-diamond-bracelet","title":"Victorian Opal Diamond Bracelet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Victorian gold bracelet of about 1880, made in France or England, with an opal framed by four old mine cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe quatrefoil head holds an opal cabochon, with an old mine cut diamond at each point of the compass. The diamonds are bright white with excellent clarity and large open culets (the small flat facet at the base, typical of older cuts). All the stones are open-backed, which makes them easy to clean.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe whole outer surface is engraved with scrolls and foliage. The bracelet is 21K gold, a purity that keeps the surface bright and untarnished.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA substantial and very wearable jewel at 27 grams.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1880; France or England; 21K gold; opal cabochon 1ct; diamonds approx. 0.3ct each, 1.2ctw; head 3cm x 2cm, standing 1cm; length 16.5cm; 27g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. The stones are tightly set and the clasp is secure.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48247412982068,"sku":"","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A1383.jpg?v=1727276278"},{"product_id":"german-forget-me-not-necklace","title":"German Forget-Me-Not Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA German Biedermeier gold necklace of about 1840, set with turquoise and seed pearls: a sentimental 'forget-me-not' jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTurquoise jewellery became popular in Britain around 1830 and spread across Europe. It was thought to protect its wearer and to stand for true love, and its colour, like forget-me-not flowers, made it a favourite gift to keep the giver in mind. Here robin's-egg turquoise of varying sizes is paired with silvery seed pearls, a sought-after Biedermeier combination.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eScrolled links lead to a central panel with two 5cm drops. The links are hollow and worked in repoussé (hammered from behind), a popular way to make a little gold go a long way in the Georgian and early Victorian periods. The drapery shape, made to move and glisten by candlelight, suited the low necklines of the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA delicate statement necklace for evening or day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1840; Germany; 15K gold, later 9K gold clasp; turquoise and seed pearls; length 42cm; central panel 4.5cm x 3cm; drops 5cm; 9.18g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent despite its hollow construction. All parts are original except the small spring-bolt clasp, a later replacement in 9K gold. 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Around the bezel are traces of red enamel with white dots, remnants of the original decoration, and the sculpted, scrolled shoulders were probably once enamelled too.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFound in Essex by a metal detectorist before 1997, the ring shows the classic features of Renaissance rings: a raised bezel, sculptural shoulders and bold use of enamel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDelicate yet wearable: a rare survival from Elizabethan England.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1570; found in Essex, England; unmarked, tests as approx. 22K gold; chalcedony cameo 5mm; band 1.5mm at the back, widening to 9mm at the bezel; UK I½, US 4½; 2.36g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only traces of the original enamel remain. 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In the Rococo style of the mid-18th century, a triangular rose cut diamond sits in a heart-shaped silver setting, flanked by rose cuts on the shoulders, with three more diamonds forming the crown above.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe finely detailed shank and the design recall the giardinetti ('little garden') rings popular across Europe at the time. 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Its long, streamlined line is pure Art Deco.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt hangs from a trace (anchor) chain stamped 585 for 14K gold, and sits on the collarbone.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnderstated glamour, for evening or every day.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930; 14K white gold, chain stamped 585; old European cut diamond approx. 0.4ct; drop 3cm; length 42cm (16.5in); 3.03g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379195392308,"sku":"","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A2567.jpg?v=1733500729"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-and-diamond-necklace-rose-cut-diamond-victorian","title":"Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Dutch rose cut diamond necklace of about 1900, set with 69 diamonds and a diamond drop of approximately 1 carat.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe drop is centred on a rose cut diamond of approximately 1ct, 6mm across. The other stones run through interlinked floral links, all in foil-backed silver settings, a traditional technique that maximises their glow by candlelight.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIts look is Georgian in spirit, but it is distinctly Dutch, continuing traditional techniques into the early 20th century. 