Gentlemen's Jewels

It was 1915 and the world was at war. The Great War, they called it, but it was particularly horrible and not great at all. He was destined to head for the front lines but first he had something to do. He popped into a jewelry shop on Warstone Lane, the irony wasn’t lost on him, and he picked out two simple gold bands, one for himself and one for her. He knew she didn’t need anything fancy, that she would say that all they needed was each other.

Hand crafted in 1915 in Birmingham, England, this wonderful wedding band has that velvety soft feel that only old gold can achieve. It’s a 4.7 mm wide band that is fully hallmarked with ’18’ for 18 karat gold, a crown for England, an anchor for Birmingham and the letter q for the date of 1915. This ring is a size 8 and weighs 1.3 grams.

Whenever he felt hopeless or helpless in the long days of the war, he just spun this ring on his finger and thought of his beautiful wife at home, waiting on their baby.

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"Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone. I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One. I give ye my Spirit, 'til our Life shall be Done.

You cannot possess me for I belong to myself But while we both wish it, I give you that which is mine to give. You cannot command me for I am a free person But I shall serve you in those ways you require And the honeycomb will taste sweeter coming from my hand." - Traditional Celtic Wedding Vows

I admit it, this spectacular Posy holder brooch made me a bit weak in the knees when I came across it on a visit to Scotland. Hand crafted of sterling silver in 1881, this brooch is done in the shape of beautifully detailed Thistle, the flower of Scotland. Measuring a generous 52.4 mm north to south and 19.9 mm across and is 14 mm deep, it is empty at the top and meant to hold a boutonniere or even a single flower. This piece is fully hallmarked to the reverse with a registration mark which indicates that it was marked on June 15th, 1881, and it also has the hallmarks for Scotland, Edinburgh, and a z for the year 1881, as well as Queen Victoria in profile which means it is made in sterling silver. The brooch has a long pin stem and C clasp and weighs 7.0 grams.

Are you looking for the perfect wedding accessory for the well-dressed groom? Why not try this instant heirloom? At almost 140 years old, it’s ready for another century or two of use!

A note from Victoria: If you are using this to hold a full boutonniere, we found it works best to also pin the flowers so that they don't fall out!

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This antique Victorian carnelian gold fob was handcrafted in England around 1890. This is a regal pendant which features a horseshoe and riding crops in 9 karat gold. The bright fob is set with a round red-orange carnelian bearing a family crest intaglio displaying a dragon and bow and arrow. This piece measures 32.7 x 21 x 6.2 mm and it weighs 7.2 grams. The fob bears the hallmarks, “9 CT” and the makers mark, “Ce.Fd”.

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Symbolism was powerful to the Victorians. With strict rules of society and culture they had to express themselves in non-verbal ways, like through art, music and literature. When it came to jewelry, symbolism and creativity were combined. This faith, hope, and charity brooch was a popular motif during the Victorian era. We have the cross, a traditional symbol indicative of faith, the heart, a symbol reaching back thousands of years, which is representative of charity and last but not least, there’s the anchor; long associated with sailors at sea, it indicates hope and steadfastness. A sailor hopes to land an anchor in a safe place after a long journey.

This silver gilt brooch was handcrafted in Birmingham, England in 1900. It’s a late Victorian brooch that features the traditional cross, heart, and anchor motif set on a crescent. It also spells out the words, “Faith Hope Charity”. This antique pin measures 41.5 x 21 mm and weighs 2.8 grams. It bears the assay mark for Birmingham, the lion mark for sterling, the date letter, “a” for 1900, and the maker’s mark, “P&T”.

A faith, hope, and charity accessory was typically gifted by sweethearts, from mothers to children, or between sisters.

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Ancient Greek myth tells us that while the Creator was giving all flowers their color, he heard a soft whisper, “Forget me not!”. By the time this tiny voice was heard, nearly all his colors had been used up. He was only able to gift this little flower a small amount of blue. None the less, this flower was very pleased and delighted to don such a lovely blue shade, and so he wore it with pride and happiness. During Medieval times, ladies wore this flower’s symbol as a sign of enduring love and faithfulness.

