Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, mourning, and memento mori

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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Locket Mourning Ring 18 Karat Gold Pearl
A very early Victorian Mourning Locket Ring of extraordinary beauty. The ring is set with a central Pearl. The Pearl is surrounded by four Rose Cut Diamonds with Black Enamel decoration on the four corners. Along the shank are Rose Cut Diamonds and Black Enamel decoration. On the reverse of the ring is a locket compartment to place a keepsake of a loved one. A museum quality jewel. The gold is 18 Karat Gold. It is extremely rare to find these original very early rings. The jewel is worthy of the
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo Sliding Mourning Ring - Etsy
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Forget Me Not Sardonyx Cameo - Etsy
1871 Victorian Forget Me Not Sardonyx Seed Pearls 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
This Victorian 15 karat yellow gold 'forget me not' ring was made late 19th century, in 1871. The ring features a blue sardonyx stone in the center which is intricately carved into a flower. The way of cutting the sardonyx, creating a shade of light and dark blue, gives a wonderful depth in the flower. The flower is surrounded by six luminous seed pearl, these are round and fit perfectly in size. The goldsmithing of this band is beautiful. The top has an open structure while the band has scrolli
Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ~ This extraordinary piece is a Mourning (Memorial) Ring, dating back to Victorian period - circa 1884 yet it's in beautiful condition Of English provenance, it's meticulously crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, decorated in black enamel & adorned with a 0.20ct old-European cut diamond, of cushion shape & good colour & clarity set within the starburst gold frame, surrounded by the most intricate fleur-de-lis pattern, signifying perfection, light and life... ~ The piece is bearing hallmarks: Maker’s mark - T.E. Crown (for gold) 18 (fineness) Leopard’s head (London Assay Office) Letter date - t (c1884) Bearing letters: In M
Post Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
Post Medieval Posy Ring 'Let this present my good intent', circa 17th Century
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