We have been asked to take a look at this gold ring with a view of using its gold to make a new wedding band.
On first glance the ring appears to just be a slightly battered 6mm gold band, one that has taken a few knocks in its time.
6mm Gold Wedding Band - Slightly Battered
6mm Gold Wedding Band - Slightly Battered
When you look inside the ring though, its story begins to reveal itself.
6mm 22ct Gold Wedding Band
Showing that it is, in fact, two distinct bands that at some point in their history have been joined together.
Hallmarks can tell you so much about older pieces of jewellery.
Chester Hallmarks
The narrower ring bears the makers mark “H.A”, the marks for 22ct gold, the stamp of the Chester Assay Office and the date letter for 1938-39.
Birmingham Hallmarks
The wider ring bears the makers mark “S E”, the marks for 22ct gold, the stamp of the Birmingham Assay office and the date letter for 1849-50.
I’m going to see if I can’t track the Makers Marks down and find out who made the original rings.
Allie
That’s so romantic that the two were joined. Let us know if you find out more – happy sleuthing!