Victorian Wheat & Buckle Ring
An attractive antique buckle ring that's saturated with symbolism. It's set with three seed pearls, three for the past, the present, and the future, and the pearls themselves representing purity or innocence. The band is engraved around its full circumference with an intricate wheat pattern, associated the feminine energies or nourishment, fertility, and abundance. And the buckle, a motif that was wildy popular amongst the Victorians, favoured by queen Victoria herself, represented eternity, loyalty, strength and protection. Built in 15ct gold and dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Era: Victorian, circa 1860
Ring size: M 1/2 or 6.5 US. Possible to resize by the pattern may be affected - get in touch to discuss
Width of band: 4mm
Stones: Seed pearls
Marks: None, tested as 15ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition
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This includes a valuation for insurance purposes, item specifics, date, and origins (where applicable)
Gemstones are tested by an accredited gemmologist (Cert GA, Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Shipping
Express shipping is free of charge and carbon offset
Tracked and insured with signature on delivery
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Resizing
Ring sizing is available on most rings
£35 flat fee
Resizing takes 7-14 days
Leave a note at checkout with your desired size
Note: sizing may remove some of the patina (although we take every care to reduce this where possible)
Layaway
A 25% deposit will be taken to secure the item. The remaining balance will be settled in 90 days. You can pay installments weekly, monthly, or the full balance at the end - whatever works.
Condition
We offer detailed and accurate condition reports on each listing. These pieces are antique, vintage, or pre-loved, often over 100 years old so they're going to have lived a life. A healthy patina and the odd scuff/scrape are quite normal... it's part of their charm! Everything we present has been checked over by our jeweller and should be good for wear for many years to come (unless otherwise stated) but please remember to treat them with appropriate care and consideration for their age.
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