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The opals in this ring are gorgeous and throw some great colours. They are set upon an ornate gallery in 9ct gold claw settings. Ring Size: S or 9 Face Width: 7.5 Height Off Finge...

Vintage Buckle Style Cocktail Ring Platinum Stamped Circa 1920s This exquisite platinum buckle-style cocktail ring is adorned with natural Baguette-cut, Emerald cut, Old European...

Make a bold statement with our custom-made ring featuring a 7.5-carat natural untreated Ceylon Blue Sapphire in a mesmerizing Cornflower Blue hue. Certified by the Antwerp Laboratory...

Maker: Boucheron Summary: A Vintage Granulation 18ct Yellow Gold and Diamond Ring Description: A vintage 18ct yellow gold and diamond ring by André Vassort for Boucheron Paris, circa...

A beautiful vintage Cartier Lanières pink sapphire and diamond ring set in 18k rose gold, circa 1990s. From the discontinued Lanières collection, the ring is composed of 11 vibrant ...

Boucheron 18ct Mother of Pearl large Serpent Boheme. An iconic collection since the 1960’s a true testament to Boucheron’s vision, craftsmanship and design. Crafted in 18ct Yello...

On top of this simple 9 Carat Gold band sit seven bright diamonds with a total weight of 40pts. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 3.5mm Weight: 3.9g

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bow Ribbon Crossover Ring. A stunning ring with a unique design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with a beautiful arrangeme...

A magnificent 18k white gold diamond ring from the renowned Folie des Prés collection by Van Cleef & Arpels. Designed in a delicate floral motif, each flower is composed of seven rou...

Here we have gorgeous antique five-stone ruby ring. An 18ct yellow gold mount plays host to five cushion cut rubies of Burmese origin. All stones here are perfectly matched and posse...

This statement 9.3ct pink spinel sapphire cocktail ring is one-of-a-kind. Handmade using 18k yellow gold, the central gemstone is a rare 9.3ct pink spinel, with no heat treatment, ...

The exquisite Emerald Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring has been handmade in our workshops and is one-of-a-kind. It features a cabochon emerald in the centre which is flanked by pe...

Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1860 This stunning early Victorian daisy cluster ring is a true treasure. Crafted from 15ct g...

SKU 33301639 Comes With Box Only Serial Number 25****** Metal Platinum Stones Aquamarine, Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.4ct approx Weight Approximately 4.94 g Ring Size 51 Conditi...

This eternity ring is made from 375 9K White Gold with five stunning Opal Triplets. A beautiful Victorian Style Opal Triplet Ring set with a center 7...

Fine Deep Green Octagon Cut Natural Emerald 18k Yellow Solitaire Bezel Rubover Ring. 2.51 Carat emerald with a stunning deep green colour and very good clarity. Some small natural i...

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Flower Filigree Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpels, set with beautiful n...

18ct yellow gold engagement ring, adorned with flower and petal detail across the ring's gallery. The Daisy engagement ring design is one of ou...

Natural Vivid Green Australian Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Rubover Bezel Solitaire Ring. 1.20 Carat Australian sapphire with a stunning vivid green colour. The sapphire also has excell...

Antique Buckle Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Makers Mark C G This antique gold buckle ring is a timeless piece of jewelry that symbolises everlasting love, fidelity, and loyalty. It...

This chunky and gorgeous 9 carat rose gold signet has the initials ENL engraved on the front of it. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1916. Ring size: N 1/2 or 7 Widest Point: 12.5mm We...

A fine and impressive antique Victorian 1.65 carat turquoise, 0.24 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold ring; part of our turquoise jewelry collection. This fine and impressive an...

Chunky handmade silver ring with a large moonstone, stamped 925, ring size UK O / US 7. The moonstone is flat on top and faceted around the edge. It is shot through with a lovely bri...

