Catalog: Sold Items: Estate Jewelry: Gold: Retro (80)

A 10k golden yellow sapphire ring from the 1940s or 1950s. This vintage size 6 ring measures 1/2" x 1/2" across the setting. The fine golden yellow marquise shaped stone tests as a sapphire and it is 1.7 carats in size (calculated). This ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however one end of the stone has a small polished area on the tip indicating a smoothing in the past, possibly to repair a chip. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $25 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold synthetic ruby cabochon ring from the 1960s-70s. This attractive size 8-1/2 ring features a 5.8 carat (calculated) oval cabochon synthetic ruby with underside faceting in a bezel setting. This ring measures 3/4 x 9/16" across the shoulders and stone, it weighs 4.9 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $22 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold rubies and diamonds round cluster ring with 13 ruby and 6 diamond stones. This size 6-1/2 ring dates to the 1960s-70s and it measures 1/2 x 1/2" across the setting which features the 4 point rubies and the single point diamonds. This ring is stamped 10KP-GTR, it weighs 3.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a tiny edge chip to the central ruby. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k black Alaskan diamond ring from the 1940s 1950s. This size 5-1/2 ring features a faceted marquise Alaskan diamond (pyrite) claw-set 5/8 x 5/16" stone. The shoulders are sculpted in the form of flowers and this attractive ring weighs 3.2 grams. It is stamped C.M.C 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold deep yellow sapphire ring from the 1950s. This size 5-1/2 retro ring features an oval faceted 1.5 carat (calculated) yellow/orange sapphire in a 7/16 x 5/16" heart shaped setting. This ring is stamped 10K with various maker's marks, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k yellow gold blue spinel marquise ring from the 1950s. This size 4-1/2 ring features a nice deep 2.8 carat (calculated) aqua blue stone which is claw set with end caps. It measures 1-7/8 x 1/4" across the stone, it weighs 2.8 grams and it is unmarked but tests as 10k gold. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some surface wear and abrasions which are overly emphasized under our halogens. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $21 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An 18k yellow gold pearl solitaire ring probably from the 1950s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a claw-set 3.2 mm. silvery cultured pearl. It is stamped 18K with a maker's mark, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $20 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 14k Birks white gold ruby and diamonds sunburst flower style ring circa 1940s. This size 5-1/2 or 5.5 ring features a round 1/2 carat (50 point) ruby (medium dark, purplish-red, moderately included, slightly chipped) surrounded by twelve brilliant cut diamonds (26 points total, VS, F-G-H colour) in a flower setting. The leaves have a fine beaded edge. This ring measures 9/16" across the setting, it weighs 3.1 grams and it is stamped BIRKS and 14 K. It has a conservative independent gemological appraisal for $1700 (Canadian). It is in excellent vintage condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than those listed. Please note that the picture may appear flatter and darker than the ring appears in real life - we find reds very difficult to photograph to look like the real life colour. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $35 (other spots may vary, xpresspost and Fedex are higher) - tracking and insurance are included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A 10k green jadite or jade filigree cocktail ring from the 1950s. This vintage 5-1/4 or 5.25 size ring weighs 4.2 grams. The fine claw-set stone is a navette or marquise cabochon gem stone shape and it measures 1-1/8" from the tip of the setting to the other tip. The setting itself is 5/8" wide and the setting and shoulders are nicely decorated. It is stamped 10 K however the maker's name and mark have been obscured by what is likely a resizing in the past. This jadeite ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the earlier sizing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use as would be expected. Silver and silver plated items are hand-polished, not buffed, and our halogens and magnified images may exaggerate otherwise barely noticeable scratches and flaws. GUARANTEE: ALL of our items are antique or vintage and from the period listed. NONE are reproductions or recreations. Expedited insured tracked parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $32 and expedited shipping within Canada starts at $22. Rates vary by destination, value, size, weight, payment option and shipping method. Other payment, tracking and insurance options are available - please inquire. We ship worldwide - please contact us for an accurate shipping quote with your postal code or country. **** PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL****