This antique Victorian 9 karat gold brooch was handcrafted in England in 1896. The front of this oval engraved brooch features a motif of forget-me-not flowers with a garter or buckle frame. The front piece opens to reveal a secret message: Forget Me Not. This brooch pin measures 38.5 x 18.5 mm and it weighs 3.8 grams. This piece has been fully hallmarked as it bears the gold purity mark, “9.CARAT” and the registration number, “RD273697”. There is also a maker’s mark that reads, “W.J.H”.

This perfect brooch pin would tidy up any jacket lapel and would be a lovely golden accent on a winter scarf.

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To the Victorians, an anchor was a symbol of hope and steadfastness. Husbands would go off to sea as wives stood waving goodbye in the salty air of the harbor; they wore anchor motifs as a sentiment that they would see each other again. They would trust this idea and would hold enduring love, despite distance and danger. The anchor was also mentioned in a beautiful bible verse, Hebrews 6:19, “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and secure, and which enters into that within the veil.” This was likely the origination of the symbol, but of course, an anchor is logically a resource for ensuring safety, for holding steady, and for sound reliance.

This fantastic Anchor brooch has the added Victorian sentiment of the ivy leaf, a symbol of love, used as ‘I cling to thee’. The sterling silver anchor has pink and yellow gold washed leaves and tips for added visual interest. This wonderful piece measures 43.5 mm north to south and 22.7 mm across at the widest point, it weighs 2.7 grams. We’d be happy to convert this lovely brooch to a pendant upon request. The pin is marked to the reverse with the hallmarks showing that it was made in Birmingham, England in 1890, it also has a makers mark.

Sail away with this fantastic sea-themed anchor jewel. No need to be by the water to wear it, anywhere with a glass of wine and a sunset will do.

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When Queen Victoria's Royal Court followed her to Scotland and Barlmoral Castle, the demand for Scottish jewelry in all forms flourished. The witches heart, with a tail that almost always twists to the right, had become a popular and very romantic motif in Scotland in the 17th century. Made to ward off witches and evil spirits, it was sold from small stalls or locked booths and is sometimes also called a 'Luckenbooth'. By the time this wonderful brooch was made during the Victorian era, these brooches were being given as betrothal pieces, often shown with the hearts intertwined, the message was that the receiver had ‘bewitched’ the giver!

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in about 1880, it is beautifully detailed with blue, white, red and green enamel to the front. This piece is unmarked but tests as sterling silver. It was likely made in England. The brooch measures 40.3 mm north to south and 29.9 mm across and weighs 9.8 grams.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June of 1914 was the trigger that launched the Great War of 1914-1918, which we now call World War I. The English tried to stay out of the war, but on August 4th the Germans came through Belgium and attacked France and England could no longer ignore the treat, within days they were officially at war. English patriotism was high during war time and this ‘Bully’ bulldog holding a Union Jack in his mouth was just one symbol of this national feeling.

This wonderful brooch was hand crafted in sterling silver in 1914. It is beautifully rendered with great attention to detail, the bright enameled colors of the British flag really pop! This wonderful piece is marked to the reverse with the word ‘silver’ and a Registration number, ‘REGd 644039’, indicating the date of origin. The doggie measures 21.4 mm north to south and 35.2 mm across and weighs 3.8 grams.

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In Scotland, the thistle is the national symbol, it stands for pain, protection, and pride. There is a legend that is based in the 13th century in which the Norse King’s soldiers invade a Scottish Coastal town. This Viking King plotted to sneak slyly in on the Scottish Clansmen and Highlanders, while they slept. They chose to go barefoot. One of the soldiers stepped on a native thistle and cried out in pain. His scream was so loud it woke the Scots and thus the battle began prematurely, leaving the Scots victorious. How factual this myth is, is up to interpretation; but around this time period, the thistle became a symbol of national pride in Scotland.

This wonderful Scottish brooch is set with an array of richly colored agates in shades of reds, yellows, oranges and grays which form a traditional Garter motif. The center of the brooch features a detailed silver thistle with one Amethyst and two Citrine faceted thistle flowers. This early example of Scottish jewelry was probably made around 1850-1860 and it has a small clip at the top, probably meant to hold a safety chain originally, it can now be used to hang this large brooch on a sturdy chain. The back of this piece is engraved with the initials EW in curvy script. There is a small repair to the back where a new ‘C’ clasp was put on. The brooch measures 60.3 mm north to south and 51 mm across and it weighs 31.4 grams. There are no hallmarks and we’ve tested it as sterling silver.

