Antique Victorian Buckle Ring 18ct Gold

A superb example of an antique Victorian 18ct gold unisex buckle ring. The ring is engraved with a decorative chased floral work all around the full circumference of the outer band, with a pattern to the edges. 

The ring is hallmarked for 1886 by John Goffe & Son, this goldsmith was registered in December 1882 in Tenby Street in Birmingham.

This ring is very comfortable to wear and would make a lovely antique sustainable choice for a wedding band, or is perfect as a dress ring or stacking band.

Condition: Some slight wear to the engraving to the rear of the ring, commensurate with age and use.

Width: 6.5mm

Hallmark: Maker's mark 'J.G & S', gold crown symbol, '18' for 18ct gold, assay Birmingham, date letter 'M' for 1886

Size: UK O1/2 - P, EU 55.5 - 56, USA 7.75 - 8

Weight: 5.5g

In the Victorian era, buckle rings where worn as a sign of eternal binding love, unbreakable loyalty and enduring memory. Worn as a love token, both for a love in this lifetime or as a sign of remembrance to a love that had gone before but not forgotten. 

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The ring will be supplied in a new presentation ring box.

Free worldwide shipping. Shipped via Royal Mail Special delivery for UK customers. Shipped International tracked & signed to all other countries.