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Find Out MoreA lovely late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1820 but has been engraved at a later date on the reverse ‘Ann Mercer Obt (died) Augt 3rd 1867 Aet (aged) 71″. I researched where she was from and there was a reference to the family of Richard Mercer in Chipping, Lancashire. On the top is a ring of naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearls within gold petals that enclose a rectangular cut garnetDescribes a group of several closely related minerals. Garnets come in a variety of colours, however the most common colour is dark red. In descriptions, ‘garnet’ tends to refer to dark red stones unless otherwise specified.. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. are the typical Georgian repoussee design of roses and have been set with further natural split pearls. Pearls were always used in mourningRings made especially to mark the death of a loved one. Often called 'memento mori' rings. Rare examples survive intact and are highly collectable. jewellery as they represent tears. This ring is a good example of a mourning ring
Assayed in 1810
Maker's mark TD
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