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GOLD and PLATINUM RINGS
and other interesting items, including

CLOGAU gold rings from Wales,
Victorian SUFFRAGETTE gold rings,
and
CLADDAGH gold rings from Ireland.


CLOGAU WELSH GOLD RINGS.
All of our Clogau rings have BRITISH hallmarks as well as the Dragon mark and come with certificate of authenticity.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.


Ring reference P09/82/c1.

METAL: Gold 375, (rose and yellow).
WEIGHT: 8.6 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): O 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.7 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.6 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 8.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Edinburgh.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This ring comprises two bands of gold, one rose, one yellow, in the Clogau Tree of Life pattern.

Every Dragon-marked item contains Welsh gold from the Clogau mine.

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Clogau double width Welsh gold from www.lainson.eu


Ring R8 Dragon hallmark

Cariad.
(Note the two colours:
rose gold and yellow gold.)

Welsh goldrings with Dragon hallmarks from www.lainson.eu

Clogau - Dragon - CG - 375 - Castle.


Ring reference P10/77/c2.

METAL: Gold 375, (rose and yellow).
WEIGHT: 5.1 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): Q.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.6 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.9 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH (approx.): 6.7 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Sheffield.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This ring comprises a shank of yellow gold upon which is the Clogau Tree of Life pattern in rose gold. It has fine hallmarks, including the "millennium cross", stamped on gold in 2000. All Dragon-marked items contain Welsh gold from the Clogau mine.

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Beautiful Clogau Welsh gold rings from www.lainson.eu


Ring R8 Dragon hallmark

CG (Clogau) - 375 - Rose - Crown - Z - Millennium Cross 2000.

Welsh gold with Dragon hallmark from www.lainson.eu

Dragon.


Ring reference B10/22/c3.

METAL: Gold 375, (rose and yellow).
WEIGHT: 3.6 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): R 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.8 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 23.3 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 4.7 mm (front).
ASSAYED AT: Edinburgh.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This ring comprises a single band of rose gold, with the Clogau Tree of Life pattern superimposed in yellow gold. All Dragon-marked items contain Welsh gold from the Clogau mine.

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Clogau Welsh gold from www.lainson.eu

Clogau - Dragon.

(The assay hallmark is too small to
obtain a clear image, but reads as:
CG - 375 - Castle - Dragon.)

Ring reference B09/17/c4.

METAL: Rose gold 750, (18 ct).
WEIGHT: 2.7 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): R 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.1 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.8 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 2.4 mm (front).
ASSAYED AT: Sheffield.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This ring comprises a single band of 18 carat rose gold, with the Cariad legend engraved within. All Dragon-marked items contain Welsh gold from the Clogau mine.

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Clogau Welsh gold from www.lainson.eu

CG - 375 - Rose - Crown - C - Dragon.

Ring reference B09/17/c3.

METAL: Yellow and Rose gold 375, (9 ct).
WEIGHT: 4.5 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): M.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 4.2 mm (front).
ASSAYED AT: Sheffield.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This ring comprises an intertwined rope twist design comprised of 9 carat yellow and rose gold. A substantial ring. All Dragon-marked items contain Welsh gold from the Clogau mine.

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Clogau Welsh gold from www.lainson.eu

CG - 375 - Rose - Crown - Dragon (worn).

Ring reference P10/09/c5.

METAL: Yellow and rose gold 375, (9 ct).
WEIGHT: 5.7 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): O.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.8 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.0 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 6.0 mm (front).
ASSAYED AT: Sheffield.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

This unusual ring comprises a single band of 9 carat yellow gold, into which is inscribed the Cariad legend in an ivy design made of rose gold. It also incorporates an optical illusion: at a certain angle, when looking at the hallmark, the word Cariad appears and remains seemingly static even as the ring is turned. Beautiful!

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Clogau gold from www.lainson.eu
Clogau Welsh gold from www.lainson.eu

CG - 375 - Rose - Crown - C - Dragon,
with "floating Cariad" illusion shown.



SUFFRAGETTE RINGS.
Suffragette Movement 15 carat gold rings from the Edwardian era.
Green, white and violet: The colours of the Suffragette Movement as they stand for Give Women the Vote.

