Description
Date: 1881, late Victorian era (dated by hallmarks)
Ring size: USA 7.75, O ½, EU 56 (resizable via laser welder — please read “FAQ” section at bottom of page for more info)
Materials: natural pearls, solid 18k yellow gold
Weight: 3.3 grams
Marks:
[crown 18] for solid 18k gold
[three bushels of wheat] for the Chester assay office (historical; closed in 1962)
[S] letter stamp for the year 1881
[G. Bro] Jeweler’s mark
Dimension of pave-pearl ring face: 15.2 x 7.3 mm
Diameter of pearls: ~ 2.5 mm
Width of shank: 3 – 3.4 mm
Thickness of shank: 0.6 – 0.9 mm
Condition: Very excellent antique condition. The full set of hallmarks are crisp and well-preserved. All the pearls appear to be natural originals. There is some slight age-related light surface wear to the gold, and a nearly-invisible joint line at the back of the shank from a well-done previous ring resizing.