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Antique FAITH HOPE LOVE 10k Gold FLORAL Chunky SIGNET Wd Band Georgian Victorian

$ 395.47

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Gold
  • Era: Georgian, Biedermeier, 1800s, Victorian
  • Brand: Antique
  • Style: Signet, Mourning, Love Token, Anchor, Cross, Heart
  • Metal Purity: 10k
  • Motif: Faith, Hope, Love, Charity,
  • Metal: Gold
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Selling an assortment of vintage to antique rings.  Many more coming soon - thanks for stopping by!  : )
    ABOUT:
    Beautiful "Faith, Hope, Love / Charity" Signet ring with the symbols engraved on the oval ring face with floral details on the shoulders.  The face of the ring and floral shoulders are wider and the band slightly tapers towards the back but remains fairly wide all the way around.
    I purchased this from a dealer in Europe who dated this to the Biedermeier era, c1815 to 1848.  The style of the floral details on the shoulder align with this time period.
    It is hallmarked with two stamps on the outside back of the shank, as is customary in some European countries, but I could not identify the hallmarks.
    These anchor, cross and heart symbols became prominent in the late 18th century to represent the three virtues.  They were used in mourning pieces, for remembrance, as love tokens, or in cases of separation for the loved one to return safely home.
    Beautiful and unique band / signet to wear alone or to stack with other pieces.
    SIZE & MEASUREMENTS:
    It is about a size 9 1/4, the band is slightly out of round.  Weight is 2.5 grams.
    The face of the ring is about 10.2mm wide and the floral shoulders, 7.2mm wide.
    Antique box not included, will come in a new ring box.
    HALLMARKS:
    No hallmarks but tested at 10k.
    IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
    All my pieces are preowned and in estate condition.  There is a linear seam visible on the back of the band from a sizing.  In this same spot on the inside is a larger darker spot from the soldering that was used when it was sized.  I assume the small spot of solder material, while smooth, is not solid gold as it has darkened with age.  The band is slightly out of round.
    Considering age, it is still perfectly legible and wearable. There is surface wear, tiny scuffs and scratches especially on the smooth areas of the ring face around the engraving, made more noticeable by the highly reflective, mirrored finish of the shiny gold. With normal wear it looks nice but if you study the surface in a reflection, you can see the scuffs and scratches.  Some wear to the flower patterns from age.  There is a linear seam visible on the back of the band from a sizing.  In this same spot on the inside is a larger darker spot from the soldering the band is slightly egg shaped.
    Please note this is not a mint condition item.
    Additional insurance and signature confirmation upon delivery will be added at my cost.
    Thanks so much for looking at my items!