What periods do these pieces come from?

The selection spans from the late nineteenth-century Victorian period through Edwardian designs, Art Deco creations, and into mid-century modern pieces. Each era employs distinct metal combinations and mounting styles that reflect the prevailing tastes of the time. Buyers will find that Victorian and Edwardian examples often utilise yellow gold and platinum combinations, while later vintage pieces introduce bolder geometric clusters and heavier gold weights.

How should I care for antique rings?

Historic jewellery requires gentle handling due to the delicate nature of older stone cuts and antique metal settings. It is advisable to remove rings during manual work, sports, or swimming to protect the claws and softer accent stones like opals or pearls. Routine professional checks help ensure that settings remain tight and secure, preserving the structure of the gold and platinum mounts over decades of continued wear.

What is an old cut diamond?

An old cut diamond is a stone shaped entirely by hand prior to the standardisation of modern cutting techniques. These diamonds possess smaller tables, open culets, and chunky facets that catch ambient light differently than modern brilliant cuts. This historic cutting style gives each stone a unique personality and a warmer, softer visual depth within its gold or platinum setting.

Can these rings be resized?

Many antique and vintage rings can be adjusted by a skilled jeweller, depending on the specific design of the band and the placement of side stones. Simple gold bands or plain shanks are generally straightforward to alter. However, rings featuring intricate engraving, channel-set stones, or continuous gallery work around the entire circumference require specialist attention to maintain their structural integrity.