Description A smooth Edwardian Yellow Gold Keeper Ring, with its curious collection of golden balls dotted across its length, hallmarked 18 carat Gold from Birmingham way back in 1906, and a nice fit for a finger size R. A quite quirky and interesting Vintage Gold Ring that is sure to attract attention. 7mm at widest ; 4.66gms * Keeper Rings are surrounded by a variety of legends. One dating back to Victorian era when the keeper ring is said to have represented that the receiver was worth ‘keeping’ – it was considered a kind of betrothal ring and was presented a year before the official engagement. Another story dates back to 1761 when King George III gave his bride, Queen Charlotte, a Wedding Band encircled with Diamonds, and a second ring – a Keeper Ring – which was worn to protect the more valuable ring from accidentally sliding off the finger
