peaking in the 1870s when the number of people employed in jewellery manufacture is said to have exceeded two thousand
Condition: Great antique condition (note
The ring itself is crafted in a rich 18 carat gold
A striking antique brooch dating from the early Victorian period
An ingenious design that showcases the striking colour bands - black
Victorian Buckle Ring Add Inscription:No peaking in the 1870s whenA striking gold buckle ring dating from the late Victorian period (indeed from 1901, the final year of Victoria's record setting reign). With English hallmarks to warrant the gold, it's weighty and substantial with compound symbolism, the buckle itself having been designed to look like a crescent moon. The buckle, a motif that was wildly popular amongst the Victorians, favoured by queen Victoria herself, represented eternity, loyalty, strength and