Antique Victorian Mizpah Ring - Size 7.5
$1,312.00 USD
In the language of the Victorians, jewelry was never just an ornament - it was a coded message, a talisman, and a silent prayer. This Victorian ring is emblazoned with "MIZPAH," a Hebrew word meaning "watchtower" and it is a timeless token of protection and connection for those who carry their loved ones in their hearts, no matter the distance.
The sentiment originates from Genesis 31:49: "The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another". Popularized in the mid-to-late 1800s, Mizpah jewelry was a poignant gift exchanged between lovers, friends, or family members facing a long separation—whether due to travel, military service, or the unpredictable nature of 19th-century life. It served as a symbolic "forget-me-not," promising that geography was no match for the power of their bond.
The ring was crafted in 18k yellow gold and features beautifully raised Gothic-style lettering set against a finely textured ground that catches the light. Its tapered band design measures 8.7mm high at the front, tapering around the back to 4mm high. It is a size 7.5 and weighs approximately 3.4g. Hallmarked on the inner band for 18k, 1886, London, maker "GM" for
George Morris, a specialist manufacturing goldsmith who was based at 22 Gloucester Street, in the heart of Clerkenwell, London’s historic district for master watchmakers and goldsmiths. Unlike the massive industrial factories in Birmingham, Morris’s workshop was part of a smaller, elite circle of London makers who catered to the "carriage trade"—the wealthy clientele of high-end West End retailers.
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