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Here the dove is set with pearls and vivid green pastes (cut glass made to imitate emeralds), with hollow gold drops beneath that move as it is worn.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant hangs from a light 14K gold chain that closes with a barrel clasp. 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The small mirror let the wearer check her reflection discreetly, and tradition says brides wore them on the thumb to glimpse the groom from beneath the veil. Most are circular; this heart shape, inspired by the leaf of the sacred peepal tree, is much rarer.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gold tests at approximately 23-24K and the stones are set in the traditional Indian kundan technique. Nine cabochon rubies circle the mirror, twelve more run along the band, and a single emerald sits at the top of the heart: over 2ct of stones in all. 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At the base sits a bright 1 carat cushion cut diamond; above it, two old European cut diamonds of 0.4ct each. The stones have very good clarity and the large open culets of older cuts (the small flat facet at the base).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe clean, geometric line is classic Art Deco. 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Holthuis Juwelier, and the reverse carries later Dutch marks.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA pretty, easy diamond pendant with its own history.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900; Arnhem, Netherlands, by W.A. 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Here the two old cut diamonds, each approximately 0.3ct, sit at the centre of a firework-like swirl of old cut and rose cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is 18K yellow gold with the settings topped in platinum, a technique of the early 20th century that makes the diamonds look whiter and brighter. The settings are open-backed to let in the light. It carries the French eagle's head mark for Paris and 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA striking engagement ring with Edwardian elegance and real movement.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1910; Paris, France; 18K gold and platinum, eagle's head mark; two old cut diamonds approx. 0.3ct each, with old cut and rose cut diamonds; 22mm north to south; UK M½, US 6½; 5.12g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please ask for a detailed condition report.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48497858052404,"sku":"1017810011","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3690.jpg?v=1741545003"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-gold-cameo-ring-with-a-17th-century-renaissance-cameo","title":"Georgian Renaissance Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Georgian gold ring of about 1820, set with a much older cameo carved in the late 16th or early 17th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe tiny cameo shows a finely carved profile. It sits in a scalloped, enamelled bezel in the style of 17th-century rings, as though the goldsmith chose to honour the age of the stone. One side of the bezel deliberately overhangs, as the enamelling shows.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe shoulders are worked in repoussé (raised from behind) with acanthus leaves, leading to a fluted shank typical of the early 19th century. The ring came in a box from Parkes \u0026amp; Co. of 12 Vigo Street, Regent Street, a London firm of jewellers and silversmiths established in 1777, so it was probably sold through them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt is unmarked but tests as 14K gold, which may point to German or Dutch manufacture. Two periods of craftsmanship in one small ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e ring c.1820, cameo late 16th to early 17th century; possibly German or Dutch; unmarked, tests as 14K gold; cameo 6mm x 5mm; bezel 7mm x 9mm, standing 4mm; UK N, US 6¾.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, with the enamel well preserved.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48503366058292,"sku":"1017810018","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3727-2.jpg?v=1741868497"},{"product_id":"french-neo-renaissance-figural-ring-with-moonstone-c-1850","title":"French Neo-Renaissance Moonstone Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA sculptural French ring of about 1850: a glowing moonstone held aloft on a classical column between two Tritons.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe approximately 5.4ct moonstone cabochon shows a strong blue-white sheen (adularescence) and sits on a miniature Ionic column, flanked by two finely modelled Tritons, the sea-god sons of Neptune. The ring is made in silver and 18K gold, with classical scrolls and pierced shoulders.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt belongs to the neo-Renaissance revival led in France by goldsmiths such as Jules Wièse and François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, and is in their manner. 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Twisting laurel leaves frame the bezel, recalling the laurel wreaths awarded to great actors. The ring was most likely made for a French actress of the Belle Époque, a contemporary of Sarah Bernhardt.