An ornament, usually circular, through which are drawn the two ends of a woman's or man's scarf, the wearer then sliding it up to near the neck. Sometimes there are two adjacent rings ornamentallyjoined. Also called a 'scarf ring'.
Belcher Ring
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Belcher Ring
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An ornament, usually circular, through which are drawn the two ends of a woman's or man's scarf, the wearer then sliding it up to near the neck. Sometimes there are two adjacent rings ornamentallyjoined. Also called a 'scarf ring'.
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From: An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry, autor: Harold Newman, publishers: Thames and HudsonWe received an email telling us that there is also another explanation for Belcher ring; it is the following:
Belcher Setting (Circa 1850-1890)
Although the dates are Victorian, this is a uniquely American style, named after American designer Thomas Belcher. The defining feature is how the stone is secured into the ring -- using prongs orclaws that are cut into the shank of the ring, so that
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