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Find Out MoreA beautiful heavy gage 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) More gold ring that was made in 1867. The turquoiseTurquoise is an opaque gem and is often formed in what is called matrix, a black or brown veining derived from the host rock in which the gem forms. In fine jewellery, unblemished sky blue turquoise is the ideal, although regularly patterned matrix turquoise is also sought-after. More paveA style of setting in which the stones are set as close together as possible to cover the entire field of the setting for a cobblestone (or “paved”) effect where the setting does not show. More set cluster hinges open to reveal a glazed section in which a lock of hair would have been placed. On either side is a decorative laurel leaf engraving meaning Triumph and Peace. So this ring could have been a memorialTypically featuring skulls, urns and other symbols of death, these 16th-18th century jewels were inscribed with the names and dates of the deceased. More ring as turquoise stands for “Forget me not” after the turquoise blue flower of the same name.
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A rare and beautiful locket ring
18 ( for 18ct gold ) Assayed in Birmingham 1867
Maker's mark E.U
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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