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Each gold colour is said to represent one aspect of a relationship: the white gold for enduring friendship; the yellow gold for fidelity and loyalty; and the rose gold band stands for true love. The three interlinked bands tumble and roll over one another as it slips down the finger - the ultimate fidget spinner. This one's size 60 and it's the 'regular' weight. Signed and numbered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Contemporary, circa 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: 60 (S UK or 9.25 US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of bands: 3.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Signed Cartier 750 with serial number and Swiss assay marks (plus English import)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great used condition with light gold patina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448811503928,"sku":"LO1422","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/products\/cartier-trinity-ring-366791.jpg?v=1701515967"},{"product_id":"early-victorian-zeus-nike-ancient-intaglio-fob","title":"Early Victorian 'Zeus \u0026 Nike' Ancient Intaglio Fob","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent 19th century gold fob set with an ancient intaglio carving depicting the Greek deities Zeus and Nike. Zeus sits on his throne, clutching a sceptre in one hand and in his other, the arm outstretched before him, stands a winged Nike presenting him with a laurel wreath. The cornucopia - the horn of plenty - rests on the ground as his feet. The intaglio carving, into a beautiful mottled orange\/pink hardstone, is incredibly intricate, and the symbolism is clear and potent: the unrivalled bounties of success; or, the spoils of victory. The fob itself dates from the early Victorian era, circa 1850, and the hardstone intaglio was made in the 2nd or 3rd century AD. Built in 15ct gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Intaglio dates from the 2nd or 3rd century, AD. Fob mount circa 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 2.2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase: 16.2mm by 13.7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Hardstone agate intaglio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 15ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great overall condition. The gold has taken on a gorgeous patina and the carving remains crisp and clear. There is a surface-reaching fracture running along the bottom half of the hardstone (appears to pre-date the stone being set into the mount)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693888586040,"sku":"EJ118b","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/products\/early-victorian-zeus-nike-ancient-intaglio-fob-820456.jpg?v=1706073306"},{"product_id":"1980s-triforce-cluster-ring","title":"1980s Triforce Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool vintage diamond cluster ring with what, to my eye, appears to be the Triforce symbol (the fictional artefact from Nintendo's 1986 video game \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Zelda\u003c\/em\u003e). The Triforce symbol - three equilateral triangles joined up to form a larger triangle - originated over 1000 years ago in medieval Japan, associated with the Hōjō clan who's emblem (\u003cem\u003emon\u003c\/em\u003e) was the \u003cem\u003emitsuuroko\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"three scales\". The ring dates from the 1980s; crafted in 18 carat white gold, its head is fully set with brilliant cut diamonds and features raised millegrain edges and an openwork gallery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: P 1\/2 or 8 US. 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Stamped PLAT inside the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Mid-Century, circa 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: S 1\/2 or 9.25 US. Resizable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of band: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 15.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Brilliant Cut Diamond (0.10ct calculated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Stamped PLAT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition with superb patina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48058014925112,"sku":"LO1642","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/mid-century-platinum-solitaire-band-281822.jpg?v=1711157236"},{"product_id":"1960s-tourmaline-nest-ring","title":"1960s Tourmaline Nest Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExquisite modernist statement ring dating from the 1960s. Textured twigs and branches intertwine to form a nest around the gemstone: a bottle-green tourmaline that's cut to mimic ripples on a pool. A ring very much 'of its time', with all the playfulness and creativity of the British post-war modernist movement that was spearheaded by the likes of Gerda Flöckinger, Gilian Packard, and Andrew Grima.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, circa 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: O 1\/2 or 7.5 US. 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Resizable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 13.4mm by 11.7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Onyx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, Birmingham, 9ct Gold, 1986\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ No","offer_id":48623836692792,"sku":"LO1775b","price":925.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49876485439800,"sku":"LO1775br","price":980.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":48623836725560,"sku":"LO1775c","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49876485472568,"sku":"LO1775cr","price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ No","offer_id":48623836758328,"sku":"LO1775d","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49876485505336,"sku":"LO1775dr","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":48623836791096,"sku":"LO1775e","price":1225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49876485538104,"sku":"LO1775er","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/1986-onyx-signet-ring-763769.jpg?v=1739703875"},{"product_id":"art-deco-colour-change-sapphire-signet-ring","title":"Art Deco Colour-Change Sapphire Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage signet ring dating from the 1930s.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour-change sapphire with table suitable for engraving a small image or monogram.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntaglio Carving only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Oval face. 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Resizable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 11.6mm by 10.