Victorian baroque pearl solitaire ring

[bluumz]

Greetings! I’m so happy to have come across this forum in my search for info about my ring. What a lot of great information I see here!

I recently purchased this beautiful ring, which appears Victorian to my eye. . There are no hallmarks but I believe the ring was stretched at one point since it is now a US size 9. There is thinning at the back of the band and maybe the hallmark disappeared during a possible stretching process? The seller didn’t know anything about the ring. Acid testing the gold indicates 10K-12K. Seller called it a “potato pearl“, is this correct? Is it possible this is a Scottish river pearl? Thanks so much for your time and attention, all opinions and suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[bluumz]

Hi, I'm still hopeful for a bit of help.
I don't even know if it's freshwater/saltwater, cultured/natural, etc.
Thanks!!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I hoped someone who knows antiques would come along and comment on the ring. It is an attractive and interesting ring.

"Potato" just describes the shape of the pearl. I can't tell just from looking at the the photo what species it is or where it comes from. You would have to have a lab that specializes in pearls look at it, such as the GIA. It could be natural.

 

[pattye]

Hi Bluumz,
Thank you for sharing photos of your beautiful ring! You might like to read about "candleing" to see if a nucleus shows. (No real candles involved, just strong light. Under natural pearls thread here:
You would need lab testing to identify if it's natural, but as the back of the ring is open, you may be able to see and photograph a dark center.

 

[86Corvettegirl]

I'm afraid I'm no help but it's a beautiful ring.

 

[BWeaves]

It looks rather Victorian to me, too, but it's impossible to tell if it's a Scottish river pearl from photos. A lab might be able to tell you. I'm not sure if it's worth the cost. Enjoy the ring. It could be a natural.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

My husband thinks the ring is hand crafted as it is slightly asymmetrical.

 

[Lady_Disdain]

My guess would be a pressed ring with details added by hand. It wasn`t custom built for the pearl, there is no doubt about that.

 

[bluumz]

Thank you, everyone, for such good information. I appreciate the help!