Knot Ring of 18k Gold From 1898 enamel Purple and wine hues glisten

Purple and wine hues glisten and are foiled beneath for added soft shimmer

Two coins hail from France

you know it when you see it

Regally set

Knot Ring of 18k Gold From 1898 enamel Purple and wine hues glistenYou 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