Victorian 18k Gold Buckle Ring Size:8.75 with a teardrop drop dangling

with a teardrop drop dangling in the middle

with clear English hallmarks dating to the year 1898 - at the very end of Queen Victoria's reign

base tests as 15k gold

but this example is particularly appealing on account of the evocative subject and the elegance of the mount

but there's more to it that that

Victorian 18k Gold Buckle Ring Size:8.75 with a teardrop drop danglingDATE: Victorian, 1884 A fine Victorian buckle ring dating from 1884. With clear London hallmarks for 18k gold, it's extremely well crafted with a good, substantial feel. The buckle motif was popular in Victorian jewellery, with Queen Victoria herself said to favour the design. It symbolised eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 7. 0mm WEIGHT 6. 6g MARKS English hallmarks for 18k gold, London 1884 CONDITION Excellent,