How do I identify the date of a gold band?

British hallmarked rings feature specific letter stamps corresponding to the year of assay and the office that tested the metal. Consulting historical assay office records reveals the exact year of production. Matching the style and typography of the maker's mark provides additional context when dating older jewellery.

What is the difference between yellow and rose gold?

Yellow gold is alloyed with silver and copper to maintain a warm metallic hue, whereas rose gold contains a higher proportion of copper to create a distinct pinkish tone. Both alloys were utilised across the Victorian and Edwardian periods for wedding bands.

Can antique wedding bands be resized?

Most solid gold bands without continuous gemstone settings can be altered by a skilled jeweller. Plain 22ct or 9ct gold rings adapt well to sizing adjustments. Full eternity rings set with diamonds all the way around cannot be resized easily without disrupting the stone setting.