Victorian 9ct gold opal ring. It’s always wonderful to find an antique ring with full English hallmarks as this guarantees age! This ring is hallmarked for 9ct gold, Birmingham 1878 and is set with an original seed pearl shouldered by two natural turquoise stones, all nestled within a starburst surround. Often referred to as a gypsy ring, this type of setting was immensely popular in the mid to late 1800’s and is becoming equally as popular today. It is however, the 19th Century that saw a peak. For devotional jewellery as each carefully considered gemstone formed meaning, each purposely chosen for ideological significance. Turquoise was seen as the stone symbolic of true love and seed pearl represented purity, together forming a true and saintly love. A beautiful ring existing throughout centuries as a golden token of affection, hope and endearment. In very good condition, with some minor surface marks inline with age and use. We received positive review by the highly regarded American Southeastern Antiquing and Collecti. Ng Magazine, in th. Stems from my love of flowers. Is a species of orchid fou. Nd in the H. S and I see. On Vandalane was born. At person who has passion for. Various areas of antiques. My love started with Australian Colonial furn. D me to Georgian sterling and jewellery, offering me. Many people ask me this. If I can secure an item for a good price I will always try and pass on the saving. As I firmly believe an item is worth what someone is willing to pay. I’ve come to know through here. And the art of listing items. It is a creative p. That I thoroughly en. While the internet is a fi. Ne source of information I cannot recommend highly enough the importance of actual reference books. London Goldsmiths 1697- 1837 Their. Marks and Their L. Ives by Arthur G. Silver Novelties in the Gilded A. 1870 – 1910 by Deborah Cr. Jackson’s Silver & Gold M. Arks edited by Ian. All jewellery is delivered in. We never use sat. The item “Victorian antique solid 9k gold seed pearl & turquoise gypsy ring English 1878″ is in sale since Thursday, June 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage, Antique Jewellery”. The seller is “vandalane” and is located in Northern NSW. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Main Colour: Gold
- Jewellery Type: Ring
- Metal Purity: 9k
- Main Stone: Pearl
- Era: 1837-1910
- Assay: Birmingham
- Date: 1878