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22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956
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22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956

1940 - 1960
Description

A classic vintage 22ct gold wedding band with a traditional court profile, giving the ring a softly rounded shape for a comfortable fit. The rich tone of the high carat gold brings warmth and character, enhanced by decades of careful wear.

Slim and neatly proportioned, the band has a timeless and understated appearance that remains as appealing today as when first made. A genuine mid-century piece with a pleasing sense of history.

Part of our vintage gold wedding band collection

SIZE

UK J / US 4 ½ – can be sized

SPECIFICATION

Width. 2.5mm

Weight. 2.5 grams

Metal. 22k gold

STAMPS & HALLMARKS

UK hallmarked 22, London assay, date letter U for 1955-56

Makers mark W&AG

CONDITION

Very Good. This ring shows light general wear consistent with age and use. There is no thinning to the band, the construction remains solid, and a clear hallmark is present.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Harris Jewellers has dated this 22ct Gold Wedding Band to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09573803
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
London hallmark with date letter U: struck in 1955.
Crown and 22 stamps inside the band: solid 22-carat gold standard.
Maker's mark W&AG beside the assay punches: the registered silversmith or jeweller.
Soft surface marks and rubbing to the court profile: years of gentle wear.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224829
Dealers Internal Reference
V2038
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Description
A classic vintage 22ct gold wedding band with a traditional court profile, giving the ring a softly rounded shape for a comfortable fit.
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The rich tone of the high carat gold brings warmth and character, enhanced by decades of careful wear.
Robert Harris Jewellers
fig 1. A plain 22ct yellow gold wedding band displaying interior hallmarks.
fig 1. 22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956

Slim and neatly proportioned, the band has a timeless and understated appearance that remains as appealing today as when first made. A genuine mid-century piece with a pleasing sense of history.

Part of our vintage gold wedding band collection

fig 2. A plain 22ct yellow gold wedding band displaying interior hallmarks.
fig 2. 22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956

SIZE

UK J / US 4 ½ – can be sized

SPECIFICATION

Width. 2.5mm

Weight. 2.5 grams

Metal. 22k gold

STAMPS & HALLMARKS

UK hallmarked 22, London assay, date letter U for 1955-56

Makers mark W&AG

CONDITION

Very Good. This ring shows light general wear consistent with age and use. There is no thinning to the band, the construction remains solid, and a clear hallmark is present.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Harris Jewellers has dated this 22ct Gold Wedding Band to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09573803
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-75 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
London hallmark with date letter U: struck in 1955.
Crown and 22 stamps inside the band: solid 22-carat gold standard.
Maker's mark W&AG beside the assay punches: the registered silversmith or jeweller.
Soft surface marks and rubbing to the court profile: years of gentle wear.

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
SA1224829
Dealers Internal Ref
V2038
Robert Harris Jewellers
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22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956

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Robert Harris Jewellers

Robert Harris Jewellers
Telephone 01923 779325
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139 High St
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 1AR
United Kingdom
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A plain 22ct yellow gold wedding band displaying interior hallmarks.
22ct Gold Wedding Band – Size J - 1955-1956
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A plain 22ct yellow gold wedding band displaying interior hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • Material22ct Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsD-shape profile, Interior hallmarks, Polished surface, Plain band

This vintage mid-century wedding band is a classic UK size J ring crafted from 22ct yellow gold. The piece displays a polished surface, a D-shape profile, and interior hallmarks showing a London assay mark along with the date letter for 1955-1956. The yellow gold exhibits a warm tone and a plain band design with light general wear. The item measures 2.5 mm in width and 2.5 grams in weight. As a versatile ring suitable for daily wear, it can be worn as a traditional wedding band or stacked with other jewellery. It fits comfortably on a finger and brings a vintage touch to contemporary wardrobes. The understated appearance works well in both casual and formal settings, making it an enduring addition to a personal jewellery collection.

FAQs

A 22ct gold wedding band is a classic style of ring made from 91.6% pure gold, long favoured in British jewellery making for its rich tone and high metal purity.

Mid-20th-century gold rings were crafted by alloying pure gold with small proportions of copper and silver for structural strength, then shaped into seamless curved bands and stamped with official assay hallmarks.

Authentic pieces feature official UK assay office hallmarks on the inner band, including fineness marks such as 22 or 916, a crown symbol, an assay office stamp, and a date letter.

A plain gold band pairs seamlessly alongside modern engagement rings, integrates into stacked ring arrangements, or functions as a minimalist standalone piece.

High-carat gold should be cleaned using warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush, then wiped with a microfibre cloth and stored separately to avoid surface scratching.
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