When the Castle at Balmoral was completed in 1856, the entourage of the Royal family flocked to Scotland. They dressed themselves in tartans and plaids, pinned with brooches set with agates, amethysts and citrines, brooches like this magnificent beauty.

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Curiouser and curiouser. Reminiscent of a demon with its haunting red eyes, but also suggestive of a soothsayer with its long beard and mysterious existence. It’s rings like this that capture my imagination and make me wonder the most wondrous of things. I found this interesting bauble in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. I had just polished off a toffee souffle at Vinkeles and was going for a twilight stroll when a small garden level storefront caught my eye. It didn’t take me long until I had a handful of goodies, including this intriguing charmer.

This amazing gold ring was handcrafted around 1900. It’s a creative piece, with demons as the shoulders with red ruby eyes and a sparkling cluster of diamonds at the center. This ring consists of 16 old European cut diamonds, totaling an approximate weight of 1.275 carats. The center diamond measures 5 x 5 x 3.5 mm, weighing approximately .60 carats. The ring face measures 10.5 mm north to south and 23.7 mm across, and 5 mm off the finger. The band width narrows to 3.3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 8 and it weighs 8.2 grams. It bears no marks and has been acid tested.

Wear a little mystery on your finger! I love this fabulous little bauble and I just know you will, too.

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This antique silver bird brooch was handcrafted in 1917 in Europe. Across the open-winged bird is a banner that reads, “Ypres”, a city in Belgium known for the Battle of Ypres – a series of fights during World War I between Germany and the Allied Forces. This brooch measures 60 mm across and 17.3 mm north to south. It has been acid tested and weighs 2.7 grams.

There were hundreds of thousands of casualties in the five engagements of the Battle of Ypres, which began in 1914 and ended in 1918. It was a significant battleground, and remembering it meant commemorating a plethora of multi-nationals that were involved – including but not limited to Australians, Belgians, Canadians, Indians, Africans, and New Zealanders. There were controversial moves in the battles that have gone down in history as potentially improper, which is saying a lot as far as warfare goes. Of course, out of tragedy, there is always a silver lining. Subsequently, the town and surrounding areas were completely rebuilt and brought into the modern era with new technologies and architecture.

What better way to remember something so life altering than a badge of honor?

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I’m always ravenous for pieces of art that can be worn and shown off. And pieces like these, with endless charm and flattery, are by far my favorite. There’s a sweetness with this piece that stems from the jeweler’s love for his craft. There’s tradition with this piece, illuminated from the idea of nature. There’s a fashion with this piece, found in the ratios of gold, crystal, and paint, which give a sense of perfect artistic balance.

This antique Victorian gold Essex crystal brooch was handcrafted in England around 1880. It features a detailed motif of a horse and bridle, set in 15 karat gold. It’s a round pin that measures 22.4 mm in diameter and weighs 8.4 grams. It bears the hallmark, “V” and a maker’s mark. This brooch has been acid tested.

This type of reverse cut and painted rock crystal is commonly called an Essex Crystal. It’s made by taking a smooth round rock crystal, and cabochon cutting it, then deeply reverse-carving it. The stone is then hand-painted from the back. It’s a tedious process that takes many man hours. Of course, every minute of work on this piece was absolutely worth it!

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A billowy scarf, a dress with an impossible neckline, a jaunty hat, a silk neck tie; these are just a few of the things that would be greatly improved upon by adding a pin as fabulous as this one.

Hand crafted by one of my favorite firms, Murrle Bennett & Co., this wonderful pin features a lovely heart shaped opal at the top and a smaller round opal at the termination of what looks like a stylized G-clef. The pin is made in 9 karat gold with a rosy pink color, it is 47.5 mm from top to bottom and 12mm across at the widest point. Made in England around 1900-1910. This pin is marked ‘9ct’, ‘Patent’ and with the ‘MB&Co’ makers mark, it weighs 2.2 grams.

This versatile pin would make a great gift for the one that you love!

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True story: Whenever I’m shopping in England, I often get accused of picking out all the pieces that my vendors have just purchased. “How do you always know which pieces I just bought!!??”. This ring was one of those, in fact I took it right off the finger of my friend, she said it was good that I bought it before she got too attached!

