Antique 9k Rose Gold Engraved Band Ring, Victorian

The keeper ring is a classic and highly sought after ring style, this antique Edwardian era keeper knot style ring is a real charmer. The face is made up from a scrolling knot design engraved into the face. The ring is crafted in a rich 9ct rose gold with a warm inviting glow. It is a well designed and weighty piece, this would make a wonderful gift or a great stackable piece for your collection. 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...

This charming antique, Victorian turquoise double snake ring in 18kt yellow gold is both unusual and alluring. Coils of rich, buttery yellow gold form the body of these handsome int...

An antique rose gold ring, styled as a buckle, in 9 karat rose gold. A band ring, which is designed as a buckle, or belt, a design which was popular in the late Victorian and early...

An antique yellow gold ring, comprising one oval shaped locket compartment, in 9 karat yellow gold, to a band of 9 karat yellow gold. This amazing ring is set to the centre with an oval shaped head, which is beautifully tactile, like a smooth pebble. The oval is beautifully engraved to one side with a heart motif, and elegant scrolls. The engraved panel opens on a hinge, revealing a secret locket compartment. Rings like this were popular in the Victorian era and are often referred to as ‘poison’ rings. They are rare pieces, and are not often found, let alone in wearable condition. Photographs or small mementos could be placed within the locket, the heart shaped engraving would suggest this ring had a sentimental purpose, you can feel the love associated with it, when you wear this ring. The shoulders lead to a carved band of polished yellow gold. The locket snaps shut securely, and it does rattle slightly as is common with rings like these, but the hinge is still strong. The ring is in good condition, with a tiny ding to the underside of the locket compartment. This ding does not affect wearability and cannot be seen when worn. Wear and tear acquiescent with age. The head of the ring measures 10.7mm high, and 13.2mm wide. The band measures 2.7mm wide at the back. Gross weight: 1.68g Ring size: approximately a UK – K US – 5.25 EU – 50 with some leeway either side, due to the shape of the back of the ring Hallmarks: 9.375 (9 karat gold), shield for Chester assay, date letter ‘N’ for 1896, makers mark “GKL”, likely for George K...