Mid Century Sweetheart Ring

Description

Key Features

• MATERIALS: celluloid
• DIMENSIONS: Head of the ring is approx 13mm x 10mm.
• ERA/HALLMARK: Mid century circa 1950s.
• SIZE: UK N 1/2 US 6 3/4 cannot be resized.
• CONDITION: Overall good condition, minor surface wear consistent with age.

This mid-century sweetheart ring is a unique piece of vintage jewellery, capturing a romantic era of wartime love and remembrance. Crafted from warm, amber-hued celluloid with a rich marbled tone, the ring features a rectangular photo of a smiling young serviceman—his portrait carefully set beneath a glossy acrylic cover, framed by a delicate ivory-tone bezel. These sentimental rings, often worn by sweethearts during WWII and the 1950s, served as keepsakes when couples were separated by duty and distance.

While humble in material, the emotional value of these sweetheart rings was immense. Plus their lightweight, tactile design made them easy to wear every day. This piece feels personal and expressive, its vintage surface softly smoothed by time. Although made from early plastics, it still carries the enduring warmth of devotion, making it a rare and heartfelt item for any collector of sentimental jewellery.

Why we love this ring

There’s something profoundly moving about sweetheart rings like this one. It tells a story of hope, distance, and a promise held close to the heart. Despite its modest origins, it speaks volumes. With its mid-century charm and unique photographic detail, this vintage sweetheart ring holds both memory and mystery, making it more than an accessory, but a tiny time capsule of love.

SHIPPING – UK ORDERS: Orders received before 11am Monday-Friday UK time will be dispatched the same day. This is via Royal Mail Special Delivery which is a fully tracked and insured service and will require a signature on arrival.

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Please allow 1-2 days processing time. For orders under £350 we use Royal Mail International Tracked and Traced, with delivery around 7-10 days. For orders above £350 we use a door to door courier service with delivery between 3-7 days depending on location.

You will receive a tracking number for accurate delivery information. We are not responsible for any import duty or VAT on delivery, this rate varies in different countries so please get in touch with your local customs office for more information.

Our jewellery comes packaged in a beautiful black faux leather box and black branded gift bag.

RETURNS:
We do accept returns provided they are returned within 14 days from receiving the item. We will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost.

We will provide a return address and this must be returned at the cost of the customer using a fully insured, tracked and signed for service.

The item must be returned exactly as it was sent, unaltered and undamaged and in the original packaging. This must be marked clearly as a return, otherwise we reserve the right to deduct any import charges made to us from the refund on all international orders.

We do not accept returns on sale items or alterations including ring sizings