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Antique Georgian 18k Garnet, Natural Pearl, & Black Enamel Mourning Ring

Sale price$3,600.00

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Details: The most beautiful sentimental mourning ring featuring a central oval garnet cabochon framed by colette set natural pearls against black enamel. Each shoulder is further adorned with three graduated pearls. The interior holds the engraving, "William Boyd Turn Ob. 10 Dec 1810, age 26". 

Mourning and memorial jewelry was popular during the Georgian and Victorian eras. Jewelry was commissioned by the wealthy aristocracy to remember their lost loved ones and to focus on remembrance, grief, comfort and consolation. 

Measurements: The ring is size 8.25. The face of the ring is just over 1/2" tall by 5/8" wide. The band tapers to just under 1/4" at the back.

Origin: English, c. 1810.

Notes: This ring cannot be sized.

Antique Georgian 18k Garnet, Natural Pearl, & Black Enamel Mourning Ring
Antique Georgian 18k Garnet, Natural Pearl, & Black Enamel Mourning Ring Sale price$3,600.00