{"product_id":"antique-swedish-gold-locket-ring-with-spinel-stockholm-1851-victorian","title":"Antique Swedish Gold Locket Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA remarkable and rare antique locket ring, crafted in Stockholm in 1851. Made from 18K gold, this Swedish ring features a hinged rectangular bezel set with an unusually cut pink spinel, point-faceted to catch the light from all angles.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBeneath the gemstone lies a hidden compartment—just 2mm deep—originally designed to hold sentimental mementos such as a perfumed cloth, a lock of hair, or a handwritten note. Today, it can be used for anything from solid perfume to the tiniest emergency stash.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe shoulders are ornately decorated with foliate motifs in high relief, lending a sculptural quality to the design. The ring is stamped inside the band with a clear set of Swedish hallmarks: the triple crowns for Sweden, the city mark for Stockholm, the ‘V4’ date code for 1851, and an ‘18K’ fineness mark.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bezel measures approximately 9 x 10mm, and the ring weighs 2.26 grams. It is a UK size K½ (US size 5.5).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn excellent condition for its age, with light signs of wear. The hinge opens and closes securely, and the compartment remains clean and usable.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn extraordinary example of mid-19th-century Scandinavian craftsmanship, combining utility, sentiment, and design flair in one wearable piece.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567345676596,"sku":"1017810041","price":2691.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4184_1808306.jpg?v=1746120329","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/de-de\/products\/antique-swedish-gold-locket-ring-with-spinel-stockholm-1851-victorian","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}