Marcasites
are known as "Black Diamonds"; they are formed from Hematite
– an iridescent black-grey stone found in the mountains of the English
Lake District. Large crystals have so much lustre that they used to be
used as mirrors!
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DISTINCTIVE ANTIQUE
SILVER CITRINE RING
(Ref: 2281)
A Distinctive and Beautiful Sterling Silver Ring set with a
square-shaped Citrine.
The Citrine is Emerald-cut and weighs over 5 carats! It is set in trios
of claws on each side, and raised in a pierced mount.
The shoulders have a very attractive ‘fleur-de-lys’ pattern applied
to them.
Size Q ½ (UK) or 8 ½(USA)
and it could easily be re-sized by any working jeweller.
In Excellent Condition.
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation Box, too.
SILVER
MARCASITE ‘LOVER’S KNOT’ RING
(Ref: 1474)
A Stunning Sterling Silver Ring in the shape of a Lover’s Knot!
The
intertwined loops are set with rose-cut Marcasites, which sparkle like
Diamonds!
In
Excellent Condition.
Ring Size O(UK) and 7(USA) and it
could easily be re-sized by any working jeweller.
It comes in a Beautiful Gift Presentation Box, too.
DECO
SILVER GARNET & MARCASITE RING
(Ref:1286)
A Superb ‘Chunky’ Garnet and Marcasite Ring in Sterling Silver!
There are 7 Beautiful Rich Red Wine faceted Garnets here – 3 in the
centre and four more on the outside.
Each Garnet is over ¾ carat – which makes a total of over 5 ¼ carats of deep Garnets.
There are sparkling rose-cut Marcasites nestling among the Garnets to
add more sparkle and allure.
The shank is strong
and lined very stylishly at the sides.
In Excellent Condition, it comes in a
beautiful gift presentation box, too.
Suitable for a man or woman.
A superb show. Approx. 1 inch across by 17mm.
Ring Size R (UK) and 9 (USA).
MOTHER-OF-PEARL
&MARCASITE COCKTAIL RING
(Ref: 1856)
A Stunning Sterling Silver Ring with Mother-of-Pearl and Marcasites!
The quadrants of Mother-of-Pearl are convex and iridescent with
reflected light.
In between, there is a ‘cross’ of sparkling rose-cut Marcasites.
The centre is another Marcasite in a diamond shape.
In Excellent Condition, it measures 15mm square and has a substantial
and broad shank.
Suitable for a man or woman the ring size is a generous R (UK) or 9
(USA).
STERLING
SILVER DOUBLE SNAKE RING
(Ref: 3623)
This is a very unusual and Attractive Silver Ring with two snakes!
In fact, all the way round the shank, it looks like two snakes moulded
together!
The snakes emerge from the ‘shoulders’ of the ring, and are entwined
around each other in an embrace, signifying Eternal Love!
The heads are well made and detailed and their skin is very realistic.
All in Sterling Silver and in Excellent Condition.
Snake jewellery was very popular in Victorian times – and it still is
today!
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too. Ring Size Q 3/4 (UK)
and 8 3/4 (USA)
ANTIQUE SILVER
TURQUOISE MARQUISE RING
(Ref: 2186)
A Lovely Antique Marquise Ring with real Turquoise stones and
Marcasites!
There are 4 round Turquoise stones which run the length of the ring.
These are complemented by dozens of sparkling rose-cut Marcasites.
With a patterned edge, it is in Excellent
Condition.
Size O (UK) or 7 ½ (USA)
It comes in a Beautiful, Quality Gift presentation box, too.