Victorian 9 Karat Gold Keeper Ring, Birmingham 1889 Malachite She was early

She was early

so it’s no surprise that they should hold such a enduring place in the souls of man

an anchor for Birmingham

which is not uncommon for Victorian silver jewelry of this period

Victorian 9 Karat Gold Keeper Ring, Birmingham 1889 Malachite She was earlyIt was late evening when he gave it to her, in England, in the final years of the Victorian era. The lamps were lit, the house quiet at last, and she stood near the window when he spoke her name. From his pocket he produced a keeper ring, English and fashioned in warm nine karat gold, its braided form glowing softly in the lamplight. He had chosen it carefully, a Birmingham made ring meant to hold another ring in place, a symbol of constancy and