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A genuinely special find: an antique 18kt gold band ring paired with itsoriginal maker\'s case, both clearly attributed to Boyd Park, Incorporated — a historic jewelry manufacturing firm founded in 1863 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Ring:Solid 18kt yellow gold, hallmarked \"BOYD PARK — 18KT\" on the interior of the shank. A plain, gently domed band, smoothed and softly worn from genuine age and use. Weighs 5.3 grams. No stones, engraved with :\"J.LV.C to M.E.E.\", a message from John L. Van Cott to Mary Ellen Evans.
The Case:The original Boyd Park ring box — a black leather clamshell case with cream satin lid lining and velvet-lined ring slot. The interior is stamped with the Boyd Park crest and reads \"1862 Boyd Park Incorporated, Makers of Jewelry, Salt Lake City,\" directly confirming the ring\'s provenance. The leather shows honest wear consistent with its age — dryness, hinge-area cracking, and a small split at one corner — but the case remains fully functional and displays beautifully with the ring inside.
Boyd Park was a well-documented jewelry house, advertised extensively in early 1900s Utah newspapers as \"Makers of Jewelry\" carrying \"the work of the world\'s greatest jewelers.\" A matched ring-and-case set from a named, historic maker like this is uncommon — most antique gold rings on the market today have long since lost their original packaging.
A wonderful piece for collectors of antique gold jewelry, Utah/Salt Lake City history, or American decorative arts. Would also make a beautiful, meaningful wedding band with genuine history behind it.
