Antique Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Engraved Band Ring | B'Ham 1916 Faith Hope Charity Measures 13

Measures 13

given its age

The platinum is bright

The band is a lovely yellow gold

to look brand-new

Antique Heart Padlock Drop 9ct Gold Engraved Band Ring | B'Ham 1916 Faith Hope Charity Measures 13This quality antique band is modelled in 9ct yellow Gold, complete with an opening heart padlock drop, fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1916. Padlocks first became popular during the Victorian period, worn by women whose significant others were leaving for an extended period. The significance was that the padlock would be locked onto the woman, and only her beloved would have the key he would then open it upon his return. Mainly popular on bracelets,