Ring reference P004/04. (Suffragette ring.)

The Suffragette Movement fought for Women's rights during the Edwardian era.

This 15 carat gold ring carries the British Suffragist colours: green emeralds, white seed pearls and violet amethysts, all set into a 15 carat gold ring of elaborate design and fully hallmarked for 1904.

METAL: Gold .625 (15 carat).
STONES: 2 amethysts, 3 emeralds and 8 seed pearls.
WEIGHT: 3.3 grammes, (including stone).
SIZE (UK, approx.): P 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.1 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 22.0 mm.
BAND DEPTH: 2.1 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 1904.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Suffragette gold rings from www.lainson.eu

Gold, amethysts, emerald and pearl ring from www.lainson.eu

SHW - 15 - 625 - Anchor - e.

Detail of the Edwardian Suffragette ring from www.lainson.eu

Stone arrangement detail.



CLADDAGH RINGS.
Claddagh gold rings originated in Ireland.
They are traditional Irish tokens of love or marriage

Ring reference BCLA/08. (Claddagh ring.)

The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands (one male, one female) clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown, corresponding to the qualities of love (heart), friendship (hands), and loyalty (crown).

METAL: Gold .375 (9 carat).
WEIGHT: 3.4 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): M.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.5 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.5 mm.
HEART & CROWN DEPTH: 11.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Dublin.
YEAR: 1984.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Claddagh gold rings from www.lainson.eu

Claddagh gold rings from www.lainson.eu

OC - Man and staff - Gaelic T - 9 - 375.




PLATINUM RINGS. (.950 PLATINUM.)
All of our platinum rings have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.

Ring reference BPT.1/0910.

METAL: Platinum .950.
WEIGHT: 7.7 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): N.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 5.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: N/A (a).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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H M - 950 - Anchor.



24 CARAT GOLD RINGS. (.999 GOLD.)
All of our gold rings have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.

Ring reference P24.1/0810.

METAL: Gold .999 (24 ct).
WEIGHT: 4.1 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): P 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: London.
YEAR: 2000? (a).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 1 view
Ring 1 hallmark

B BROS - 999 - Leopard head - a.



22 CARAT GOLD RINGS. (.916 GOLD.)
All of our gold rings have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.


Ring reference B22.1/0310.

METAL: Gold 916.
WEIGHT: 6.4 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): Q 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.1 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 6.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 1890 (q).
(NB: This ring has a delicate "Posy" pattern. Please contact us if you require further images.)
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 2 view
Ring 2 hallmark

H.A - Crown - 22 - Anchor - q.
Ring reference B22.2/0509.

METAL: Gold 916.
WEIGHT: 4.8 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): K 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 16.1 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.2 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.7 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 1999 (Z).
PRICE: RESERVED.

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Ring 4 view
Ring 4 hallmark

H.A - Crown - 22 - Anchor - Z.

Ring reference B22.3/0810.

METAL: Gold 916.
WEIGHT: 4.0 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): O.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.8 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 19.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 4.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Sheffield.
YEAR: 1975 (A).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 1 view
Ring 1 hallmark

HS - Rose - Crown - 916 - A.

Ring reference B22.4/0910.

METAL: Gold 916.
WEIGHT: 4.0 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): I.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 15.5 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 5.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 1968 (T).
(NB: This ring was previously professionally re-sized, hence the minor join line that is visible in the photo. Please be assured that the ring is integral and complete.)
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 10 view
Ring 10 hallmark

HG&S - Crown - 22 - Anchor - T.

Ring reference B22.5/0910.

METAL: Gold 916 AND Platinum 950.
WEIGHT: 4.4 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): K 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.0 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: London.
YEAR: 1937 (B).
(NB: An unusual antique 22 carat gold ring with a separately hallmarked ring of platinum within.)
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 22.5 view
Ring 22.5 platinum hallmark

K&D - PLATINUM - 22ct.

Ring 22.5 gold hallmark

K&D - B - Crown - 22 - Leopard.



