What periods do these rings date from?

The inventory includes items originating from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, through the nineteen-twenties and nineteen-thirties Art Deco period, up to mid-century nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties designs. Each period exhibits distinct mounting styles and gemstone cutting techniques that help identify its era of origin.

Which metals are used in these mountings?

Mountings utilise eighteen carat yellow gold, eighteen carat white gold, nine carat gold, twenty-two carat gold and platinum. Platinum and white gold appear frequently in twentieth-century pieces, while yellow gold spans both Victorian and later vintage eras.

Are coloured gemstones combined with diamonds?

Many designs pair diamonds with rubies, sapphires, emeralds or opals within cluster and multi-stone configurations. These coloured stones provide contrast against the central or surrounding diamonds within the metal setting.