From 1576 - 1798 only the highest gold, 22 ct was used in wedding rings. It was only afterward that 18 carat became the norm except from 1942 during world war II when in Britain 9 carat became standard.
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Atkin Brothers - Henry Atkins Maker's Mark by: Anonymous
Hi Karen thanks for your question. These are British hallmarks.
Crown 22 is the purity mark on UK 22ct GOLD - ca 1844 - 1974