18 CARAT GOLD RINGS. (.750 GOLD.)
All of our gold rings have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.


Ring reference P18.1/0810.

METAL: Rose gold .750 (18 ct) rope design on yellow gold .750 (18 ct).
WEIGHT: 6.0 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): M 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 4.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: London.
YEAR: 1996 (W).
PRICE: SOLD £160.

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Ring 1 view
Ring 1 hallmark

LSD - Crown - 750 - Leopard head - W.

Ring reference B18.2/0910.

METAL: Yellow gold .750 (18 ct) complex flower design.
WEIGHT: 5.8 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): O.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.5 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.0 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 10.1 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 1970? (V).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring 7502 view
Ring 7502 hallmark

KBSP - Crown - 18 - Anchor - V.

Ring reference B18.1/0810.

METAL: Yellow gold .750 (18 ct) diamond-cut diagonal stripe design.
WEIGHT: 1.1 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): N 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.5 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: 2001 (b).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ring qvc1 view
Ring qvc1 hallmark

QVC - 750 - Anchor - b.

Ring reference P18.2/2010.

METAL: Gold 750 (18 ct).
STONES: 4 Rubies and 3 white diamonds. DIAMOND CARAT: 0.25. WEIGHT: 3.6 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): P.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 17.5 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 21.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.5 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Edinburgh.
YEAR: N/A.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Ruby ring view
Ruby ring hallmark

UT - 750 - Castle,
0.25 carat weight diamonds.

Ring reference P18.3/0810.

METAL: Gold 750 (18 ct)
STONES: 7 White diamonds, (all VS1 H)
DIAMOND CARAT: 0.75.
WEIGHT: 3.5 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): P.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 20.5 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 3.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: N/A.
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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Diamond ring view
Diamond ring hallmark

JB - 750 - Anchor,
0.75 carat weight diamonds.



9 CARAT GOLD RINGS. (.375 GOLD.)
All of our gold rings have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.
Quoted weights are accurate to 0.1 grammes, quoted measurements to 0.1 mm. Scale shown is in millimeters.
To capture the fullest detail possible, all photos have been taken at an angle.


Ring reference B09.1/0810.

METAL: Gold .375 (9 ct).
STONES: 1 blue Brazilian tourmaline and 2 white diamonds. DIAMOND CARAT: N/A, but < 0.05
WEIGHT: 1.7 grammes.
SIZE (UK, approx.): H 1/2.
INSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 16.0 mm.
OUTSIDE DIAMETER (approx.): 18.0 mm.
MAXIMUM DEPTH: 4.0 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Birmingham.
YEAR: N/A.
PRICE: Please make an offer or contact us for a price.

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Ring 1 view
Ring 1 hallmark

GJ - Scales 375 - 375 - Anchor - DIA.



VINTAGE GOLD BANDED CIGAR HOLDERS.
All of our precious metal items have full BRITISH hallmarks unless otherwise stated.


This vintage (1897) "Jay" cigar holder is a quality British-made item. Of amber interspersed with ivory, it has two gold bands, both fully hallmarked for Chester, (England), as follows: Maker mark W.W - Chester shield - 9 - .375 - Date letter: large "O" in octagon (1897).

MATERIAL: Amber, Ivory and Gold .375.
WEIGHT: 15.24 grammes.
LENGTH: 95 mm
END WIDTH: 19 mm.
ASSAYED AT: Chester.
YEAR: 1897 (O).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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W.W - Chester shield - 9 - .375 - O.
(Apologies that difficult lighting conditions make the smooth ring look distorted.)

This vintage (1905) cigar holder is a quality British item, made by Henry Perkins and Sons. Crafted of amber it has a single gold band. The full hallmark for London, (England), is slightly worn, but legible as follows: Maker mark HP & SS - 9 - .375 - Date letter: small "k" (1905) - London leopard's head.

MATERIAL: Amber and Gold .375.
WEIGHT: 14.36 grammes.
LENGTH: 100 mm
END WIDTH: 16 mm.
ASSAYED AT: London.
YEAR: 1905 (k).
PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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holder2hm

HP & SS. - 9 - .375 - k - Leopard's head.

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