{"product_id":"antique-1850s-victorian-enamel-flower-ring-in-18k-gold","title":"Antique 1850s Victorian Enamel Flower Ring in 18K Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning 18K gold ring dates to around the 1850s and features a delicate white enamel flower miniature painting you can wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in France in 1850s (has the horse's head hallmark which was in use from about 1838)  the craftsmanship is beautifully refined, with a crisp enamel motif at the center and a gracefully balanced silhouette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe raised head of the ring was crafted using a traditional 19th-century goldsmithing technique likely either \u003cstrong data-end=\"2099\" data-start=\"2087\"\u003erepoussé\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2103\"\u003edie-stamping\u003c\/strong\u003e, both common in mid-1800s French  jewelry. In both methods, a thin sheet of gold was carefully formed to create ornate, dimensional designs either shaped by hand from the back (repoussé), or pressed into molds (die-stamping). This method allowed jewelers to craft detailed, visually bold pieces with minimal gold weight ideal for the sentimental, symbolic rings of the 1850s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shank is thin, approximately 0.30 mm, which was a typical design choice for this period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is in very good condition and the floral motif is still remarkably intact for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether worn as  a sentimental keepsake, or part of an antique collection, this piece carries nearly two centuries of history and holds up beautifully.An authentic piece of history, crafted with artistry and meaning, and ready to be cherished for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K yellow gold (tested)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand-painted enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e White flower on black enamel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShank thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.30 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRing size: \u003c\/strong\u003eEU 63 | US 10.25 | UK U (can be resized)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France (horse head hallmark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Comes with professional report of authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Insured complimentary shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLAYAWAY is possible on this item. Please contact me for more info.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3150\" data-start=\"3097\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellar Tales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53649950835018,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/4775\/9241\/files\/IMG_80282.heic?v=1766512412","url":"https:\/\/stellartales.com\/products\/antique-1850s-victorian-enamel-flower-ring-in-18k-gold","provider":"Stellar Tales","version":"1.0","type":"link"}