THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Band / Ring
Materials: 10k Gold
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
ABOUT:
I searched for years to add one of these "Darling" rings to my personal collection which I love to stack with other pieces as I love rings with words : )
I recently came across another by luck, and as I don't need two, I am offering it up.
Mine is one of my most inquired about pieces when I happen to be wearing it while photographing other pieces of mine for sale.
Such a romantic Victorian piece not commonly found. Originally probably a child's ring, crafted in 10k rose gold, it's the sweetest. It is a size 3. The one in my PC was sized up and anther piece of mine with similar fabrication I was also able to have sized, despite its dainty fabrication. So may be possible for you to size up but you'd want to show pictures to your local jeweler to make sure they feel comfortable working on it and to let you know what can be done. Still wearable as a pinky or midi ring.
No hallmarks remain, tests at 10k gold.
MEASUREMENTS:
It is about a size 3, a little over but does not reach 3 1/4. Very lightweight, It weighs only 0.95 grams. The band is 3.4mm wide.
Antique box not included.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
All my pieces are preowned and in estate condition. Quite thin gold, it does not flex when you squeeze it and it has no cracks or breaks but the edge is blunt. I did not notice any discomfort while wearing it though. : )
Some lost to the enamel, especially to the G in Darling as seen in the photos but I find it still legible.
As with all my estate pieces - Please note this is not a mint condition item. Rare piece though that is fun to wear!
Thanks so much for looking at my shop!
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