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A rare and elegant handcrafted treasure from Australia’s Edwardian era, this antique 18-carat gold and Platinum half hoop Pearl ring is a true collector’s piece. 

Showcasing five luminous full round Pearls, in exceptional condition, with each beautifully set in Platinum, creating a refined contrast against the warm gold band. 

Styled in the classic half hoop form so beloved in the early 20th century, this ring embodies a classic and enduring design still popular today.

What makes this piece especially significant is its provenance: it is fully hallmarked for Stevenson, the renowned Adelaide jeweller Walter Hunter Stevenson, who was a leading figure in Australian jewellery craftsmanship during the late 19th and early 20th century. 
Rings of this design and origin are exceptionally rare, making it not only a jewel of beauty but also one of historical importance.

Graceful, wearable, and steeped in heritage, this antique Pearl ring is a remarkable example of Australian Edwardian quality and artistry.

STONES
Pearl

MEASUREMENTS
Spread - 1.8cm
Width - 5.39mm
Rise - 4.4mm

WEIGHT
3.16 Grams

MARKS
‘STEVENSON’
'18ct' For 18ct

ERA
Edwardian 1901-1915

SIZE
L 1/2 or 16.5mm diameter US 6
Could be resized up 3-4, down 2-3 by any competent jeweller 

CONDITION
Excellent antique condition.  The Pearls show no nacre loss, all are lovely, well matched, well set and secure.  All claws are original, strong and in excellent condition covering/holding the Pearls perfectly.  Shank is thick, strong and hallmarks are crisp.  There is evidence of a prior resize to the rear of inside shank sometime in history, this has been assessed as strong an stable.  No issues to note.

History of Walter Hunter Stevenson 1855-1930

Walter Hunter Stevenson (1855–1930) was a prominent Adelaide jeweller in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Victoria, he apprenticed under Phillip Wing in Little Collins Street Melbourne before moving to Adelaide in 1875. Moving to Adelaide in 1875 working as a journeyman for P. Flak & Co. and then in 1878, he and his brother William - a trained watchmaker -  founded Stevenson Brothers in Gawler Place, relocating to 6 Rundle Street in 1881. 

Known for gold and silver craftsmanship, their jewellery featured Australian motifs, opals, and gemstones, with pieces like diamond rings and brooches marked “Stevenson.” The business thrived into the 1920s, with Walter’s son Malcolm joining. A civic figure, Stevenson served on the Adelaide City Council (1886–1887) and became president of the Retail Jewellers Association. 

He died in 1930, leaving a legacy of finely crafted, collectible jewellery.