Georgian 14k Gold Fede Ring with Locket Compartment & Pearl & Turquoise Flower

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Georgian 14k Gold Fede Ring with Locket Compartment & Pearl & Turquoise Flower

About the Item

Crafted of 14K gold with a lovely bloomed finish, the ring features a classic design of two cuffed hands holding a flower (a pansy or forget-me-not, most likely, in friendship, love and remembrance.) The flower blossom’s petals are set with pearl, while the center is Persian turquoise. To the reverse is the original locket compartment still holding finely woven hair. Each hand is textured and detailed with small fingernails and fluted cuffs. Atop the locket compartment, the gems are held in pinched collet style settings that remain in very good condition. The pearls have nice luster with some small imperfections seen with magnification. Their color is creamy with both silvery and slightly champagne hues, which contrast nicely to the “pop” of color from the Persian turquoise center. The turquoise has a small chip at one edge of its setting, seen with magnification; the flower measures approximately 7 mm in diameter. At the back of the flower is the locket compartment, which remains in very good original condition, though it is lacking the glazing. Inside is very finely woven hair of a deep brown color. A small piece of plastic or glass glazing could be made to cover the locket, if desired. The band is dainty, simple and elegant – tapering slightly from the cuffs to the back of the band, with a polished finish that still has a rich color, though no longer has the slightly matte bloomed finish the hands have. No hallmarks are present; the band has a slightly oval shape that makes it very comfortable on the hand, and may be an old replacement band, but is certainly not new. Other than the small chip to the turquoise and the missing glazing to the locket compartment, I see one small hairline where one finger meets the compartment. It looks to have been there a long time and has not been repaired or altered. Otherwise, I see only very light wear and find the ring to be in very good antique condition for its type and age. On my scale, the finished weight is 2.48 grams. Currently fitting me as a size 7.5 to 7.75 (it registers as a 7 on my mandrel but the slight oval-ness gives it a more generous fit) it could be carefully sized within reason by a good jeweler. I do recommend using a jeweler experienced in antique jewelry to size this very special piece.

Ring Size:
7.5 US, Resizable
Metal:
14k Gold
Stone:
Pearl,Turquoise
Stone Cut:
Cabochon
Weight:
2.5 g
Style:
Georgian
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1840-1849
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1830 to 1850
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: Possibly partly reshanked, but done expertly. Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small chip to the turquoise & slight imperfections to the pearls, the locket compartment no longer has its original glazing, one small hairline to a finger near where it connects to the locket compartment..
Seller Location:
Danvers, MA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3614219540882