A few days ago, after struggling to sell some heavy high carat rings, I thought to myself that I'd buy in some lower carat, lightweight, easier to sell rings. Minutes later, one of my favourite dealers sent me a photo of this heavy, high carat, whopper and there was just no way I could say no.
So here we are.
Look at it though! This is just so aesthetically pleasing to me. It's big and bold, it's smooooth, there's a pop of tonal colour with a backdrop of black enamel. It's just bang on brand and I'm delighted with it.
Yes it's heavy. Yes it's 18 carat gold. Yes it's antique. No not cheap. Find me 10 grams of 18 carat old gold that is. I’m taking the moral high ground with this piece, will you join me?
Amazing Victorian sardonyx signet ring
Material - 18ct gold
Hallmarks - none
Country of origin - England
Size - UK O.5 / US 7.5
Weight - 10g
Condition - excellent. Enamel loss to shoulders as seen in photos and as to be expected with a piece over 100 years old.
All of my pieces are at the very least pre-loved and most of them are vintage or antique. This item is not brand new and as such, will not look brand new. Please expect signs of wear to include kinks in links, surface wear to gold, scuffs to stones and accept this as part and parcel of buying second hand jewellery. I will be as clear as I can with item descriptions and condition statement and aim to make sure you are aware of any potential defects before you buy.