MAN'S 9ct WHITE GOLD DIAMOND WEDDING BAND. VINTAGE BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND ASSAY

MAN'S 9ct SOLID WHITE GOLD WEDDING BAND. VINTAGE BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND ASSAY

This vintage man's wedding ring is a vintage piece from Birmingham, the Jewellery quarter of England. It is a little over 5mm in width. Its a big ring size (11 - or V/half in British sizing) and weighs 3,79 grams. The shank is plain all the way round except for an unexpected design feature on the 'front' of the ring. The jeweller has created an engraved groove at a slight angle, into which he has set four small diamonds. The jeweller has created four small openings on the inside of the ring where the diamonds are set to allow for light. The diamond touch is subtle - manly rather than feminine bling! It is a vintage piece and there are definitely buff marks on the gold to speak of its age. Although definitely a man's ring in design, a woman might find it appealing as a thumb ring or if you fingers are big enough to cope with the large size, would make a great stacking ring. Its a fun fashion trick to stack plain solid gold wedding bands - particularly men's rings - on one finger. There are lots of hallmarks including include 375 for 9 carat gold, the jeweller's signature, DIA for authenticated diamonds and the Birmingham assay hallmark. In addition there is what I imagine was a personal engraving done years ago saying "Karen". It would be easy enough to have a jeweller remove the name and create a plain finish there. One feature I find really fascinating is that hidden on the inside of the shank is a heart shape, fashioned in relief, but quite invisible on the outside of the ring! (See photograph above.) 

Measurements: 4,5 mm wide      Weight: 3,79 grams   Ring Size: 11 (V/half in British and SA sizing)