{"product_id":"victorian-bloodstone-locket-signet-ring-circa-1870-copy-1","title":"Victorian Sentimental Curio Ring; Circa 1850","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn unusual mid Victorian ring which was discovered as a metal detecting find and now preserved as a fascinating little piece of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCreated from base metal, the ring has been heavily misshapen over its lifetime, but despite this, the original design remains remarkably clear. Across the face of the ring can still be seen the sentimental Victorian motto 'FORGET ME NOT'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThere is something so evocative about a jewel like this. Bent, battered and weathered by time, it has clearly lived a life before being lost and eventually rediscovered. Rather than hiding its imperfections, we think they are what make this piece so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe forget me not was one of the most beloved sentimental motifs of the Victorian era, symbolising remembrance and the enduring memory of someone dear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt would make a wonderful piece for someone who loves history, curiosities and sentimental jewellery. Given its shape and size, could be worn either as a ring or incorporated into a pendant or necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Victorian   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARKS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unmarked Basemetal \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIZE\u003c\/b\u003e: Finger Size L (UK\/AU) 5.75 (US) - misshaped so this is an approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 1.1 grams approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is well worn as it is a metal detector find and has been bent and worn. The detail of the design is still crisp and can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the antique box is for display only \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any questions about this or any other piece please do not hesitate to ask \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs and condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We ship worldwide on all orders \u0026amp; parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature pink boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We accept all methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57215678972230,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/4CC9EBAA-8C46-4EF3-844F-3858A9658AF9.jpg?v=1787921570","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/victorian-bloodstone-locket-signet-ring-circa-1870-copy-1","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}