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the centre is a natural ruby cabochon of approximately 1.15ct, a deep pinkish red, rub-over set in a bold bezel. Inside, the band is lightly engraved '12.4.3', most likely the date 12 April 1903.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHeavy, theatrical and rare: a ring with a story.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900; France; 18K gold, French owl mark; ruby cabochon approx. 1.15ct; band 4mm at the back; UK R½, US 9; 14.69g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Under magnification the ruby shows a tiny surface chip, hardly visible when worn.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567345578292,"sku":"1017810044","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_0324.jpg?v=1779221761"},{"product_id":"early-18th-century-spanish-or-portuguese-diamond-girandole-pendant-c-1730","title":"Georgian Diamond Girandole Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn early 18th-century diamond girandole pendant of about 1730, likely Spanish or Portuguese.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA girandole has a bow-shaped top with three drops hanging below, made to swing and catch the candlelight. This one is high-carat gold, approximately 21K, worked in delicate openwork foliage and set with 54 table cut and rose cut diamonds, the largest a rose cut of 6 x 3mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe diamonds sit in closed, foil-backed settings. Over three centuries the foil has darkened to the 'gunpowder grey' typical of early foiled jewels, yet the stones keep their lively sparkle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnaltered and with real presence: a rare early diamond jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1730; probably Spain or Portugal; tests as approx. 21K gold; 54 table and rose cut diamonds, largest 6 x 3mm; 4.5cm x 3.5cm; 11.55g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, with light surface wear and patina to the gold. Original and free from later alterations.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48574878908724,"sku":"1017810051","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4310.jpg?v=1746649789"},{"product_id":"art-nouveau-figural-woman-ring-in-18k-gold-french-circa-1900","title":"Art Nouveau Lady Profile Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA French Art Nouveau ring of about 1900 in 18K gold, engraved with a woman's profile, her hair flowing around the band.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe serene face is framed by long, curling hair and daisy-like flowers, classic motifs of the movement. The hair sweeps right around the shank, and every detail is crisply hand-engraved with the soft matt texture of French goldwork of the time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIt closely recalls the work of the sculptor-jeweller Albert Marionnet, who showed very similar rings at the Paris Salons of 1900 and 1901, and the elongated muses of Alphonse Mucha. Though unsigned, it carries a French 18K gold mark and the stamp 'Déposé', meaning a registered design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSubstantial yet comfortable: a ring for a lover of the Belle Époque.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900; France; 18K gold, French mark and 'Déposé'; front 18mm north to south, 3mm at the back; UK N, US 6¾; 10.00g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. No losses or visible wear to the detail.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773653266740,"sku":"1017810113","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5445.jpg?v=1753995416"},{"product_id":"antique-french-natural-purple-pearl-and-diamond-cluster-ring-c-1850","title":"Purple Pearl Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA French cluster ring of about 1850, centred on a natural purple saltwater pearl with rich lilac tones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pearl is most likely of South Sea origin; at the time such pearls were typically harvested in Tahitian waters, then under French influence. Their colour made them prized by the European elite, and Empress Eugénie is known to have worn similar pearls.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTen rose cut diamonds surround it in open-backed settings, in a silver gallery with a pierced, gently scalloped edge. The shoulders are chased with Rococo-style foliage. The shank carries the French horse's head mark for 18K gold (used 1838-1919) and the maker's mark AH.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and romantic alternative engagement ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1850; France; 18K gold with silver-topped bezel, horse's head mark, maker AH; pearl approx. 5mm x 3.5mm x 4mm; ten rose cut diamonds; bezel 10mm x 8mm; UK P, US 7¾; 2.68g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Under magnification one diamond setting shows a minor gap, probably from historic wear. The pearl is secure, with bright nacre.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805527322932,"sku":"1017810117","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5427.jpg?v=1754494362"},{"product_id":"17th-century-baroque-gold-and-pearl-pendant-with-filigree-reverse-c-1680","title":"Baroque Pearl Diamond Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA late 17th-century Baroque pendant of about 1680, most likely Spanish or possibly Portuguese, built around a large baroque pearl.