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Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930
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Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930

1920 - 1940
Description

This vintage padlock ring is modelled in 9ct Gold. This unusual ring features a shiny band and a more recent heart padlock drop. The ring comes complete with a full set of hallmarks, dating the ring to Birmingham, 1930.

Padlocks first became popular during the Victorian period. They were worn by women whose significant others were leaving for an extended period. The padlock was significant because it was locked onto the woman, and only her beloved had the key—he would then open it upon his return.

Mainly popular on bracelets, padlock rings are much more scarce and collectable.

METAL

9ct Rosey Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Heart Padlock

RING SIZE

UK - P 1/2 / US - 8

MEASUREMENTS

The band measures 3.2mm wide

The padlock measures 1.3cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

3.37 grams

HALLMARKS

Band - , 9, 375, Birmingham, Date letter F (1930)

Padlock - ASJ, Crown, London, Date letter J (1983)

CONDITION

This unique heart-shaped padlock ring is in exceptional condition. The band is made of beautiful, bright gold and has recently been polished all around. The vintage heart padlock itself is also in great shape. This vintage ring would make a perfect gift for a loved one.

Item Number - 10577

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Vintage Gold Padlock Ring to the 1930s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09500268
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 40-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Date letter F inside the band: 1930.
Anchor mark inside the band: assayed in Birmingham.
Marks of 9 and 375: 9 carat gold.
Leopard's head on the padlock: London assay office.
Contrasting gold tones: rose gold band and yellow gold padlock.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214324
Dealers Internal Reference
10577
Description
This vintage padlock ring is modelled in 9ct Gold. This unusual ring features a shiny band and a more recent heart padlock drop. The ring comes complete with a full set of hallmarks, dating the ring to Birmingham, 1930.

Padlocks first became popular during the Victorian period. They were worn by women whose significant others were leaving for an extended period.

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The padlock was significant because it was locked onto the woman, and only her beloved had the key—he would then open it upon his return.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops.
fig 1. Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930

Mainly popular on bracelets, padlock rings are much more scarce and collectable.

METAL

9ct Rosey Gold

9ct Yellow Gold Heart Padlock

RING SIZE

UK - P 1/2 / US - 8

MEASUREMENTS

The band measures 3.2mm wide

The padlock measures 1.3cm x 0.9cm

fig 2. A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops.
fig 2. Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930

WEIGHT

3.37 grams

HALLMARKS

Band - , 9, 375, Birmingham, Date letter F (1930)

Padlock - ASJ, Crown, London, Date letter J (1983)

CONDITION

This unique heart-shaped padlock ring is in exceptional condition. The band is made of beautiful, bright gold and has recently been polished all around. The vintage heart padlock itself is also in great shape. This vintage ring would make a perfect gift for a loved one.

Item Number - 10577

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Vintage Gold Padlock Ring to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09500268
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 40-100 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Date letter F inside the band: 1930.
Anchor mark inside the band: assayed in Birmingham.
Marks of 9 and 375: 9 carat gold.
Leopard's head on the padlock: London assay office.
Contrasting gold tones: rose gold band and yellow gold padlock.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214324
Dealers Internal Ref
10577
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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Archive I A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops.

Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930

Archive II A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View II
Archive III A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View III
Archive IV A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View IV
Archive V A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View V
Archive VI A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View VI
Archive VII A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View VII
Archive VIII A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View VIII
Archive IX A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View IX
Archive X A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View X
Archive XI A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops. View XI
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9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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A 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring a dangling heart-shaped padlock charm suspended from two central loops.
Vintage Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Band Ring | B'ham 1930
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s
  • Material9ct Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsHeart padlock charm, Plain gold band, Suspended charm loop, Keyhole detail

This vintage band ring is modelled in 9ct yellow gold and dates to 1930. The piece displays a shiny band with a width of 3.2mm and a suspended heart-shaped padlock drop measuring 1.3cm x 0.9cm. The yellow gold padlock charm features a keyhole detail and is secured by two central loops attached to the band. The band bears a full set of Birmingham hallmarks including the date letter for 1930, while the padlock charm includes London hallmarks and the date letter for 1983. The ring comes in a polished finish with a combined weight of 3.37 grams. Padlocks originally gained popularity during the Victorian period when women wore them as tokens while significant others were away. Padlock rings of this style are considerably more scarce and collectable compared to traditional charm bracelets. The ring is sized at UK P 1/2 and US 8. It serves as a wearable piece of historic jewellery suitable for modern wear or as a gift for a loved one.

FAQs

Heart padlock motifs became popular during the Victorian era as symbols of affection and fidelity, continuing into the 20th century as charm accents on bands and bracelets.

Rings from this era were commonly crafted in 9ct or 15ct yellow gold, featuring solid band constructions with soldered attachment loops holding miniature padlock charms.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks indicating the gold purity, the town mark such as Birmingham, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

A padlock drop ring functions well worn individually as a focal piece or stacked alongside plain gold bands for a layered, modern look.

Clean the ring gently using warm water, mild detergent, and a soft cloth, taking care around the charm connection before drying thoroughly.
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