DATE: Victorian, c.1885

A cool Victorian MIZPAH ring modelled in three-tone gold: the band itself is yellow in colour, with applied rose gold and green gold lettering. Mizpah, Hebrew for "watchtower". A loose definition is “May God watch over you,” and the jewellery is meant to show the emotional bond between two people who have become separated - either physically, or through death. The term is commonly found on antique jewellery, but is also still worn by many people as a continued reminder of friendship. With full English hallmarks for 18k gold, Chester 1885. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Width of band: 2.7mm

Rise off finger: 1.3mm

Width at head: 8.3mm

WEIGHT 

 3.7g

MARKS 

English hallmarks for 18k gold, Chester 1885 

Makers mark S.J.E

CONDITION 

 Very good