Unique 15ct GoldVictorian Ring from 1866. Please inspect images carefully as these form a large part of the product description.
Hallmarks
15 & 625 (15ct Gold)
Anchor(Birmingham, England)
Letter R (Dated 1866)
Inscription inside W.E.R M.C
15k / 15cgoldis realgoldwith a moderately high level of purity. 15k refers to thegold's level of purity, and it means that your item is 15 karats out of a maximum of 24 karats. It's composed of62.5%goldand 37.5% alloy. 15kgoldis the same as 625gold.
This type ofgoldwas common during the Victorian era. In modern times 15kgoldis hardly ever made. Instead, 14kgoldor 18kgoldare the standard options for this level of purity.For modern day reference 14kgoldhas 6.72% lessgoldcontent than 15kgold.
Condition
Shows signs of wear to be expected with age, along with a discreet prior repair to the ring.
Material
15ct Gold
Ruby & Pearl
Sizing
Ring Band - 17.75mm (USA 7 1/2 /UK O 1/2)
Ring Front - Height 8mm