Victorian 18k Gold Keeper Ring cufflinks with central angelskin coral cabochons

with central angelskin coral cabochons

This remarkable gold Manu Fica pendant dates from the 3rd century AD (

Hardstone Agate

consistent with the age of the piece

Victorian 18k Gold Keeper Ring cufflinks with central angelskin coral cabochonsDATE: Victorian, 1895 A heavy late Victorian keeper ring in 18 karat gold with clear London hallmarks for the year 1895. The head comprises braided gold wire work with two rows of gold pommels. There are a number of stories relating to the meaning behind a keeper ring. One harks back to a time (the 18th century) when rings were made to be worn over a glove, so a keeper ring (aka guard ring) was required to "keep" it in place when worn on the un gloved