A Thoughtful Gift

This extraordinary enamel ring features a pink and deep purple pansy flower set with a gleaming white pearl. "Pansy" comes from the French word "penser," meaning to think. Pansies have long been associated with thoughts, particularly the romantic kind. In the language of flowers, a gift of pansies symbolized that the giver was thinking of receiver. Because of this symbolism, pansies were often incorporated into jewelry, making them a most "thoughtful" gift.

The ring is made of 14 karat gold and carries the double "B" mark of Baskin Brothers, a New York City jewelry company that operated from the early 1900s through 1950.

 

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A Kiss on the Hand. . . .

May be quite continental,

But diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949)

And ladies, your new best friend is waiting for you at Next-to-New! The antique Edwardian ring has been tested as 14 carat white gold (shout out to Ricky Wilson Jewelers!) and is set with a sparkling white diamond. 

This pretty petite ring has a delicately detailed openwork shank.

For its dainty size, this elegant antique ring makes a substantial statement. 

Diamonds

Diamonds

I don't mean rhinestones

But diamonds are a girl's best 

Best friend!

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Royal Purple

Since Roman times, purple has been the color associated with royalty. You will certainly feel like a queen when wearing this regal ring. 

The simple but elegant 14 karat yellow gold setting frames an astounding scintillating (and sizable) stone of rich purple. We are not gemologists and certainly cannot make any guarantees, but considering the fine quality of this ring and the workmanship of the setting, the stone could well be an amethyst.

The inside of the shank is stamped "14K."

On the other side is what appears to be the maker's mark.

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Fire for Your Finger

This outstanding opal ring features a large and fiery stone with flashes not only of vivid blue and green, but scarcer, and therefore highly desirable, red. Eight glowing red rubies complement the opal's brilliant colors. The beautiful vintage setting of gleaming 14 karat gold features stylized flowers with ruby centers and textured oval leaves.

The birthstone for October, in ancient times opals were considered extremely lucky and powerful talismans, as they were said to possess the virtues of every gemstone whose color was represented in the opal's ever-changing colors. An opal wrapped in a bay leaf was thought to grant invisibility. 

While we cannot promise this rich and refulgent ring will make you invisible, it certainly will get you noticed! One of the rubies has a ding, but overall the stunning ring is in wonderful shape and ready to wear.

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Heart of Gold

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, this large and elaborate charm is all you need to convince your true love that you indeed have the golden touch. Of gleaming 14 carat gold, this beautiful vintage pendant features a blank disk, the perfect place for setting a precious stone or engraving an initial, surrounded by a swirl of stamped lines. The heart is framed delicate lacy filigree. This unusual and eye-catching charm would be the perfect love token or a wonderful way to commemorate a sentimental occasion. 

On the back the heart is stamped with the maker's initial's "TC" and "14K.'

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Golden Globe

If you promised to give that special someone the world, then this unusual pendant in gleaming gold is the gift you are looking for!  This detailed globe rotates on its axis within its circular frame.  A miniature memento for a globetrotter, the traveler can add precious stones to commemorate all the places he or she visited.  Indeed, someone has already placed four shining red stones to mark past tours, but there is plenty of room for more!

Made in Italy and cast in 14 karat gold, this golden globe would be a wonderful award for some lucky world traveler!