Vintage, 9ct Gold Buckle Padlock Pendant

This is an extremely impressive seed pearl and ruby buckle ring from the Victorian era of the late nineteenth century. It is fully hallmarked for 15ct Gold, Birmingham and the year 1898.  

The gallery features 8 lustrious original seed pearls and two bright pinky /red rubies, attached to a belt/buckle design.   which was a popular design in the late 1800s and early 1900s when sentimental jewellery was at its height.  Buckles on jewellery were given as love tokens.  They symbolised the binding love between the giver and the wearer of the ring.  They were also known as symbols of loyalty and memory.

The substantial band  is crafted in a buttery 15ct Gold, and is a UK size N 1/2, which is a US size 7, and it weighs 3.08g

This is a stunning and classical piece which would compliment any jewellery collection.