{"product_id":"antique-victorian-18ct-yellow-gold-buckle-ring-1897-8","title":"Antique Victorian 18ct Yellow Gold Buckle Ring, 1897\/8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian 18ct Yellow Gold Buckle Ring, circa 1897–1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial late Victorian 18ct yellow gold buckle ring, dating to approximately 1897–1898 and weighing an impressive 7.4g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad band is modelled as a traditional belt and buckle, with the buckle tongue and raised strap detail worked in relief across the front. The surrounding gold is richly decorated with hand-cut floral and foliate engraving, set against a finely textured background that gives the ornamentation excellent depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckle jewellery became particularly fashionable during the Victorian period, where the motif was associated with strength, loyalty and enduring attachment - the idea of two things securely fastened together. That symbolism makes surviving buckle rings especially appealing as both jewellery and social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 12mm at its widest point, tapering to around 4.6mm at the back, this is a substantial ring without feeling excessively heavy on the hand. The rich yellow tone and considerable gold weight give it the presence expected of a genuine late Victorian piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian, circa 1897–1898\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle \/ belt motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-engraved floral and foliate detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 7.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 4.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good antique condition, with wear consistent with more than 125 years of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly characterful Victorian ring, heavy enough to feel important, highly decorative, and carrying one of the more romantic symbolic motifs of nineteenth-century jewellery.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Omega Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63530196664650,"sku":"HE119","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/8412\/2698\/files\/HE119_6.jpg?v=1789379165","url":"https:\/\/www.alphaomegajewellery.co.uk\/de\/products\/antique-victorian-18ct-yellow-gold-buckle-ring-1897-8","provider":"Alpha Omega Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}