Gorgeous Antique Keeper Ring date inscription

Gorgeous Antique Keeper Ring date inscriptionA beloved Victorian style, that itself took cues from further antiquity, this gold band is styled as what is typically known as a "keeper" ring. It's debated whether the name and function comes from a practice of giving the simple, though often woven, gold bands as a pre betrothal ring to indicate your intended is a keeper, or as a less expensive ring worn on top of the betrothal ring to keep it in place either way, the keeper ring generally came to

the horsebit is no stranger to being elevated in style (hello

like a bear hug from an old friend - this ring just makes us feel good

this ring takes many cues from early 20th century jewelry

inside diameter is 11

5mm thick• 1g

8mm thick• 7

2g• Please select from drop down menu

Originally manufactured in the UK

Our absolute favourite style of ring

This ring has surely made a deal with the devil (or possibly Isabella Rossellini) in order to glow like this at 95 years old - and whatever this black magic is

straight appearance of a tutu

The setting has just a hint of the asymmetry that was favoured in the preceding Art Nouveau period - the swirling gallery under the stones appears to stop just short on the left