Antique, Victorian, 9ct Yellow Gold Mizpah Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham, 9ct Gold, 1899

This is an incredibly striking, antique 'Mizpah' ring, with beautiful raised lettering, in a bright, yellow 9ct 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") A gold heart with a pearl at its centre sits in the middle of the ring, demonstrating that this ring was given to a loved one, possibly a sweetheart.

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 R which is a US size 8 1/2 but it could be re-sized. It measures 2cm x 6.5mm and weighs a healthy 2g and is fully hallmarked for 9ct Gold, Birmingham, and the year 1899, making it Victorian, and 124 years old! It also bears its makers mark: WJ.S

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