Nice Work! The V is a T - 5 is an E - smudge, V is N and G is a G
Marie you got two letters right at least :-) This highlights the need for visitors to send in images, and using a jewelers loupe and keeping things simple.
Regards Yvonne
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Sterling by: Anonymous
I figured it out. It says "STERLING" with the middle letters missing.
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Most likely Italian by: Anonymous
Hi Marie how unusual - when i first looked at the image of this piece of jewelry I thought it was a Fede Ring which is of Italian origin, (from "Fede" - trust). The Fede ring was a type of finger ring decorated with a pair of hands clasping each other that form the bezel and worn as a betrothal ring, but sometimes worn as a token of affection, similar to the promise ring. They were popular in Europe right up until the 18th century.
The pendant could be Italian. The initials -SV - the Italian province of Savona in which the silversmith was registered. Another possibility is the number "9" before 25 for sterling silver has worn away.
best wishes, Yvonne Hammouda-Eyre Stay up to date with all the latest Antique, Premier and Pearl Jewelry News, and subscribe to my newsletter....
