An important gold and enamel mourning ring for Lord Byron, 1824, centring on a plaque inscribed 'BYRON' in gold reserve surmounted by a baronial coronet in white and red basse taille enamel on a black enamel ground, to a band inscribed 'IN MEMORY OF' in gold reserve on black enamel, between gold borders carved with floral garlands, the interior with a compartment containing a lock of hair and inscribed 'Died 19 Aprl 1824 at. 36', size N1/2, British hallmarks for 18ct gold, date letter i for 1824, maker's mark CR for Charles Rawlings Only three other mourning rings for Lord Byron are recorded: one in the Pforzheimer collection in the New York Public Library, another from the Hone collection, sold at Christie's in 2016, and another sold at Tennants in 2018, thought to originate from the contents of Newstead Abbey, Byron's family seat. This ring, one of only two containing a lock of Byron's hair (the other of different design, from the Hone collection mentioned above), was possibly gifted by Augusta Leigh (half-sister to Lord Byron) to Reverend Francis Hodgson, an assistant master at Eton and close friend of Lord Byron upon Byron's death. A ring matching this description and mentioning a lock of hair was sold at Christie's in January 1899 by a Mrs Hodgson, selling to a J. Ward. The present ring was rediscovered and sold in the UK in 2013, and has been subsequently kept in a private collection. Lots 1603 - 1608: A private collection of early jewellery.
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An important George III mourning brooch for King Edward IV, circa 1789, the glazed brooch of oblong outline in hair work and sepia, depicting a tomb with an urn and crown flanked with the initials ER, inscribed EDWARD IIII REX DIED 9 APRL 1483, to a fluted gold border and plain reverse, measuring 3.0 x 1.7cm This Georgian mourning brooch commemorates King Edward IV (1442-1483). Edward was a central figure in the Wars of the Roses, a brutal conflict between Yorkist and Lancastrian cadet branches of the Plantagenet dynasty that overwhelmed medieval England. Edward was the son of Richard, Duke of York, and inherited the Yorkist claim to the throne upon his father's death in 1460 at the Battle of Wakefield. After defeating the forces of the Lancastrian Henry VI, he became Edward IV in 1461. His controversial marriage to Elizabeth Woodville set him at odds with his advisors, most notably the Earl of Warwick, and he was deposed in 1470, in favour of the king he deposed, Henry VI. Fleeing and gathering his strength in Flanders, he invaded the next year, and was re-crowned in 1471, reigning for twelve years before dying in 1483. His young son and heir Edward V became one of the vanished, presumed murdered 'Princes in the Tower', and the throne was seized by Richard III. During renovations of St George's Chapel, Windsor (which Edward IV had extensively remodelled during his reign), his coffin was accidentally opened while being moved. Some of his hair was found to be preserved, and was used to make mourning jewellery. Locks of Edward IV's hair are in possession of the Society of Antiquaries and the Wellcome Collection, London, and a related mourning ring was sold at Christie's, 11th October 1995, lot 24 Lots 1603 - 1608: A private collection of early jewellery.
A late Victorian sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the cushion-shaped sapphire weighs 7.56cts and is set within a surround of old cushion-shaped diamonds in yellow gold, total approximate diamond weight 1.80cts size K Accompanied by SSEF report no. 122729, dated 17th May 2022, stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heat treatment.
