Emblazoned with the word 'Mizpah' across the top, our Jacob Ring was handsomely crafted in 18 carat gold towards the end of the 19th century. Known as a Watchtower ring, it is given as a token of either love or friendship.
Hallmarks
J.T & S - maker's mark for John Troup & Sons
a crown - British gold standard
18 - 18ct gold
a sideways anchor - Birmingham Assay Office
"r" = 1891
Ring Size
L (Australia and UK sizing) or 5 3/4 (US and Canada)
The Jacob Ring can be resized prior to shipping upon request. Resizing is complimentary up or down three sizes or please message us for a quote if more sizes are needed.
Condition
Antique. Made in 1891.
Great to Know
The Jacob Ring belongs to our treasure trove of strongly sustainable, ethical, environmentally friendly, and conflict-free jewellery. She lives in our carefully curated collection of one of a kind vintage jewellery pieces. A vintage piece of jewellery has many stories to tell. Tales of romance, love, family, happiness and sometimes loss and endurance. Handed down from person to person, generation to generation. The Jacob Ring is a piece of wonderful history.
Behind the Scenes
Every alluring piece of jewellery chosen to take the stage in our unrivalled collection has been thoroughly assessed by Sarina, our Head of Jewellery Design and Curation. Sarina is an exceptionally qualified and accomplished gemmologist and registered jewellery valuer with over 20 years of experience in the jewellery industry.