J.R. Wood & Sons Gold Vintage Victorian Wedding Band @ Early 1870's - Size: 9

Up for sale is this J.R. Wood & Sons 14 KT Gold Vintage Victorian Wedding Band. It shows slight wear but overall is very good condition considering its age. Size: 9 This company designed a wedding ring for Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor received an engagement ring—created by J.R. Wood & Sons—when hotel heir Conrad Nicky Hilton proposed to her in 1950. The iconic jewelry firm also featured Taylor in their promotional advertising campaigns celebrating their centennial anniversary that same year. About the ring's history: The ring's trademark belongs to the historic American jewelry manufacturer J.R. Wood & Sons. About the Markings: The Symbol: The logo stamped directly to the left of 14K is an arrowhead pointing to the left with a stylized W inside it. This specific symbol was used for decades on their solid gold wedding bands. Metal Purity: The 14K stamp indicates that the ring is made of solid 14-karat gold. Company Background Founded by John R. Wood in 1850 in Brooklyn, New York, J.R. Wood & Sons became one of the most prominent manufacturers of wedding bands and engagement rings in the United States. In the mid-20th century, the company grew highly famous for its Art Carved brand line. The firm eventually merged with Lenox, Inc. in 1970 and officially changed its entire corporate name to Art Carved, Inc. in 1975. This Victorian ring is a beautiful piece of vintage American jewelry history.