Jewellery

Once dismissed as mere costume jewellery, Georgian paste is an art form in its own right with prices to match

A hugely romantic 18th century enamel, ruby and diamond ring sold for £16,000 at Woolley & Wallis (£25% buyer’s premium) in Salisbury on February 1-2.

A collection of Georgian gold and enamel mourning rings with aristocratic pedigrees comes for sale at Woolley & Wallis on April 20.

This relatively modest pair of gold and of granite dress studs tell a good story.

Symbolic & Chase is expanding its Old Bond Street premises from two to three floors with an opening scheduled for late April

This set of four French gold and ruby buttons, c.1880, modelled as owl heads are thought to be the work of Paul Robin.

Jewellery and vintage accessories dealer Gillian Horsup is in demand – not just for her sparkling gems and handbags, but for her modelling credentials.

This Victorian 18ct gold, enamel and gemset collar tells a fascinating story of a well-known aristocratic family.

Here is a heart-warming story for all admirers of retro canine-themed jewels. Yes. The lost puppy has been found.

For many years signet rings served a very practical as well as a decorative and symbolic function.

Myanmar (Burmese) sapphires, renowned for a deep blue colour, are highly prized for reasons of scarcity, quality and history

A huge collection of cameos bought by the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) will now go on display at the museum in Leiden.

Lawrences of Crewkerne kicks off 2023 with an extensive £1m (premium-inclusive) series of sales over several days

The sale of Fine Jewellery and Luxury Handbags at Doyle New York on February 22 includes this Edwardian diamond, platinum and gold bow brooch.

This 19th century French gold, enamel and gemset locket measures an impressive 5½in (13cm) across.

Eye-catching bijouterie attracted international buyers to Olympia Auctions’ (25% buyer’s premium) 320-lot European Works of Art sale.