Victorian 1880 Flexible Buckle Ring With Fringes in 14 kt Yellow Gold And Enamel

Flexible buckle ring from the Victorian era.

Beautiful and unusual ring, created in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era (1837-1901) circa 1880's. This nice buckle ring was crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and carefully assembled by many small cylinders of different gauges creating a flexible strong band.

Embellished with seven movable fringe elements and applications of hot black enamel.

Has a total weight of 9.6 Grams and the actual size is 7.5-8, cannot be enlarged. The width measure is 17.2 mm.

The Victorian, era is one of the most influenced and influential periods of antique jewelry. This period is defined by the British monarch, in this case, Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the Empress of India, years 1837-1901. There are 3 sub-periods within this era. First, the early, Romantic period, which is soaked in traditions, natural motifs in gold and silver, clear stones only being worn during the day and colored gems by night.

The second being the Grand or mourning period, which coincides with the death of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert the consort, who died in December of 1861. This period included large, dark, somber, dramatic jewelry, with a lot of black onyx, jet wood, amethyst, garnet and gold. This lasted until 1880's, when the aesthetic period of jewelry began.

The Late or third stage of the Victorian period, use more complex and feminine motifs, returning to the natural, including many floral and celestial designs, with more decadent gemstones, lasting until the turn of the century. The Victorian era of jewelry includes many movements found in other countries, including revivals such as the Etruscan the Roman and the Egyptian as well as the Art Nouveau, Liberty style and Arts and Crafts design movements which lead into the beginning of the twentieth century.

Note: Sizing beads, a collar or a spring sizer can be added to accommodate a smaller finger, but the ring’s size cannot be increased more than one number.

Condition: It is in perfect condition and is guarantee to be authentic from the stated period as described, with beautiful patina and the black enamel is in very good shape.

INVENTORY REF: R0000RTEH/.1799