LOCKET RING 14k Gold Victorian Engraved Antique Opening Stacker Band Ornate Enamel Secret Hidden Compartment
ABOUT:
I thought for a moment about keeping this one as I love rings with secrets! This one has a hinged panel on the front that opens to reveal a small channel. It was likely intended to hold a small section of braided hair, but my plan for it was to engrave the little recessed portion with a commemorative date or tiny message. Wouldn't that be charming?
I got this one in Sweden, it is stamped 56 on the back to indicate 14k gold. Likely the hallmark from the Victorian period / 18th century Imperial Russia.
Beautiful swirled engravings on the vertical north south edges, on the doorway of the compartment, and on the ring shoulders. The piece used to be enameled but only remnants remain now and it reads mostly as a gold band with a secret and just a bit of blue highlights. This is a unique one!
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7. It weighs 3.15 grams.
4.7mm north south
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Panel functions really well and closes tightly with a click. Loss to the enamel as mentioned but lovely gold work.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
Box#q.16@
ABOUT:
I thought for a moment about keeping this one as I love rings with secrets! This one has a hinged panel on the front that opens to reveal a small channel. It was likely intended to hold a small section of braided hair, but my plan for it was to engrave the little recessed portion with a commemorative date or tiny message. Wouldn't that be charming?
I got this one in Sweden, it is stamped 56 on the back to indicate 14k gold. Likely the hallmark from the Victorian period / 18th century Imperial Russia.
Beautiful swirled engravings on the vertical north south edges, on the doorway of the compartment, and on the ring shoulders. The piece used to be enameled but only remnants remain now and it reads mostly as a gold band with a secret and just a bit of blue highlights. This is a unique one!
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7. It weighs 3.15 grams.
4.7mm north south
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Panel functions really well and closes tightly with a click. Loss to the enamel as mentioned but lovely gold work.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
Box#q.16@
Description
ABOUT:
I thought for a moment about keeping this one as I love rings with secrets! This one has a hinged panel on the front that opens to reveal a small channel. It was likely intended to hold a small section of braided hair, but my plan for it was to engrave the little recessed portion with a commemorative date or tiny message. Wouldn't that be charming?
I got this one in Sweden, it is stamped 56 on the back to indicate 14k gold. Likely the hallmark from the Victorian period / 18th century Imperial Russia.
Beautiful swirled engravings on the vertical north south edges, on the doorway of the compartment, and on the ring shoulders. The piece used to be enameled but only remnants remain now and it reads mostly as a gold band with a secret and just a bit of blue highlights. This is a unique one!
Please note the measurements as I have small fingers and it can be difficult to determine scale from pictures. Antique box is not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
Size 7. It weighs 3.15 grams.
4.7mm north south
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Panel functions really well and closes tightly with a click. Loss to the enamel as mentioned but lovely gold work.
Please note that all my pieces are pre-owned and in estate condition. They will have patina, surface wear, a few small nicks. These pieces may also have evidence of a sizing, some build up around the stones and / or inclusions seen under magnification, typical for antique pieces. I have mentioned any noticeable issues above and they are all still wearable and eager to be loved and accepted for many years to come, (the preservation of antique jewelry, even those with signs of their age and history, is important to me. : )
But - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition. Pictures also serve as part of the description and condition report so please utilize the zoom feature which will magnify any wear significantly more than what is visible to the eye while wearing : )
SOCIAL:
Please feel free watch @mouseshouseantiques on Instagram for inventory drops, sneak peaks and previews! And check out my website www.MousesHouseAntiques.com as I can add more pics there so you can get extra looks : )
All items hand picked by me, one at a time from all over the world. All listings individually written by me, and not AI, after studying each piece to discuss its beauties and its ; ) eccentricities (which I am picky to point out).
Many of my listings include group shots – I find the comparisons between pieces help show scale, diamond hues, etc. All items in group shots are inventory, but refer to the website to see what items have sold out and to watch for new listings from the grouping to appear on the home page.
Box#q.16@
