A completely wonderful Antique mid Victorian 15ct yellow gold buckle style ring, flaunting an array of bright flush set turquoise and half seed pearl stones.
This superb antique piece is datable to the year 1864, making her an astonishing 160 years of age. A completely delightful example of the quality and care that was incorporated into the craftsmanship of fine jewellery during the Victorian era.
This sweet little beauty boasts a solid 15ct old yellow gold buckle style band, with a combination of 6 small turquoise stones, and 5 nicely matched half seed pearls set accross the face of the ring.
This delightful antique piece would make an incredible gift for anyone who adores Victorian era fine jewellery, or a simply gorgeous heirloom quality piece for any collector of Antique fine gold jewellery.
Details
Small size 4 1/2 US or I UK.
Inner diameter of the band measures 14.9mm.
Hallmarked/ partially hallmarked- visible makers mark is present "EG"- unidentified maker. Partial crown, Birmingham assay anchor, and a date stamp for the year 1864. This ring has been XRF tested to confirm it is 15ct gold.
Weighs 1.21 grams.
Condition
Good antique preloved condition with some signs of wear that are commensurate with the age of this piece. All stones are present, and sit firm in their settings. The Seed pearls retain a substantial nacre layer, and remain lustrous. Hallmarks are worn/ only partially visible. Some fine marks and scratches to the gold is present. The ring appears to have been resized at some point- This could be the reason behind the partial visibility of hallmarks. The band is slightly out of round, however, remains very much wearable. Slight thinning to the band is present, this is expectant of a dainty piece aged 160+ years.
