...Bishops Rings and other Ecclesiastical rings...
Item Number: BR 015
A
large Victorian Ecclesiastical Ring that looks like a closed Bible or religious
locket on the finger. The central part comprises an Amethyst Intaglio of a
Pelican in its Piety which is framed in an engraved oval Gold surround with a
Gold rope work border and a further border below. The mount is open backed so
one is able to see the large size of the Amethyst and the plain wide shoulders
gather to a narrow shank, the inner band hallmarked 18ct Gold.
English circa 1870
Condition: Good
Weight: 27.6g
Size: UK: Y USA: 12 Japan 28
Price £1,450.00
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Item Number: BR 014
An Antique Gold Ring showing the Greek CHI
RHO, called the signature of CHRIST, considered by many to predate the Cross as
an early Christian symbol. This
Ring was made in Rome and has the Rome/ Papal mark on the outer shank,
comprising a Bishops Mitre and the Crossed Keys. The Ring is of an elegant
and simple construction and is suited to a person with smaller fingers.
Italian circa 1850
Condition: Good
Weight: 3.5g
Size: UK: J½ USA: 5 Japan 9
Price £840.00
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Item Number: BR 013
I
think this 19th Century ring is Ecclesiastical, but I am open to
correction. The outer band has three red enamelled Maltese crosses on
slightly raised oval domes and these divide the longer sections which have the
blue enamel letters 'I D S' each of which must represent the first three
words of a Latin motto or prayer. The inner band is enamelled with a
single Maltese cross and the Gold tests as 18ct. Possibly English, circa
1880
Condition: Good
Weight: 7.6g
Size: UK: Z+ USA: 12 ½ + Japan 29 ½ +
Price £1,200.00
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Item Number: BR 001
A Carnelian and low carat Gold ring. The octagonal Carnelian in a closed back setting and crested with a shield, within which are 3 crossed nails on a hatched ground and above the shield, a long horned deer emerges from a crowned helmet. Gold beading around the bezel and large stylized pilgrims scallop shell embossed hollow Gold shoulders. The figure 8 and a device are stamped in the reverse of the head. Slight chipping on left hand, top edge of shield. Possibly Spanish circa. 1800
Sizes: UK: Z+ USA: 12 ½ Japan: 26+
Condition: As above Price: £900.00
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Item Number: BR 002
An Amethyst, Ruby and Gold ring. The oval cabochon Amethyst mounted in a closed back setting with a surround of 20 small Rubies. On each shoulder, the symbol of Cha Rho in relief, within an intricate surround of Gold Canatille and granulation work. The reeded shank unmarked, testing as 18ct Gold, Italian circa. 1860
Sizes: UK: Z USA: 12 ½ Japan: 26+
Condition: Good Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 003
A Garnet, Diamond and Gold ring. The circular cabochon Garnet mounted in a closed back hollow Gold setting with a surround of stylized fleur-de-lys and four oval old mine cut Diamonds, to lightly engraved shoulders. Total Diamond weight approximately .80 carats. The reverse of the head inscribed in Gothic lettering: 'FROM EH - MH IN MEMORY OF JULY 15 1888 TO ABBOT LEO' Small chip on one Diamond, minor blemishes on one shoulder, English, circa 1888
Sizes: UK: S USA: 9 Japan: 20
Condition: As Above Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 004
A Sapphire and Gold ring. The broad marquise shaped Sapphire, crested with a Bishops mitre and at each side, a vestment strap and below a shield containing two stars and a crescent moon on a hatched ground, to a later 18ct Gold ring mount. The crested Sapphire Intaglio, English circa. 1850
Sizes: UK: S ½ USA: 9 Japan: 20
Condition: Good Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 006
A Citrine, Pearl and Gold ring. The large circular faceted Citrine with a surround of half Pearls, to massive fluted Art Deco shoulders, the inner shank with makers mark. Gold tests as 18ct. I am told that this ring once belonged to a Cardinal. American circa. 1920
Sizes: UK: S USA: 9 Japan: 20
Condition: Good Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 007
A Sapphire and Gold ring. The large cabochon blue/purple Sapphire with a slight star effect, in an ornate closed back setting, the mount in the late renaissance style, unmarked Gold testing as 18ct, probably Florence, Italy, circa. 1820
Sizes: UK: T USA: 9 ½ Japan: 21
Condition: Good Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 008
An Amethyst and Gold ring. The large oval Amethyst with a faceted outer edge, crested with a pair of scales at the top, and beneath, a shield with three stars and a hatched chevron, and below, a motto 'JUSTUM ET TENACEM PROPOSITI'. The unmarked, 18ct Gold mount with Tudor influence, English, circa 1850.
Sizes: UK: N USA: 6¾ Japan: 13
Condition: Good Price: £3,900.00
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Item Number: BR 009
A Gold ring with a Diamond halo. The robed and decorated figure with a serene expression, wearing a headdress with long trailing fabric, raised shoulder garment and a necklace. The figure is framed in Gold granulation work and above, a Silver and Rose Diamond halo which may be an addition. Here are various opinions that have been offered by colleagues: Its Venetian, 17th Century, Its Art Nouveau 19th Century, Its by Byzantine, 7th Century, Its Russian 18th Century, etc... but I have also been told that this ring came from the island of Corfu and was given to a bishop there by his congregation in about 1888/90. I am offering this unusual ring as 18ct Gold, Rose Diamonds and at least 100 years old.
Sizes: UK: W USA: 11 Japan: 25
£ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 011
A fine portrait cameo of Jesus Christ, carved from Garnet in the early 17th Century, in a Regency ring mount. I am told that three quarter portraits of this period are rare, being usually profiles or full face. The cameo, including the nose is in good condition, there is a small chip on the setting edge at just above three o'clock and two small chips on the reverse setting edge. A rare and fine ring. The cameo, probably Italian circa 1620, the ring mount, English, circa 1800
Sizes: UK: M USA: 6¼ Japan: 12
Condition: Good Price: £ SOLD
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Item Number: BR 012
This splendid and ornate ring was probably owned and worn by a Portuguese
Bishop in the 19th century. It has various Gold marks on the outer
shank including a cock’s head and a French Hibou (Owl) mark, so one could
conclude that the ring was then worn by a French Prelate as the authorities
insisted on marking the ring as imported and 18ct Gold.
Beneath the thick rectangular wine red Garnet is a large compartment that
could have contained an important relic. Now vacant, it may be used for various
21st century needs. The lower bezel and shoulders are richly and
deeply embossed with leaves, flowers and curling tendrils. An eye catching and
interesting ring. Portuguese circa
1850
Condition: Good
Sizes: UK: Q ½ USA: 8 ¼ Japan: 18
Weight: 13.8g
Price: £ SOLD
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