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Antique Victorian 14K Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Mens Wax Seal Ring 11.1 gr Size 10
Mid to late 1800s antique Victorian solid 14K rose gold chunky mens seal ring with a beautifully banded agate/carnelian wax seal intaglio. It is jeweler tested and Guaranteed solid 14K rose gold....Not plated or filled. Weight is 11.1 grams. Ring size 10. The top measures 13/16" north to south by 5/8" wide east to west x 5/16" deep top to bottom. The band is a full 1/4" wide and still thick; not worn down. It has an old prior resize that is still very strong and secure. And one corner edge of the stone was polished down and bevele many years ago. Not eye obvious when the ring is worn on the finger unless you are focusing on it.
The hand crafting, gold smith work on this ring is very high quality. The bezel setting is very well made with a solid back that has no damage or repair. The setting is strong, durable, and well-chased. The stones are properly set. The sides are hand chased with tiny Victorian millgrain style cut edges. Overall condition is very good, gently used. It came from the estate of the original owner years ago where it had been well taken care of for many decades. A one owner ring. No dents or dings. No deep scratches, gauges or tears. No gold repair. The only alteration is the old resize. This is a gorgeous chunky very well-made mens ring for your antique Victorian gold jewelry collection or wax sealing.

Antique 1855 Victorian 22K Gold Garnet Pearl Ring Birmingham Hallmark
Antique 1855 Victorian 22K Gold Garnet Pearl Ring Birmingham Hallmark - This is an antique year dated 1855 early Victorian 22K gold ring band with natural garnets and pearls. It has British/English Birmingham hallmarks, with letter G 1855 years date and crown 22 assay. It is also jeweler tested and Guaranteed to be solid 22K gold. Also important is that it is an original ring size 6 1/2. This is an unusually large size to find for rings made in the 1850s. Most of them were very tiny as women had a much smaller bone structure back then. It has an old, 1800s goldsmith made connection joint repair that is not eye visible. Other than this it is in excellent condition. The top has a traditional combination of small natural 2mm sea pearls and 3mm garnet stones that are hand cut and inverted with the point on top. Nice, early stones. Very deep port wine Bohemian red garnet color. Width across the top is narrow at just about 4mm or 3/32". Weight is 1.8 grams. Very gently used, this is a wonderful, early, antique gemstone ring for your collection in solid 22K gold!!