DESCRIPTION
- A hefty, buttery yellow gold band bearing full, crisp English hallmarks for London 1965. This band is modelled in solid 22k gold and has a warm rosy glow. It is very comfortable to wear with a slightly domed exterior and a flat interior. This ring has been refinished to its original shine and has a high-polish finish. It would make a lovely statement piece in your jewelry collection.
- [W.W.LD] [crown] [22] [leopard’s head] [l]
- Sponsor/maker’s mark: [W.W.LD] = William Wilkinson Ltd (William Wilkinson & Sons/William Wilkinson Ltd has been in operation since 1860 to the present)
- Traditional fineness mark: [crown] [22] = 22k gold
- Assay Office mark: [leopard’s head] = London
- Date letter for the year: [l] = 1965 (58 years old in 2023)
INSCRIPTION
- n/a
MEASUREMENTS
- Ring size: Approx. 7 US standard (Note: A wider band/ring tends to fit more snugly when compared to a thinner band. This ring fits closer to a 6.5 - 6.75 US standard. The ring is resizable but the patina will be lost during the resizing process)
- Width: Approx. 6.8 mm
- Depth: Approx. 2.0 mm
- Weight: Approx. 10.6 grams
CONDITION
- Overall, the ring is in beautiful vintage condition but bears signs of wear commensurate with age. Metal surfaces have marks and scratches that one would expect in a piece of this age. These ‘imperfections’ add character to the piece rather than take away from it
- There is a very faint mark from a previous resizing (it’s located directly across from the hallmarks). It’s not noticeable when worn/in person and is smooth to touch
- This item has been checked by my jeweler
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
- All props, including jewelry boxes and other jewelry pictured, are for styling purposes only. They are not included in the listing unless specifically stated otherwise
- The item's condition is subjective. Please take your time to look through the photos, as they further inform the condition and form part of the extended description
- Please refer to the listed dimensions for an accurate sense of the item’s size, as zoomed images can disproportionately represent the size of an item
- All images are taken in natural light and are not edited. However, actual colours may vary slightly from your monitor. This is due to computer monitors displaying colours differently and everyone can see these colours differently
- High karat gold contains more gold and has fewer mixed metals. This means it is usually softer than lower karats—10k and 14k
- A wider band/ring tends to fit more snugly when compared to a thinner band
SHIPPING
- You will receive the exact item pictured/described in this listing
- The item(s) will be shipped to your eBay/PayPal-verified address only with tracking provided
- All items will be carefully packaged using recycled materials whenever possible
- Orders will be processed as quickly as possible, typically within 2 business days. Delivery time will depend on the carrier selected and on your location
- Buyers are responsible for any taxes, customs or import duties. They are not included in the item price or postage cost. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before the purchase
- I am happy to refund the overage on the shipping cost if it's more than $5 CAD
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
- All images and item descriptions are intended to accurately reflect, to the best of my ability and in good faith
- All antique/vintage/pre-owned pieces of jewelry are sold ‘as is’
- Returns & exchanges are not accepted unless I have grossly misinterpreted the information
- Please contact me if you have concerns with your order and I will be happy to assist
Please reach out if you have questions or require additional images. Thank you for your interest!
P.S. I have been collecting antique and vintage jewelry for over two decades. I am releasing a few pieces from my collection to help launch my small business later this year. All funds will go towards building my dreams. Thank you for being a part of this journey. ♥️