A Victorian 18ct gold and enamel morning ring, comprising gold cartouche with engraved decoration, inset with black enamel and gilt initials, inscribed to interior ' Saml ?????.... died 31st December 1857 in the 75th Year of his age., hallmarked by IS, Sheffield, 1852, width approx 6mm, size O total gross weight approx 5.2gms
A Victorian diamond and 18ct gold double stone set ring, comprising two rows of old cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx 0.60ct, width approx 17mm, size J, total gross weight approx 3.3gms Further details: stones present, chips and nibbles to diamonds and wear to shank thinning, evidence of sizing, wear and missing claws
A 9ct gold and Wedgwood black jasperware cameo ring, size M1/2, gross weight approx 3.8gms; together with another gold and shell cameo ring, marks rubbed, assessed as 9ct, size P1/2, gross weight approx 3.8gmsFurther information: wear and tear commensurate with age, the shell cameo has evidence of glue
A 9ct gold and diamond three-stone ring, size M, gross weight approx 2.1gms; a 9ct white gold and sapphire seven-stone ring, size L, gross weight approx 2.6gms; a 9ct gold and white spinel eternity ring, size J, gross weight approx 2.6gms (3)Further information: wear and tear commensurate with age, all stones and settings intact, white gold ring needs re-rhodium plating; diamond ring misshapen
A 9ct gold, diamond and sapphire ring, size Z, gross weight approx 2.2gms; a 9ct gold and garnet ring, size N, gross weight approx 4.8gms; a 9ct gold, garnet and white spinel ring (stone lacking), size L, gross weight approx 1.5gms; and a 9ct gold and garnet signet ring, size L1/2, gross weight approx 3.1gms (4)Further information: wear and tear commensurate with age, sapphire and diamond ring been resized; one white stone missing from the half eternity
A diamond and 18ct gold dress ring, comrpsing an oval setting, illusion set with two diamonds, combined diamond weight approx 0.30ct, within a fancy border of small diamonds, setting approx 18 x 10mm, diamond set shoulders, size P, total gross weight approx 6.1gms Further details: good stones present and intact, minor wear and tear commensurate with age
An 18ct gold ruby and white stone square cluster ring, the four oval-cut rubies surrounded by round cut stones probably CZ, head approx 11mm x 18mm, size M, maker AMG, Birmingham 2001, gross weight approx 9.4gmsFurther information: good condition, wear and tear commensurate with age, all stones present, some of the white stones have slipped from their settings
An 18ct gold and diamond set dress ring comprising a textured wide gold band with a central fan like white gold decorated terminated by small flush set diamonds radiating from a central diamond set dome, width approx 15mm, size N, total gross weight approx 8.4gms Further details: good stones present, wear and tear commensurate with age
A Victorian ruby and diamond 18ct gold ring, comprising a central oval cut ruby with within diamond assents and round cut rubies, claw set throughout, size L1/2, total gross weight approx 2.3gms Further details: good stones present, chip to one diamond, some marks scratches commensurate with age
A diamond and 18ct gold cluster ring, comprising a claw set flower cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx 0.75ct, to an 18ct gold tapered band, size P, total gross weight approx 4gms Further details: good all stones present and intact, minor wear and tear commensurate with age
A three stone diamond and 18ct gold ring, comprising a central claw set princess cut diamond approx 0.30ct with two smaller princess cut diamonds set one to each side, combined total diamond weight approx 0.30ct, to an 18ct gold band, size M, total gross weight approx 3.4gms Further details: good all stones present and intact, minor wear and tear commensurate with age
A cinnamon diamond and 9ct gold solitaire ring, comprising a round brilliant cut claw set diamond approx 0.20ct, size S, along with a small cluster set with four small cinnamon diamonds, diamond weight approx 0.10ct, size R1/2, combined total gross weight approx 2.4gms Further details: good all stones present and intact
A collection of 9ct gold and gem set dress rings to include garnet solitaire, cluster and eternity ring, sizes V1/2, P, O, a emerald and pearl diamond set cluster ring, size M, double pearl set ring, size L, opal ring (opal abraded and ring misshaped) and a paste set ring, combined total gross weight approx 16gms Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of gem set 9ct gold rings to include a diamond set wish bone ring, size P, two diamond set cluster rings 9one a/f thin band misshaped) a three colour diamond set ring, along with two others set with small diamonds, ruby set cluster, total combined gross weight approx 22gms, together with paste set rings, various sizes and a True Diamonds white metal solitaire set with paste (1 bag)
