How do I date an antique ring?

Dating relies on hallmarks, metal combinations, and stone-cut styles. Official stamps indicate the assay office and year of testing. Early twentieth-century pieces often mix yellow gold bands with platinum settings, while Victorian versions frequently utilise eighteen-carat yellow gold throughout with old-cut diamonds.

Are these rings suitable for daily wear?

Gold trilogy rings suit everyday use provided the settings remain secure and the gold band retains adequate thickness. Lower-carat gold and platinum offer strong durability for daily tasks. Weaker claw settings on antique rings benefit from occasional checks by a jeweller to ensure stones stay firmly anchored.

What stone combinations exist?

Diamonds paired with sapphires, rubies or emeralds form the most common traditional groupings. Alternative pairings include opals, pearls, garnets, turquoise and amethysts. Stones may be all of one kind, such as a trio of diamonds, or mix a central diamond with coloured side stones.