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What is a mourning ring used for?
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A mourning ring is used to memorialize a loved one who recently died. The practice of wearing memorial jewelry in this way began during the Victorian era in England. Today, some people wear antique mourning rings purely for fashion. Shop a collection of mourning rings on 1stDibs.
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Shop for Mourning Rings on 1stDibs
Victorian Black Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine Victorian black enamel mourning ring. The ring holds a lock of hair within a glazed
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair
Category
Antique 1840s English Cocktail Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Black Enamel and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine 18carat gold Georgian black enamel and seed pearl mourning ring. Fully hallmarked
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian Mourning Ring, 9k Gold, Split Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
This charming antique Victorian Mourning ring is full of character and alluring melancholy romance
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian English Enameled Woven Hair Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare English mourning ring from the Victorian (ca1879) era is quite an unusual piece! Crafted
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Rings
Materials
18k Gold
Late Georgian Pearl and Crystal 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely example of a late Georgian mourning ring holds a weave of hair behind crystal which
Category
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
