{"title":"Rings","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"18th-century-diamond-ring","title":"18th century diamond ring","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e18th century Rococo diamond ring\u003cbr\u003eCentral pear shaped rose-cut diamond with rose-cut diamond shoulders and a scrolled gold shank with two diamond ‘sparkles’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEnglish circa 1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFinger size UK - O, US - 7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53021540254034,"sku":null,"price":9950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/767b.jpg?v=1774353131"},{"product_id":"giardinetti-ring","title":"Giardinetti ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e18th century diamond, ruby and emerald giardinetti ring.\u003cbr\u003eC.1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted in silver with later gold back plate and shank (probably early 1900’s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head 22mm x 18mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger size currently L but easily altered\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53786455212370,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/677a.webp?v=1781780227"},{"product_id":"rococo-diamond-ring","title":"Rococo diamond ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e18th century Rococo diamond ring\u003cbr\u003eCentral pear shaped rose-cut diamond with rose-cut diamond shoulders and a scrolled gold shank with two diamond ‘sparkles’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish circa 1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger size UK - O, US - 7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53786516029778,"sku":null,"price":9950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/767a.webp?v=1781781030"},{"product_id":"georgian-diamond-eternity-ring","title":"Georgian diamond eternity ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorgian diamond full eternity ring\u003cbr\u003eTwenty-one cushion shaped old-mine diamond close set in silver and gold\u003cbr\u003eEnglish circa 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3mm wide\u003cbr\u003eFinger size P 1\/2, (US 7 1\/2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249714418002,"sku":null,"price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/hr4.webp?v=1786606753"},{"product_id":"15th-century-iconographic-ring","title":"15th century iconographic ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceedingly fine and rare 15th century gold double iconographic ring\u003cbr\u003eEnglish circa 1450-70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ridged bezel depicting the Virgin and Child to one side, St Christopher to the opposing side. Spiralled shank ‘black letter’ engraved JAS\/PAR\/FERT\/MYR\/RAM\u003cbr\u003e- TUS\/MEL\/CHIOR - BALTA\/ZAR AUR\/UM\u003cbr\u003ewhich translated to; Jasper brings myrrh, frankincense Melchior, Balthazar gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the underside of the head ANANI ZAPTA, a magical incantation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, with signs of porosity to the back of the shank resulting in small losses. The engraving is likely to have been originally enamelled, though no traces remain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.7 grams\u003cbr\u003eFinger size J ½ (US 5)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54249720774994,"sku":null,"price":42500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/630.webp?v=1786606914"},{"product_id":"18th-century-sapphire-ring","title":"18th century sapphire ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e18th century gold mounted sapphire single stone ring, English c.1780\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe single collet set rectangular sapphire, the underside fluting leading to an aperture. Fleur-de-lys to each shoulder, leading to a ribbed shank with detailing to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe mounting really is of the highest quality, beautifully made and in fabulous condition, a very rare example of a fine 18th century ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinger size UK - J, US - 4 5\/8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54933733015890,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/369a.jpg?v=1791036289"},{"product_id":"roman-dolphin-intaglio-ring","title":"Roman dolphin intaglio ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh carat gold Roman ring with a nicolo intaglio of a dolphin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is thought that, in the ancient Roman world, images of dolphins were worn to bring luck for safe sea travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e3rd century AD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinger size, UK - H, US - 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e8 grams gross weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934017638738,"sku":null,"price":19000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/roman3.jpg?v=1791036924"},{"product_id":"roman-early-christian-ring","title":"Roman early Christian ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAn extremely rare and fine Romano-British early Christian gold ring, dating from the 4th century AD. The raised square bezel intaglio is engraved with a Chi-Rho and a bird within a fruiting branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe rise and fall of Christianity during the Roman occupation is a fascinating subject. Prior to the invasion, the Celts were pagan, as were the Romans themselves, which led to the worship of both indigenous and imported deities in Roman Britain. Christianity arrived around 200AD, but only as a minor religion, and Christians were widely persecuted throughout the Roman empire. It is thought that Aaron and Julius, two Romano-British Christian martyrs mentioned in early medieval sources, were killed at this time. Nonetheless, Emperor Gallienus decriminalised Christianity in 260AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe following century, in the year 313, the Western Roman Emperor Constantine and Eastern Roman Emperor Licinius issued the Edict of Milan, putting an end to the persecution of Christians in the Empire. In 314, three British Bishops were known to have been in attendance at the Council of Arles, showing that the British Isles had a distinct and organised Christian community and episcopal hierarchy. By 391AD, Christianity had become the official religion of the Roman Empire, with pagan religions banned by Emperor Theodosius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThen, in 410AD, the Romans withdrew, and everything changed. The void left by the departing Roman administration led to a collapse of conventional society, known as the Dark Ages. The British Isles were left open to Saxon invasion, which signalled the decline of Christianity in the region and the return of the popularity of Paganism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIt wasn’t until Pope Gregory’s Augustinian mission of 596AD, to convert Britain's Anglo-Saxons, that Christianity was substantially restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis ring, bearing as it does the solely Christian symbol of the Chi-Rho, therefore comes from a relatively short period during which a member of Romano-British society could openly declare their Christian beliefs. As such it is extremely rare. I am aware of only one other example of a ring of this kind - a very similar ring, though with a cut-cornered rather than a square bezel - which can be found in the British Museum #1983,1003.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/H_1983-1003-1_1\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/object\/H_1983-1003-1_1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eProvenance, by repute from the collection of Prince Auguste Jules Armand Marie de Polignac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinger size (leading edge) UK - T, US - 9 5\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWeight - 12g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934031860050,"sku":null,"price":27000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/BR1.jpg?v=1791038061"},{"product_id":"antique-diamond-ring","title":"Antique diamond ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAntique three-stone diamond ring, circa 1890\u003cbr\u003eOf rather unusual form, the shoulders of V-section with a central rib, mounted in gold and platinum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe central diamond approximately 1.25cts, the side stones approx 0.70cts each. Assessed as G-H colour SI clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe inside of the shank bears a faint inscription “Oct 15th 188?