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Find Out MoreA good quality 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold and black enamelA pigmented glass-like material used in powdered form and fused onto the metal surface of a piece of jewellery. late VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). 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 set with two diamonds and a naturalA natural stone is called such because it has not been subjected to any treatments. split pearlNatural pearls are an organic gem formed inside live mollusc shells and come in all shapes and sizes. They are formed as the result of a natural irritant within the mollusc's mantle and as a defence, layers of iridescent nacre form over the top of it, creating a pearl. . It is engraved inside the shankThe circle of metal that attaches to the decorative part of a ring and encircles the finger. “RHCJ 18.6.01”.
Assayed in Chester 1899
18 (for 18ct gold) Maker's mark JH
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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