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Find Out MoreA heavy gage 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made in London in 1864. It does have a later inscription inside the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. for 1920 which may have been the same family that it was originally made for. In the centre are four petal shaped settings set with old mine cutAn 18th, 19th and early 20th century diamond shape, typically cushion or asymmetrical, marked by a small table, a high crown and a large culet. Culets are the small flat facets at the bottom of a stone which appear to the untrained eye as a hole in the middle of the stone. Before the advent of modern machinery which allows for the precise faceting we see tod... diamonds with a tiny 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... at the centre. They are surrounded by black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. with gold decoration that echoes the floral theme. The shank has a black bandA type of ring which is an equal width all the way round. They are traditionally used for wedding rings.
on either side with the words “In memoriam”. There is a locket section behind the top.
A really good example of a 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
18 ( for 18ct gold ) Assayed in London 1864
Maker's mark T.F
Engraved inside "John Harris Died 18 April 1920"
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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