This stunning and large ring was most certainly made for a man, but the right woman could certainly pull it off. Hand crafted in about 1880, this Austro-Hungarian beauty is set with a large oval of rich green bloodstone flecked with red. The stone measures 19 x 15.8 mm and is closed at the back. The ring face measures 27 mm north to south and 24.5 mm across, it sits 6.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 3.5 mm at the back of the band. This ring is marked with a makers mark and hallmark, it has been acid tested to verify the gold content at 14 karat and weighs 12.6 grams. This very handsome ring is a size 12 US and could be resized somewhat to suit.

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If you love antiques, and you're in London, there is only one place that you absolutely cannot miss, it's called Gray's Antique Centre and it houses hundreds of dealers selling everything from ancient artifacts to art deco gems. Gray's can be found hiding just off of Oxford Street in a lovely terra-cotta wedge of a building in the heart of London's West End (speaking of west ends, the building was built in the 19th century by John Bolding and Son as a toilet factory - hence the nickname 'John' for toilet). Give yourself some time because Gray's has actually spread out over the years and now sprawls over two floors of exquisite dealers. It's enough to make even the most novice antique collector as giddy as a schoolgirl!

I found this ring at Gray's on a Thursday morning. Hand crafted in 15 karat gold, this highly stylized signet ring is set with a smooth, un-carved oval of Onyx. The shoulders of this ring are beautifully adorned with a scroll and arrow motif. This ring is fully hallmarked with the marks for having been made in Birmingham, England in 1874 of 15 karat gold, it also has the makers mark of ‘C.G’. The ring is a size 8 US and weighs 7 grams. The onyx measures 13.4 mm north to south and 10.1 mm across, the overall face of the ring is 15.3 mm north to south and 15.3 mm across, it sits 4.2 mm off the finger and narrows to 4.6 mm at the back of the band.

This wonderful ring is very crisp and super stylish, perfect for a woman or man.

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In real life, the Ostrich is an animal which stands over 9 feet tall and can run at a maximum speed of up to 45 miles per hour, fast enough to chase a cheetah. In heraldry, the image of an Ostrich is used as a symbol of faith and contemplation. For centuries the Ostrich was always depicted with a metal object in its mouth, usually a horseshoe or a key. It was thought that Ostriches could eat these metal objects. The family Chamberlin features an ostrich like this one with a key in its beak standing atop a coronet.

This handcrafted 18 karat gold ring features a large oval of deep green bloodstone flecked with bright red. The stone is carved with a fantastic image of an ostrich holding a key and is set into a subtly gorgeous ring with a rosy gold hue. This large intaglio measures 19 mm north to south and 12.3 mm across, the overall face of the ring is 20.8 x 11.6 mm and sits 4.7 mm of the finger. This ring is a size 8.25 and is unmarked, so we’ve carefully acid tested it to verify the content. This circa 1870-80 ring weighs 9.8 grams. Most likely it was made in England which is where I found it.

I have to wonder if perhaps this wasn’t the ring of one Peter Redpath who lived from 1821-1894. Redpath was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who was of Scottish descent. He migrated to England in 1880. His personal crest was identical to this carving.

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It only took a split second for me to decide that this ring was for me when the dealer pulled it out of her display and placed it in my hand. There is nothing like the feel of 18 karat gold, it has such a luxurious weight that it always makes me think I've landed in Middle Earth. It warms instantly to the touch and has a comfort level that other metals simply cannot match.

This hand carved 18 karat gold ring is engraved with a Ivy leaf motif, often used by the English as symbolic of the romantic phrase 'I cling to thee', the lovely carving is still quite crisp. The ring is fully hallmarked as having been made in Birmingham, England in 1899, it is 8 mm wide and weighs 6.8 grams.

A spectacular and sentimental ring that would make a fantastic wedding band!

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The serpent has had a place in mythology since man has been man. Chased from the Garden of Eden, sprouting from the head of a Gorgon, a dual symbol of good and evil, of medicine and poison, of fertility and revenge. Perhaps the duality of our own human nature has led every culture throughout humankind to both revere and revile them. To the Egyptians they were a symbol of royalty, to the Hindi a sign of passion, to the Romans they represented undying love. When Prince Albert proposed to Queen Victoria, it was at the height of a fashion revival for all things ancient and he presented her with a ring composed of two intertwined snakes to symbolize their unity and eternal love. Thus began both the engagement ring and the Victorian love affair with the serpent.

