We found 566841 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 566841 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
566841 item(s)/page
Lot 407
Claw set to the centre with a cushion-cut diamond weighing approximately 2.06ct, colour range very light to light yellow, clarity range I2, the shoulders embellished with six princess-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.96ct in total, colour range G-J, clarity range VS/SI, in 18ct gold, ring size K1/2
Lot 414
The flower-head cluster claw set to the centre with an old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.41ct, colour range I/J, clarity range VS/SI, the surround of old-cut diamonds, alternating in size, weighing approximately 0.88cts in total, colour range I/J, clarity range VS/SI, distress, later shank, in 9ct gold, ring size M
Lot 504
The broad tapered band with rope-twist borders, centred with an oval mixed-cut pink gemstone, probably tourmaline, flanked on either side by carré-cut green gemstones, probably tourmaline, and round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.1cts in total, with sizing bands, in 18ct gold, ring size L
Lot 1387
John Hawley of Hatton Garden London single fusee pocket watch, the back of the movement inscribed '52 Hatton Garden and at Coventry, Gold and Silver Medals Awarded', the silver case with inset rose gold ring to the back, engine turned silver dial with floral bouquet and gilt Roman numerals, subsidiary second dial, 60mm case, currently working, yellow metal clip and white metal watch chain with T bar, 211.3 grams gross, two keys
Lot 144
An Ottoman engraved calligraphic emerald ring possibly Egypt, 17th/ 18th Centurythe emerald of oval form engraved with a line of inscription in nasta'liq, the silver-coated gold ring with openwork sections to band the emerald 1.4 x 1.2 cm.; 4.8 g.Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Shakerine Collection, acquired Bonhams Islamic & Indian Art, 2 May 2001, lot 343.Inscriptions: ma sha' allah, 'What God Wills'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 26
Roman Gold Clasped-Hands Ring.Circa 4th century AD. Gold, 4.87 grams. 20.18 mm, internal 15.51 mm. A beautiful late Roman ring formed of intricate beaded open-work filigree on the shoulders either side of a large oval bezel. The bezel is deep sided with a flared decorative band around its midriff, the centre is set with a repousse panel displaying the clasped-hands motif. Ref: Catherine Johns, The Jewellery of Roman Britain. p.63. fig 3.25. From a private collection, Ex Warwick & Warwick auction. Note: In many cultures, people use their hands to help convey emotions when communicating. Throughout history, shaking hands in friendship, holding hands in affection, or reaching out with a token of love to ask for a hand in marriage have all been captured in this expressive motif in antique jewellery. Symbolising loyalty, strength, romance and fidelity are just some of the many meanings associated with hand motifs. From ancient Roman times through the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras, hands have held many messages. In jewellery, for example, Fede Gimmel rings, from the Latin “mani in fede” meaning “hands in faith”, and “Gemellus” twins, referring to the two hoops of the ring, date back to Roman times.
Lot 72
Carolingian Gold Ring.Circa 9th century AD. Gold, 6.72 grams. 21.56 mm, internal 15.74 mm. A large lozenge-shaped bezel decorated with granulated beads around a smaller raised lozenge. The centre piece is set with a cabochon garnet within a serrated setting bordered on either side with a rope-style band and two larger granulated beads. The shank of the ring is a square sectioned braid with splayed ends that attach to the underside of the bezel. Ref: The closes comparison to this ring in terms of style is a ring that formed part of the West Yorkshire hoard. (PAS: SWYOR-F86A02). Both rings share the tiered lozenge bezel design and setting of a single cabochon garnet. From a private collection, Ex D. Grover collection, Originally purchased Munich, Germany.
Lot 103
Medieval Gold And Ruby Ring, Circa 13th century. Gold, 3.40 grams. 22.68 mm. 16.97 mm internal. A beautiful medieval gold finger ring set with a large natural Ruby gemstone (tested). The band of the ring at the base is plain and relatively thick gaged, moving up towards the bezel the sides become decorated with series of nodules along a central rib dividing the band in two. Originally this band of decoration would have been flanked on both sides with black enamel. The bezel is wide and decorated with four scallop or D-shaped depressions that form a quatrefoil with four claws that grasp the ruby setting.This form of decorative ring with central cabochon stone setting is relatively common in the early to middle (High) medieval period, when a focus on the gemstones involved over the metalwork became increasingly common. A number of published examples of similar rings can be seen in British Rings 800-1914(Oman 1974 pp 15-28) who dates them to the period 1100-1300. Ref: Oman C. 1974 British Rings 800-1914 Batsford: London. From the collection of Mr Winchester, an Essex based collector of over 40 years.Note on gemstones: People have treasured gems for many reasons throughout history. Some of these reasons include the use of gems as beautiful decorative ornaments, religious symbols, and amulets or good-luck charms. Gems have also been used for barter and medicinal purposes. For others, gems have been used to display wealth, status, and power. In centuries past, royalty often owned the finest gems. Some of these gems still exist and their histories are a fascinating mix of fact and legend. Take, for example, the Black Prince’s Ruby and the Timur Ruby. Both are set in the Imperial Crown of the British crown jewels. In 1367, England’s Prince Edward, who was known as the Black Prince, helped a Spanish king win a battle. The grateful king gave him a dark red, irregular gemstone (the Black Prince's Ruby). Legend says King Henry V wore the gem in his helmet crown, and that it saved his life by deflecting a blow in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Loading...-
566841 item(s)/page