1885 Victorian Gold Floral Pearl Ring
This 19th-century 9ct gold pearl ring, hallmarked 1885, is a charming reflection of Victorian taste. Three softly lustrous pearls are set across the front, their gentle glow contrasting elegantly with the warm, slightly rosy tone of the gold.
The band is particularly striking, engraved with cross motifs and flowing floral decoration, lending the piece an almost medieval or Gothic Revival quality. This style, popular in the late Victorian period, drew inspiration from earlier centuries, blending romanticism, symbolism, and intricate ornament into jewellery.
The three pearls, long associated with purity, wisdom, and sincerity, enhance the ring’s quiet, contemplative beauty, while the cross motifs suggest themes of protection, and devotion. The trio of pearls may also have been added to evoke the symbolism of the past, present, and future. Together, these elements create an heirloom filled with poetry; one that speaks to both Victorian sentiment and historic grace, as wearable today as it was the day it was formed.
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SHIPPING INFO
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FINER DETAILS
ERA:
Victorian 1837 - 1901
CURRENT RING SIZE:
UK size Q 1/2 / 8 1/4 US
STONES:
Pearl
HALLMARKS:
Hallmarks for Chester, dated 1855. Stamped 9ct Gold. Makers mark 'R.N'.
MEASUREMENTS:
Ring width measures 4.8mm
WEIGHT:
3.2
RESIZING:
This ring cannot be resized due to the nature of the design.
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