An outstandingly rare mid-19th century royal Siam diamond cluster ring, made by the royal goldsmiths of the court of Bangkok. This is an extremely fine example of the jewellery commissioned and subsequently bestowed by the Kings of Siam, principally to be worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. In the mid-19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam also commissioned the courtly jewellers to create a number of faithful replicas of these ceremonial jewels to be offered as gifts to diplomatic families, important visitors and to Heads of State across the world when re-establishing diplomatic relationships. One such example (which is remarkably similar to the present ring) resides in the museum of the Château de Fontainebleau (item F1518C) where it was given as a gift from King Mongkut to Napoléon-III on the important ambassadorial visit of 1861 (see photos for a side by side comparison). Ceremonial Use: During the 19th century, many rings were made every year by the royal jewellers for ceremonial use. Examples of these lavish cluster rings being worn for these life-cycle ceremonies can be seen on old photos and paintings of the Royal Tonsure Ceremony, also known as ‘the cutting of the top-knot’ ceremony, which marked the transition from childhood into adulthood for all of the (many!) sons and daughters of the Siam royal family. The huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam 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. The Tonsure ceremony was performed by the King, and lasted three days and three nights. All of the royal children would be dressed in the most splendid costumes and adorned with a vast amount of jewels on several parts of the body. Their costumes and jewels differed according to their title and rank. Diamonds for instance, would be bestowed to the highest ranking noble children. The royal children were allowed to keep their regalia and jewels as a present on entering adulthood to indicate their social status among society. Over the years, these royal jewels have been dispersed across the many noble families, with currently only a few important pieces remaining in the royal collection. Today, the number of royals in Thailand is contracting as the country follows the Chinese nobility system whereby with each generation the noble rank of a family decreases by one ranking so that eventually the majority of descendants will lose their noble status completely. This loss of royal privilege, coupled with the dilution of wealth has meant that items such as this ring become available on the open market. Following the end of the absolute monarchy in Thailand in 1932, many members of the royal family relocated to Europe and as a consequence, princely Thai items can occasionally be found in the European art market. Gift Exchange: In Siam culture, great importance is placed on the ancestral process of gift-exchange. During the reign of King Mongkut, close relationships with some powerful countries were cultivated in order to hold the balance of power and to save Siam from being colonised. The King used gift-exchange to establish diplomatic relations with other heads of state around the world, as well as with other kings, princes and sultans closer to home. He sent troupes of ambassadors to England (1857) and France (1861) with seemingly endless amounts of trunks filled with lavish gifts in order to dazzle the heads of state with the extraordinary quality and variety of Siam craftsmanship. These gifts consisted of faithful replicas of the Royal Regalia and objects belonging to the King himself; items and jewellery worn by him on his Tonsure ceremony and on his coronation day. Enormous time and effort was required by the Siam court to assemble these numerous gifts, as they emanated from the very same royal goldsmiths and courtly craftsman who had made the original ceremonial items. The most famous of these ceremonies took place at the Chateau de Fontainebleau in 1861. The painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme that immortalised the event prominently features the most spectacular of these gifts. Among the 150 gifts presented to Napoléon-III by the Siam ambassadors were two diamond-set rings, both of which are on display in the Musée du Chateau de Fontainebleau (item no. F1518C and F1519C). One of these rings is a rose cut diamond cluster and bears a striking resemblance to the ring we are offering. According to Bruley (2011), this ring, presented to Napoleon-III, was a faithful replica of the ring worn by King Mongkut on his own coronation day in 1851, which now resides in the Pavilion of Royal Regalia in Thailand. The Ring: From whichever angle the present ring is viewed, it is a masterpiece of design and a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Siam royal goldsmiths. The bezel head is composed of two layers, the uppermost, containing the large triangle shaped table-cut diamond, is riveted to the main body of the ring. The second layer of the cluster is set with a further eight rose cut diamonds and this section allows for small rotation, typical of Siam jewellery...

This signet ring is modelled in 9 carat gold. Marked '375' for 9 carat gold. The initials engraved onto the face of this ring reads 'RKB'. Ring Size: W or 11 Face Diameter: 15x13mm...