This fantastic double snake ring was made in England in about 1890. It is set with a bright and romantic red ruby and a sparkling old European cut diamond. This rings hallmarks are a little too rubbed to make out fully, but I can see that it was made in Chester, England of 18 karat gold. This ring measures 9 mm north to south and the face is 14.8 mm across, it’s 4.2 mm high and narrows to 3 mm at the back of the band. This ring is a size 7.5 and weighs 4 grams.

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I have long fingers and long fingers need rings of substance. When I saw this beauty sparkling in the sunlight of my friend and supplier’s kitchen, I popped it on and didn’t take it off again for a week. It’s unusual looking for a Victorian ring and I suspect that it was originally made for a gentleman, but it looks equally brilliant on my long fingered lady-hands!

This fully hallmarked ring was made in London, England in 1884. It looks like a large ‘X’, but I actually think it was created as a love knot ring and it’s set with 3 old European cut diamonds in a gypsy style. The diamonds add up to about .35 carats and the ring is crafted in 18 karat buttery yellow gold, and is marked ’18’ for the gold content. This ring measure 11.5 mm north to south and sits super flush, only 2 mm off the finger, it narrows to 8.2 mm at the back of the band and so will be a slightly snugger fit than a ring with a thin band, it’s a size 9 and weighs 7.3 grams.

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She remembers when she first fell in love. It was as though something pierced her heart, and she placed her hand to her chest. Her stomach fluttered and her cheeks were touched with pink. He was a boy in her class that helped carry her books. His eyes were dark, like chocolate truffles. He had four freckles on his nose. His hair was sandy, windblown, and wavy. He walked her home every day that year, telling her jokes just to make her smile. She was 11 and he was 12. He was the boy next door. 10 years later he was the boy with the ring on his finger, making her coffee in the morning, still telling jokes because her smile made his heart skip a beat, and his stomach flutter, and his cheeks turn pink. This piece reminds her of that feeling, as if Cupid’s Arrow struck her heart.

This sterling silver arrow brooch was handcrafted in Scotland around 1880. It is a striking piece that measures 70.3 x 25.8 mm and weighs 8.3 grams. The back contains a c-clasp to fit snugly on your favorite top! Red and gray granite decorate this arrow and shield brooch. It has been acid tested.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enthralled with Scotland since they first began to visit during the 1840s. In 1852, the couple purchased Balmoral Castle to reside in during summers. Queen Victoria owned the estate until her death in 1901. During that time, the demand for Scottish jewelry was high. Between the colorful pebble design made with native Scottish stones and the use of silver, this piece was very clearly made during this era of heavy Scottish inspiration. It was a time where traditional Scottish jewelry mixed with Victorian styles, inspiring themes such as Celtic knots, swords, kilts, thistles, plaid pins, and flowers.

This piece reminds me of Cupid’s arrow, helping jewelry loving souls find their next brooch!  

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The silences aren't uncomfortable, you talk without words. He knows when to reach over and hold your hand or when to crack a bad joke, just to make you grin. The ultimate symbol of unending love, fidelity and strength, the buckle ring is essential for every ring collection. This warm and wonderful version is simple and full of grace.

This Victorian sterling silver buckle ring was handcrafted in England around 1880. The hallmark reads, "STr SILVER' and this ring has been acid tested. The back of the band measures 7.2 x 1.0 mm thick. This ring is a size 7.75 US and weighs 5.4 grams. I’ve left it unpolished, but would be happy to clean it up a bit more upon request.

Romantic and everlasting, sounds like this ring belongs to you.

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After another long trip overseas, training soldiers to fight for freedom, and eating cold stale food for far too long, he came home. His daughter came out of their house to greet him, with her pony-tail flying as she ran into his familiar arms. His loving wife walked after her, with a smile of comfort and joy upon her perfect face. He kissed her like he meant it, in the English rain, beneath a gray and misty sky. With this ring, he kept a symbol that, to him, meant more than a sign of heroism and audacity. It meant moments like these, the reason for leaving, to protect the ones he loved, and those who loved him right back.

This handsome antique gold shield ring was handcrafted in Chester, England, in 1905. It features a shield shaped face with regal designed shoulders. The overall face design measures 13.2 x 18 x 2 mm off the finger with a bandwidth of 3.6 mm. This piece is fully hallmarked and bears the crown mark for England, the gold purity mark, ‘18’, for 18 karat gold, the wheat sheaves mark for Chester, and the letter year code, ‘E’ for 1905. This ring is a size 10 and weighs 6.8 grams.

