






Victorian 1891 Rose Gold Ring | Chester Hallmarked 9ct Cigar Band
Hallmarks
- Maker: F.W.
- Gold Purity: 9/375 (solid 9ct gold)
- Assay Office: City Arms (Chester Assay Office)
- Year Made: Letter H (1891)
Specifications
- Ring size N (US size 6.75)
- Band width: 6 mm
- Weight: 2.30 grams
- Material: Solid 9ct rose gold
- Condition: Antique, with natural wear consistent with age and use
Product Story:
This ring was crafted in 1891 during the height of the Victorian era, when hand engraving was a mark of skill and artistry. The diamond star pattern was meticulously carved by hand, a detail that cannot be replicated by modern manufacturing. The Chester Assay Office, one of England's oldest hallmarking authorities, certified this piece over 130 years ago, and those marks remain crisp and legible today.
Rose gold was a favored metal during the Victorian period, prized for its romantic warmth and durability. This cigar band style was popular for both men and women, worn as wedding bands, signet rings, or simply as everyday staples. The engraving would have been a custom request, making this a truly personal piece from the moment it was made.
Today, it is ready to be worn again, a modern heirloom that connects the wearer to a lineage of craftsmanship, intention, and timeless style.