An early Victorian 18k Socrates carnelian intaglio signet ring. This antique size 7-3/4 or 7.75 rose gold mid-19th century ring is completely hand made. It and it features a deeply carved carnelian intaglio portrait of Socrates. It is simply executed but stylish with subtle design flourishes. It measures 7/8 x 5/8" across the bezel-set intaglio gem stone. It has a full set of stretched and now obscured hallmarks - it tests as 18K...

A sterling bird Southwest poison ring with turquoise eyes from the 1930s. This unusual and vividly depicted ring is in the form of a bird or owl's head; it has two turquoise cabochon eyes, one green and one blue. It measures 5/8 x 1/2", it is hand made and engraved and it has cutout shoulders. The top opens to reveal a poison compartment (in this case it has an instant relative's photo which can be removed). It is unsigned and it has native American symbology on the shank...

A pair of silver filigree and blue turquoise dangle tear drop earrings from the 1900 1920 era. These 2-1/8" long Edwardian earrings feature fine silver filigree work and natural turquoise cabochon stones and large robin's egg blue teardrop shaped drops. The bottom turquoise drop is substantial, so they make quite a statement. These large drop antique earrings have been converted from the original screw back to pierced mounts. The filigree work is fine and Asian in design...

A 14k yellow gold Birks blue sapphire and diamonds row ring from the 1970s. This vintage size 6-3/4 ring measures 3/4" along the setting and it is just under 1/8" wide. It features chanel set natural blue sapphires interspersed with 2/5 point diamonds. This dainty ring weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 14KT BIRKS and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. The sapphires are a fine royal blue color and the diamonds flash brilliantly...

A 10k - 14k diamond wedding band and matching engagement ring set with hearts from the 1940s. This vintage size 5-1/2 set consists of the engagement ring with a central 7 point (by gauge) solitaire diamond and the matching band. Each has 14k white gold tops or upper sections with heart designs. As expected the engagement ring is slightly larger than the band (size 6 and just under 5-3/4)...

An Edwardian 18k yellow gold 3 diamonds row ring from the 1915-20 period. This antique size 7-3/4 ring has three stones in a row; the middle is approximately 12 points and the outer two are 10 points (by gauge), they are a modern brilliant cut, so may be replaced diamonds. This ring weighs 1.8 grams and it is stamped *JWB* 18CT...

An Art Deco 14k yellow gold sardonyx ring circa 1920s. This size 8-1/2 or 8.5 ring features an uncarved 5/16 x 1/4" bezel-set natural carnelian sardonyx stone and it has filigree shoulders. It weighs 1.6 grams, it is stamped 14k and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor surface abrasions and edge roughness to the stone...

A 14K synthetic Alexandrite Ring from the 1930s. This size 5-1/2 ring measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the claw-set stone which has a lovely purple colour indoors which shows the expected blue highlights in daylight. This ring weighs 2.4 grams, it is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

An Edwardian 18k yellow gold 5 diamonds row ring dated 1912. This antique size 6-1/2 ring has five stones in a row and all are approximately 5 points in size (by gauge). We've tested the stones and 1,3 and 5 are genuine diamonds and 2 and 4 are white sapphire replacements (easily replaced with diamonds if you wish). This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it has a full set of hallmarks for Birmingham, England 1912 with an EWS&Co maker's mark...

Pastel rooftops march among the green foliage on this iconic mid-century painting by Miwa Chosei in the original frame bearing the artists “Tomo Seal” on back and in a box from Takashimaya Department Store dating from the 1950s titled Ieshima no Ienami (Rows of houses on Ieshima). A similar work was exhibited at the 11th Nitten...

Chinese Qing dynasty export porcelain Benjarong (five color) bowl made for the Thai market densely decorated in relief polychrome enamels around the circumference with eight alternating Buddhist celestial beings. The turquoise-green interior is accented with a floral circular medallion at the base of the well and a floral band around the interior top. 19th century. 7 1/8” diameter x 3 1/2” high. Good overall condition with gilt highlights at the rim and foot. There is an old hairline cr...

Pre Columbian Olmec Jade hardstone figure of a seated man. Mesoamerica Circa: 1200 BC to 500 BC. The material is a variegated pale green nephrite with oxidation to the matrix of the stone due to interaction of soil minerals over several centuries. The dimensions are 8"H x 5"W x 4"D.

An Edwardian 14k yellow gold garnet child baby or pinky ring from the 1900-10 era. This antique size 3-1/2 or 3.5 ring features a natural cherry red claw-set garnet in a flower-like setting which is 3/16" wide. This stylish ring weighs 1.2 grams, it is stamped14K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items ...

An Edwardian 14k yellow gold onyx and pearl bar pin brooch from the 1910 era. This 2-1/2 x 1/4" pin has ornate hand-tooled decoration, it has a safety clasp and it is stamped 14K. It has a central black onyx stone with a bezel-set pearl and it weighs 3.3 grams. A fine looking antique bar or tiepin. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...

A 10k yellow gold baby or child signet ring from the 1960s. This tiny size 1 ring measures 1/4 x 3/16" across the top, it weighs 0.9 grams and it has a very shallow RO monogram which can easily be removed and replaced. It is stamped ML 10K and it would make a perfect christening, baby or child's gift. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all item...

A 10k natural opal leaf and flower gold ring from the 1960s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a claw-set cabochon natural opal with mostly green fire with orange and yellow traces set amongst textured gold leaves. It has a pleasant naturalistic design, it is stamped 10K and it weighs 2. grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ...

A Victorian engraved end terminal flat link gold filled man's pocket or vest watch chain from the 1890 era. This 12-3/4" man's accessory has a t-bar and a swivel and the links are 1/4" across. It is in very good antique condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of minor wear to the plating. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. ...