{"product_id":"antique-18ct-gold-keeper-ring-edwardian-heavy","title":"Antique 18ct gold keeper ring, Edwardian, heavy","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe keeper ring is a classic and highly sought after ring style, always in high demand and this antique Edwardian era keeper ring is one of our favourites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face is made up from a scrolling knot with rose gold beading, this ring is very finely crafted and the finest attention to detail can be seen and felt throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face neatly leads to the heavy trifurcated shoulders and the smooth, chunky gold band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ring is crafted in a rich 18ct yellow gold with a warm inviting glow and soft rose gold highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a weighty piece and this would make a wonderful gift or a great stackable piece for your collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a treat to find them and this one really stands out with its quality craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are a number of stories behind the origins of the keeper ring stretching far back to the Georgian eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne was that they were worn as guard rings when jewels were worn over gloved hands, another and perhaps the most commonly known is that they are used to hold or keep more expensive rings in place by wearing them above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other and the most romantic version of the origin is that they were worn as pre marriage rings, basically saying that the intended wearer was a keeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks and era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdwardian era, fully hallmarked for 18ct gold, 1907, Chester Assay office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood used condition overall, some light surface wear commensurate with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox weight: 6.68g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRing face approx 8.3mm length, 3.3mm band width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK\/AU ring size M½\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS ring size 6.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEU \/ MM ring size 52.50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes not come with a box, box shown in the image for display purposes only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny questions or queries please contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"StolenAttic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40313263489106,"sku":"5538","price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/5906\/0339\/products\/Antique-18k-gold-keeper-ring-Edwardian-pic-1A-720x3_10.10-e6bb8678-f_2.jpg?v=1674677655","url":"https:\/\/www.stolenattic.com\/zh\/products\/antique-18ct-gold-keeper-ring-edwardian-heavy","provider":"StolenAttic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}