Antique Georgian Diamond Enamel Mourning Ring

Details

A remarkable antique Georgian mourning ring from the early 19^th Century featuring a large face fitted with a glass window in the centre with the initials “M.R.” displayed as a monogram over plaited blonde hair. 

Mourning jewellery was worn in remembrance of a deceased loved one and often contained a lock of their hair so that a piece of them was always kept close to the wearer.  

The outer border is decorated with eight twinkling rose cut diamonds and layered in white and sky-blue enamel with an engraved edge and golden stars in between. The white enamel is symbolic of purity and innocence and indicates it may have been made in memorial of a beloved child. 

The ring is modelled entirely in 18ct gold and features ornate shoulders fashioned in a foliate style. It was clearly very dear to its original owners and deserves to be treasured once more. 

WEIGHT: 9.4 grams 

MEASURES: Size M ½ (UK), 6 ½ (US) - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approx. 1-2 weeks to complete. 

FACE MEASURES: Height 36mm x Width 22mm x Depth 6mm – Window Height 25mm x Width 12mm 

METAL: 18ct Gold (Tested) 

STONES: Diamonds 

AGE: Georgian. (Circa 1800 – 1830)

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: JF6