Victorian Antique M W INITIAL 8.6mm Wide Cigar Band Ring 18k Gold French 1800s Hallmark Stacker Unisex

ABOUT:
Antique French 18k gold wide cigar band ring with applied initial design of an old font " M " or " W " depending on which way you flip it. Sleek, unisex design.

Found in France on my recent inventory sourcing trip. This one bears the French antique hallmark used Primarily in the 1800s (and then discontinued) for 18k gold. Beautiful warm to rosy antique patina to the gold with a yellow gold glow around the letters. That wonderful rich antique patina that can't be found on modern gold.

Antique box is not included. Please note the detailed measurements that I always provide, as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures where I am required to show zoomed in detail.

SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:

Center of the band sits at around a size 7 1/2 on the mandrel, but with the wide gold that displaces the finger, it seems to fit closer to a 6 1/2. It is 8.6mm wide on the finger and weighs 4.2 grams.

IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:

All my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. Uniform surface wear commensurate with age. The surface scratches can be more notable due to the sleek and smooth finish of the ring. A jeweler could buff this back to a shinier finish, but most of my buyers prefer original condition and you would want to avoid using a buffing wheel around the hallmark or letter for fear of softening that. But it is certainly very legible and easy to decipher as is. But Due to age - please note this is not a mint condition item. There are no dark spots to the gold, it was just difficult to photograph because it can reflect its surroundings.

Please also note that I take some photos / videos in the sunshine because it captures the lovely color and sparkle, but it also highlights any surface wear, scratches, abrasions, buildup or inclusions that can catch the light, making these things appear worse than they would with normal day to day wear. : )

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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