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pearl is unusually large and full of character, with natural folds and a darker lobe at its base. It sits in a pierced gold mount of scrolling foliage set with tiny rose cut diamonds, with three pearl drops hanging below on coiled wire.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe back is a fine openwork filigree plate, edged with curling tendrils and possibly showing stylised pineapples, then an exotic new arrival from the Americas and a symbol of luxury. Pendants like this were worn on the chest across the Iberian world in the 1660s to 1680s.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare courtly jewel of the Baroque age.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1680; probably Spain, possibly Portugal; pendant tests as approx. 22-23K gold, later 18in chain tests as approx. 21K; baroque pearl, pearl drops, rose cut diamonds; pendant 3.5cm x 2.5cm; 9.47g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably good for its age, with minor historic soldering to the filigree back. One pearl is darker and less lustrous, a natural feature. All parts intact and sound.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805527290164,"sku":"1017810118","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Studio_Session-398-2.jpg?v=1783362592"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-ruby-and-diamond-cluster-ring-edwardian-20th-century-ladies","title":"Edwardian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn Edwardian gold cluster ring of about 1910: a round ruby within a sea of 48 rose cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe domed cluster sits low on the finger, with the ruby in an open-backed setting, so it is comfortable for everyday wear. Three-part shoulders lead into a smooth, tapering band.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is unmarked but tests as 15K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA classic antique ruby engagement ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1910; unmarked, tests as 15K gold; ruby 4mm x 4mm x 1.5mm; 48 rose cut diamonds, 1mm; bezel 12mm across; UK N, US 6¾; 4.73g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great condition for its age.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48876091572532,"sku":"10058","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury_-012.jpg?v=1784034842"},{"product_id":"baroque-gold-pendant-with-emeralds-rubies-pearls-and-enamel-c-1680","title":"Baroque Emerald Ruby Bow Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Baroque gold pendant of about 1660-1680, set with emeralds, rubies and seed pearls, hanging from a ribbon bow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe oval cluster has an emerald at its centre, framed by four smaller table cut emeralds and cabochon rubies, with eight drilled seed pearls hanging below on gold pins. The chased, enamelled bow above holds another table cut emerald. On the back is a painted enamel pink rosette within black scrolls, typical of the mid to late 17th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bow reflects the 'mania for ribbon' that swept European dress in 1660-1680, spread through ornament prints by Gilles Légaré. Comparable pendants are in the State Historical Museum, Moscow, and the V\u0026amp;A (see final photos).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare survival of 17th-century jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1660-1680; Central Europe; tests as 21K gold, later 9K gold chain with barrel clasp; emeralds, ruby cabochons, seed pearls, enamel; pendant 4cm x 1.5cm; chain 66cm; 12.3g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for its age. Minor enamel losses, and a small chip to the central emerald that does not affect its stability.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887001022772,"sku":"1017810137","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5766_2371901.jpg?v=1757434768"},{"product_id":"neoclassical-intaglio-pendant-giovanni-beltrami-s-the-death-of-atala-c-1810","title":"Beltrami 'Atala' Glass Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Neoclassical glass intaglio pendant of about 1810-1815, after Giovanni Beltrami's engraving of 'The Communion of Atala'.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe scene copies Pierre-Jérôme Lordon's painting of 1808, now in the Louvre, inspired by Chateaubriand's novel Atala (1801). Atala, a Christian Native American woman bound by her mother's vow of chastity, has taken poison rather than break it; she receives communion from Father Aubry as her lover Chactas grieves.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe painting belonged to Count Sommariva, one of the great collectors of the Napoleonic era, who had his masterpieces reproduced in enamel miniatures and commissioned Beltrami to engrave intaglios after them. Glass (pâte de verre) impressions such as this one were made to share the designs with collectors. 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The whole mount is hand-shaped and covered in spiralling gold coils, a hallmark of Balinese goldsmiths of the period, and the back is finished with a lozenge-shaped sprue.