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Colour-change sapphire, bluish-purple in daylight to bright purplish-pink under electric light (lab-grown corundum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Stamped 9ct (rose gold)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Hand Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ No","offer_id":48662838247736,"sku":"LO1796b","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49876635582776,"sku":"LO1796br","price":1455.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":48662838280504,"sku":"LO1796c","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49876635615544,"sku":"LO1796cr","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ No","offer_id":48662838313272,"sku":"LO1796d","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49876635648312,"sku":"LO1796dr","price":1955.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":48662838346040,"sku":"LO1796e","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49876635681080,"sku":"LO1796er","price":2005.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/art-deco-colour-change-sapphire-signet-ring-760028.jpg?v=1742055333"},{"product_id":"1790s-georgian-cluster-ring","title":"1790s Georgian Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis ring is remarkable for a number of reasons: it was made during the late 18th century, and it's ultra-rare to find anything from this period in such exceptional condition; it's set with particularly bright old mine cut diamonds and vivid green emerald paste gemstones (but don't be put off by the pastes, they were the cutting edge technology of their day and would often command as much, if not more, than natural gemstone counterparts... just imagine wearing this ring to a ball, \"\u003cem\u003eoh my! What a glorious emerald ring... is it new?\u003c\/em\u003e\" to which you reply, \"\u003cem\u003emy dear, they are pastes! Can you even believe what the modern jewellers can do nowadays!\u003c\/em\u003e\"); and finally it is a masterclass in proportion, subtle ornamentation, and refinement - encapsulating the Georgian mode of reason-driven elegance. The details are considered - often minute - with delicate flourishes of gold and silver that appear imbued with motion and life... the metal appears to dance and glide around the stones, which are themselves set over foil to enhance their colour and brilliance. The band is fluted with tiny pierced crescents, two at each shoulder. And behind the head, hidden from public view but intimately placed against the wearer's skin, is inscribed (in the universal language of love): \u003cem\u003eL'amitie. \u003c\/em\u003eI think we can safely assume, all things considered, that the particular friendship in mind had a more-than-slight romantic lilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the 18th century rumbled to a close, the old world order was teetering on the brink of collapse... already, we see the stirrings of the Industrial Revolution and, in a dramatic lurch away from imperialism and absolute monarchy, Revolutions in the now-flourishing United States and First French Republic had recently forged the modern-day political and social concepts based on \u003cem\u003eLiberté, égalité, fraternité\u003c\/em\u003e: liberty, democracy the rights of the individual (and their consent to be governed), and political equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn jewellery, architecture, the decorative arts, and even opera, Neoclassicism had superseded Rococo as the dominant style. Indeed, in a slightly macabre irony, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ean obsession with the Etruscans, Greeks, Romans et al. was one of the few points on which both the French Royals and the Revolutionary Government genuinely agreed. The transition to neoclassical was neatly illustrated by a series of porcelains gifted to Marie Antoinette by King Louis XVI, while the French Revolutionaries upheld the idea that imitation of antiquity would not only encourage refined taste amongst its citizens, but also help to maintain the nation's superiority on the global stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring was made in the 1790s but it was not made in France, nor the fledgling United States. It was made in England... a proud nation still reeling from the loss of it's most prized colony, and nervous onlookers to the brutal decapitation of the French monarchy. English styles remained distinct from their continental rivals, and continued on a trajectory of \u003cem\u003erefined ornamentation \u003c\/em\u003e- drawing from the 'rational' elements of neoclassicism (proportion, geometry, form) in an attempt to curb the excesses of the preceding Rococo and Baroque. Of course, it was all still political expression: the new 'rational' (protestant) Hanoverians vs the old 'Baroque' (catholic) Stuarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable treasure from a remarkable time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1790\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: L or 5.75 US. Resizing not recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead size: 11.2mm by 9.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Old Mine Cut Diamonds \u0026amp; Green \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/articles\/paste-gemstones-junk-or-jewels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePaste Gemstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 18ct gold and silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition. Remarkably well preserved for its age. There is light wear to the paste gemstones consistent with age (one is cracked), and an exquisite patina to the gold. The foil behind the stones remains clear and bright with no evidence of water damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48831784878392,"sku":"LO1838","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/1790s-georgian-cluster-ring-367258.jpg?v=1718634242"},{"product_id":"victorian-urn-mourning-ring","title":"Victorian Urn Mourning Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fantastic Victorian memorial ring built around a hardstone cameo urn. A halo of pearls borders the cameo with a glass locket compartment concealed behind the head (designed to be worn against the skin) complete with lock of hair. An inscription inside the band reads: \"R Madgett. Obt 10th May 1871. Aet 48\", giving us some context around the ring's history: it was made to commemorate the death of R Madgett on the 10th of May 1871 at age 48, likely given to a close friend or relative as part of his estate. A clear set of London hallmarks warrant the gold at 18 carat, and match to the date on the inscription. