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AUSTRALIAN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN c1890’s RUBY & SEED PEARL RING ON 18ct YELLOW GOLD

Made by renowned Australian Jewellery Manufacturers WENDTS* est.1884, this beautiful Victorian ring centres a star flush set Ruby flanked by Natural Seed Pearls and decorated with ornate etched work in a slightly raised top to a tapered flat band.

Wonderfully handcrafted c1890’s on 18ct Yellow Gold and a gorgeous example of early Australian Jewellery, this ring of solid construction weighing 4.65 grams, a stunning ring on will make a great addition to your Antique Jewellery wardrobe, with crisp hallmarks featuring the WENDTS Maker’s Mark.

 

The Details:

Stones:1 x Ruby, 2 x Natural Seed Pearls

Size:O/P (7 US) Diameter = 17.65mm Circumference = 55.5mm

This ring is able to be resized

Metal:18ct Yellow Gold

Hallmarks:18ct (in an old cartouche) WENDT (hand forged in cartouche)

Weight:4.65 grams

Condition:In good Antique condition, the Ruby is unabraded, the Pearls are lustrous all securely set with the band being original width and the Hallmarks very clear and legible

 

*Wendts Jewellers Pty Ltd (est 1854)

A Brief History of the Maker:

Joachim Matthias Wendt arrived in Port Adelaide in 1854, just 18 years after the foundation of South Australia. He was born in 1830 in Denmark.

He brought his skills to South Australia, quickly opening a small watchmaking and jewellery shop in Pirie Street, Adelaide. Business was good and so he soon moved to better premises in Rundle Street.

Wendt's soon became recognised as a top quality shop. The jewellery, silverware, watches and clocks were equal to the best which were imported.

Joachim Wendt died in 1917 aged 87, the business continued to flourish under H. K. Wendt's management. His eldest son, Alan, joined the business in 1919. On his father's death in 1938, Alan became sole proprietor. In 1947, Alan's son Peter Koeppen Wendt, joined his father and they became the first directors of the newly formed private company, and are still prominent today.

 

Resizing:

  • We offer resizing on all rings that are eligible (we will stipulate whether a ring can be altered or not).
  • Resizing is FREE on any rings over $1000 plus cost of material for sizing up.
  • Resizing is $50 on any ring under $1000 plus cost of material for sizing up.
  • Additional cost for sizing more than 5 sizes and white gold.
  • Resizing takes 7-10 business days.
  • Contact us on hello@rockandvestige.com.au to arrange and confirm sizing and additional cost.
Resizing:
  • What's my ring size? Click here for our Ring Size Guide.
  • We offer resizing on all rings that are eligible (we will note whether a ring can be altered or not).
  • All resizing is done in-house and is guaranteed.
  • Resizing is FREE on any rings over $1000.
  • Resizing is $50 on any ring under $1000.
  • Resizing takes 5-10 business days.
  • Contact us on hello@rockandvestige.com.au to arrange and confirm sizing and additional costs if required after your purchase.
Laybuys Welcome:

We’d hate you to miss out, so we offer lay-buy on all our pieces.

All you’ll need is a 25% deposit and then you’ll have up to 3 months to pay.

Simply select 'Put It On Laybuy' in checkout at payment options.

Click here for our Ts & Cs  https://rockandvestige.com.au/pages/lay-buy-purchases

Shipping Details:

Because we know you want your goodies fast we send all our beauties Express Delivery throughout Australia for FREE! 

Australia Wide Shipping FREE Express Delivery estimated arrival 1-2 business days.

Handling 1-2 business days.

All deliveries are insured, tracked, and are signature on delivery.

And for our International friends we offer New Zealand Express shipping - $20.00, and Express International Shipping - $36.00

- We ship internationally with Australia Post International Express Shipping.
- Delivery 3-6 business days between major metropolitan areas.
- Handling 1-3 business days.
- Tracking included.
- CN23 Customs Form completed by us on our end (further customs charges may apply at your end).
- All rates and charges are in $AUD.
- Please allow additional time for customs clearance.

All our pieces come in a custom R&V Velvet Flock Box and are securely packaged in a cardboard box for extra protection during shipping.

*Boxes in photos are for display only.

*Gemstones have not been removed from settings for accurate assessment. All grades and weights are approximate.