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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 assayed When the property or concentration of a precious metal is measured. in London in 1870. The top is composed of a star setA gem that is deeply set, with its table scarcely rising above the surface of surrounding metal, having rays engraved as though coming from the gem which then appears as a star. with a rose 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... with six small rose diamonds around it on a black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. ground. 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 an ornate design with further black enamel. There is a glazed locket to the reverse and engraved on the inside of the fluted shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. is “Thomas Oakley died july 30th october 1870 aged 64”
It sits low on the finger and would make a perfect dress ring.
We all love the rose diamond star design in this ring.
Assayed in 1870
Young Victoria head
Maker's mark GHA
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