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI found two possible candidates for R Madgett: One is Robert Madgett of Norwich, a shoemaker who's children - Eliza, Betsy, and Julia - are referenced in the Baptism records of St Stephen's church; or, seemingly more likely, is Robert Madgett of 57 York Road in Lambeth, London, who is recorded to have been the Licensed Victualler (aka landlord) of the Duke of York pub. He appears at the address of the Duke of York in the 1871 census (captured on April 2nd) along with his wife, daughter, two bar staff and a domestic servant, but is notably absent from the 1874 'Licensed Victualler \u0026amp; Hoteliers Directory' records (although his wife remains listed as the proprietor). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: R or 8.5 US. 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It was cut on location (by hand) and displays fine seams of vivid iridescence that snake through the swirling patterns running through its ironstone matrix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead size: 15.7mm by 16.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: V or 10.75 US. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eResizable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Ethically sourced Yowah Boulder Opal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Stamped 9ct\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Originals","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":48964824301880,"sku":"LX001","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":48964824334648,"sku":"LX001i","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":48964824367416,"sku":"LX001r","price":1155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":48964824400184,"sku":"LX001ir","price":1230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/lost-owl-opal-signet-ring-321579.jpg?v=1720278243"},{"product_id":"georgian-paste-eternity-ring","title":"Georgian Paste Eternity Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtterly charming Georgian eternity ring set with orange-tinted paste gemstones encircling the full circumference of the band. 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Take it off to wash hands, do dishes, and for gardening, bathing etc. Don't worry if it gets splashed, just wipe\/pat dry asap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lost Owl Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":49015632134456,"sku":"LO1854","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":49015632167224,"sku":"LO1854i","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/georgian-paste-eternity-ring-359977.jpg?v=1721476452"},{"product_id":"victorian-lost-owl-brooch","title":"Victorian Lost Owl Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable antique owl brooch dating from the mid-Victorian period, circa 1870. The face is pavé-set with vivid blood-red bohemian garnets, with two-tone glass eyes and golden beak. The stones are reminiscent of glistening pomegranite seeds, and the owl is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(of course) a representation of wisdom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1870\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 3.5cm by 3.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone: Garnet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarks: None present, tested as 'garnet gold' (.333 fineness) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Good antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49098631446840,"sku":"LO1875","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/victorian-lost-owl-brooch-567121.jpg?v=1723287051"},{"product_id":"victorian-18ct-shield-signet-ring","title":"Victorian 18ct Shield Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictorian shield signet ring by James Harrison \u0026amp; Sons of Chester, dating from 1910. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLarge face suitable for most designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Oval face. Sheffield hallmarks for 9ct gold, 1980.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eSurface Engraving or Intaglio Carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSecondary design, monogram, or inscription behind the head is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: U 1\/2 or 10.5 US. Resizeable for £55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead size: 12.6mm by 11.3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.2 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, Chester, 1910, 18ct Gold, JH Maker's Mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition, light wear consistent with age. 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Sheffield hallmarks for 9ct gold, 1980.\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIntaglio Carving only. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInscription inside the band is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: Q 1\/2 or 8.25 US. 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This is exactly what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon purchase we'll email you a code that can be redeemed at checkout. Let us know your shipping address for the physical card. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Note: Pricing is displayed in GBP, they may revert to your local currency at checkout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Owl Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"£50","offer_id":49594670842168,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£100","offer_id":49587678511416,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£250","offer_id":49587678544184,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£500","offer_id":49587678576952,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£750","offer_id":49587678609720,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£1000","offer_id":49587678642488,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"£2000","offer_id":49587678675256,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/lost-owl-gift-card-7571938.jpg?v=1766113333"},{"product_id":"roman-theseus-intaglio-signet-ring","title":"Roman Theseus Intaglio Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheseus, in Greek mythology, was the son of Aethra and Aegeus,* one of the primordial kings of Athens. He was raised in his mother's land, Troezen, but upon discovering his connection to Aegeus, Theseus made the long and dangerous journey to Athens on foot, through the Saronic Gulf where he would encounter a string of six entrances to the Underworld - more commonly known as the Six Labours - each being guarded by a chthonic enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most famous event in Theseus's legend took place on Crete, the Island home of the Minotaur. A monstrous creature, half man and half bull, the Minotaur was imprisoned in Daedalus's Labyrinth in the court of King Minos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis carnelian intaglio dates from imperial Rome, and it depicts Theseus, naked but for a crested helmet, shield and sword. Possibly a souvenir picked up by a Roman \u003cem\u003etourist\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003cem\u003eholiday\u003c\/em\u003e in Greece. It's mounted in a heavy, 18 carat gold Victorian signet ring that's weighty and substantial on the finger. Indeed, it has been so loved over the past 140ish years that the original shank has been replaced, presumably worn right through (and I can relate, I've had this on every day since we sourced it).