Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Ring, Birmingham 1879
Antique Victorian Silver Buckle Ring, Birmingham 1879
Regular price$ 520.00
$ 520.00
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He would have slipped this ring onto her finger with intention, not ceremony. In 1879 England, a silver buckle ring was more than ornament, it was a promise made quietly and meant to last. The buckle, with no beginning and no end, spoke a language of devotion understood without words, of love secured and held fast. It was a courtship sealed, or a bond carried through years of work, distance, and daily life. Worn smooth by time and touch, this Victorian buckle ring carries the tenderness of a sentiment meant to endure, a token of eternal love shaped in silver and worn close.
Crafted in England and fully hallmarked in Birmingham in 1879, this ring is made of solid silver and bears the Birmingham anchor, date letter, and the maker’s mark “RV.” The ring measures approximately 7.5 millimeters wide at the buckle, tapering to about 5.9 millimeters along the band, with a depth of approximately 3.8 millimeters. It weighs 5.4 grams and is a US size 5.75. The buckle motif is crisply formed, with rivet and loop details that reflect the period’s symbolic design and skilled workmanship.
Today, this antique silver buckle ring still speaks with clarity and grace. Romantic without excess, meaningful without ornament, it is a piece that carries history gently while offering a timeless symbol of loyalty and continuity. A Victorian love token meant to be worn, remembered, and cherished, just as it was nearly a century and a half ago.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Please note that if you are ordering a ring and you’d like to have it re-sized by us, you need to check with us before ordering to see if this can be done and what the cost will be. We generally offer free re-sizing within one full size up or down for no additional charge, but there may sometimes be a charge for the materials, ie: gold. Some rings cannot be re-sized by us, such as eternity bands and heavy signet rings. We are happy to let you know if we can resize any ring and to quote you a price on re-sizings over one full size. Re-sized rings are not eligible for return, but may be exchanged at our discretion.
Item ID: RGA25561VA
Crafted in England and fully hallmarked in Birmingham in 1879, this ring is made of solid silver and bears the Birmingham anchor, date letter, and the maker’s mark “RV.” The ring measures approximately 7.5 millimeters wide at the buckle, tapering to about 5.9 millimeters along the band, with a depth of approximately 3.8 millimeters. It weighs 5.4 grams and is a US size 5.75. The buckle motif is crisply formed, with rivet and loop details that reflect the period’s symbolic design and skilled workmanship.
Today, this antique silver buckle ring still speaks with clarity and grace. Romantic without excess, meaningful without ornament, it is a piece that carries history gently while offering a timeless symbol of loyalty and continuity. A Victorian love token meant to be worn, remembered, and cherished, just as it was nearly a century and a half ago.
I offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.
I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.
Please note that if you are ordering a ring and you’d like to have it re-sized by us, you need to check with us before ordering to see if this can be done and what the cost will be. We generally offer free re-sizing within one full size up or down for no additional charge, but there may sometimes be a charge for the materials, ie: gold. Some rings cannot be re-sized by us, such as eternity bands and heavy signet rings. We are happy to let you know if we can resize any ring and to quote you a price on re-sizings over one full size. Re-sized rings are not eligible for return, but may be exchanged at our discretion.
Item ID: RGA25561VA