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe high-purity gold has the rich, buttery colour typical of Southeast Asian jewels.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA small, richly textured ring of real character.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century; Bali, Indonesia; 22K gold; ruby cabochon approx. 0.7ct, 5mm; rose cut diamonds 4mm x 3mm; UK I½, US 4½; 7.24g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, with minimal wear; all stones secure.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928386318644,"sku":"1017810165","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6373_e6fa0cbc-cd31-4ef3-935b-f37a462bfd83.jpg?v=1761511130"},{"product_id":"royal-siamese-gold-and-diamond-enamel-eternity-ring-c-1800","title":"Royal Siamese Diamond Eternity Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and important antique gold and enamel eternity ring, circa 1800, set with thirteen rose-cut diamonds and crafted in 22K gold. 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The proliferation of minor palaces and royal households created immense demand for aristocratic status jewellery and ceremonial jewellery, and Bangkok’s royal goldsmiths became among the most skilled and productive in Asia. Jewels such as this were also used as diplomatic gifts to foreign dignitaries and regional princes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe presence of rings in the European art market today is explained by the gradual dispersal of Thai royal possessions in the 20th century. As the number of royals contracted and titles were lost, many once-princely families became private citizens. Many relocated to Europe during the dissolution of the absolute monarchy, particularly Switzerland and France in the 1930s–40s, bringing personal heirlooms with them. 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While most surviving specimen bracelets focus on Greco-Roman or 19th-century European subjects, this example is notably unusual: its collector ventured far beyond Italy and Greece, assembling seals from Persia and the broader Islamic world.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bracelet is stamped with French 18K gold control marks, with each panel framed in fine wirework. 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The bangle weighs 14 grams and has a refined, slim profile that sits gracefully on the wrist. Inside are Austrian hallmarks including the fox head assay mark for 14K gold used between 1872 and 1922, the Vienna city mark and the maker’s initials SK.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is superb. Under loupe magnification one emerald at the outer edge shows a minute age related chip, otherwise the piece is near perfect. A safety chain was once present but has been removed; the clasp remains strong and fully secure. 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These continue towards the head, culminating in a larger central diamond forming the serpent’s “brain”, measuring approximately 3mm in diameter. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe band measures approximately 11mm wide at the back, offering substantial coverage and a confident silhouette. The interior is hand engraved with the date ‘25\/9’, likely commemorating a significant personal event, a common and appealing feature of jewellery from this period. The maker’s mark ‘J.G’ is present, alongside the Chester assay mark and date letter for 1913.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeighing a heavy 10.42 grams, this is a robust and wearable example of the enduring snake motif, a symbol of eternity, protection, and rebirth that remained popular well into the early 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRing size UK V; US size 10.5.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is excellent overall, with only light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982696362292,"sku":"1017810219","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7249.jpg?v=1766439697"},{"product_id":"vintage-french-18k-gold-snake-ring-paris-c-1960s","title":"Vintage French Snake Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA beautifully sculpted vintage French snake ring, made in Paris during the 1960s and executed in solid 18K gold. The design centres on a coiled serpent whose body wraps sinuously around the finger, the form bold yet fluid, with a pleasing sense of movement characteristic of mid-20th-century French goldsmithing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe snake’s head is finely modelled and set with small ruby eyes, giving a vivid flash of colour against the warm gold. Notably, the mouth is rendered open with visible fangs; a detail far less commonly encountered and one that lends the piece a striking, slightly menacing character. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring has a substantial feel, weighing 6.18 grams, and sits comfortably on the hand. It is stamped with the French eagle head control mark, confirming a minimum fineness of 18K gold, with additional maker’s marks present. 