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Lot # JD160

Antique 14K Gold Wide Wedding Band — 1872 Monogram, 585 View Watchlist >

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Lot # JD160
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 Antique 14K Gold Wide Wedding Band — 1872 Monogram, 585

A wide, domed wedding band in warm 14-karat yellow gold, stamped 585 to the interior — the Continental European standard for 14k gold. The exterior carries a high mirror polish; the brushed interior surface is typical of period handcraft. At 7.19 mm wide, this is a substantial band with real presence on the hand.

What sets this ring apart is the hand-engraved monogram inside, dated 1872. That inscription transforms a handsome gold band into a document — 150 years of history carried in a few script letters. Wide commemorative bands of this D-profile were the standard for Victorian wedding gold, and the rich, buttery color here is characteristic of Continental European production from that era.

At 4.5 grams of 14k gold, intrinsic value is already in the room. The story takes it further. A genuine piece of the 19th century, wearable today.


CONDITION

Good. The exterior retains strong polish with light surface scratches consistent with a century and a half of age — none structural, none detracting from the overall presentation. The interior shows expected patina. No cracks, solder repairs, or sizing marks noted. Polishing is left to the buyer.


SPECIFICATIONS

Attribute Detail
Metal 14k Yellow Gold
Hallmark 585
Era Victorian, dated 1872
Interior Hand-engraved monogram, 1872
Weight 4.5 grams
Ring Size 7
Band Width 7.19 mm (.28")
Rise 1.10 mm

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