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Antique Early Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Shield-Shaped Sardonyx Locket Ring - Birmingham 1857

Sale price$2,850.00 AUD

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This superb hidden locket ring is fully hallmarked for assay in Birmingham in 1857 and manufacture we believe by Charles Green - established in Birmingham in 1824.

Crafted from 9ct yellow gold, and featuring the central shield shaped Sardonyx which opens to reveal a locket compartment which still retains its original glass framed window with plaited hair beneath. This glass compartment is removable and the hair can be replaced with a treasured photo or left empty if desired - (we can do this for the buyer if requested).

Supporting the shield are stunningly beautiful ornate shoulders and a shank which is also imposed for its full circumference.

The condition of this ring is incredible, as is the workmanship. A collectors dream, however suitable for any one who admires true antique jewellery and the skills of jewellers of days long gone by.

STONES

Sardonyx

MEASUREMENTS
Across shoulders - 2.2cm
Shield locket - 1.3cm x 1.2cm
Rise - 4.4mm

WEIGHT
4.40 Grams

MARKS
‘C.G’ - Makers mark we believe for Charles Green established in Birmingham 1824
Full UK hallmarks for 9ct gold / date letter ‘I’ for 1859

SIZE
S or 19.2mm diameter US 9 1/4
We advise against resizing due to the beautiful pattern, however it is possible with a competent jeweller

CONDITION
Very good to excellent antique condition. This ring is superb. No losses nor wear to gold work throughout the ring. Sardonyx has no chips or abrasions. Locket opens and closes perfectly and securely. Inside compartment has original glass, and hair matting, this is easy to remove and an if desired hair can be replaced with a small photo or left empty. Overall present 91/2 out of 10 condition.

Please note boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated.


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