The Responsible Choice
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
Find Out MoreA GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). foiled citrineCitrine (from the French for ‘lemon’) is a rare, yellow type of quartz, a semi-precious stone that ranges in colour from pale yellow to orange to golden brown. The best quality citrine is found in Brazil. 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring made circa 1810. The shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is typical repousse work of the time. The citrine is foil backedA thin metal foil placed behind a gemstone within a closed-back setting to improve its optical performance. Metallic foil improves the reflectivity of certain gemstones, whilst coloured foils act as colouring agents when placed behind colourless materials, such as paste and rock crystal. These stones were typically set in silver closed backs to shield the fo... to give it lustre.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
Find Out MoreWe always stand by our five core principles:
Quality, Rarity, Expertise, Peace of Mind and Personal Touch