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Emerald ring marked W & G
by: Anonymous

Hi I inherited a emerald and diamond ring
Marked W&G s 375 with what looks like a little anchor + s
What does all this mean?
Thankx

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Gold petal shaped with blue stones diamond centre
by: Anonymous

I recently received a ring which my mother had given to my friend, over 40 years ago..it belonged to my grandmother I believe.
The ring as you look directly down has a double layer pointy petal effect..8 points each layer..grooved design..on top of those are 8 blue stones..around a diamond..I believe..
Inside the band are the stamps…W & G 9 375 anchor and a W

Any insight on year it was made..and worth…I can’t find any pictures that look like it.

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W & G
by: Anonymous

I too have a ring with W&G 9 .375 Anchor S. I contacted Wilson and Gill (Now known as Hester Clarke) and they kindly informed me that my ring was made by a company called Wyatt & Green, a manufacturer based in Birmingham who are no longer trading.

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Wyatt & Green, not Wilson & Gill
by: Michael

Hi there everyone, hopefully this comment is seen.

I'm Michael, and I currently run Hester Clarke, a jewellers that is the continuation of what used to be Wilson & Gill.

We have been getting quite a few people contacting us who have purchased rings that are being described as Wilson & Gill rings, and there seem to be a few circulating the auction sites that are erroneously attributed to us, and this thread seems to be the source of confusion.
Unfortunately these rings weren't made by Wilson & Gill, but were likely made by Wyatt & Green, a manufacturer based in Birmingham who are no longer trading.

Generally speaking, if the W&G mark is stamped in the ring and not part of the assay mark, it was likely made by Wyatt & Green and not Wilson & Gill. Anything dated after 1967 is definitely not Wilson & Gill, as the company had stopped trading under that name.
The anchor is also the symbol for Birmingham, whereas most of our work was made in London.

I hope this helps clear up any confusion, especially for any second hand dealers who are searching for information on the W&G hallmark.

Kind regards,
Michael

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The Year Will Help A Bit
by: Ellen

Hi there

sounds like a beautiful old ring. What date did you pin down the maker too? This will help as certain eras in jewellery history preferences certain stones, I guess due to fashion and availability makers also had their favourites. Good Luck with it - I love pale bleu stones like aquamarines that haven't been irradiated. Most modern stones have been color enhanced sadly. Blessings

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W&G side anchor 375 B ring with pale blue whitish stone
by: Anonymous

can any one tell me About the makings I know its Birmingham 9ct gold but can not identify the stone... cut like a diamond the blue is very pale like a tinge ? would be grateful

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W&G crown anchor C
by: Sharon

I have an old Black Opal with the following marks….
W&G. (crown) 375 (anchor in its side) C 8
I believe the 8 is for size. I know the W&G is maker and 375 is 9ky gold. I also know the ring is British origin but what does the symbols mean?

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Ring W & g
by: Anonymous

I have a ring stamped

W&g 9 anchor 2


Anyone know what this could mean thanks

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W & G Ring
by: Anonymous

i have a ring with w & g crown 375 anchor on its side and i think the last letter is a b. with reddish-orange stones

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W&G ring
by: Anonymous

Hello, I’ve got this W&G ring then it has a crown then next to that it says 375 then it looks like a sidewards anchor then a curly D. The whole ring has a white stone in the middle then around it 8 blue ones. I would be great full for your help.

Most likely: Wilson & Gill
please read the thread

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Syn/rubbed on ring
by: Anonymous

Hi I have a ring with a large blue emerald cut stone
Markings w & G 9 looks like it was an oblong box with possibly 375 in but really rubbed out then anchor and letter N
it is a size K - k 1/2
on the other side of the ring letters SYN / THEN RUBBED

ANY IDEA PLEASE
Thankyou
Carol

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Wilson & Gill
by: Anonymous

Good Evening Emma

hope you are having a great weekend in sunny Leeds!

I can't see the initials inside but the ring looks old

W & G are British Jewellery Manufacturers

1. Wilson & Gill - SILVERSMITHS & RETAILERS London from 1892 to the Present.

2. The Lion in the ring is most probably the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver
UK - on .925 STERLING SILVER - ca 1831 - Present 1831

*The Lion Passant is the walking Lion with his right paw raised and all the others are on the ground.

3. Anchor - possibly registered the mark in Birmingham?






Thanks for writing in Emma!
Best Regards
Yvonne

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