Beautiful and mellow, this Victorian ring has a lilac amethyst cabochon mounted over a closed back. The 18k gold creates a nice, rich contrast with the watery purple. Someone repurposed - or purpose-made - this ring as a memorial to someone they loved. The underside of the head is engraved "MES died Oct 8 1883".
MATERIALS: 18k gold (marked), 8.5mm x 5.5mm amethyst cabochon
AGE: Chester assay marks for 1883, engraved dedication Oct 8, 1883
CONDITION: Very good - underside of the head is engraved "MES died Oct 8 1883"
SIZE: 7, can be resized; 1/2" head, 1/8" shank