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Niello bolt ring
£70.00
Antique Russian niello silver bolt ring, circa 1900
This wonderful decorated silver bolt ring looks amazing with gold. We love those stripes! It measures 1.2 x 1.64cm – midi size.
Hallmarked: mark to pin, said to be Russian
Gross weight: less than 1g
Condition: wear to enamel, clasp works very well
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Acid tested as gold of at least 9ct
Gross weight: 3g
Condition: a little visible lead solder; good overall
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Hallmarked: no
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Gross weight: 6g
Condition: two visible chips to amethysts and one a replacement; small chip to edge of glass locket back
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Hallmarked: no
Gross weight: 14g
Condition: one ding to patterned side and a little out of shape; wear to metal interior; overall good
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Struck in the brightest high carat yellow gold, an eternal floral pattern in high relief winds its way round this 6.2mm thick band. The carving is crisp and in lovely condition for its 130 years. It retains its original gilded patina, which is what makes the gold so buttery and glittering, even though the finish is rather matt, which we love. Flowers stood for love and romance; this was a wedding ring made to last an eternity, and would have been the prized possession of a Victorian lady. The ring has a slight D shape and rises by around 1.2mm, so really comfortable to wear.
Size: N (UK) / 6½ (US) - resize not recommended due to pattern
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: E.V
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: p (1890)
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 4.1g
Condition: skillful resize mark that does not show on outside; small nick to one edge of gold (see photos #6 and #9)
Size: N (UK) / 6½ (US) - resize not recommended due to pattern
Hallmarked: yes
Maker's mark: E.V
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: p (1890)
Composition of gold: 18ct
Gross weight: 4.1g
Condition: skillful resize mark that does not show on outside; small nick to one edge of gold (see photos #6 and #9)