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Pieces of this ambition and delicacy are seldom encountered; the mount is light, architectural, and unapologetically luxurious, designed to elevate the opal while allowing light to flood the surrounding stones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe central opal is a generous cabochon of approximately 5 carats, displaying soft crystalline flashes of green and pink across a luminous white body, with one naturally occurring milky, opaque area. It is held within an elaborate crown-like gallery, the shoulders flaring upwards into tapering, diamond-set ribs that give the ring remarkable vertical presence without heaviness. The effect is theatrical but refined, very much in keeping with French high jewellery of the 1880s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAround one hundred rose-cut diamonds are set throughout the mount, their irregular facets catching the light with a gentle, silvery sparkle that contrasts beautifully with the opal’s shifting colour. Under magnification, a couple of tiny rose cuts are absent, though this is entirely imperceptible to the naked eye and does not detract from the visual impact of the piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in 18K gold and bears the French owl hallmark, confirming its fineness. Overall, it is an exceptionally decorative and uncommon jewel, likely made for evening wear or society use rather than daily wear, and a fine example of the experimental, gem-forward design language of its time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 5.38g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOpal: approximately 12 × 12mm, depth approx. 6mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: very good antique condition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUK size K, US size 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991087952180,"sku":"1017810234","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7640.jpg?v=1767814526"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-ring-with-17th-century-italian-renaissance-cameo-of-athena-minerva","title":"Athena Renaissance Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and important antique gold ring, set with a finely carved Italian Renaissance sardonyx cameo dating to the 17th century, depicting Athena, known as Minerva in Roman mythology. Athena was revered as the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and just warfare; a divine protector of cities and civilisation, frequently shown in armour with helmet and aegis as a symbol of intellect allied with strength.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe cameo is expertly carved from layered hardstone sardonyx, with the engraver working precisely between the natural strata of the agate to achieve a striking contrast between the pale relief bust and the warm brown ground beneath. The subject is shown in profile, wearing a richly detailed helmet adorned with the face of a bearded, horned satyr, her long hair flowing beneath. The chest plate is rendered with remarkable clarity and includes a finely articulated rosette motif. The carving displays an exceptional balance of softness and precision; the flesh is subtly modelled while the armour and helmet remain sharply defined. Such refinement and control are seldom encountered in cameos of this period.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe carved gemstone is set into a later solid 18K gold mount, designed in the manner of late 18th-century signet rings c.1780, with distinctive C-scroll shoulders and a domed, engraved underside. Although the mount is of later date, it was made consciously in this classical style and complements the cameo beautifully. The ring bears the French eagle head hallmark, indicating 18K gold and Parisian manufacture of the setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 9.61 grams and is UK size M; US size 6.25. The cameo measures 18 × 13mm. Condition is excellent overall; under magnification there is possibly a minute nick to the tip of the nose, hardly visible to the naked eye. Cameos of this age are exceptionally scarce, and survivors often show significant cracking or losses; examples of this quality are increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA museum-quality example of Renaissance glyptic art, and among the finest cameo signet rings of its type we have handled.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008212345140,"sku":"1017810248","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/DSC_1393_18ed8d27-1eb9-49a5-bb9d-ffe22a1f6511.jpg?v=1793040630"},{"product_id":"antique-circular-glass-locket-pendant-in-high-carat-gold-c-1880","title":"Antique Glass Locket Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA Victorian circular glass locket pendant, dating to circa 1880 and crafted in high-karat gold testing as 21K. Unlike conventional lockets, this example is designed as a fully transparent vessel, fitted with two faceted glass panes that allow the contents to be viewed from both sides.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant opens via a discreet mechanism at the top, twisting smoothly to allow the interior to be accessed and altered. Originally intended to hold a pressed flower, photograph, miniature drawing, lock of hair, or other personal token, it represents a refined and less commonly encountered interpretation of the sentimental locket form; one that privileges visibility over concealment.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gold mount is finely fluted and further enriched with engraved cross motifs spaced around the frame, lending subtle surface interest without overwhelming the simplicity of the design. Though unmarked, the pendant has been tested and confirms as 21K gold. