{"product_id":"antique-22ct-yellow-gold-court-wedding-band-birmingham-hallmarked-1954-size-n","title":"Rare \u0026 Radiant Antique 22ct Yellow Gold Court Wedding Band Circa 1954 Size N","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Genuine Antique 22ct Gold Ring — The Highest Purity Available in British Hallmarked Jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are gold rings, and then there are pieces like this. This extraordinary antique 22ct yellow gold court wedding band dates to circa 1954 — a genuine mid-century piece that has survived seven decades and still glows with that unmistakable deep, warm orange-yellow colour that only 22 carat gold produces. You simply cannot replicate this colour at lower purities. It is utterly distinctive, and breathtakingly beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 916 fineness, 22ct gold is the highest purity used in British hallmarked wedding bands — and antique examples like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Modern jewellers rarely work in 22ct gold due to its softness, which makes pre-owned antique pieces the only real way to own one. This is not just a ring — it is a piece of British jewellery history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office with the date letter confirming circa 1954 — so you know exactly what you're buying. The court profile sits beautifully on the finger, comfortable and timeless in equal measure. Weighing 2.90g and in excellent pre-owned condition, this ring has been well preserved and wears its age with extraordinary grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is real gold — the finest grade of hallmarked gold available in British jewellery. For collectors, for romantics, for anyone who understands the difference between owning gold and owning something truly special — this is it. It arrives beautifully gift wrapped and ready to begin its next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eMetal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e22ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eFineness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e916 (22ct)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eRing size: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eN\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e2.90g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eStyle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003ePlain court wedding band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eHallmarked: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eYes — Birmingham Assay Office\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCirca: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e1954 — mid-century antique\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eExcellent — pre-owned\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePresentation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003eGift wrapped\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec-key\"\u003ePrice: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e£499\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec-val\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes 22ct gold special?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003e22ct gold contains 91.6% pure gold — the highest purity used in British hallmarked wedding bands. It produces a uniquely deep, warm orange-yellow colour that lower carat golds simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this ring genuinely antique?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. This ring is fully hallmarked at the Birmingham Assay Office with a date letter confirming circa 1954 — making it a genuine mid-century antique piece, over 70 years old.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs 22ct gold still made today?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eRarely. Modern jewellers almost never work in 22ct gold due to its softness, making antique pre-owned examples like this the only practical way to own a piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat finger size is N?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eSize N is approximately 17.0mm internal diameter — a popular size for those with smaller or more slender fingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439745589431,"sku":"Pre-Loved","price":499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6513\/1703\/files\/IMG-6863.jpg?v=1763466124","url":"https:\/\/fogalandbarnes.com\/products\/antique-22ct-yellow-gold-court-wedding-band-birmingham-hallmarked-1954-size-n","provider":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}