Highly unusual mid Victorian gold sentimental ring, comprising a carved floral onyx and garnet pansy, with colourless paste accents, to scrolling foliate engraved raised shoulders and engraved band.
The pansy referring to the French pense of ‘pense à moi’ which translates to ‘think of me’, a classic motif that would have been widely recognised when this ring was given. During this time travel could be difficult because of the weather or distances and it could be months or years between meeting someone you deeply cared about. Giving such a piece, often with a lock of hair to the reverse was a way to express your love and well wishes to the recipient.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Electronically tests as approximately 9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1860-70.
Dimensions:
UK ring size K1/2.
US ring size 51/2.
European ring size 50.
Width of ring head 1.3cm.
Condition:
General small marks and discolouration.
Strengthening bars to the back of the shoulders, some associated soft solder discolouration visible to the sides of the shoulders.
Central colourless paste with abrasion. One small accent paste set pavillion-facing.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
Highly unusual mid Victorian gold sentimental ring, comprising a carved floral onyx and garnet pansy, with colourless paste accents, to scrolling foliate engraved raised shoulders and engraved band.
The pansy referring to the French pense of ‘pense à moi’ which translates to ‘think of me’, a classic motif that would have been widely recognised when this ring was given. During this time travel could be difficult because of the weather or distances and it could be months or years between meeting someone you deeply cared about. Giving such a piece, often with a lock of hair to the reverse was a way to express your love and well wishes to the recipient.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked.
Electronically tests as approximately 9ct gold.
Date:
Circa 1860-70.
Dimensions:
UK ring size K1/2.
US ring size 51/2.
European ring size 50.
Width of ring head 1.3cm.
Condition:
General small marks and discolouration.
Strengthening bars to the back of the shoulders, some associated soft solder discolouration visible to the sides of the shoulders.
Central colourless paste with abrasion. One small accent paste set pavillion-facing.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.