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  1. The Little Golden Fish that returned The Little Golden Fish that returned My grandfather presented this little golden fish watch to my aunt when she qualified as the first Muslim woman doctor ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Gold and ruby salamander pendant Gold and ruby salamander pendant This jewelled pendant was recovered from the wreck site of the galleass Girona, which sank off the north Antrim coast in ... Contributed by Museum
  3. A diamond brooch presented to Clara Butt A diamond brooch presented to Clara Butt Diamond and ruby brooch given to Dame Clara Butt from the people of Bristol as a wedding present in 1900. Contributed by Museum
  4. A Ladies Brooch A Ladies Brooch This is a ladies brooch. It is not very valuable but it belonged to a very special lady. It belonged to a lady called ... Contributed by Individual
  5. A silver pocket watch A silver pocket watch This pocket watch belonged to my Great Grandad Clift, he was a scientist and he wrote a couple of books about biology. ... Contributed by Individual
  6. The Wixford ring The Wixford ring A gold ring with a garnet setting. The meaning of the inscription on the band is not clear. It may be a love token or ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Saxon Princess Pendant Saxon Princess Pendant A unique Anglo-Saxon gold pendant buried with a princess about 650 AD Contributed by Museum
  8. Faberge cufflinks - a Czarina's gift Faberge cufflinks - a Czarina's gift Pair of Fabergé Cufflinks in the form of the Imperial Eagle – A Gift from the Czarina to Harrogate Boy Nicholas Allen Contributed by Museum
  9. Bear ornaments Bear ornaments This ornament has been in my family since 1982 but I think that it was made in the 1970's. It was bought from a car boot ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Alexander style SEAL, a global brand Alexander style SEAL, a global brand Privately-owned chalcedony gem SEAL has fine coloured intrusions to secure its uniqueness. Intaglio shows seated Zeus ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Amethyst Geode Amethyst Geode The stone was found by a Sheffield man, when he was on holiday in South America, over 30 years ago. He found it on the ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Brooch comemorating a ship launch Brooch comemorating a ship launch The Narbonne Brooch is a monogram in pearls set in gold, and was presented to Mrs Janet Turner, a relative of my ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Brooch commemorating a ship launch Brooch commemorating a ship launch The Narbonne Brooch is a monogram in pearls on gold. It was made for Janet Turner, a relative of my grandmother, when in ... Contributed by Individual
  14. cromwellian ring cromwellian ring This ring has been in our family since its creation. My 9th great grandfather Oliver Cromwell had it made for his ... Contributed by Individual
  15. Amber awarded for harbouring Latvian PM Amber awarded for harbouring Latvian PM My father Major Austin Henry Keenan of the Black Watch was awarded this gold embossed amber for harbouring the Latvian ... Contributed by Individual
  16. Seed pearl necklace Seed pearl necklace The necklace was worn by an ancestor at the court of Marie Antoinette and handed down to the eldest daughters in the ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Amethyst Intaglio Amethyst Intaglio This oval shaped Roman intaglio was found near Hellifield in North Yorkshire. The amethyst stone has the incised image ... Contributed by Museum
  18. Silver mirror and amethyst brooch Silver mirror and amethyst brooch This was given to me when I was a child in London in the 1960s by an old lady - a spinster - who lodged with my next ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Grandmother's diamond ring Grandmother's diamond ring The platinum and diamond ring belonged to my husband's grandmother, Lily Friedlander. Her husband Willie owned a jewelry ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Double-headed serpent Double-headed serpent Aztec turquoise mosaic of a double-headed serpent, probably worn on the chest for ceremonial occasions Contributed by The British Museum
  21. The Ripon Jewel The Ripon Jewel The ‘Ripon Jewel’, found close to the Cathedral in 1976, is a small gold roundel 29mm in diameter. The back is a plain ... Contributed by Museum
  22. Pearl ring Pearl ring The pearl in this ring is from a yoag or horse mussel, a large seashell that lives on the sea bottom. In the early 20th ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Silver Cradle Set Silver Cradle Set A silver cradle set with semi precious stones. This cradle was given to Sir Stafford and Lady Howard of Llanelli ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Human Hair Mourning Jewellery Human Hair Mourning Jewellery This oval locket is a typical example of Victorian mourning jewellery made with the hair of the deceased person. The ... Contributed by Museum