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e*but, somewhat confusingly, Poseidon was also involved: \u003cem\u003e\"following the instructions of Athena in a dream, Aethra left the sleeping Aegeus and waded across to the island of Sphairia that lay close to Troezen's shore. There, she poured a libation to Sphairos (Pelops's charioteer) and Poseidon and was possessed by the sea god in the night. The mix gave Theseus a combination of divine as well as mortal characteristics in his nature; such double paternity, with one immortal and one mortal, was a familiar feature of other Greek heroes.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEra: Ring is Victorian, circa 1880. Intaglio is Roman, circa 2nd Century AD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eRing size: U 1\/2 or 10.25 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHead size: 18.4mm by 15.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStone: Carnelian Agate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMarks: None. Head tested as 18ct gold, shank tested as 9ct gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Great antique condition. A few small chips\/nibbles around the edge of the stone. Excellent gold patina. 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Behind the glass locket compartment rests a woven lock of Jane's hair, and a dedication behind the head reads: \u003cem\u003eJane Pawley, obt 28 Sept 1826, Aet 18\u003c\/em\u003e. The craftsmanship, and the level of detail achieved, is spectacular: the locket compartment rests within a deeply carved, cornucopic border with blossoms, shells, and foliage, and the head is bordered by a raised lip with milled detailing to the inner edge. The shoulders are a masterclass in rococo-style acanthus leaf ornamentation that emerges from a single flower on each side of the band. A full set of English hallmarks, stamped at the London assay office in 1826, warrants the gold at 18 carat and confirms that duty has been paid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEra: Georgian, 1826\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eRing size: N 1\/2 or 7 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHead size: 11.5mm by 12.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMarks: English, London, 18ct Gold, 1826, WE Maker's Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Great antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":49707268047160,"sku":"LO2151","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":49707268079928,"sku":"LO2151i","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":49707268112696,"sku":"LO2151r","price":955.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49707268145464,"sku":"LO2151ri","price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/georgian-locket-ring-105915.jpg?v=1739616477"},{"product_id":"1977-onyx-signet-ring","title":"Vintage Onyx Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage signet ring dated 1977. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCushion shaped black onyx face suitable for most designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntaglio Carving (Surface Engraving is not possible on stone).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInscription inside the band is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: S 1\/2 or 9.25 US. Resizeable for £55.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 13.3mm by 12.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Onyx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, London, 9ct Gold, 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ No","offer_id":49882231570744,"sku":"PV023a","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49882231603512,"sku":"PV023ai","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":49882231636280,"sku":"PV023ar","price":1355.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49882231669048,"sku":"PV023ari","price":1430.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ No","offer_id":49882231701816,"sku":"PV023b","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49882231734584,"sku":"PV023bi","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":49882231767352,"sku":"PV023br","price":1605.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49882231800120,"sku":"PV023bri","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/vintage-onyx-signet-ring-413067.jpg?v=1742054874"},{"product_id":"1931-bloodstone-signet-ring","title":"Art Deco 18ct Bloodstone Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage bloodstone signet ring dated 1931. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMid-sized rectangular bloodstone panel, suitable for most designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntaglio Carving (Surface Engraving is not possible on stone).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eInscription inside the band is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: Q 1\/2 or 8.5 US. Resizable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 10.7mm by 8.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Bloodstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, London, 18ct Gold, 1931\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ No","offer_id":49882284753208,"sku":"EJ608a","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49882284785976,"sku":"EJ608ai","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":49882284818744,"sku":"EJ608ar","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Monogram (Intaglio) \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49882284851512,"sku":"EJ608ari","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ No","offer_id":49882284884280,"sku":"EJ608b","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ No \/ Yes","offer_id":49882284917048,"sku":"EJ608bi","price":1765.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ No","offer_id":49882284949816,"sku":"EJ608br","price":1755.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Intaglio Engraving \/ Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":49882284982584,"sku":"EJ608bri","price":1830.