Antique Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring in 9 Carat Rose Gold; Circa 1899

Antique Victorian Bloodstone Signet Ring in 9 Carat Rose Gold; Circa 1899A deeply characterful Victorian signet ring dating to 1899, created in warm 9 carat rose gold and fully hallmarked for Chester. This is a ring with real presence. Bold, confident and wonderfully tactile in the hand. The design is defined by its heavy, sculptural lines, with a thick, substantial band that rises to meet a shield shaped bloodstone set proudly. The bloodstones rich green surface, was highly prized in the Victorian era for its associations

A deeply characterful Victorian signet ring dating to 1899, created in warm 9 carat rose gold and fully hallmarked for Chester. This is a ring with real presence. Bold, confident and wonderfully tactile in the hand.

The design is defined by its heavy, sculptural lines, with a thick, substantial band that rises to meet a shield shaped bloodstone set proudly. The bloodstone’s rich green surface, was highly prized in the Victorian era for its associations with strength and protection, making it a meaningful choice for signet rings.

The generous proportions of the gold mount give the ring a satisfying weight and durability, while the clean architectural form ensures a timeless aesthetic that wears just as well today as it did over a century ago.

A superb example of late Victorian craftsmanship, this signet ring is both a wearable piece of history and a lasting personal emblem, equally suited to daily wear or a curated antique jewellery collection.

DETAILS:

ERA: 1899

HALLMARKS: hallmarked for 9 Carat Gold 

MEASUREMENTS: N 1/2 (UK/AU) 6.75 (US)

WEIGHT: 4.09 grams approx.

CONDITION: Overall in good condition commensurate with the age of the ring. There is just a fine patina of wear to the gold and bloodstone. There is a [possible historical sizing at the back of the band and we believe it to be hollow based on the weight so sizing may be difficult. 

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