18ct Yellow Gold Chased Edwardian Buckle Ring

This antique Edwardian ring features the iconic buckle design, skilfully chased with a foliate scroll pattern. The buckle ring has a maximum width of 12.5mm and is mounted within hallmarked 18ct yellow gold.

Jewellery Odyssey:

Buckle Rings - a belt motif that wraps around your finger, sometimes appears with either a singular or double buckle design. The iconic ring catalysed in the Victorian period, after Queen Victoria wore her very own buckle ring, to symbolise being part of the Order of the Garter. The organisations logo, consists of a blue belt and gold buckle, which encompasses a shield of the England flag. On the other hand, buckle rings popularised with their association to love, between the giver and receiver of the ring. The continuous loop formed by the belt, is complete and is thought to represent eternity. Nevertheless, the ring has since become a fashion staple, classically adored and worn as a timeless piece of jewellery.

Chasing - is a decorative technique used on metal objects, involving the indentation of the surface without cutting or engraving. A hammer strikes a specialised tool known as a chaser, creating the desired indentations. When a metal object undergoes this process, it is referred to as having been chased.

Currently, there are no standard bespoke alterations, available for this item. However, if you have a question regarding an alteration you wish to make to the item, please let us know. You can either fill out the enquiry form below, or contact us directly. We will see if we can help to make any provisions for your request, or advise you further.

Jewellery Care Precautions:

Avoid direct contact with: perfume, lotions, skincare, hairspray / other chemicals. Remove, your jewellery: when showering, swimming (as both chlorine and saltwater will react with metals), washing your hands / using hand sanitisers, before going to bed or when participating in physical activities (going to the gym, exercising, gardening, housework etc….).

Beware, metals may tarnish over time due to oxygen contact and natural body oils. Prevent items from being exposed to moisture and direct sunlight, for long periods. Store jewellery in a dry place away from humidity, in a pouch/jewellery box and keep each piece separated from each other. Care, for your jewellery by cleaning with a soft dry cloth.

Yellow Gold:

Gold as an element, in its purest form will not tarnish, but gold used in jewellery has been alloyed with other metals, to increase durability. These metals have properties that when in contact with oxygen, chemicals, oils or other substances - will result in a surface tarnish or damage and corrosion. Even the pH level of you skin and the natural oils it produces, can tarnish your gold jewellery.

To prevent your gold jewellery from tarnishing or even disintegrating, avoid exposure to household chemicals, bleaches, toothpaste, baking soda and other cleaning abrasives. Wearing jewellery in places where perfumes, hairsprays, body lotions have been applied on your body, will increase tarnishing. Wear your jewellery after the products have been applied. To clean your gold jewellery, use a mild soap with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. For professional cleaning, our workshop can polish your jewellery back to life.