A 10k yellow gold opals tennis bracelet with lots of colour circa 1970s. This lovely 7-1/2" long and 1/4" wide bracelet features 11 flashy and colourful genuine 1/4 x 3/16" natural opals with intense blue, green and orange fire. It has a lobster claw clasp, it weighs 7.1 grams and it is stamped 10K with an F in a diamond maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $27 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A Birks 14k yellow gold three leaf pin from the 1930s. This well-made vintage 2-3/8" x 2" brooch has a fine open-work of a rope and circle filigree design on each of the leaves and it has a safety clasp. It is stamped 14Kt BIRKS, it weighs 8.1 grs. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $27 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A fine 10k yellow gold tennis bracelet with orange/red natural tourmaline gemstones from the 1980s. This well-made beauty features natural square princess cut tourmalines with a wonderful orangey red colour set in individual hinged compartments. The 57 stones are approximately 13 points each (by calculator) for a total of 7.5 carats and this bracelet weighs 11.1 grams. It has a box clasp with twin safety loops and it would make a great gift. It stamped PFI 10k and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $28 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A man's 14k five diamonds row wedding band ring from the 1960s. This size 13-1/4 custom ring features a row of five bezel-set 4 point diamonds on an inserted white gold platform which may have been added to an earlier plain wedding band (we estimate the ring to be from the 1960s but it could very well be older). It weighs an impressive 5.7 grams, it is unmarked and tests as 14k gold and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a fine patina from use. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $23 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

An 18k sapphires and diamonds double row ring circa 1980. This vintage custom made yellow gold wedding band is a size 6-3/4 or 6.75 and set with either genuine blue sapphires or genuine blue spinels and diamonds. It features 12 fairly well-matched channel set royal blue gem stones in groups of four separated by two pairs of single point genuine diamonds. There is a slight variation of shades of blue in the stones, and they are fairly clear gems. The sapphires/spinels are princess cut or square cut, and are bezel set, so their size is 5-6 points each, estimated by gauge in setting. It weighs 3.1 gr. and the flat band design feels comfortable on and sits so could be worn with a solitaire ring. It measures 5/8" across the gem section and is 3/16" wide. It is stamped 750 (for 18 K ). The gem stones may be just a shade deeper blue than our photos, due to photo flash. It would make a unique wedding band for those who would like more than diamonds. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, it has patination from use. For those preferring an appraisal, we can have it done, with the buyer paying for appraisal at time of purchase. All condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have signs of use as would be expected. Expedited tracked parcel post to the U.S. starts at $26 (rates vary by distance). Rates vary by destination, value, size, weight, payment option, etc. Other payment, tracking and insurance options are available - please inquire. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept Paypal.

A man's 14k yellow gold grey agate signet ring from the 1960s 1970s. This size 10 ring features a bezel-set unengraved sardonyx or gray agate. This ring measures 5/8 x 1/2" across the setting, it weighs 7.1 grams and it is stamped CONSTANT over a heart, 585 and the oak leaf with 585 Dutch gold hallmark in use from 1953. This ring has never been engraved or carved and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a light patina from use (exaggerated in our halogen-lit photos). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $25 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A vintage nice & heavy man's 10k yellow gold ring with an oval onyx stone c1950-60. This classic signet style size 8-1/2 gentleman's ring weighs a substantial 10.2 grams. It is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, and it measures 11/16" x 9/16" across the ring top including the onyx. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some fine scratches to the gold and onyx from wear (this can be polished out by a jeweller), and what may be an extremely tiny chip. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked insured shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary) - insurance/tracking included in shipping quotes. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A quality 14k yellow gold bird pin with a ruby eye 1950s. This 2" x 7/8" brooch features a finely detailed bird with a ruby eye sitting on a branch; it is stamped 14K with an HAD maker's mark. It weighs 5.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $24 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.

A 10k black onyx and diamond man's signet ring circa 1950s 1960. This vintage size 11-1/4 or 11.25 gentlemans ring features a central 10 point round brilliant cut diamond set in white gold on a bezel set oval black onyx stone. The ring measures 5/8" across the 9/16" x 1/2" onyx. It weighs 6.1 grams and is marked SIFFARI 10 K. It is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a slight wiggle in the stone. We factored the cost of that restoration into the ring price. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $23 (other spots may vary, air is higher). Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept PayPal.