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Victorian Heavy Mizpah Ring Created In 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1876

Victorian Heavy Mizpah Ring Created In 18 Carat Gold; Circa 1876

Regular price £845.00 GBP
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The perfect sentimental gesture of love and friendship is this exceptional quality and chunky Mizpah rich yellow gold ring. A must have addition to any vintage or antique jewellery lovers collection along with a lovely personalised addition!

The term ‘Mizpah is found in Genesis 31:49, it means ‘watchtower and is used as a prayer, meaning “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. The Victorian era was filled with symbols and declarations of love and remembrance. Usually we have the most darling engraving on the back of the band on the outside - which reads ‘Elise 1895‘. The date is a little later than the creation of the ring and this may have been a wedding ring!

Usually given as a token of love between lovers, friends or family, this piece would be beautiful gesture of a gift. It would also amazing a gorgeous choice if an usual and unique antique wedding band filled with history.

This bold Mizpah ring is been created from 18 carat gold in Victorian England in the 1870‘s. The higher grade of gold means this band has a buttery rich golden glowing.

The size and metal means this is an ideal ring to be worn and enjoyed everyday. With a width of almost 8 mm at the front and weighing 4.2 grams this is a substantial piece of jewellery.

The ‘mizpah has been perfectly picked out in relief on the front of the band. The pronounced nature of the font and heavy feel of the ring overall makes this an especially good quality example.

Whether youre treating yourself or a loved one, this is a beautiful and sentimental piece of history. Not only a beautiful Mizpah, but one of the finest and more substantial examples we can come across.



DETAILS:

ERA: Victorian era -1876

HALLMARKS: 18ct (fineness of 18 carat gold) WM (Makers Mark) anchor (Birmingham assay office) b (date letter 1876)

MEASUREMENTS S (UK/AU) 9 (US)

WEIGHT: 4.25 grams approximately

WIDTH: 7.5 mm approximately at the front and graduating down to 3mm at the back

CONDITION: This is on gorgeous antique condition with a fine patina across the surface of the band.

Please note the antique box is for display only

If you have any questions about this or any other piece please do not hesitate to ask



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