Beautiful highly faceted Stuart crystal heart pendant with the gold initials “JC” laid on a a bed of plaited hair, probably 18th century. Stuart crystal jewelry came into fashion after the 1649 execution of King Charles (Stuart) I; his followers began to wear objects made of faceted, pink-foiled crystal containing his initials in gold, laid on a bed of hair or fabric. People continued to wear such jewelry, but adapted for personal use, into the 18th century...

Rare George II memento mori ring, featuring a scrolled gold band enameled in black and inscribed in gold letters, set with a painted skull under a square cut rock crystal, with rose cut diamond shoulders set in silver. Classic scallop shell reverse. Inscription on the band reads: “WALT: WILLIAMSON. OB: 11: MAR: 1735. AET 53”. Tests strong at 18K...

A beautiful Georgian gold navette sepia on ivory memorial ring, depicting a lady and a cherub grieving by a funerary urn on pedestal bearing words 'Sacred will I keep thy dear remains'. Engraved shoulders. Tests strong at 14k. Artwork is fresh; just a few floating chips. Inscription on reverse is almost completely worn, with gold at the top and bottom worn through. This ring did not sit in a drawer! Ring size W.

This gold Georgian band packs a lot of family history into a very small package! It is both a wedding or engagement ring and a mourning ring. The inscription on the interior reads: “ACD to DBM May 7 1807”. Added later, the inscription continues: “to ACD died Aug 23rd 1838 aged 54”. The outside of the band is engraved “Desier 1897”. Tests strong at 14K. Good condition. Ring size 6.

Lovely 9k gold Georgian mourning ring, featuring a glass compartment containing plaited blond hair, surrounded by tiny seed pearls. Carved, reeded split shoulders and shank. Very good condition; one chip to glass; wear to gold on reverse of ring head. Size 8.

Elegant early 19th century rose-cut diamond and cabochon garnet ring, set in silver and 14k gold. Beautiful milgrain setting. Very good condition; some wear to garnet. Ring size 6.

Wonderful Georgian ring, featuring a flat cut amethyst flanked by two rose cut diamonds. Beautiful carved shoulders. The shank is yellow gold and tests strong at 14k. Classic basket reverse. Very good condition; slight wear to amethyst and band commensurate with age. Size 7 1/4.

Stunning Georgian era sentimental ring, probably French, featuring blue paste set with a gilt and silver rosecut diamond flower, surrounded by a border of tiny rose cuts. The reverse of the ring is inscribed with an image of forget-me-nots, a common message of affection on early jewelry. Carved scrolling gold band marked 585 at a later date on the band exterior, per European regulations. Very good condition; some wear to glass. Asymmetrical leaves appear to be original. Ring size 4 1/2”.

Super Georgian paste pansy ring, in alternating colors of emerald and amethyst. Carved and applied shoulders. The pastes show wear under magnification; one paste amethyst has been replaced with the real thing! Evidence of sizing. Ring size 4 3/4.

Super 19th century hand-carved unset oval carnelian intaglio seal, featuring a lion on a dais over ornate initials. Possibly originally set in a fob. Very good condition; some minor chipping and scratching to stone. Measures 2.4cm by 1.7cm.

19th century hand-carved unset rectangular carnelian intaglio seal, featuring a lion rampant over ornate initials. Possibly originally set in a fob; rounded reverse. Very good condition; some minor chipping and scratching to stone. Measures 1.4cm by 1.1cm.

Striking early Victorian pink garnet ring, circa 1840. The ring comprises five stones set in 15k gold, with applied beading and scrolled wirework. Engraved shoulders and band. Very good condition; a few scratched to stones. Ring size 6 1/2.