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/art-deco-18ct-bloodstone-signet-ring-427439.jpg?v=1742054874"},{"product_id":"child-child-renaissance-revival-brooch","title":"Child \u0026 Child Renaissance Revival Brooch","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn early brooch by Child \u0026amp; Child crafted in the Renaissance Revival style. In their short 35 years, operating between 1880 and 1915, Child and Child established themselves as one of Englands leading jewellery houses with Royal patrons that included Queen Victoria, King Edward VII and King George V (no less); they were ultimately awarded a Royal Warrant by Queen Alexandra in the early 20th century. Best known today for their silver and enamel works in the Art and Crafts style, their early output focused around the medieval and Renaissance revivals as well as more traditional 19th century designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis brooch, a rare early example, is crafted in silver and festooned with glowing green cabochons of chrysoprase. It features their iconic double C sunflower maker's mark and dates from the 1880s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1885\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSize: 5.1cm by 4.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStones: Chrysoprase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMarks: Child \u0026amp; Child sunflower maker's mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Great antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49998416249144,"sku":"LO2303","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/child-child-renaissance-revival-brooch-476778.jpg?v=1744409003"},{"product_id":"early-victorian-navette-ring","title":"Early Victorian Navette Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn incredible early Victorian navette ring dating from the 1840s. The head is wider, chunkier, than most navette rings you see from this period, and the combination of gemstones - a blood-red garnet centre bordered by creamy white pearls - brought to mind \"The Wound of Christ\" from the \u003cem\u003eThe Prayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg, Duchess of Normandy\u003c\/em\u003e (dated before 1349, currently in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/471883\"\u003ecollection of the Met Museum\u003c\/a\u003e). The Victorians were (obviously) mad about symbolism and the past, and I just wonder if this ring's maker, too, was thinking of this \u003cem\u003eWound of Christ\u003c\/em\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"With its almond shape, vertical orientation, and confrontational placement, the wound of Christ in the \u003c\/em\u003ePrayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg\u003cem\u003e might remind a modern viewer of the Eye of Sauron (known from J.R.R. Tolkein’s \u003c\/em\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003cem\u003e). Medieval viewers likely overlaid other associations onto such images of Christ’s wound. The change in the wound’s orientation from a diagonal slit to a vertical opening and the isolation of the wound as an almond-shaped device transform it into an image strongly reminiscent of medieval representations of the vulva and the vaginal opening. Similar imagery persists in modern visual culture, such as Judy Chicago’s 1979 installation The Dinner Party. This association of Christ’s side wound with female reproductive organs has connections with mystical writings that eroticized the body of Christ and that emphasized its nurturing and generative qualities.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smarthistory.org\/jean-le-noir-bourgot-miniature-of-christ-wound-passion-prayer-book-bonne-luxembourg\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSource\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, this ring was made just as England welcomed its first Queen since Elizabeth 1. It's crafted in 18 carat gold with elegant trifurcated shoulders and a strong presence on the finger. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1840\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: L or 5.75 US. 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It's built around a fancy colour domed rose cut diamond that displays a gorgeous peachy-brown hue, the central stone set relatively high above the head in a truncated silver cone with crimped detailing to the base (and it's set over foil, naturally). It's framed by an elaborately worked border in silver, with fine openwork and set with further rose diamond 'petals'. The 18 carat gold band terminates with elegant trifurcated shoulders. Highly unusual to see such saturation in a coloured diamond from this period, particularly a rose cut. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: N 1\/2 or 7 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 12.6mm by 12.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Rose Cut Diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 18ct gold and silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. There is some tarnish behind the head that can be polished out prior to shipping if desired - leave a note at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50244710302008,"sku":"LO2370","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50244710334776,"sku":"LO2370i","price":1425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50244710367544,"sku":"LO2370r","price":1405.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50244710400312,"sku":"LO2370ri","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-4823.jpg?v=1747666697"},{"product_id":"neoclassical-venus-cupid-pendant","title":"Neoclassical \"Bathing Venus\" Intaglio Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn unusual neoclassical pendant depicting Cupid offering his mother, Venus, a towel as she bathes her feet. Whoever carved it has been astonishingly clever: the slight cloudiness of the chalcedony gives the impression of steam, suggesting the pair are bathing in a steamy \u003cem\u003ecaldarium \u003c\/em\u003e(room with a hot plunge bath).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e The subject is reverse intaglio carved into a chalcedony oval, the very slight milkyness of the stone is contrasted with royal blue paint to bring out the Greco-Roman deities. It is a possible reference (with some elaboration) to Giambologna's 1597 bronze sculpture (although the theme of Venus bathing, often accompanied by Cupid, has been explored by many artists over the centuries). The intaglio is mounted in an 18 carat gold locket setting, circa 1870, with a convex rock crystal panel protecting the back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1870\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Intaglio is chalcedony; back is rock crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4.8cm (including bail) by 2.