FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS 23rd July 2025 at 12pm

Due to wider availability of jewellery Ladies were known to adorn themselves with multiple rings and often had ‘day and night’ collections, lot 295 a topaz and pearl cluster ring, c.1800 in a rosy gold setting is a super example of daytime ring using a semi-precious foil backed stone, another example of casual wear of the time is lot 302; an agate slice set in a ring which shows off this inexpensive but decorative material at its best. Diamond rings for the purpose of betrothal became popular in the mid-18th Century, lot 264 is pretty example of a Georgian diamond set ring c. 1770’s and is likely one of the earliest examples of a diamond engagement ring! Keeper rings also became popular during the Georgian era, predating the modern eternity ring, they were used to protect a more expensive diamond ring from falling off the hand, often crafted in semi-precious stones such as garnet or even foil backed glass, lot 296 is a good example of a Georgian keeper ring, set with foil backed glass, attempting to imitate either ruby or garnet. Sentimental and romantic themes of Love were reflected throughout the era, jewellery containing the hair of a loved one was common, lot 299 is an early 19th century seed pearl por trait pendant containing a lock of hair to the reverse, also in this vain love hear ts were popular motifs; lot 300 is an early example of a pinchbeck / gold plated love hear t pendant, which may have also contained a lock of hair at some time in its life. Death was another common theme in jewellery with memorial rings, brooches, etc. being commonplace, Lot 292 is a stunning example of a neo classical guilloche enamel brooch c. 1800 with a glazed compartment to what would have possibly contained a memorial item such as a lock of hair or a por trait. Whatever your favoured theme is now is your chance to add a genuine Georgian item of jewellery to your collection! 5 Lola Hynes FGA DGA LIVE AUCTION OF FINE JEWELLERY, WATCHES, SILVER & COINS • WEDNESDAY, 23rd JULY 2025 AT 12PM Lot 302 Lot 299 Lot 300 Lot 264