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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 panel.
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
This fine and impressive antique Victorian mourning ring has been crafted in 14k yellow gold.
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 London 1824.
Ring Size:P or 7 3/4
Weight: 4.8g
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1.00 Carat Total Weight Pearls Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Ring Size: 6.5
Metal Type: 9 Karat Yellow Gold
Weight: 4.0 grams
Center: Hair
Side Stone Details:
Shape: Natural Seed Pearls
Total Carat Weight: 1.00 carat total...
Category
Antique 1830s Unknown Victorian More Rings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18 carat gold and black enamel ring has the words 'in memory of' across the front of it and is set with 9 pearls. The inside of the band is engraved with 'dear Emily Nov 27th 18...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Enamel Glazed Locket Front Mourning 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely mourning ring has a decorative band and has enamel around the locket holding plaited blonde hair.
Category
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Materials
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
