Silver brooch, butterfly with turquoise-set wings and body, and tiny garnet eyes. The rear has a highly unusual style of clasp - there are two prongs with sharp ends facing  More »

Silver brooch, butterfly with turquoise-set wings and body, and tiny garnet eyes. The rear has a highly unusual style of clasp - there are two prongs with sharp ends facing each other, and you fold the wings outwards to open the gap between the prongs just enough to slip the sharp point into fabric. Possibly a lace pin. It measures 35 mm wide and 20 mm high (1.7/16 inches by 3/4 inch). Excellent condition. Probably from the very early 20th century.   « Less

Small ring, with 7 small garnets mounted across the face. 9ct yellow gold, flat band style. A very comfortable ring to wear. Face of ring measures 15.25 mm wide by 6.25 mm  More »

Small ring, with 7 small garnets mounted across the face. 9ct yellow gold, flat band style. A very comfortable ring to wear. Face of ring measures 15.25 mm wide by 6.25 mm deep (5/8 inch by 1/4 inch). Ring fitting is small - English size K (USA size 5.1/4) with an internal diameter of 15.90 mm. Total weight 1.89g.   « Less

Good sized face to this ring, three garnets mounted in a 9ct gold cross-over setting. Reided shoulders and angled mount to stones. Face of ring measures 12 mm by 12 mm (about  More »

Good sized face to this ring, three garnets mounted in a 9ct gold cross-over setting. Reided shoulders and angled mount to stones. Face of ring measures 12 mm by 12 mm (about 1/2 inch each way). Ring size is English M (USA size 6) with an internal diameter of 16.50 mm. Total weight 3.65g. Hallmarked for London, but no date letter. Probably around 1960s. Excellent condition.   « Less

Angled face to this lovely diamond and sapphire ring. Makes a good stack ring, or equally good as a wear-alone. 9ct yellow gold, with a band of 8 small square cut pave-set  More »

Angled face to this lovely diamond and sapphire ring. Makes a good stack ring, or equally good as a wear-alone. 9ct yellow gold, with a band of 8 small square cut pave-set sapphires, with another band of 3 small diamonds. face of ring measures 6.5 mm by 16 mm. Total weight 1.83g. Ring fitting is English O (USA size 7) with an internal diameter of 17.35 mm. Excellent condition.   « Less

Beautiful 18ct yellow gold and platinum ring with two good central stones, and 2 small diamonds to each shoulder. This is a lovely sparkling ring, and the two stones  More »

Beautiful 18ct yellow gold and platinum ring with two good central stones, and 2 small diamonds to each shoulder. This is a lovely sparkling ring, and the two stones romantically symbolize thee and me (or as the French put it "Toi et Moi"). Octagonal shaped setting to the central diamonds, with platinum tops. The stones are flush bead-set. The valuation for this ring describes the diamonds as: one is old European cut, estimated weight 0.16ct., one is early modern brilliant cut, estimated weight 0.22 ct. (to the naked eye, the stones appear the same). The colour is I, and the clarity is SI. The 4 shoulder diamonds are single cuts, estimated at 0.01ct each. The ring size is English N (USA size 6.1/2) with an internal diameter of 16.92mm. There is thinning to the rear of the band. It could be built up without any problem at a later date. The valuation refers to this as general overall wear, and states that it is presented in safe condition. The valuation for the ring is NZ$2300.00 and the valuation is supplied to the purchaser. This is a very good quality ring, and presents beautifully on the hand. Circa 1930s. Art Deco.   « Less

Round micro mosaic earrings, made with tiny Venetian glass tiles. The pattern is a posy of flowers, with a rose and blue daisy prominent. Earrings measure 17.5mm diameter  More »

Round micro mosaic earrings, made with tiny Venetian glass tiles. The pattern is a posy of flowers, with a rose and blue daisy prominent. Earrings measure 17.5mm diameter (5/8 inch). The backs are brass, with some gilding still adhering. Clip-on fittings. These would have been made in Italy, circa 1930s-50s. No tiles are missing.   « Less

Good sized silver brooch comprising a silver and marcasite bow, from which is suspended a large New Zealand greenstone (jade) oval, surrounded by silver and marcasite.  More »

Good sized silver brooch comprising a silver and marcasite bow, from which is suspended a large New Zealand greenstone (jade) oval, surrounded by silver and marcasite. Stamped "Sterling" on the rear. Lovely vintage piece, dating from 1930s to 50s. Brooch measures 5 cm long and 3.75 cm wide (2 inches by 1.1/2 inches). Excellent condition.   « Less

Modern 9ct yellow gold ring, mounted with an oval blue topaz. Rub-over setting in raised gold collar. Face of ring measures 4 mm by 5 mm. Shoulders of ring are 3.5 mm wide,  More »

Modern 9ct yellow gold ring, mounted with an oval blue topaz. Rub-over setting in raised gold collar. Face of ring measures 4 mm by 5 mm. Shoulders of ring are 3.5 mm wide, tapering to rear of finger. Ring size is English L+ (USA size 5.3/4) with an internal diameter of 16.20 mm. Excellent condition.   « Less

Siam sterling silver cufflinks, decorated with niello in a design of a temple dancer. Scroll pattern to rear link. Face of links measures 22 mm by 15 mm (7/8 inch by 9/16  More »

Siam sterling silver cufflinks, decorated with niello in a design of a temple dancer. Scroll pattern to rear link. Face of links measures 22 mm by 15 mm (7/8 inch by 9/16 inch). Excellent condition. Circa mid 20th century.   « Less

Circa 1930s 9ct gold and turquoise screw-back earrings. Face of earrings measures 16 mm by 10 mm (5/8 inch by 3/8 inch). Gold is stamped on both screw-fitting and back.  More »

Circa 1930s 9ct gold and turquoise screw-back earrings. Face of earrings measures 16 mm by 10 mm (5/8 inch by 3/8 inch). Gold is stamped on both screw-fitting and back. Excellent condition.   « Less