Description
Date: 1830, late Georgian era (reign of George IV); dated by hallmarks
Ring Size: USA 9.75, UK S 1/2, EU 61 (resizing is not recommended, but still possible with limitations — message me for more information)
Materials: amethyst, natural pearls, enamel, solid 18k yellow gold (marked & tested)
Weight: 3.9 grams
Marks:
– [Head of George VI] gold excise duty mark
– [crown 18] for solid 18k gold
– [lion head] for the London assay office
– [p] year stamp for 1830
– [TP] Jeweler’s initials
Inscriptions: original 1830 inscription polished away; replaced by “Archie 1908” in the early 20th century
Dimension of ring face: 13 x 10.8 mm
Diameter of pearls: 2.8 mm
Dimension of amethyst: 6.5 x 3 mm
Dimension of decorative shoulders: 11 x 10 mm
Width of shank: 2.6 – 4 mm
Thickness of shank: 0.7 – 0.8 mm
Condition: The back of the ring face has a protruding/outward-facing dent. There’s a slight ‘wave’ to the bezel of the amethyst setting (it’s unclear whether this is later damage or an original manufacturing error). Both stone and setting is however secure and firmly in place without any movement. There’s been some very tiny surface repairs to the black enamel. The gold shows age-related surface wear, and the original mourning inscription has been replaced by “Archie 1908” during the early 20th century. Other than these issues, this ring is in excellent condition, with its rare full set of hallmarks still well-preserved and crisp.