Description
Victorian mourning rings are fascinating pieces that transcend time and hold such poignant emotion, such in this sweet pearl ring with black enamel from Victorian era.
To the Victorians, mourning was more about sentimentality than misery. Mourning jewelry was used as a tribute or memento to remind the wearer about the love for the person they had lost.
During the 19th century mourning wasn’t just about grief. It encapsulated love, sentimentality, and remembrance as this romantic example, made during Victorian era to commemorate the loss of a loved husband. The ring is hand made in 18 carat yellow gold, with black enamel and set with a round undrilled saltwater whole pearl possibly natural.
Romantic forget me not painted on the shoulders and following a foliate motif. The interion is hand engraved: In memory of my dear husband, ob Dec 11, 1873, aged 54.
A gorgeous design full of deep symbols of love and loss, the black for the mourning, pearls for tears, the forget me not for love, very well made in buttery yellow gold, with English Hallmarks.
Very good overall conditions commensurate to use and age, wear consistent with use and age.
Additional information
Metal | 18 Kt yellow gold |
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Hallmark | assay 18, maker WE, city London, date letter G 1842/43 ca |
Gemstone | 1 round undrilled saltwater pearl(untested possibly natural) measuring approx 4.5 mm in diameter; |
Measures | head of the ring is 12.2 mm at widest part, sits 5.3 mm high including pearl ; |
UK size | L |
US size | 6 |
Weight | 4.4 grams |
Condition | very good overall condition |
Choose metal | Yellow Gold |