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

An attractive retro size 7-1/4 genuine pink or rose topaz ring in 10k yellow gold with hearts circa 1950s. It features a heart shaped shoulder and the faceted claw-set princess cut gem stone which measures 5/16 x 1/4". This attractive ring is stamped 10K CELEBRITY, it weighs 19grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than signs it has been resized in the past at the bottom of the shank and a bit of dirt on the back of the stone (we'll clean it before we send it). 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 pale yellow green spinel ring from the 1950s. This size 7 ring features a genuine pale greenish yellow spinel in a lobed flower-style setting. It measures 3/8" across the setting, it weighs 1.8 grams and it is stamped 10K with a B maker's mark. It 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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. 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 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.

An unusual and attractive vintage 1940s-50s twin diamonds ring in 14k white gold. This size 5-3/4 ring features two European cut diamonds (35 points total, SI2-I1, F) flanked with six single cut diamonds (15 points total). This ring weighs 3.4 grams, it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, and it has a recent and conservative independent gemological appraisal for $1500 CDN. This ring 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 $32 (other spots may vary, xpresspost 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, only VISA and MASTERCARD.

A 10k citrine citrene solitaire ring from the 1950s. This size 8 ring features a claw-set yellow/orange citrene stone (2.7 carats calculated). The setting is 1/4" across, the ring weighs 1.7 grams and it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and the Canadian C gold 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 $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.

A 10K shell cameo Siffari ring from the 1940s. This size 8-1/4 or 8.25 ring features a claw-set hand carved shell coral marquise shaped cameo mounted in a fancy 10k yellow gold setting. The setting measures 5/8 x 5/16", it is stamped SIFFARI 10K and it weighs 108 grams. Siffari was from Toronto and it was established in 1941. This ring 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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $14.00 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. 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 true blue synthetic sapphire heart sweetheart ring from the 1940s. This size 4-3/4 ring has a nice heart shaped 7/16 x 3/8" claw set synthetic sapphire and it is stamped 10K with a C in a triangle maker's mark. It weighs 2.4 grams and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a line inside the shank from a previous resizing and some scratches and wear to the stone. 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 $18 (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 12K Egyptian Synthetic Alexandrite Ring from the 1950s or earlier. This size 6 ring measures 1/2" across the claw-set stone which has a lovely purple colour indoors which shows the expected blue in daylight. This ring weighs 4.0 grams, it is stamped with a set of Egyptian hallmarks for 12k gold and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the wear to the edges of the stone is highly exaggerated in our halogen-lit pictures - it looks fine in real life. 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 yellow gold natural opal ring from the 1930s 1940s. This size 6 ring features a fancy 3/4 x 1/2" setting holding a natural cushion cut style 3/8 x 5/16" opal with pink, green and blue fire. This ring is stamped 10K with a crowned M maker's mark. It weighs 2.2 grams and it is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however there is a shallow corner chip and a patina of wear to the bezel-set opal's face which somewhat clouds the underlying flash of the stone. The stone can easily be repolished, bringing out the colours, and the chip can be smoothed out. 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 cultured pearl and synthetic rubies ring from the 1940s-1950s. This vintage size 5-1/2 ring measures 1/2" x 13/8" across the setting which has a central pearl and a row of three small synthetic ruby stones. The ring is stamped SIFFARI 10K (Canada 1941-). It weighs 2.4 grams and it 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 $18 (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 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 large retro 1940s genuine amethyst cocktail ring. This size 6 ring measures 5/8" x 11/16" across the setting and the fine stone is ~6 carats (calculated) in size. This ring weighs 5.5 grams, it is stamped 10K and JEJ and the stone is a beautiful deep and vibrant purple colour. This February birthstone has had the reputation since ancient times of retaining the passion of love, and in ancient times was given as an engagement or wedding gift. This ring 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 as would be expected. 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 9k yellow gold Bonzo the dog cartoon animation character charm from the 1940s. This 3/4" hollow charm depicts the famous English Bonzo the Dog character (1922-) . It weighs 0.8 grams and it has a full set of Birmingham, England hallmarks including a W.H.C. mark for the maker W.H. Collins (1936-47) however the year stamp is obscured so we can't give a precise year. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two tiny holes on the dog's lower back which were probably in the making. 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. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S. is $13.50 - this includes online tracking, air service and insurance up to $70. 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 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 14k green topaz and pearls row ring from the 1930s-1940s. This pretty size 7-1/2 ring measures 3/4 x 3/16" across the top, it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark, and it weighs 2.3 grams. The green stone tests as a genuine green topaz and the ~3 mm. pearls have nice lustre and colour. This ring 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 $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 14k diamonds row wedding band ring from the 1940s. This size 4-1/4 ring features three 1.5 point diamonds (by gauge) in a diamond shaped white gold topped setting. This ring measures 3/4 x 1/8" across the setting, it is stamped 14K with a 50999 number, it weighs 1.1 grams and it 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 $19 (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.