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None , tested as 18ct gold (bail tested as 15ct)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition, light wear consistent with age including some scuffs to the rock crystal back\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50318938243384,"sku":"LO2368","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-6499.jpg?v=1748610341"},{"product_id":"grand-tour-days-of-the-week-cameos-ring","title":"Grand Tour \"Days of the Week\" Cameos Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn astonishing Grand Tour period \"Days of the Week\" ring set in yellow gold and dating from the early 19th century, circa 1820. Seven cameo busts - carved from coloured Vesuvian lava and coral - are set in simple rub-over settings, each one depicting a classical god or goddess: Venus in white for Friday, Saturn for Saturday, in light olive; Sunday represented by Apollo (aka Sol) carved in coral; Monday is Diana (Luna) in grey; Tuesday is Mars; Wednesday is Mercury; Thursday is Jupiter (black). These rings were made in Naples for the Grand Tourists, the region being known for its long lineage of gemstone carvers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese seven deities obviously line up better with the modern French\/Italian week days, rather than the English names (which borrow from Saxon\/pagan traditions). The ancient Romans actually used a nine day week, inherited from the Etruscans, with an additional market day: nundinae. \u003cem\u003e\"As Rome expanded, it encountered the seven-day week and for a time attempted to include both. The popularity of the seven-day rhythm won, and the eight-day week disappeared.\"\u003c\/em\u003e [Wikipedia]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEra: Georgian, circa 1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eRing size: K or 5.25. Resize not available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eWidth: 9.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStones: Vesuvian Lava \u0026amp; Coral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMarks: None, tests as low carat gold; around the 8\/9ct mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Good, general wear consistent with age. The black lava cameo is worn down and surface wear to other cameos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":50333693346104,"sku":"LO2387","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":50333693378872,"sku":"LO2387i","price":1475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/grand-tour-days-of-the-week-cameos-ring-533905.jpg?v=1748623057"},{"product_id":"19th-century-crab-cameo-ring","title":"19th Century Crab Cameo Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy plan, when listing this ring, was to recount the myth of Arachne and Athena, the former a skilled mortal weaver who, in a remarkably display of hubris, boasted that her talent surpassed the skills of Athena herself. It's an interesting tale, exploring themes of pride, artistic rivalry, divine retribution, and transformation, but I somehow can't get my head around this ring actually depicting a spider... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early Victorian shell cameo ring depicting a.......... crab (?). Or maybe a spider. Or a mite or tick? It's unclear, but it's definitely an eight-legged insectoid of some description (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith the forward curving legs it actually looks most like something from the extinct arachnid order, Phalangiotarbida. But I'd say that it's incredibly unlikely to be that). The round cameo is carved from a single piece of bull's mouth shell making use of the natural white and orange-brown banding to make the subject stand out. It's mounted in a simple 15 carat gold ring, dating from around 1850, with a ring of darkened - \u003cem\u003egiallone \u003c\/em\u003e- gold around the crab. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Early Victorian, circa 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: H or 3.75 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 14.6mm by 14.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Bull's Mouth Shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 15ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50348657180984,"sku":"LO2392","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50348657213752,"sku":"LO2392i","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50348657246520,"sku":"LO2392r","price":1305.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50348657279288,"sku":"LO2392ri","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/19th-century-crab-cameo-ring-174444.jpg?v=1749272257"},{"product_id":"victorian-emerald-pearl-buckle-ring","title":"Victorian Emerald Paste \u0026 Pearl Buckle Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual gold buckle ring converted from a 19th century piece of jewellery. The buckle is finely worked in 15 carat gold and framed by a halo of alternating green pastes and pearls with a double claw fastener in the middle. An elegant double band, split at the shoulders, has been recently added for wear as a finger ring. With London hallmarks and a C\u0026amp;J maker's mark stamped inside the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: M or 6.25 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 18.2mm by 13.0mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: Green Paste \u0026amp; Pearl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, London, 14ct Gold, C \u0026amp; J Maker's Mark (2023). Buckle tests as 15 carat gold and dates from the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition, band is a later addition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50426744996152,"sku":"LO2431","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50426745028920,"sku":"LO2431i","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50426745061688,"sku":"LO2431r","price":955.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50426745094456,"sku":"LO2431ri","price":1030.