  25. Metalwork - The Ardagh Chalice Metalwork - The Ardagh Chalice The Ardagh Chalice is believed to date from the 8th Century and is one of the finest examples of Celtic metalwork ever ... Contributed by Museum
  26. Bracelet Bracelet This belonged to my wife's mother who was from Cologne. It has been kept as a reminder of our German ancestry. Contributed by Individual
  27. Brooch Brooch This object belonged to the owner's mother. Contributed by Individual
  28. Jewellery set Jewellery set This pearl bangle, ring and earring set from India were handed down from my great-grandmother. Contributed by Individual
  29. Gold pendant Gold pendant A 9ct pendant that has been passed down through the family. Contributed by Individual
  30. Bumble bee brooch Bumble bee brooch A dress brooch of diamonds, sapphires, foiled garnet and blister pearl that was bought at auction. Contributed by Individual
  31. Crucifix with spider Crucifix with spider An unusual piece made of base metal and stones. Contributed by Individual
  32. Bracelet Bracelet I inherited this bracelet from grandfather who ran a pawn shop in his front room. The bracelet was pawned and never ... Contributed by Individual
  33. Arts & Crafts pendant Arts & Crafts pendant This handmade arts and crafts pendant consists of moonstones and Tourmaline butterflies wing. The middle is actually ... Contributed by Individual
  34. Brooch Brooch I inherited this brooch from my grandmother's family. It's white sapphire or moonstone. Contributed by Individual
  35. Diamond wristwatch Diamond wristwatch The owner inherited this wristwatch from her great-grandmother. The 20s were a period of good design and extravagance. Contributed by Individual
  36. Bracelet and Ring Bracelet and Ring These were a 21st birthday present from my parents and half-sister in 1955. Contributed by Individual
  37. Emerald and diamond ring Emerald and diamond ring Left to me by a lady friend of my father it shows the style of jewellery liked in that era. Contributed by Individual
  38. roman intaglio ring roman intaglio ring This Roman intaglio depicts the godess Fortuna and was carved in the first century AD. I think of all that it has seen ... Contributed by Individual
  39. Diamond ring Diamond ring This was my mother-in-law's engagement ring. It was only ever worn on special occasions. Contributed by Individual
  40. Emerald engagement ring Emerald engagement ring This ring was given to my great-aunt by her fiance just before he went off to serve during WW1. Her fiance sadly died ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Pendant Pendant This pendant belonged to my grandmother. The design was based on a medieval pattern. After the Second World War there ... Contributed by Individual
  42. Victorian bracelet in Milanese work Victorian bracelet in Milanese work My father-in-law gave this to me. It was a wedding present to his grandmother and was bought in Nottingham. I'm told ... Contributed by Individual
  43. Victorian ring Victorian ring My husband gave this to me as an engagement ring. I think it’s from the Chester 'assay' office, which no longer exists. Contributed by Individual
  44. Costume jewellery Costume jewellery This is silver costume jewellery made at the beginning of the 20th Century and bought by mum at an auction in Greenwich. Contributed by Individual
  45. Lothair Crystal Lothair Crystal Crystal engraved with images from the Biblical story of Susanna, made for the Medieval King Lothair Contributed by The British Museum
  46. Seal Ring Seal Ring It was bought 4-5 years ago.the engraving on the lapis lazuli stone is similar to the one in your clip to advertise your ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Locket Locket This locket was used by the owner's great grandmother to hold the keys to her tea caddy. At the time tea was a ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Garnet and pearl necklace Garnet and pearl necklace Pre-first WWI worn by my great-grandmother and then by myself at my wedding. The necklace may have been bought in South ... Contributed by Individual
  49. Ring and bar pin Ring and bar pin These two objects were given as love tokens and came form the owners great grandmother. The bar pin is silver and the ... Contributed by Individual
  50. Necklace and earrings Necklace and earrings This jewellery is by a New York maker called Trifari. It is similar to those worn by Mamie Eisenhower for her President ... Contributed by Individual

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