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Find Out MoreAn unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. ring that was made in 1836 in London. It is composed of an oval plaque with black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. on which has been placed a diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use... set pansy. The motif of the pansy is a pun on the french words ‘pense à moi’ (think of me). Engraved on the reverse is “1837 Aed .77 Eliz Wa ?”
18 (for 18ct gold)Assayed in London 1836
Maker's mark J.W
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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