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn elegant and unusual survival; intimate in intention, yet visually striking when worn.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Diameter: 2.7cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Weight: 5.06g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Metal: Tests as 21K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Condition: Very good overall; minor nibbles to one edge of a single faceted glass pane, visible on close inspection only and commensurate with age\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49008212443444,"sku":"1017810244","price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7916_07f450d0-1a51-49cd-9e8a-4a541524e6ae.jpg?v=1769534926"},{"product_id":"antique-french-snake-bangle-in-18k-gold-with-spinel-and-seed-pearls-c-1880","title":"Antique French Snake Bangle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA striking antique French snake bangle dating to circa 1880, crafted in rich, rosy 18K gold. The hinged bangle is decorated to the front with an entwined serpent coiled around a circular cluster of seed pearls, the snake’s head set with a pale blue spinel. The soft blue of the spinel contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the gold and the gentle lustre of the pearls. The bangle is substantial and confidently made, with a pleasing weight and strong presence on the wrist, and retains its original safety chain. It bears the French owl control mark and tests as solid 18K gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSnake jewellery has been worn for thousands of years, from ancient Egypt and Greece to Rome, where the serpent symbolised protection, rebirth, and eternity. In the 19th century, the motif took on renewed romantic meaning after Queen Victoria’s engagement ring, famously designed as a snake, cemented it as a symbol of eternal love and commitment. Seed pearls, frequently used in Victorian sentimental jewellery, reinforced these themes, representing devotion and enduring bonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bangle measures approximately 12mm wide, with an internal diameter of 6.2 × 4.8cm, and weighs 15.5 grams. There are light dents consistent with age and wear, adding to the character of the piece without detracting from its integrity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA beautifully preserved and evocative example of Victorian snake jewellery, uniting ancient symbolism with 19th-century romantic sentiment.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49027184951604,"sku":"1017810252","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8147.jpg?v=1770143158"},{"product_id":"rare-spanish-art-nouveau-gold-and-enamel-pendant-barcelona-c-1920","title":"Catalan 'Masriera y Carreras' Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and highly accomplished Art Nouveau pendant, crafted in high-karat gold and decorated with delicate translucent enamel, made in Barcelona circa 1920 by the esteemed firm Masriera y Carreras. The design centres on a softly modelled female figure emerging through stylised thistle leaves, rendered in flowing, naturalistic lines characteristic of the Spanish Modernisme movement. The enamel palette of soft pinks and greens is well preserved, providing gentle contrast against the warm tone of the gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant is executed in solid gold testing slightly above 18K, likely in the region of 19–21K, and bears Spanish hallmarks along with the maker’s mark ‘Masriera y Carreras’, with ‘4CO’ within a hexagon above a ‘B’, indicating manufacture in Barcelona. The pierced reverse and refined enamel work reflect the firm’s short but important Art Nouveau output during the years immediately following the merger of the Masriera and Carreras workshops. In 1915, the two giants of Barcelona jewellery, Masriera and Carreras, merged and by 1915 the firm was producing fine enamelled jewels in distinctive Spanish Art Nouveau-style under the new name.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the turn of the 20th century, Barcelona was the epicentre of Modernisme, Spain’s interpretation of Art Nouveau, favouring organic forms, female figures and richly coloured enamel. Masriera y Carreras produced jewellery in this style for only a brief period between approximately 1915 and 1920, making surviving examples notably scarce. Their work from this era is widely regarded as among the finest Art Nouveau jewellery produced in Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant measures approximately 4 × 3.7cm and weighs exactly 17 grams on the dot. Condition is excellent, with crisp detail to the modelling and no losses to the enamel. A rare and refined example of Spanish Art Nouveau jewellery from one of the country’s most important historic makers.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49029179769140,"sku":"1017810253","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8169_72d45fd2-7c4f-406b-9707-b86b32e71f82.jpg?v=1770327721"},{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-emerald-and-diamond-navette-ring-in-18k-gold-and-silver","title":"Antique Emerald \u0026 Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA refined and elegant French ring dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880. The elongated navette-shaped head is centred with a step-cut emerald of vivid, bright green colour, surrounded by a dense field of old-cut diamonds which taper elegantly towards the pointed terminals, creating a strong sense of movement and excellent finger coverage.