Antique 18k gold keeper ring, Edwardian, heavy

About the Item

The keeper ring is a classic and highly sought after ring style, always in high demand and this antique Edwardian era 18k gold keeper ring is one of our favourites. The face is made up from a scrolling knot with rose gold beading, this ring is very finely crafted and the finest attention to detail can be seen and felt throughout. The face neatly leads to the heavy trifurcated shoulders and the smooth, chunky gold band. The ring is crafted in a rich 18kt yellow gold with a warm inviting glow and soft rose gold highlights. It is a weighty piece and this would make a wonderful gift or a great stackable piece for your collection. It is a treat to find them and this one really stands out with its quality craftsmanship. There are a number of stories behind the origins of the keeper ring stretching far back to the Georgian eras. One was that they were worn as guard rings when jewels were worn over gloved hands, another and perhaps the most commonly known is that they are used to hold or keep more expensive rings in place by wearing them above. The other and the most romantic version of the origin is that they were worn as pre marriage rings, basically saying that the intended wearer was a keeper. Marks and era: Edwardian era, fully hallmarked for 18ct gold, 1907, Chester Assay office. Condition: Good used condition overall, some light surface wear commensurate with age. Approx weight: 6.68g. Ring face approx 8.3mm length, 3.3mm band width. UK/AU ring size M½ US ring size 6.25 EU / MM ring size 52.50 Does not come with a box, box shown in the image for display purposes only. Any questions or queries please contact us. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.

Ring Size:

6.25 US, Resizable

Metal:

18k Gold,Rose Gold,Yellow Gold

Weight:

6.68 g

Style:

Edwardian

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

Early 20th Century