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What is a mourning ring used for?

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What is a mourning ring used for?
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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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 Pearl, Diamond and Enamel 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Pretty 18ct gold Victorian mourning ring with decorative panel set with four pearls, five rose cut
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

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

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