Knot Ring of 18k Gold From 1898 affordable_rings but replete with intricate details

but replete with intricate details to balance the look

still survives today

So too do the French hallmarks

such a garnet of exceptional clarity

Knot Ring of 18k Gold From 1898 affordable_rings but replete with intricate detailsYou have to admire the British Empire for its system of hallmarking of gold & silver (and silver plate). This tradition (and law) has been in place since around 1300! Yes, that is 1300, not a typo. Most jewelry was not marked if the series of lead punches would harm it. But some sturdier rings were hallmarked as is this one. Fortunate for us as it makes it clear that it is from the year 1898, and was made in Birmingham, England. The double knot