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Single Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum date circa 1920, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£4,250.00
Q: When did they stop making old cut diamonds?...
Shapiro & Co
Shapiro & Co
Sheldon Shapiro is a second generation Dealer, growing up in a privileged environment of a family of Dealers, Father, Mother, and Uncle; starting in the 1950's to present day spanning nearly seventy years. Specialising in Fine Vintage Antique Jewellery, Silver & Objects D'Art. SHAPIRO & Co is a family run business.
- Stand No. 380
- Tel. 07768 840930
- shapiro380@yahoo.co.uk
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Peridot Ring in 18ct Gold date circa 1960, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£675.00
Q: What is the history of Peridot gemstone ?...
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Diamond Ring in 18ct White/Yellow Gold date circa 1980, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£650.00
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Opal Ring in 14ct Gold date circa 1950, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£1,850.00
Q: Where does the Opal come from ?...
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Snake Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold date circa 1970, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£975.00
Snakes are thought to have evolved from terrestrial lizards as early as the Middle Jurassic Epoch (174.1 million to 163.5 million years ago). The oldest known fossil snake, Eophis underwoodi, was a...
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Frog Ring Emerald Diamond in 18ct Yellow/White Gold date circa 1970, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£950.00
Frog symbolism and meaning include fertility, potential, transformation, purity, prosperity, and good luck. For as long as humans have walked the Earth, frogs have been here. In fact, they have...
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Ruby Snake Ring in 9ct Gold date Sheffield 2004, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£825.00
The snake as a motif in jewellery dates back to ancient times. It is believed that the first examples were created by the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. The snake was often seen as a symbol of wisdom,...
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Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold by VERA WANG, Love Collection, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,250.00
In 2011, Vera Wang partnered with Zales to create the Vera Wang LOVE Collection—a line of engagement rings, wedding bands and fashion jewellery—as an extension of her signature elegant...
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Star Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold date Birmingham 1876, Lilly's Attice since 2001
£688.00
The first period in Victorian jewellery is known as the Romantic period or early Victorian period. During this period, inspiration derived from the Renaissance, Middle Ages and the natural world. This...
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Asscher Cut Diamond E colour Ring in Platinum Date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£3,750.00
Q: Can emerald cut be square?...
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Amethyst Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold date circa 1880, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£785.00
Q: How old is a Victorian ring?...
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Gold Ring in 18ct Gold date circa 1970, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£475.00
Q: What was the mood ring fad in the 1970s?...
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Diamond Eternity Ring in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£1,850.00
Q: What do eternity ring symbolise?...
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Knot Ring in 9ct Gold dated Chester 1894, Lilly's Attic since 2001
£475.00
Q: What does a knot ring symbolise?...
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Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,750.00
Q: What are 5 facts of a Sapphire?...
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Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18ct Gold/Platinum date circa 1950, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,750.00
Q: Can a jeweller tell how old a ring is?...
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South Sea Pearl Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£1,850.00
SHAPIRO & Co has a larger selection of South Sea Pearl Jewellery...
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Yellow Sapphire Diamond Ring in 18ct Yellow/White Gold date circa 1970, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£4,250.00
The discovery of yellow sapphires ties into its history. Mining on the island of Sri Lanka goes back at least 2000 years, and this continues to be a major source of yellow sapphires. Yellow sapphires...
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Yellow Sapphire Diamond Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold date circa 1950, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£4,250.00
Yellow sapphires were first discovered in Sri Lanka over 2,000 years ago by Buddhists from Northern India....
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Three Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum date circa 1905, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£12,750.00
Old cut diamonds are antique diamonds that were cut by hand before modern machines were invented. They are also known as "old mine cut". Diamond cutters used their eyes and other diamonds as cutting...
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Ruby Diamond Ring in Platinum date circa 1940, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£9,750.00
Rubies have been valued for centuries and have been used in jewellery, religious ceremonies, and as a symbol of passion and love....
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Three Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£3,750.00
Platinum was discovered in South America independently by Antonio de Ulloa in 1735 and by N. Wood in 1741. Julius Scaliger discovered that platinum was a unique metal in 1557....
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GRAFF square emerald cut Diamond ring in Platinum date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£6,750.00
The square emerald cut diamond, also known as the emerald cut, originated in the 1500s and has been a popular diamond shape for over 700 years. The cut was originally used for emeralds, but diamond...
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Single Stone Diamond Ring in Platinum date circa 1990, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£1,850.00
Single stone rings, also known as solitaire rings, have been used to symbolise marriage for thousands of years....
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Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold date circa 1970, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£5,750.00
The emerald cut diamond originated in the 1500s as a way to cut emeralds without chipping them. The cut's popularity increased during the Art Deco era of the 1920s and 1930s. Today, emerald cut...
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Marquise Cut Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,750.00
The marquise cut diamond originated in Paris in the 18th century when King Louis XV commissioned a jeweller to create a diamond that resembled his mistress's lips. The cut's name comes from the French...
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Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold date London 1977, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,250.00
Aquamarine has been the birthstone for March since 1912, when the American National Association of Jewellers officially listed it....
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Fancy Cognac Diamond Ring in 18k White/Yellow Gold date London 1992, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£3,750.00
Q: Where do cognac diamonds come from?...
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Aquamarine Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold date circa 1950, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£3,250.00
- The earliest references to aquamarine are from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Sumerian writings that date back at least 3,000 years. ...