THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Ring
Materials: 14k Gold, Paste
Size: 5
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
ABOUT:
After I purchased this one in London, I wore it all over England. I just kept reaching for it, so cute and stackable. This original Victorian era lover's knot ring has a dainty shank that extends to the face where the lover's knot appears like twisted gold wire. From it hangs a little cabochon pink paste heart charm that catches the light and glows beautifully. Dainty little piece, fits me on other fingers but could also be a cute pinky or midi ring stacker. There are recreations and vintage examples but this one is an actual Victorian antique.
Antique box is not included. Listing is for the one ring with the others in the stack shown for color comparison and scale.
Old and worn hallmarks on the shank that I couldn't make out, possibly initials "g&l". It tests at 14k. There appears to be a strike on the other side as well but it is too worn to make out.
There is a nick to the heart that you can see in some light and some bubble inclusions under magnification. A solder spot where it might have been sized at the back?
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 5 . It weighs a dainty 1.25 grams. The heart stone is about 5mm.
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.
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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