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Book Your AppointmentA charming 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 around 1820. It has later engraved detail on the reverse “D Lloyd Obt (died) 26th Jan 1837 Aet (aged) 60” He was most likely Welsh. The top is black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. with an applied “Forget me not” set with graduated rose diamonds in silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
settings. 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 trifurcated with repoussee detail of stylised fern leaves meaning “Sincerity” and shells meaning “The beauty left behind every life following death, the body being only a shell, where the soul continues on”. The decoration continues around the top.
A good example of a late GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). mourning ring.
Unmarked, tested to 18ct gold
George 111 head
Maker's mark NP.
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Ring sizing adds 2-3 working days to the delivery estimate.
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