Antique, 18ct Yellow Gold Mizpah Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 18ct Gold

This is an incredibly striking, antique 'Mizpah' ring, with beautiful raised lettering, in a bright, yellow 18ct gold.

Bold lettering across the centre of this wonderful antique ring spells the word 'Mizpah', which derives from the Old Testament. (Genesis 31:49, "And Mizpah; for he said, The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent from one another")

Mizpah jewellery was popular during the Victorian era from the mid- to late-1800s and has masses of sentimental value.  It tended to serve as sweetheart jewellery, given to a loved one during a period of long separation such as military service or travel.  

This ring is currently a UK size Q, which is a US size 8 1/4 but it could be re-sized.   It weighs a healthy 5.72g and is fully hallmarked for 18ct Gold.  It also bears an inscription inside, which says:  August 2nd '83.  This inscription could be its original inscription or one made more recently, but given the style of this Mizpah ring and having had a few similar ones pass through my hands which were date marked, I would date it to the late Victorian, early Edwardian era

This very special antique ring remains in extremely good condition.  It has been cleaned and is ready to wear.