THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 14k Gold
Size: 6
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
ABOUT:
This is a personal collection release - it's a lovely one that I have enjoyed but too many rings, not enough fingers : )
Victorian locket ring in 14k yellow gold (tested) with floral engraved shoulders. The ring face is a compartment that swings open to hold a photo or small memento. As a lovely contrast, the cover of the locket is a rosier gold. It has a blank cartouche with scrolling designs. The back of the ring face is engraved, I think with a name but I can't decipher it.
Antique boxes, props, staircases and bannisters ; ) not included. Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 6 , The ring face is 7.3mm north to south, it weighs 1.9g.
Some patina but still quite wearable. It of course needs a gentle hand because of it's 150 year old hinges, and they do wobble some when the cover is open, so the buyer should not be aggressive with it, but I have opened and closed it dozens of times without incident and it actually snaps quite sturdy. Shadows of a sizing to the back.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
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