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Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy Love Heart Band Ring | Chester 1899
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Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy Love Heart Band Ring | Chester 1899

19th century
Description

This unique antique gold band is adorned with an intricate heart pattern. The band is modelled in 9ct Rose Gold and features a complete set of crisp, clear hallmarks for Chester 1899.

This ring would make a superb stacking ring, wedding band or a staple addition to any collection.

METAL

9ct Rose Gold

RING SIZE

UK - Q / US - 8.25

MEASUREMENTS

Band measures 6.39mm wide at the front and tapers to 3.49mm at the back

WEIGHT

3.35 grams

HALLMARKS

E.V, 9, 375, Chester, Date letter Q (1899)

CONDITION

This pretty antique Gold band remains in very good condition. The gold is a nice colour, with a full set of crisp, clear hallmarks, and the ring features extra hearts on the shoulders, though one is slightly worn. This simple but effective Gold band is sure to make a perfect gift or a brilliant addition to anyone's collection!

Item Number - 11303

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Heart Ring to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09541456
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Date letter Q beside the Chester town mark: 1899.
Standard marks 9 and 375: nine-carat gold alloy.
Gentle rubbing on the raised heart motifs: prolonged personal wear.
Stippled ground behind the polished relief work: hand chasing of the late Victorian era.

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
SA1220208
Dealers Internal Reference
11303
Description
This unique antique gold band is adorned with an intricate heart pattern.
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The band is modelled in 9ct Rose Gold and features a complete set of crisp, clear hallmarks for Chester 1899.
Lancastrian Jewellers

This ring would make a superb stacking ring, wedding band or a staple addition to any collection.

fig 1. An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring polished heart motifs set against textured background detailing.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy Love Heart Band Ring | Chester 1899

METAL

9ct Rose Gold

RING SIZE

UK - Q / US - 8.25

MEASUREMENTS

Band measures 6.39mm wide at the front and tapers to 3.49mm at the back

WEIGHT

3.35 grams

HALLMARKS

E.V, 9, 375, Chester, Date letter Q (1899)

CONDITION

fig 2. An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring polished heart motifs set against textured background detailing.
fig 2. Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy Love Heart Band Ring | Chester 1899

This pretty antique Gold band remains in very good condition. The gold is a nice colour, with a full set of crisp, clear hallmarks, and the ring features extra hearts on the shoulders, though one is slightly worn. This simple but effective Gold band is sure to make a perfect gift or a brilliant addition to anyone's collection!

Item Number - 11303

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Heart Ring to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09541456
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 127 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Date letter Q beside the Chester town mark: 1899.
Standard marks 9 and 375: nine-carat gold alloy.
Gentle rubbing on the raised heart motifs: prolonged personal wear.
Stippled ground behind the polished relief work: hand chasing of the late Victorian era.

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
SA1220208
Dealers Internal Ref
11303
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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An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold band ring featuring polished heart motifs set against textured background detailing.
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Fancy Love Heart Band Ring | Chester 1899
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHeart motifs, Chased background, Gold band

This Victorian 9ct rose gold fancy love heart band ring dates from 1899 and carries a complete set of crisp, clear hallmarks for Chester including the maker's mark E.V, the number 9, the 375 standard, and date letter Q. The band is adorned with an intricate pattern of polished heart motifs set against a chased and textured background, with extra hearts on the shoulders where one is slightly worn. The gold shows a warm rosy hue, and the smooth polished surfaces catch the light alongside the matte textured recesses. Measuring 6.39mm wide at the front and tapering to 3.49mm at the back with a total weight of 3.35 grams, the piece is sized at UK Q and US 8.25. In a contemporary home, this versatile band serves as a charming everyday ring, a stacking ring, or a traditional wedding band. It slides easily onto the finger for daily wear or joins an existing collection of fine antique jewellery. The understated profile allows for comfortable pairing with other rings, while the sentimental heart design brings a touch of historical romance to modern accessorising.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, heart motifs were widely used in sentiment jewellery to represent romantic affection, devotion, and friendship.

Late Victorian rings were typically crafted from solid gold standards, often utilising die-striking and hand-chasing techniques to produce textured patterns and raised relief motifs.

Authentic British pieces feature official assay hallmarks, including fineness stamps, town marks such as Chester or Birmingham, and date letters corresponding to specific years.

Antique gold bands integrate effortlessly into contemporary wardrobes, functioning as understated standalone pieces or layered alongside modern gold stacking rings.

Clean gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled toothbrush, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes to preserve detailed surface work.
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