A sparkly vintage certified Colombian emerald and marquise cut diamond three stone ring set in platinum. The piece is centrally set with a vibrant emerald cut emerald; which is secu...

Natural Vivid Pink Rubellite Tourmaline Oval Cut 18k Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring. 2.01 Carat rubellite tourmaline with a bright vivid pink colour and very good clarity. A clean stone...

This rig holds three diamonds. The central diamond measuring 5pts and the two smaller stones measuring 3pts each. Modelled in 9 carat gold and stones set in platinum star settings. ...

Vintage Cartier Vivid Pink Tourmaline 18 Karat White Gold Tank Ring. Stunning white gold ring with a 6mm tension set bright pink fancy-cut tourmaline. Fine jewellery houses like Car...

A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 2.86 carat diamond and platinum trilogy ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond jewelry. This stunning, fine and impressive vintage t...

Antique Eternity Ring 18ct White Gold Tested Circa 1920s This exquisite 18ct white gold eternity ring is a stunning piece, fully set with approximately 1.0 carats of natural dia...

Rare Vintage Cartier Pavé Diamond 950 Platinum Mimi Band Ring. This stunning ring by Cartier features a curved dome design with three rows of beautifully set Pavé diamonds going hal...

Here we have an sixteen-stone diamond eternity ring by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This iconic piece boasts a sophisticated elegance with a contemporary yet classic design. D...

The blue of the sapphire and the bright sparkle of the diamonds are the perfect pairing on this 9ct gold ring. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2

A delightful oval cut sapphire and diamond cluster ring set in platinum throughout. The cushion cut sapphire is claw set amidst a border of ten old European Cut diamonds set in plati...

A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond half-eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 6 red rubies and 5 round brilliant-cut diamonds, channel set se...

A bold and contemporary 18kt yellow gold ring set with a polished rectangular jade cabochon. The jade, measuring approximately 20 mm x 8 mm, is bezel-set horizontally within a broad ...

This DUBINI coin ring from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic Macedon silver coin set in 18K yellow gold with diamonds. DEPICTED ON COIN Obverse: Head of Heracles right ...

The onyx in this signet ring is in lovely condition and it so glossy! The stone is set within the 9ct gold chunky band. Hallmarked London. Ring Size: I 1/2 or 4 1/2 Stone Dimensio...

Post-Medieval enamel mourning ring. A smoothly conforming half round band, featuring an engraved skull design and repeating scroll motif with remnants of black enamel, the interior e...

This incredibly ornate piece was made in Siam during the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin Kingdom period. It dates to the late 18th and is a very rare example of a ceremonial ‘mondop’ or ‘pagoda’ ring. These rings were made for the monarchy and aristocratic class of Siam to be worn as part of the lavish adornment paraphernalia used in ceremonies. These elaborate rings were subsequently given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families. A similar example is found in Musée National du Château de Fontainebleau and was originally presented to Napoléon-III by the ambassadors of King Mongkut of Siam (Rama IV) alongside hundreds of other lavish gifts in order to re-establish diplomatic relations between France and Siam in 1861. Among these gifts are old jewels from King Mongkut’s treasury, including the gold diamond mondop/pagoda ring (see photos). During this visit, the son of the Siamese ambassador, Khoumsombat, is photographed wearing a very similar tiered mondop ring with what also appears to be a ruby cabochon at the top (see photos). A ‘mondop’ is the tiered roof of a temple, for example that of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, and is designed to be in the shape of the image of Buddha. The top tier of this ring features a bezel set star ruby cabochon while the rest of the bezel is covered with diamonds. The two outermost tiers rotate and are connected to the main body of the ring with a bifurcated rivet visible on the closed-back underside of the bezel, typical ornamentation of 18th century layered cluster rings. The arched shoulders are equally as ornate with bezel set rub over diamonds, emeralds and rubies appearing between foliate motifs and protruding serpent-esque decoration. The underside and outershank display bright red and green floral enamelling often seen on naga rings...