…...R.G.H”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinger size currently UK - K, US - 5 1\/8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54934059778386,"sku":null,"price":12800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/387a.webp?v=1791038754"},{"product_id":"fede-ring","title":"Fede ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly 18th century enamelled gold and diamond fede ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrowned diamond and rose-cut diamond heart with applied enamelled hands either side (fixed, not opening)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish c.1720 with later French control mark indicating 18ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger size M 1\/2 (US - 6 1\/4)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54947911303506,"sku":null,"price":14500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/435.jpg?v=1791205052"},{"product_id":"peridot-and-diamond-ring","title":"Peridot and diamond ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e19th century octagonal step-cut peridot and diamond ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf large proportions, approximately 4cts of diamonds, the peridot estimated to weigh approximately 20cts is of exceptional colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe head measures 25×25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger size currently approximately N (US 6 1\/2) but easily altered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54949293949266,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/512a.jpg?v=1791208436"},{"product_id":"emerald-ring","title":"Emerald ring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"project-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"project-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery fine Art Deco emerald and diamond ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColombian emerald of approximately 3cts mounted in platinum circa 1920. The emerald of very fine colour and superb clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Gem \u0026amp; Pearl Laboratory certificate stating that the emerald is of Columbian origin, with minor clarity enhancement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 15mm x 12.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinger size UK - N, US - 6 1\/2, but easily altered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-list\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1791207833697_556\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1791207833697_555\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54949346148690,"sku":null,"price":53500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/561.jpg?v=1791209207"},{"product_id":"fancy-diamond-ring","title":"Fancy diamond ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique fancy coloured diamond cluster ring\u003cbr\u003eA quatrefoil cluster of cushion-shaped diamonds of light blue, pinkish brown, greenish yellow and light pink-colourless tints, diamond points between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four principle stones between 0.35cts and .050cts each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted in yellow gold, finger size Q (US - 8)\u003cbr\u003eEnglish c.1880\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54960789651794,"sku":null,"price":28500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/612.webp?v=1791295548"},{"product_id":"burma-sapphire-ring","title":"Burma sapphire ring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"project-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"project-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAntique gold mounted sapphire ring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe oval sapphire estimated to be just under 4cts Burma origin with no indications of treatment. Mounted in a worn but very pleasing buttery high-carat gold mount c.1880, later half shank in a slightly different colour gold (can be corrected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ea beautiful and lively gem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCurrent finger size N ½ (US 7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-list\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1791295447620_694\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1791295447620_693\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961170350418,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/676a.jpg?v=1791297235"},{"product_id":"giardinetti-ring-1","title":"Giardinetti ring","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e18th century diamond, ruby and emerald giardinetti ring.\u003cbr\u003eC.1760\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMounted in silver with later gold back plate and shank (probably early 1900’s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe head 22mm x 18mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFinger size currently L but easily altered\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961178149202,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/677a.jpg?v=1791297428"},{"product_id":"mourning-ring-for-edward-iv-1442-1483","title":"Mourning ring for Edward IV (1442-1483)","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMourning ring for Edward IV (1442-1483)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAn oval panel of light blue enamel \u003cbr\u003eapplied entwined ER diamond set initials below a knot of hair\u003cbr\u003ediamond set gold coronet above, glazed, and with a line surround of diamonds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEngraved on the reverse:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Hair of Edward 4th, who died [Ap]ril 9th 1483, discovered at Win[dsor], March 1789’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTapering wide gold flat band shank (restored)\u003cbr\u003eThe head 37mm long, 11 grams gross\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eRings containing locks of Edward IV’s hair are known to have been produced and are in collections. One is in the Hashimoto collection (National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo. Object number OA.2012-0298), one in the process of being gifted to the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and another in the Museum of London (Object number 35.117) These are of very simple enamelled gold design. A loose lock of hair is also held by the Wellcome Collection, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eGiven the limited supply of hair, it has been assumed that these rings were gifted to dignitaries. Sadly, no details of to whom have been found to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ring shown here is the only known example set with diamonds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961200267602,"sku":null,"price":44000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/712a.jpg?v=1791297565"},{"product_id":"art-deco-aquamarine-ring","title":"Art Deco aquamarine ring","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eArt Deco aquamarine three stone ring, mounted in platinum with small diamond ‘points’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eProbably American, circa 1925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e10mm wide\u003cbr\u003eFinger size UK - N 1\/2, US - 6 ¾\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961218748754,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/736a.jpg?v=1791298144"},{"product_id":"catherine-the-great-presentation-ring","title":"Catherine the Great presentation ring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLate 18th century diamond and blue enamel ring - a presentation gift from Catherine the Great (2nd May 1729 to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e17th November 1796)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCirca 1790\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe head measures 25mm x 20mm\u003cbr\u003eFinger size UK - N, US - 6 ½\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961230414162,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/760a.jpg?v=1791298257"},{"product_id":"diamond-eternity-ring","title":"Diamond eternity ring","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eGeorgian diamond full eternity ring\u003cbr\u003eTwenty-one cushion shaped old-mine diamond close set in silver and gold\u003cbr\u003eEnglish circa 1820\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e3mm wide\u003cbr\u003eFinger size P 1\/2, (US 7 1\/2)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961493475666,"sku":null,"price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/7690\/5554\/files\/hr1.jpg?v=1791299868"}],"url":"https:\/\/michelsonjewels.com\/collections\/rings.oembed","provider":"Michelson \u0026 Co Historic Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}