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/victorian-emerald-pearl-buckle-ring-493926.jpg?v=1750528618"},{"product_id":"renaissance-revival-enamel-necklace","title":"Antique Harlequin Enamel Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Swiss enamelled harlequin necklace (technically a necklet) dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. Jewellery design from this period often drew from \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e sources, historic or contemporary. Whether inspired by Japan or Floriography (the \u003cem\u003eLanguage of Flowers\u003c\/em\u003e), Egypt or Classical Greece, Nature or Brunel's Engineering, they loved a theme in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace draws from a number of styles\/Eras - Rococo, Renaissance, and Georgian - with flowing abstract sweeps and curls, reminiscent of ribbons or leaves and finished in joyful coloured enamel: powdery greens, blues, turquoise, orange, pink, black and yellow - likely inspired by \u003cem\u003eHarlequin\u003c\/em\u003e, the comic servant character from the 16th-century Italian \u003cem\u003ecommedia dell'arte\u003c\/em\u003e. Flower clusters decked with pearl 'petals' and a central turquoise cabochon are placed on both upper and lower sections of the pendant, and the colourful enamelling continues on panels around half of the necklace, with a little gold flower in the middle of each. The rest of the chain is an antique cable link fastening with a barrel clasp - likely original to the piece, but if not it's certainly period - and there's the option to detach it and fasten the necklace with ribbon, short as a necklet or choker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1860\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLength: 17 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePendant size: 4.5cm by 2.6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStones: Turquoise \u0026amp; Natural Pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMarks: None, tested as 18ct gold (necklace) and 9ct gold (chain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age including minor losses to the enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50505590636856,"sku":"LO2416b","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-1469.jpg?v=1751019812"},{"product_id":"art-deco-22ct-jade-ring","title":"Art Deco 22ct Jade Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous jade ring set with a large, juicy cabochon displaying a superb mottled colour that lies somewhere between pale and apple-green. The detail is exceptional, with shell motifs to the shoulders and an openwork gallery - the overall effect, coupled with the rich and silky 22 carat gold, is pretty special. It dates from the Art Deco period, circa 1930.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the marks are unclear, they indicate the ring is of Chinese origin. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn Chinese culture, jade is a solar and Yang emblem, considered lucky and thought to promote courage, justice, and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Art Deco, circa 1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: J 1\/2 or 5 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 17.4mm by 12.1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Jade, variety Jadeite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Unclear, appear to be Chinese marks for 22ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with strong patina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50817596227896,"sku":"LO2486","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50817596260664,"sku":"LO2486i","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50817596293432,"sku":"LO2486r","price":1255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50817596326200,"sku":"LO2486ri","price":1330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/art-deco-22ct-jade-ring-2360279.jpg?v=1753482684"},{"product_id":"1970s-italian-leafy-bombe-ring","title":"1970s Italian Leafy Bombé Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary vintage bombé ring made in Italy in the 1970s. The big, domed head comprises little leaves in yellow, pink and white gold, each with a beautiful textured finish. The scale and form make a bold statement, this is a ring that's made to be noticed. It's hand-crafted in 18 carat gold with Italian gold marks struck inside the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, circa 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: N or 6.75 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 2.0cm by 2.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight from finger: 1.4cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: Italian marks for 18ct gold (750)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Vintage","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":50817896677688,"sku":"LO2477","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":50817896710456,"sku":"LO2477i","price":1525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":50817896743224,"sku":"LO2477r","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":50817896775992,"sku":"LO2477ri","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-5725.jpg?v=1776933747"},{"product_id":"victorian-masonic-cube-fob","title":"Victorian Masonic Cube Fob","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare antique masonic fob in the form of a cube that opens out into a cross complete with six pyramids with engravings on each of their triangular faces. While similar to the more commonly found masonic balls or orbs, the meaning and symbolism is different. Where the spherical shape of the orbs are said to represent the universe, \u003cem\u003e\"the perfect cube represents the personality that has had all the unevenness, roughness, and inequality polished away by experience. Such a stone is ready to become a block in the Everlasting House not built by hands but eternal in the heavens.\"*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The opening of the Orb symbolises the transformative journey of the individual Freemason, as they gain spiritual and moral knowledge. Each of the symbols on the cross represent the core values of Freemasonry; such as truth, integrity, morality, and charity. 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All-Seeing Eye: A symbol of divine providence and the watchful eye of God.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e7. Square: Represents morality and fairness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e8. Level: Symbolizes equality and impartiality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e9. Plumb: Represents uprightness and rectitude.\"**\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Manly P. 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Per \u003cem\u003eFairbairn's Book of Crests\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A fabulous animal, with body of a stag and the tail of a unicorn, and having a tusk at the tip of the nose, tufts down the back part of the neck, and on the tail, chest, and thighs.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring itself is heavy, crafted in solid yellow gold with English hallmarks for the year 1984, and the bloodstone agate flecked with crimson speckles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, 1984\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: M or 6.25 US. 