Early Victorian 18ct Gold Mourning Ring With Banded Sardonyx Of A Flower

An unusual 18ct75% pure gold (or 750 parts pure gold and 250 parts other metals) gold ring that was made circa 1840 as it has a date engraved inside of 1848. It is a 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. Many were made in the GeorgianJewellery made in the Georgian era (1714-1830). and VictorianJewellery made in the the Victorian era (1839-1901). periods and were worn in remembrance of a husband, brother and other members of the family. This example has been set with a carved banded sardonyx to represent a flower and has a small bright little diamondA precious, lustrous gemstone made of highly compressed carbon. Diamonds are one of the hardest materials known to mankind. Colours of diamonds range from colourless, yellow, orange and brown to almost black. Natural coloured (or ‘fancy’) diamonds can be extremely rare. The cut, colour, clarity and carat weight of a diamond are the criteria jewellers use… in the centre. The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. are repousséThe raising of a pattern in relief on metal by beating from the under side. work with a scroll motif. Today these rings are collected and worn for their beauty.