Jewellery for sale | Heritage Carat

Rings, engagement rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings and bracelets in 14 kt and 18 kt gold, platinum and silver, many set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies or pearls.

What you will find here

Most pieces are newly made fine jewellery, with a smaller share of pre-owned and signed pieces from houses such as Tiffany & Co and Cartier. You will find solitaire and eternity rings, diamond earrings, Italian gold chains and pendants, and pearl necklaces with Akoya and Edison pearls. Most pieces are between EUR 990 and EUR 12,000 with simple gold pieces from around EUR 300.

Specifications that matter

Fineness: 18 kt gold is 75% pure gold, 14 kt is 58.5%. 18 kt has a richer colour; 14 kt is harder wearing.
Metal: yellow, white or rose gold, platinum, or silver. Some pieces combine two golds.
Main stone: diamond, emerald, sapphire, ruby, pearl, aquamarine or tanzanite.
Total carat weight (ct. tw.): the combined weight of every stone in the piece, not just the centre stone.
Shape and cutting style: round brilliant cut is the most common, followed by oval, pear, emerald and cushion.

Natural or lab-grown diamonds

Each title states whether diamonds are natural or lab-grown. Lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds with the same hardness and sparkle, grown in a laboratory, and they cost far less per carat. Neither is better for daily wear; the choice is about budget and preference.

Before you buy

Check ring size in the description and whether resizing is possible for the design. Eternity rings set all the way round usually cannot be resized. Where a grading report is mentioned, note the laboratory name and report number. Shipping is free and each product page shows its ship-by date.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 14 kt and 18 kt gold?

Carats measure gold purity out of 24. 18 kt gold contains 75% pure gold and 14 kt contains 58.5%, with the rest made up of other metals that add strength and set the colour. 18 kt has a warmer, richer tone and is the European standard for fine jewellery. 14 kt is slightly harder and more resistant to scratches, which suits rings worn every day.

What does 'ct. tw.' mean in a jewellery title?

Ct. tw. stands for carat total weight. It is the combined weight of all the stones set in the piece. A ring listed as 1.10ct. tw. could have one stone of that weight or many small stones adding up to it. For a solitaire, the centre stone weight and its grading matter most, so read the description for the main stone's details.

Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds?

Yes. Lab-grown diamonds have the same chemical composition, crystal structure, hardness and optical properties as mined diamonds. They are grown in a laboratory over weeks rather than formed underground over millions of years. They cost considerably less than natural diamonds of the same size and quality, and the titles in this category always say which kind a piece contains.

Can a ring be resized?

Most plain and solitaire rings in gold or platinum can be resized by a jeweller by one or two sizes. Eternity rings with stones set all the way round, rings with engraving or patterns on the band, and some tension settings are difficult or impossible to resize. Check the stated ring size in the description before ordering.

Can I return a piece of jewellery?

Yes. You can return an item within 14 days of delivery under the EU right of withdrawal, provided it comes back in the condition it arrived in. See our returns policy page for how to start a return. Shipping is free on every order and payment is taken securely by card at checkout.