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Antique Mizpah 9ct Gold Wide Band Ring | Birmingham 1918
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Antique Mizpah 9ct Gold Wide Band Ring | Birmingham 1918

1900 - 1920
Description

This quality antique mizpah ring features the word 'MIZPAH' along with crisp detailing. It is modelled in 9ct Gold and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918.

Mizpah is a Hebrew word that means 'watchtower' and is interpreted as 'May God watch over you.' Mizpah jewellery is worn as a token of love or friendship and first became popular during the Victorian era.

This rare ring would make the perfect gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold

RING SIZE

UK - S / US - 9

WEIGHT

2.8 grams

HALLMARKS

9, 375, Birmingham

Date letter t (1918)

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 7.81mm wide at the front and tapers to 3.54mm at the back

CONDITION

This antique Victorian MIZPAH ring remains in very good condition, given its age. The ring has no signs of significant wear and boasts a full set of crisp and clear hallmarks, making it a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 10696

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Gold Mizpah Ring to the 1910s.

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Description
This quality antique mizpah ring features the word 'MIZPAH' along with crisp detailing. It is modelled in 9ct Gold and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918.

Mizpah is a Hebrew word that means 'watchtower' and is interpreted as 'May God watch over you.

“
' Mizpah jewellery is worn as a token of love or friendship and first became popular during the Victorian era.
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fig 1. A wide 9ct gold band ring featuring the relief lettering MIZPAH set against a stippled textured background.
fig 1. Antique Mizpah 9ct Gold Wide Band Ring | Birmingham 1918

This rare ring would make the perfect gift or a great addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Gold

RING SIZE

UK - S / US - 9

WEIGHT

2.8 grams

HALLMARKS

9, 375, Birmingham

Date letter t (1918)

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 7.81mm wide at the front and tapers to 3.54mm at the back

fig 2. A wide 9ct gold band ring featuring the relief lettering MIZPAH set against a stippled textured background.
fig 2. Antique Mizpah 9ct Gold Wide Band Ring | Birmingham 1918

CONDITION

This antique Victorian MIZPAH ring remains in very good condition, given its age. The ring has no signs of significant wear and boasts a full set of crisp and clear hallmarks, making it a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 10696

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Gold Mizpah Ring to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1193548
Dealers Internal Ref
10696
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We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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A wide 9ct gold band ring featuring the relief lettering MIZPAH set against a stippled textured background.
Antique Mizpah 9ct Gold Wide Band Ring | Birmingham 1918
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Mizpah rings originated in the Victorian era as tokens of affection, referencing the Biblical passage from Genesis meaning May the Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another. Popularised as parting gifts during times of separation, particularly during the First World War, they symbolised a protective bond between loved ones.

Mizpah rings were predominantly crafted from 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct yellow and rose gold, as well as sterling silver. The lettering was typically raised in relief against a stippled, matted, or hand-engraved background to create visual contrast across the band.

Authentic British pieces usually feature full hallmarks denoting the gold purity, assay office mark, and date letter indicating the year of manufacture. Additionally, period examples exhibit characteristic relief lettering and textured backgrounds showing light wear from age rather than crisp modern casting lines.

A wide gold Mizpah band functions as a versatile statement piece that can be worn individually on the index or middle finger, or stacked alongside subtle modern gold bands. Its typographic design bridges classic sentimentality and contemporary minimalism.

Clean the ring gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush to remove buildup from the textured recessed areas. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that could strip natural age-related patina or damage delicate metal details.
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