A seemingly plain Victorian signet ring modeled in gold with worn foliate engraving around the head and shoulders. But looks can be deceiving! This ring is actually a locket with wonderfully ornate rendering of a Jesus and the Virgin Mary sequestered within.
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- Materials
10k gold (tests)
- Age
c. 1870
- Condition
Very good - surface wear commensurate with age and use; engraving around the head and shoulders is quite worn
- Size
8, can be resized; 1.53cm x 1.16cm head, 3mm shank

Aboutthe
VictorianEra
1837 — 1901
please note:Terms of Sale
Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.
RelatedHistory Lesson
It’s hard to pinpoint when modern-day lockets were invented, but it’s believed that they evolved from ancient amulets.