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Find Out MoreThis is a good example of a GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). 9ct37.5% pure gold (or 375 parts pure gold and 625 parts other metals) gold memorialTypically featuring skulls, urns and other symbols of death, these 16th-18th century jewels were inscribed with the names and dates of the deceased. brooch. The snake motif means “For eternity”. It was very commonly used throughout the Georgian and VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). periods. It is further decorated with crosshatched black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. for “Death”. The pearls are for “Tears” and there is a small 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... in the eye for “passing over to the light”. Finally there is a dash of red enamel just for good measure for “the blood of Christ”! For a collector of 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 I would highly recommend this piece.
Unmarked, tested to 9ct gold
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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