This ring would look handsome on the finger of a gentlemen. It would also look quite fabulous hanging from your favorite gold chain and clasped around your neck!

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I could have worn it on the pinky, like a gentleman does. I could have shaken hands and shown it off, tilting it toward the light just so. I could have slipped it onto a chain and left it hang there for the world to see so obviously.

“Victoria, what’s on your forefinger?”

“Bloodstone, my dear.”

“You sure know how to dress for an occasion.”

“I certainly like to think so.” I let the ring sit there, on the forefinger resting on my hip. It wasn’t asking for attention but somehow it was getting it anyway. Honestly, I wasn’t about to argue, fate is as fate does. 

This Victorian bloodstone signet ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. It’s an antique piece with an oval flat-cut bloodstone at the center, bezel set in 18 karat gold. The bloodstone measures 11 x 9.4 x 2.4 mm. The ring face measures 13.3 x 11.3 x 3 mm off the finger and the band width is 3.6 mm at the back. This ring is a size 5.5 US and it weighs 5.4 grams. It bears the crown mark for England and the gold purity mark, “18”. The maker’s mark reads, “S.B&S”.

A ring like this has power, it has glory, it has that something you just can’t quite put your finger on. I think it’s time you got to wear it.

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We were at Tower Restaurant, enjoying the dark Belgian chocolate terrine on a terrace with a remarkable view of the city, when I reached for my Negroni. My finger caught a glint of the fading pink sunlight.

“I hide you in here, you know?” I asked as I saw his eyes dart towards it.

“Do you now?” he asked back, with a laugh in his eye.

“I do.” I said sincerely and returned the silent chuckle.

I took a sip, listening to the sounds of the Royal Mile, and drinking in the company I’d chosen to keep. We laughed long after the sun had evanesced.

This gorgeous and highly unusual locket-ring was handcrafted in Scotland around 1800. It was made in 9 karat gold and features a lion rampant intaglio with a hidden locket that tucks inside the ring face. The initials, “A.F.” can be found on the front, right below the lion. There are a variety of hallmarks, it bears early Scottish marks that date it to 1799-1800 in Edinburgh. It also has a set of later assay marks, bearing the gold purity marks, “9” and “.375”, the letter, “c”, the queen in profile, the letter, “T”, and patent marks, “PAT 706” and “148”. The ring face measures 13.4 mm north to south, 13 mm across, and 3.4 mm off the finger. The band width narrows to 2.3 mm at the back. This Georgian ring is a size 10 and it weighs 5.7 grams.

Indulge your finger in antique gold, with hidden compartments and mysterious initials. This is one of my favorite pieces, I love the tiny details that require second glances. This ring is filled with symbolism known to the original wearer and my imagination has been running wild with curiosity ever since I got my hands on it in Scotland earlier this year. 

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The salt in the air from the Thames gave me goosebumps. I felt the thickness of humidity as I sat at Battersea Park beneath a strawberry tree. I was in the company of clever friends and the last of the morning dew.

“Ever consider something simpler to wear so early in the day, Victoria?”

“I never consider things before breakfast, my dear.”

“Then how did you end up in gold and pearls?”

“Instinct my darling, instinct.”

This Edwardian buckle ring was handcrafted in London in 1909. This antique engraved ring is in the shape of a buckle, or garter, set with two creamy white pearls atop an engraved scrolling floral motif. Each of the pearls measure 2.4 mm. This piece measures 7.2 mm in band width and 1.6 mm off the finger. It weighs 7.9 grams and is a size 7. This ring has been fully hallmarked as it bears the crown mark for England, the gold purity mark, “18” indicating it was made in 18 karat gold, the leopard head mark for London, and the date letter, “o”. The maker’s mark reads, “C.K&Co”.

Saunter around in this romantic buckle ring, a symbol of eternity and love. It’s a sturdy yet feminine bauble crafted to show off and to shine.

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This Victorian banded agate ring was handcrafted in England around 1870. It’s an antique piece with a wonderfully large oval cabochon cut piece of banded agate in black and white supported by floral shoulders made in silver. The ring face measures 31 mm north to south, 25.5 mm across, and 9 mm in depth. The band width narrows to 2.7 mm at the back. This antique ring weighs 14.3 grams and is a size 9. This piece bears no marks and has been acid tested.