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is crafted in 18K gold, topped with silver to the diamond settings, a traditional French technique employed throughout the 19th century to enhance the visual brightness of diamonds under candlelight. All gemstones are set in open-backed settings, allowing light to pass freely through the stones and enabling both easy cleaning and comfortable daily wear. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe emerald measures approximately 5 × 4 × 2.5 mm, with an estimated weight of around 0.4cts. Emerald-centred navette cluster rings are distinctly uncommon; examples of this type are far more frequently encountered with rubies or sapphires at their centre, making the use of an emerald here particularly notable and visually striking. Under magnification, there is a small chip to one corner of the emerald and some softening to the facet edges, consistent with age and wear; a light polish could be undertaken if desired, though the stone presents very well as it stands.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe surrounding diamonds, numbering approximately fifty, are old cut stones of varied size, lively and well matched, set closely together to form a continuous, scintillating surface across the silver-topped head. French owl and swan hallmarks confirm the use of 18K gold and silver respectively.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 6.05 grams and is sized UK P 1\/2, US 7.75. The navette head measures approximately 3.5 × 1.3 cm, giving the ring impressive presence on the hand while remaining elegant and balanced.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA superb and increasingly scarce example of late 19th-century French jewellery, combining the classic navette form with the rarity of an emerald centre; a striking choice for an engagement ring or a highly distinctive addition to a serious collection of antique French jewels.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49036599689524,"sku":"1017810257","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8108_3040534.jpg?v=1784573643"},{"product_id":"vintage-german-gold-snake-ring-with-diamond-garnet-and-spinel-circa-1980s","title":"Vintage Diamond Snake Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA striking vintage snake ring made in Germany in the second half of the 20th century, dating to the 1980s. The ring is crafted in 18K gold and formed as a smoothly coiling serpent, its body elegantly modelled with a fluid, sculptural quality characteristic of late modernist jewellery design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe snake’s head is set with a bright white round-cut diamond, positioned centrally and often referred to as a “brain” diamond in snake jewellery, lending both sparkle and symbolic focus to the piece. The eyes are set with red gemstones; one a cabochon garnet and the other a round-cut spinel, an asymmetry that adds visual interest and depth to the expression of the serpent.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 6.71 grams and is stamped 18K \/ 750, confirming the gold purity. The diamond measures approximately 3 mm in diameter, while the band tapers smoothly to around 4 mm at the back, ensuring comfortable wear despite the sculptural presence at the front. 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Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with white gold wire wrapped shoulders, the ring centres on a sculptural gold scarab, set with calibre cut sapphires. The scarab swivels within its mount and, remarkably, opens to reveal a hidden compartment beneath. The reverse is engraved with the monogram “MV”, replacing traditional hieroglyphics seen on the underside of ancient Egyptian swivel scarab examples, with a more contemporary personal monogram equivalent. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFollowing the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the Western world became enthralled with ancient Egypt. Egyptian motifs flooded architecture, design, advertising and, most importantly, jewellery. The leading Parisian jewellery houses fully embraced the aesthetic; bold geometry, strong colour contrasts and interpretations of ancient Egyptian forms defined the era. This ring sits firmly within that tradition; an archaeological inspiration translated through the sharp lines and precision of French Art Deco craftsmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAncient Egyptian scarab rings were worn as swivelling seals, typically carved from hardstone and engraved with hieroglyphics on the underside. This example honours that historical form while transforming it into something distinctly 1920s; refined, architectural and mechanically intriguing. The concealed compartment adds another layer of fascination to an already remarkable jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUnmarked, but clearly the work of a skilled French atelier of the period; it tests as 18K yellow gold with white gold to the shoulders. The ring weighs 9.62g and is a US size 5.75; UK size L. The scarab measures approximately 16 x 12 x 8mm. 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