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Victorian Heavy Weight 18k Gold Signet Ring, Dated 1897
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Victorian Heavy Weight 18k Gold Signet Ring, Dated 1897

19th century
Sold 12 December 2025 · Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
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Description

A satisfyingly beefy Victorian signet ring. It's incredibly rare to find an antique gold ring with these weights at dimensions. The shield shaped face of the ring is unengraved (although the scuffs can be polished out on request) and confirms to a reverse tapering shank with four etched grooves running down the shoulders. Would make a fantastic middle finger ring.

Condition:? The scuffs and hard won patina which are evident in the photos can be polished away if you prefer.

Dated:? 1897.

Size:? S 1/2 (UK) or 9 3/8 (US). Please contact us prior to ordering if you would need this resized.

Measurements:? The ring is 15.6mm at the widest point, narrowing to 5.25mm at the base of the band.

Weight:? 14.76 grams.

Metal:? 18k Gold. Clear hallmarks from the London Assay office, with date marks from 1897.

Item # 11121212S182

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian 18k Gold Signet Ring to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114429
Dealers Internal Reference
11121212S182
Description
A satisfyingly beefy Victorian signet ring. It's incredibly rare to find an antique gold ring with these weights at dimensions.
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The shield shaped face of the ring is unengraved (although the scuffs can be polished out on request) and confirms to a reverse tapering shank with four etched grooves running down the shoulders.
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd

Would make a fantastic middle finger ring.

fig 1. A heavy 18-carat yellow gold signet ring with a smooth, unengraved shield face and ribbed shoulders.
fig 1. Victorian Heavy Weight 18k Gold Signet Ring, Dated 1897

Condition:? The scuffs and hard won patina which are evident in the photos can be polished away if you prefer.

Dated:? 1897.

Size:? S 1/2 (UK) or 9 3/8 (US). Please contact us prior to ordering if you would need this resized.

fig 2. A heavy 18-carat yellow gold signet ring with a smooth, unengraved shield face and ribbed shoulders.
fig 2. Victorian Heavy Weight 18k Gold Signet Ring, Dated 1897

Measurements:? The ring is 15.6mm at the widest point, narrowing to 5.25mm at the base of the band.

Weight:? 14.76 grams.

Metal:? 18k Gold. Clear hallmarks from the London Assay office, with date marks from 1897.

Item # 11121212S182

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gatsby Jewellery Ltd has dated this Victorian 18k Gold Signet Ring to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114429
Dealers Internal Ref
11121212S182
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Gatsby Jewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014

Gatsby jewellery are a husband and wife team who have years of knowledge and experience in dealing in fine antique jewellery.

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3 Coppice Row
Theydon Bois
Essex
CM16 7ES
United Kingdom
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A heavy 18-carat yellow gold signet ring with a smooth, unengraved shield face and ribbed shoulders.
Victorian Heavy Weight 18k Gold Signet Ring, dated 1897
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A heavy 18-carat yellow gold signet ring with a smooth, unengraved shield face and ribbed shoulders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material18k Yellow Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsShield face, Ribbed shoulders, Unengraved surface
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian signet rings often feature substantial gold weights, classical shield or cushion-shaped faces, and distinct hand-carved shoulders typical of late 19th-century British goldsmithing.

British pieces from this era were predominantly crafted from high-karat yellow gold, most commonly 18-carat or 15-carat, hallmarked with assay office symbols indicating the specific year of manufacture.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks showing the crown, purity standard (such as 18), date letter, and makers mark, alongside the characteristic warmer hue of period yellow gold and appropriate wear patterns.

Antique signet rings provide a grounded, historical contrast when worn alongside contemporary minimalist bands or layered with other gold accessories for a curated, textured look.

Preservation involves storing pieces in separate fabric pouches to avoid scratching, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and having the prongs and band thickness inspected periodically by a professional jeweller.
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