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Find Out MoreA lovely GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). memorialTypically featuring skulls, urns and other symbols of death, these 16th-18th century jewels were inscribed with the names and dates of the deceased. ring, in great condition. The face, worked in a mixture of ink and hair, contains an urn with two angels hovering above and the monogram ‘DC’, for Daniel Craister. Surrounding the urn is the inscription, ‘Not Lost but Gone Before’. On the reverse is engraved ‘Dan Craister Obt 22nd may 1779 Aed 26’. The white enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. on the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. signifies that he was unmarried.
This ring would have been made for Daniel’s father to wear in memory of him, with his actual hair used to form the designs on the front.
The other memorial ring that Dan’s mother would have worn can be found here.
A beautiful, rare and sentimental piece! Both rings should be kept together.
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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