The Story

Presenting a rare and exquisite artifact of British jewelry history, this heavy, 22-karat yellow gold wedding band dates back to the late Victorian era. Circa 1894, this substantial band features a highly polished finish and is preserved in its original, uncleaned condition, showcasing a desirable, warm patina and light, authentic signs of age that highlight its historic character. The ring boasts a clear and complete set of internal British hallmarks, including the "Crown" and "22" denoting the exceptional gold purity, and the specific "t" date letter for 1894 from the Birmingham assay office. Critically for collectors, the interior surface also bears a clear "M" stamp and the distinctive "A&W" maker’s mark, attributing the piece to the respected firm of Alabaster & Wilson. Perfect as a meaningful wedding ring, a unique stacker, or a cherished heirloom, this ring combines a smooth, substantial feel on the finger with profound historical integrity.

The Details

• 22 karat yellow gold
  
• 4.56 grams
  
• 6.05mm width of band all the way around
  
• Ring size 6.75
  
• Circa 1894, Birmingham. Original hallmarks inside the ring. "M" stamp and "A&W" makers mark stamped inside the ring

Shipping 

Domestic Shipping: Insured shipping within the United States is FREE for purchases made from Ashley Zhang Jewelry. We ship all domestic packages via UPS with an adult signature confirmation.

International Shipping: On international orders, the customer is responsible for all additional duties, taxes and/or tariffs that might incur.

All packages shipped by Ashley Zhang Jewelry are fully insured for their purchased price. When your item is ready to ship, an email will be provided containing your tracking information from Parcel Pro. All shipments must be made to a physical address with an adult present to sign for the package. Ashley Zhang Jewelry is not responsible for items damaged or lost during transportation.

Resizing

Most of our rings can be sized or resized to suit any finger unless specifically stated in the item’s specs. The first ring sizing is complimentary on most vintage or AZ collection items. See our full resizing policy for more information. Due to the delicate nature of vintage and antique rings, rarely, damages can occur during the resizing process. Should a damage occur Ashley Zhang Jewelry will complimentary repair or replace stones if needed during this process while maintaining the integrity of the original piece. Because we are altering the ring to your requested size the item is still subject to our return policy.

Returns

We accept returns or exchanges only on vintage and antique items 7 days after delivery.  Items excluded from this policy are rings that have been resized, or any requested modifications. Upon receipt of return, we will issue you a refund minus shipping costs to the original method of payment within 2-5 business days.  If your order is above $5,000, we charge a transaction fee (3%), this is the amount our card processor charges us. If your order was international (outside of the USA) we cannot refund duties or customs fees.

We do not offer free return shipping. No exceptions to our return policy. Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Email us first to determine that your piece is, in fact, returnable.

Email hello@ashleyzhangjewelry.com please write the subject as Order #---- RETURN.