Roslyn Fine Bone China was manufactured at the Park Place Works, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. The company was established in 1946, when the previous company of Reid and Co was incorporated ands the business name was changed to Roslyn China.
Roslyn China was well-known for producing quality dinnerware and, in particular, fine china tea sets.
As part of rationalisation, the Roslyn China Company closed down in July 1963.
This jewellery is made from a single cup of a fine bone china tea set, decorated in the rare pattern No 7866, known as 'Alba'. 'Alba is a white background with a gorgeous yellow burst of crocus flowers, all beautifully highlighted with a gold trim.
The 'Alba' pattern was manufactured during the 1950's.
This set consists of a single rectangle ring and a pair of matching earrings.
The earrings and ring can be purchased separately if you wish.
See 'china rings' and 'china earrings'.
As with all Goosehouse Designs jewellery, this unique jewellery is individually handcrafted by me in my studio. My upcycled, sustainable, broken china jewellery is crafted from ethically-sourced, pre-damaged, vintage china, that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is the perfect romantic gift for wedding anniversaries, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and any time you want to show your love through a treasured piece of artisan jewellery.
Your Goosehouse Designs jewellery will be sent to you carefully wrapped and packaged using recycled and recyclable materials. I am committed, at all times, to operating my business in every way I can to be kinder and gentler to the planet.
The silver in this ring is sterling silver, and is stamped with the .925 stamp.
This rectangle ring is 30mm x 15mm x 5mm deep.
The ring is fully adjustable to fit all sizes.The hooks in the earrings are sterling silver.
The earrings measure 30mm x 15mm x 5mm.
Roslyn, 'Alba', vintage fine bone china rectangle earring and ring set
The vintage china I use in my jewellery pieces is all recycled from pieces found at garage sales and op. shops, or through vintage dealers, who are happy to pass on some of their less-than-perfect items. I carefully cut out the selected section of china, shape it by hand, then grind the edges nice and smooth. I securely fix the piece into the sterling silver blank, then grout it so it stays firmly in place.
As with all artisan jewellery, some care needs to be taken to keep your piece in as-new condition.
The vintage china in your piece may well be up to a hundred years old, and needs to be treated accordingly. It is not recommended that you swim or shower whilst wearing your jewellery, nor that you wear it gardening or playing sport or any other activity where the item may get badly knocked. China is breakable, after all.
The sterling silver ring and earring hooks are easily adjustable, but care must be taken not to bend them too quickly or too sharply. As with all metals, if they are worked roughly they may break.
The sterling silver bezel will enjoy a regular simple polish with a quality silvercloth. If you do use silver polish, do not get it on the china or the grout. Do not use strong chemicals on your jewellery.