I’m of the thought that the holidays should be filled with silver and gold, preferably in the form of jewelry, with timeless motifs, crafted by the Victorians. Oh look, you’ve found just the thing.

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There is a Christian legend that takes place in the 3rd century in a town called Silene, in Libya. A young princess was waiting alone, outside of town, to be sacrificed to a dragon. This dragon was a ferocious creature covered in green scales and threatening to destroy the town if they didn’t deliver food in the form of humans and sheep. St. George happened to be riding along on his horse that day and spotted the princess. He asked her what she was doing all by herself. As the princess explained her predicament, she told him to run away before the dragon appeared, otherwise they would both be eaten. St. George refused, and as the dragon came into view, he wounded the beast in the name of Jesus Christ. The two of them drug the meek dragon into the town and the residents looked on in curiosity and fear. In the name of God, St. George took his sword and killed the beast. The townspeople, thankful and impressed, were then baptized in the name of God. The King was so grateful he set up a church called Our Lady and Saint George, and within the church sprung up a fountain of water that miraculously healed the sick.

This Victorian silver ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. It features the image of St. George heroically slaying the dragon. The ring face measures 17.6 mm north to south, 13 mm across, and 2 mm off the finger. The band width narrows to 1.4 mm at the back. This ring bears no marks and has been acid tested. It’s a size 6.25 and it weighs 2.4 grams.

Most of what we know of St. George is myth, although he is the Patron Saint of England. His legend embodies the ideas of honor and gallantry that many Brits hold dear.

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This Victorian ring was handcrafted around 1890. It showcases a bold orange-red rectangular carnelian prong-set in silver. This gentleman’s ring is a size 10.75 and it weighs 9.1 grams. The show-stopping carnelian measures 23.5 mm north to south, 18 mm across, and 5.7 mm in depth. This ring bears no marks and has been acid tested. The band width narrows to 2.0 mm at the back.

Relish this timeless ring, it’s just the right amount of audacious to fit the finger of a gentleman, but we won’t hold it against a lady who wants to rock this beauty!

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I’ve always had a soft spot for buckle rings, especially when winking gypsy-set diamonds are involved. The buckle was a common motif in Victorian jewelry as it symbolized eternity. It was popularized by Queen Victoria, as so much fashion of the time was, and the design carried over into the Edwardian Era. When buckle-themed jewelry was given to another, it represented the romantic ideals of unending love and strength. The idea of one end being threaded into the other, creating a never-ending circle, was a powerful justification of its meaning. Doesn’t that just send chills up your spine and bring goosebumps to your arms?

This antique gold buckle ring was handcrafted in England around 1890. It features two old European cut diamonds, weighing an approximate total of .17 carats. The ring face measures 7.5 mm in height and 1.2 mm in depth. This ring bears the gold purity mark, “18” and the maker’s mark, “G.S”. It weighs 7.1 grams and is a size 8.25.

The buckle motif dates to the sixteenth century when it was often called a ‘garter’. The buckle signifies the unbreakable strength of loyal virtue and memory forever. Sometimes, it’s seen as a motif on memorial jewelry.

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I took this ring apart under the allusion I’d be able to put it back together again with the utmost of ease. Unfortunately, for me and my ego, it took two other people to figure out how to place the six bands back together. Needless to say, this challenging ring’s beauty made up for the surprise challenge and I wore it for the rest of the week. Of course, the celebratory champagne after figuring out this puzzle, helped. This ring is stunning when in place, a circle of six rings, woven together in unity, like a masterpiece made for the finger.

This Edwardian gold puzzle ring was handcrafted around 1910 in England. It’s a size 11 and weighs 11.0 grams. It’s reminiscent of a love-knot ring and measures 13 x 18 x 4 mm off the finger. The band width is 6 mm at the back. It bears the gold purity mark, “18K”.

Not much is known about the history of these puzzle rings. It’s believed that it was developed as an elaborate version of the gimmel ring, which grew to popularity in the 1600’s. A gimmel ring consists of two interlocking bands. The bride would wear one hoop, and the groom the other, upon their engagement. On the wedding day, the bands would join together as one as a symbol of eternal love.

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