This striking and sculptural statement ring from England was, in fact, once a sterling silver spoon! In the 1960s or 1970s (though possibly earlier), this gorgeous piece was converted from an everyday dining utensil into this fabulous conversation piece. The artist even etched a discreet heart into the side. The larger size of this ring makes it suitable for a man or a woman, and its size means that it is fairly slip-proof. The shape makes it suitable for various fingers, from pinky to index. 
 
     Origins of the Spoon Ring - An Act of Love and Defiance: Spoon rings are believed to have originated in 17th-century England when people began crafting rings from the metal handles of table flatware. At that time, flatware was highly valued, typically crafted from solid silver and often bearing the family crest of the wealthy owners who commissioned them.
     According to popular lore, servants were the first to create rings from cutlery. Unable to afford traditional engagement rings, they would supposedly take a piece of flatware from their master’s household and fashion it into a ring as a marriage proposal. Thus, the earliest spoon rings symbolized love and commitment while defying strict social and economic barriers.
Spoon rings had a big revival in the 1960s and 1970s as an artistic way to recycle old silver whilst also being bold, graphic and unique.
 
MATERIAL: 
Silver 
 
AGE: 
1960 - 1980
 
CONDITION: 
Very good - Surface wear commensurate with age and use.
 
SIZE:
U.S. 8
U.K. Q
EU 56 ¾ 
 
WEIGHT:
9.63 g
 
Please read descriptions and inspect photos carefully, paying careful attention to size and weight. Due to the age of antique and vintage jewelry, minor abrasions and wear of finishes is normal and appreciated. All items have been tested to be in working/usable condition, unless otherwise stated. Please take care to understand safe cleaning methods for each type of gem and metal. Jewelry pieces are carefully wrapped, ribboned and shipped in an elegant velvet box.