A collection of 9ct gold jewellery to include a chain with swivel clasp, length approx 21'', weight approx 17.6gms unmarked assessed as 9ct gold, along with an amethyst and 9ct gold ring, two 9ct gold and CZ pendants and a single 9ct gold stone set earring combined total gross weight approx 3.9gms (1 bag)Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of 9ct gold rings to include a three stone garnet ring, size Q, garnet set serpent ring, size Q1/2, ruby set ring, size N, along with four others set with various stones a/f as stones missing, a 9ct gold band, size O, combined total gross weight approx 22.8gms, along with two 18ct gold rings set with gems, size Q1/2, and an 18ct gold and platinum band, size O, combined total gross weight apprpox 8.5gms (1 bag)Condition report: some with missing stones, wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of 9ct gold dress rings to include a synthetic blue spinel solitaire (slight chip to stone, size Q1/2, a 9ct gold opal and garnet dress ring, size R1/2, (shank bent) garnet and 9ct rose gold ring, size R, diamond set 9ct cluster ring (one stone missing) size Q, total gross weight approx 11gms and an 18ct gold and diamond set cross over ring (one diamond missing) size S, total gross weight approx 2.4gms Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, size K, gross weight approx 6.2gms; an 18ct gold and platinum ring, set with three diamond chips, size J gross weight approx 2.5gms; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond 18ct gold ring, size Q1/2, gross weight approx 2.3gmsFurther information: good condition, wear and tear commensurate with age, stones and settings intact. The Edwardian ring there is evidence of glue to the top and underside
A 9ct gold and diamond cluster ring, size I1/2, gross weight approx 1.4gms; a 9ct white gold and diamond illusion-set ring, size M, gross weight approx 3.1gms; a 9ct gold cluster ring with blue and white spinel, size M, gross weight approx 1.9gms (3)Further information: good condition, wear and tear commensurate with age, stones and settings intact
An Edwardian diamond cluster ring, set with Old-cut diamonds (clarity approx I1-I3), unmarked yellow metal assessed as approx 18ct, size K, gross weight approx 2.6gms; together with a diamond nevette shape ring, size N, gross weight approx 2gms, unmarked yellow metal assessed as approx 18ct gold (2)Further information: good condition, wear and tear commensurate with age, stones and settings intact
A collection of mixed gold items, to include a 9ct gold Scorpio pendant and chain and a 9ct gold broken belcher chain, combined weight approx 13.9gms along with a 9ct gold and diamond set ring, size L, total gross weight approx 1.7gms and a cut through 22ct gold band, weight approx 1.7gms Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of gold rings to include a diamond and 18ct gold cross over ring, set with a single round brilliant cut diamond weighing approx 0.10ct, size K1/2, along with an 18ct gold diamond weighable ring, damaged with stone missing, total gross weight approx 1.5gms and a 9ct gold synthetic blue sapphire set cluster (AF stone missing) combined total gross weight approx 2.2gms
A Edwardian diamond and 18ct gold two stone ring, comprising two old cut diamonds rub over set, total diamond weight approx 0.20ct, size N, total gross weight approx 2.5gms, along with a diamond and 18ct gold three stone illusion set ring, size N, total gross weight approx 2gms, together with three 9ct gold and gem set rings including an emerald and opal cluster, (setting damaged) size I, a cameo ring, size I1/2, and a garnet cluster, size I1/2, combined total gross weight approx 6gms all cased Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age
A collection of three gold rings to include a Victorian ruby and pearl 15ct gold double row ring, size M, total gross weight approx 2.8gms, along with a three stone opal and gold ring possibly 18ct gold, size L, 2.6gms and a pearl set goold ring, possibly 18ct gold, size I, all in vintage cases and an Egyptian themed silver and enamel locket (1 bag)Further details: wear and tear, sizing to shanks, one opal broken, some replacement stones abrasions
****AUCTIONEER TO ANNOUNCE SYNTHETIC RUBY ****An ruby and diamond cluster ring, size L, stamped 18ct, gross weight approx 3.1gms; an 18ct gold and diamond ring, (lacking one diamond), size approx L (misshapen), gross weight approx 3.4gms (2)Further information: cluster ring in good condition, stones and settings intact; other ring missing one diamond and misshapen
An 18ct gold and diamond marquise ring, size J, gross weight approx 2.4gms; together with another gold and diamond square head ring, size J, unmarked assessed as approx 18ct gold, gross weight approx 2.5gms (2)Further information: good condition, stones and settings intact, wear and tear commensurate with age
A glass filled ruby and diamond three stone 18ct gold ring, claw set oval stone with single round brilliant cut diamonds set either side, weighing a total approx 0.50ct, size N, total gross weight approx 3.4gms Further details: the glass filed ruby with crazing to surface, chips to girdle, heavily marked
RUBY AND DIAMOND RING, 1979The oval-cut ruby between baguette-cut diamond shoulders, mounted in 18 carat gold, ruby untested, maker's mark CE, London hallmark, ring size approx. M½Footnotes:Please note this lot has VAT at the prevailing rate on both Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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