An Edwardian gold buckle ring, wide shank with ornate engraving, wax mould presenting on underside of shank; 9ct rose gold. Birmingham, 1906. Size M 1/2. Weight 4.9g.
- Shank - In jewellery, the shank of a ring is the hoop which encirles the finger.
- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
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