{"product_id":"antique-victorian-22ct-yellow-gold-garnet-seed-pearl-cluster-ring-birmingham-1869-size-q","title":"A Piece of History Antique Victorian 22ct Yellow Gold Natural Garnet \u0026 Seed Pearl Ring Birmingham Hallmarked 1869 Size Q","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTo hold this ring is to hold a piece of history. Hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office in 1869, this is a genuine Victorian antique — a ring that was made, worn and treasured during the reign of Queen Victoria herself, when 22ct gold was the standard of fine jewellery and every stone was chosen by hand. At 155 years old, it is not just a ring. It is an artefact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe design is quintessentially Victorian in its romance and intricacy. A natural garnet — deep, rich and glowing with that characteristic dark red that the Victorians so adored — sits at the centre of an oval cluster, encircled by a delicate halo of seed pearls set in a silver-topped mount above the warm 22ct yellow gold shank. The contrast between the deep crimson of the garnet, the soft luminescence of the seed pearls, and the richness of 22ct gold is simply breathtaking. Yes, this is real gold — 22ct yellow gold, meaning 91.6% pure gold, the highest standard of antique British jewellery and far richer in colour and purity than the 9ct or 18ct pieces more commonly found today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt 3.42g, the ring sits with beautiful presence on the finger — the cluster face generous and detailed, the shank slender and elegant as was the fashion of the era. It arrives in excellent condition, truly remarkable for a piece of this age — all seed pearls present and intact, the garnet deep and bright, the gold retaining its extraordinary warm colour throughout. The Birmingham hallmarks remain legible after a century and a half, a testament to the quality of both the original craftsmanship and its care over the generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePieces of this age, quality and condition are genuinely rare. Pre-loved Victorian jewellery in 22ct gold with intact stones and legible hallmarks is sought after by collectors and jewellery lovers alike, and this ring offers something the market rarely presents — a wearable, beautiful antique at an accessible price. Beautifully gift wrapped and ready to begin its next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e22ct Yellow Gold with Silver-Topped Setting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e916 (22ct)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.42g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOval Cluster Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCentre Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNatural Garnet (oval)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSurround Stones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeed Pearl Halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRing Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHallmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBirmingham 1869\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVictorian Antique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eApproximately 155 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This ring is hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office in 1869 and confirmed as genuine 22ct yellow gold — 91.6% pure gold. This is the highest standard of antique British jewellery gold, richer and more deeply coloured than modern 9ct or 18ct pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the garnet real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the centre stone is a natural garnet, the deep red gemstone beloved by Victorian jewellers for its rich colour and lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ring genuinely antique?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — this ring is Birmingham hallmarked 1869, making it a genuine Victorian antique approximately 155 years old. It is not a reproduction or vintage-style piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ring second hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — this is a pre-loved antique ring, previously owned across its 155-year history. It arrives in excellent condition with all stones present and intact, and is ready to wear immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439702597815,"sku":"Pre-Loved","price":859.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6513\/1703\/files\/IMG-6839.jpg?v=1763380757","url":"https:\/\/fogalandbarnes.com\/products\/antique-victorian-22ct-yellow-gold-garnet-seed-pearl-cluster-ring-birmingham-1869-size-q","provider":"Fogal \u0026 Barnes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}