Description
Victorian French wedding ring in 18 karat pink gold (750). Antique ring composed of seven rings symbolizing the days of the week – some with faceted decoration and others with pearls – joined by a rectangular ring. The ring is elegantly enamelled, decorated with a white flaming heart, framed by two branches of laurel with green leaves, all within a blue enamelled outline. French regional ring from the second half of the 19th century.
Horse head hallmark (1838-1919) and illegible hallmarks
Finger size : 57 EU or 8 US (no size adjustment)
Total width of the 7 rings: 6 mm
Dimensions of the loop: 8 mm x 7 mm
Note : This is a very rare model of ring
Condition : Fine wear scratches
Weight : 2.92 gr
Historical point : It is probably a “maraîchère wedding ring”, they were worn in the Vendée marshes and made in the Bas-Poitou. To learn more about the jewellery of our regions, we recommend the book written by Michael C. W. Fieggen, Les Bijoux Des Français.