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The head is set with a highly domed deep blue lapis lazuli cabochon flecked with gold, with granulated gold pommels punctuating a 'faceted' bezel. The band features pierced quatrefoil motifs to the shoulders, and intricately chased floral and foliate detailing all around. It's crafted in bright, 15 carat gold and English hallmarks inside the band confirm the year it was made: 1866. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, 1866\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: S or 9 US\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 15.0mm by 13.9mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, Birmingham, 15ct Gold, 1866\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition with strong patina\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"No","offer_id":51189251572024,"sku":"LO2650","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes","offer_id":51189251604792,"sku":"LO2650i","price":1925.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-3217.jpg?v=1760106855"},{"product_id":"lost-owl-garden-of-eden-signet-ring","title":"Lost Owl Garden of Eden Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA signet ring by Lost Owl: the intaglio is hand-carved. \u003cem\u003eAdam and Eve are under the apple tree, clad in nothing but fig leaves. The Serpent passes an apple down to Eve who, in turn, hands one to Adam. These apples are forbidden; these apples are from the Tree of Knowledge. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Told in gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is vintage, circa 2000; solid and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, circa 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: R 1\/2 or 9 US. 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Its home to well-over half a carat of icy white brilliant cut diamonds bordering the buckle itself, as well as a chunky, reeded band which gives the piece real presence and an impression of motion. It's crafted bi-metal 18 carat gold- white and yellow - to create a lovely mixed metal colour palette, and it's HEAVY at 14.9 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe buckle is a symbol infused with power and significance. Queen Victoria was a big fan, the sentiment of binding love clearly rang true for her, as well as the many who have exchanged rings and trinkets featuring the motif. Binding love between the giver and the receiver which rings as true today as ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Mid-Century, circa 1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: M or 6.25 US. 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Later, Pliny the Elder wrote of a fierce animal called the ‘monokeros’, which has etymological links to ‘unicorn’, with the body of a horse and a single black horn projecting from the middle of its forehead. Obviously, in these cases we are witnessing a case of mistaken identity but these accounts were pieced together to create the myth of a single horned beast, which became known as the unicorn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater, in medieval Europe, the unicorn became a symbol of chivalry with the relationship between a knight and his female companion being compared to that between the unicorn and a virgin maiden, with the former becoming loving and docile in the latter’s presence. This, along with the belief that a unicorn’s horn could purify poisoned water, led to Christ himself being associated with the unicorn, with medieval artwork often depicting a unicorn as a symbol of Christ. In Celtic mythology, the unicorn was a symbol of purity and innocence, as well as masculinity and power. 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It's crafted in 9 carat yellow gold with reeded links that loop and twist around one another. At 6.6mm wide it has a strong presence on the neck, either solo or as part of a #neckmess. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, circa 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 18 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth of links: 6.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 22.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: 9c mark (partially rubbed), tested as 9ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great antique condition; light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51487726666040,"sku":"PA239","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/victorian-fancy-link-chain-necklace-3258138.jpg?v=1765591091"},{"product_id":"lost-owl-janus-intaglio-signet-ring","title":"Lost Owl Janus Intaglio Signet Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn intaglio signet ring by Lost Owl. The Roman god Janus is rendered in bloodstone, looking forwards and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanus is the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is usually depicted as having a double-sided head.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJanus’s religious history is notably complex and obscure. His earliest sphere of influence was the doorway itself (\u003cem data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eianua\u003c\/em\u003e meaning “door” in Latin), but he gradually came to embody beginnings more broadly, as well as liminal or transitional spaces, much like Vesta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormally, Janus was worshipped in the month of \u003cem\u003eIanuarius\u003c\/em\u003e—the month that bears his name—though the details of his cult are far less clearly documented than those of many other Roman gods. January itself appears to have been added very early in Rome’s history to an earlier ten-month calendar, perhaps under Etruscan influence. One of the most significant dates for Janus was January 9, when the \u003cem\u003eRex Sacrorum\u003c\/em\u003e sacrificed a ram to him in the Regia. Rams are consistently linked with Janus elsewhere as well, including in the records of the Arval Brothers. Janus had no dedicated priesthood of his own and was instead closely associated with the \u003cem\u003eRex Sacrorum\u003c\/em\u003e, who also offered a smaller sacrifice to him at the start of every month. Beyond these fixed observances, Janus received attention throughout the year, since many official rites to other gods required an opening invocation to him in his role as primus, the Beginner; correspondingly, Vesta closed the ceremonies as ultima.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is crafted in 18 carat gold and dates from 1896 with Chester hallmarks inside the band. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Victorian, 1896\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: U 1\/2 or 10.25 US. 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