Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum Zircon Solitaire Ring feed-condition-used Rubies were much admired in

Rubies were much admired in Edwardian jewellery

Two vibrant rubies sit either side of a sparkling old mine cut diamond

Miners were immediately captivated by their incredible brilliance and dispersion

Gripoix glass is painstakingly hand-crafted and has been since its establishment in 1868

this Victorian tie pin is set in 15ct gold

Vintage 18ct Gold and Platinum Zircon Solitaire Ring feed-condition-used Rubies were much admired inA striking vintage zircon solitaire ring, set in 18ct gold with a platinum mount, assayed in London for 1972. The vibrant blue zircon often mistaken today for cubic zirconia (CZ) is in fact one of the oldest known natural gemstones on earth, with crystals dating back over 4 billion years. Unlike CZ, which is a modern laboratory creation, natural zircon has been treasured for centuries for its brilliance, fire, and durability. The gallery features