I’m a fan of weighty handcrafted English gold rings from about 1900, fashioned in an enormous variety of plaits, knots and buckles.

This lovely example is fully hallmarked for 18-carat gold Chester 1897 – it’s always interesting to know exactly when something was made.

The crisp hallmarks are an indication of the overall condition.

It also holds a visual trick – when slowly rotated the edges appear to widen then narrow.

This optical illusion was well known to Victorians, and rings and bangles like this were sometimes marketed as “magic”.

FREE WORLDWIDE EXPRESS SHIPPING, TRACKED AND INSURED; FREE RESIZING IF NEEDED

• Handmade in 18-carat yellow gold
• Approximately 7 1/2 or O 1/2, but easily resized free of charge
• Face of ring is 5.9mm wide
• Weight is 4 grams
• In excellent antique condition
• Will come in a Karen Deakin gift box (my antique boxes are not for sale)
• Note: some of the other jewellery is for sale separately (some has sold) – please get in touch if you’d like information about any of it

Please examine the photographs carefully – they form part of the description.

I’d be very happy to send more information and images. Layaway available.

I accept returns within 14 days if you’re not delighted with your purchase.