This beautiful antique Victorian ring is set in 9ct yellow gold and has five wonderful blue oval cabochon turquoise in pinched collet closed back settings with reeded shoulders. The ...

An 18k rose gold ring from Cartier's Clash de Cartier collection. This smaller model (SM) of the classic Clash ring features the iconic studded style centre band which is complemente...

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Natural Princess Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold band ring set with a stunning 3.75mm natural princess cu...

This classic cluster ring holds a central sapphire and diamonds around the edges all set in platinum. The sapphire is a deep blue colour and measures 40pts and the diamonds total app...

The deep engraving on this 18ct gold band is beautiful. This band would make a gorgeous fancy wedding band or a beautiful every day wear ring. Fully...

A Georg Jensen Magic Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, Denmark This ring is from the current 'Magic Ring' collection by Georg Jensen and made from...

A stunning yellow sapphire is flanked by trillion cut diamonds in this vintage trilogy ring. The central yellow sapphire is a natural unheated stone weighing 2.27 carat. The stone is...

18 carat gold band set with rubies and diamonds. Hallmarked Birmingham. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 Band Width: 8mm Weight: 3.3g

Natural Deep Red Cushion Cut Spinel 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Rubover Solitaire Ring. 1.02 Carat spinel with a deep red colour and excellent clarity. Very clean stone. VVS. The spinel a...

Antique Marquise Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850 Fabulous, early Victorian ring. Beautiful marquise/navette shaped, decorated with gorgeous red & white enamel which is in perfe...

22ct gold hammered ring with platinum set emerald cut diamond 2.45cts GIA CERTIFIED D COLOUR CLARITY VVS2, handmade in Notting Hill London by British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts...

A superb ancient Roman agate intaglio ring. The high-karat gold signet ring is set with an engraved gemstone, known as an ‘intaglio’. It dates from between the 2nd to 3rd century AD and is a fine example of a Romano-British intaglio. The conical-shaped agate gemstone displays various bands of colour ranging from honey brown to greyish-blue. The engraving depicts the bust of a man wearing a helmet, possibly winged which would depict Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, financial gain and communication. In Roman times, people would wear rings with the intaglio of Mercury in hope that the he would protect them and bless them with good financial fortune in their lives. A number of referenced examples of similar ancient Roman conical shaped intaglios reside in notable museums all across the world, from the British Museum to the Louvre. A page with these examples and their sources can be found in the final photos of the listing. Similar examples can also be found in the extensive Alice and Louis Koch collection (items: 234, 235, 241, 301). Again see final images for reference. The gold ring mount is of D-shaped cross-section and a hollow 22K gold construction. The ring has a fantastic smooth silk-like texture when worn. It remains in good overall condition and the intaglio is very secure in the mount. The gold mount dates to the late 18th to early 19th century, and the shape is inspired by ancient Roman ring...

An 18k white gold and diamond ring by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Flowerlace collection. The ring comprises of an openwork flower set with round brilliant cut diamonds in a pave sett...

This eternity band holds small yet sparkly diamonds measuring approximately 1pt each. The diamonds are set in textured settings which makes them appear larger and add to the sparkle....

Art Deco Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape mixed cut natural unenhanced sapphire in an open back claw setting with an approximate we...

Fine Deep Green Oval Cut Natural Emerald 18k Yellow Solitaire Bezel Rubover Ring. 0.85 Carat emerald with a stunning deep green colour and very good clar...

From our Aurora Collection, this stunning Citrine and Cream Enamel Ring takes inspiration from sensational Yellow lights that can often be seen dancing in the skies above the Norther...

The large cabochon emerald at the centre of this vintage-style ring is bold and bright, its vivid green colour accentuated by a double-layered surround of round brilliant white diamo...

Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Onbell Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring. A stunning vintage ring from the floral Onbell range by fine French fine jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels....