10 carat rose gold (tested) vintage ring - very Art Deco in style. It has a central Ceylon style sapphire flanked by a diamond on each side. There is a valuation for this  More »

10 carat rose gold (tested) vintage ring - very Art Deco in style. It has a central Ceylon style sapphire flanked by a diamond on each side. There is a valuation for this ring, and to paraphrase the description: "Mount is 10K rose gold, central claw and tab double bezel setting, flanked by square grain set shoulders onto a 2.1 mm flat band with upswept shoulders". Sapphire: Oval mixed cut, approx. 8 mm by 6 mm x 4.3 mm estimated at 2.00 carats. Medium Ceylonese type, violetish blue, lightly included with very good colour quality. Appears not to have been heat treated." Diamonds: "Two, early modern brilliant and old single cut, estimated to total 0.10 carats, good make, H-I colour, SI clarity." Face of ring measures 9 mm by 13 mm. The sapphire has some tiny, tiny chips and age abrading to the crown, but this is mainly seen under a loupe. It is in very good condition, and would date circa 1920s-30s. The ring size is English size N (USA size 6.1/2) with an internal diameter of 17.1 mm. Total weight is 2.81 grams. Replacement value $5800.00 and indemnity value of $2900.00. Offered for considerably less than this. Delivery by International Air Courier unless requested otherwise.   « Less

Beautiful trilogy ring, 18ct yellow and white gold with a triple cluster of rubies surrounded by diamonds. This ring comes with a valuation. Mount is stamped "18 ct". White  More »

Beautiful trilogy ring, 18ct yellow and white gold with a triple cluster of rubies surrounded by diamonds. This ring comes with a valuation. Mount is stamped "18 ct". White gold pierced gallery and underbezel, onto a yellow gold 2.2 mm rounded shank. Ring size is English size T (USA size 9.3/4) with an inside diameter of 19.5 mm. Rubies: Claw set, round mixed cut, estimated to total 1 carat, dark purplish red. Diamonds: twenty, grain set, approx. 1.3 mm estimated to total .20 carats. All of good commercial quality. Ring face measures 18 mm wide by 8 mm high. Very good condition. Would date circa 1930s to 50s, but could be earlier. (Valuation is for Replacement Value of New Zealand dollars $2500.00, and Indemnity value of NZ$1300.00.   « Less

Beautiful large oval faceted citrine mounted in 18ct gold with outer gold ring rim. Stone is oval mixed cut. Face of ring measures 20 mm by 17 mm, and the ring size is  More »

Beautiful large oval faceted citrine mounted in 18ct gold with outer gold ring rim. Stone is oval mixed cut. Face of ring measures 20 mm by 17 mm, and the ring size is English L (USA size 5.1/2) with an internal diameter of 16.10 mm. It has a bevelled band of 3.5 mm. Total weight including stone is 6.15 grams. Would probably date to early to mid 20th century. Gold is unmarked but both stone and gold have been tested. There is some age-related abrading to the stone, but not visible to the naked eye. Very attractive and unusual ring.   « Less

Beautiful vintage garnet bridge ring with scroll and bead decoration to shoulders. Five graduated stones, 9ct gold bevelled band. Face of ring measures 8 mm by 20 mm. Band is  More »

Beautiful vintage garnet bridge ring with scroll and bead decoration to shoulders. Five graduated stones, 9ct gold bevelled band. Face of ring measures 8 mm by 20 mm. Band is 3 mm wide. Ring size is English P (USA size 7.1/2) with an internal diameter of 17.75 mm. Total ring weight of 4.28 grams. Very good to excellent condition, with just normal slight wear. It has a full British hallmark to the inside band for 9ct gold, Birmingham 1978. Maker's mark is K.R.   « Less

Very attractive ladies wristwatch by Tissot. Quartz movement, Swiss made. Bright gold bracelet strap, with the Tissot T to the clasp. New battery. Strap is 17 cm long, slight  More »

Very attractive ladies wristwatch by Tissot. Quartz movement, Swiss made. Bright gold bracelet strap, with the Tissot T to the clasp. New battery. Strap is 17 cm long, slight adjustment there. Face of watch measures 1.8 cm by 1.6 cm. Very nice condition. No gold marks, watch case and strap tests at 10 ct to 14 ct gold, but could be plated gold. There is no sign of wear, and it would be a good thick plating on a watch of this quality. The purple backing on the rear of the watch is the remains of metal allergy patch. A very feminine watch.   « Less

Solid opal bridge ring, central larger stone, flanked by smaller graduated stones. Ornate sides to the mount. This ring has been sized smaller, and the hallmarks lost, but it  More »

Solid opal bridge ring, central larger stone, flanked by smaller graduated stones. Ornate sides to the mount. This ring has been sized smaller, and the hallmarks lost, but it tests at 9-12 ct. Currently an English size J+ (USA size 5) with an internal diameter of 15.70 mm - it could be resized to a larger size. Face of ring measures 21 mm by 7 mm (7/8 inch by 1/4 inch). The white stones shoot colours of green and pink. The stones have lost a lot of their polish with age and use (opals are very soft) but have a very nice organic look. (It is possible to have stones repolished). One side stone is shinier, so possibly a replacement at some stage. Priced for their current condition. A very attractive ring.   « Less

Fabulous retro 1950s-60s crocodile handbag. Brass metal frame. Label inside from Joohai Reptile House, Singapore. Genuine crocodile. Very nice condition - some scratches to  More »

Fabulous retro 1950s-60s crocodile handbag. Brass metal frame. Label inside from Joohai Reptile House, Singapore. Genuine crocodile. Very nice condition - some scratches to the enamel on the frame top (see photos), but altogether lovely. Measures 26 cm wide by 16 cm high (not including the strap).   « Less

Late 1800s Victorian brooch which converts into a pendant. It is a heavy gold 8 pointed star brooch mounted with split pearls and a central diamond. Gold is unmarked, but  More »

Late 1800s Victorian brooch which converts into a pendant. It is a heavy gold 8 pointed star brooch mounted with split pearls and a central diamond. Gold is unmarked, but tests as 18ct to 20 ct. Brooch is possibly European. It has a folding bale at the rear so that it can be hung as a pendant, and the brooch pin sets on a separate bar which unscrews when the item is used as a pendant. Measurements: 33 mm diameter (about 1.1/4 inches). Slightly domed shape, with the central cluster of pearls around the diamond being a little raised. Diamond measures approx. 2.5 to 3 mm diameter. All in excellent condition. Total weight is 11.4 grams. International delivery by air courier.   « Less

Beautiful Crescent Moon brooch, 9ct yellow gold set with 11 graduated garnets and 10 graduated pearls. Has a full British hallmark for London 1971. Swivel safety catch at  More »

Beautiful Crescent Moon brooch, 9ct yellow gold set with 11 graduated garnets and 10 graduated pearls. Has a full British hallmark for London 1971. Swivel safety catch at rear. Maker's mark is H & T. Brooch measures 30 mm diameter (just under 1.1/4 inches). Excellent condition. Total weight 4.2 grams.   « Less

Brass modern fireplace accessories, tool set of 5 on stand. They are art deco, geometric style, made in India, made of Brass with impressive polish, and decorative look,  More »

Brass modern fireplace accessories, tool set of 5 on stand. They are art deco, geometric style, made in India, made of Brass with impressive polish, and decorative look, label indicates. Fairly good , few scratches, excellent presentation, normal wear. Measures 32 inches high, with 9 inches across. The tools approximately 30 inches or less long, hanging on a hook. necessities for fireplace, poker, broom, duster and fork all present on this set !   « Less