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Antique Victorian 14k Rosegold Garnet and Seed Pearl ring and Hair pendant
Antique Victorian 14k Rosegold Garnet and Seed Pearl ring and Hair pendant

Antique Victorian 14k Rosegold Garnet and Seed Pearl ring and Hair pendant

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Exceptional 19th Century Memorial Jewelry Set with Hairwork, Garnets and Seed Pearls An exquisite

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Early 19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings
Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings

Wonderfully Unusual Victorian Memorial Earrings

Located in New York, NY

/Memorial jewelry of the 19th Century into plaits or dense solid patterns, less so into figural designs such

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1870s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Black Enamel Locket of 14k Gold
Antique Black Enamel Locket of 14k Gold

Antique Black Enamel Locket of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

gold creates a timeless and dignified visual effect, often associated with sentimental or memorial

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1870s Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

inscription, as was customary in mourning jewelry of the time. Beautifully preserved, this brooch is both a

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19th Century Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century

Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

memorial rings and indeed they were memorial jewelry. They were made in support of King Charles the first

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18th Century English George II Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Etruscan Revival Locket Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Victorian era’s tradition of sentimental or memorial jewelry. Fitted with its original pin and C-clasp

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring
Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring

Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

A rare example of memorial jewelry in use during Georgian period as keeper of remembrance or

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian
Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian

Antique Persian Turquoise Locket Brooch Pin Forget Me Not Bow Motif Victorian

Located in New York, NY

, Regent Street . The brooch is an exquisite example of early memorial jewelry with it's locket pendant

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.
Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.

Post-Medieval enamel skull ring, circa 17th century.

Located in London, GB

reflect a different time when death was very much a way of life. Memorial jewellery acted as a visual

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17th Century Medieval Antique Memorial Jewelry

Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch
Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch

Georgian Memorial Onyx Hair Brooch

Located in Wheaton, IL

This exquisite and remarkable brooch is a charming and elegant example of Georgian jewelry dating

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1780 - 1810 Yellow Gold Memorial Ring, most likely British and testing as 15k, the top

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Early 1800s British George II Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Mid Victorian Gold Memorial Pins
Antique Mid Victorian Gold Memorial Pins

Antique Mid Victorian Gold Memorial Pins

Located in Stamford, CT

Two lovely and unique memorial brooches from the mid Victorian era executed in 15 Kt gold. The

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1850s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings
Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings

Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings

$1,450

H 1.4 in W 0.75 in L 1 in

Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Memorial Hair Locket Earrings in 10k gold. Plaited hair is basket woven and set under

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1880s American Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

10k Gold

1840s Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch
1840s Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch

1840s Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch

$1,938

H 0.26 in W 0.94 in L 1.26 in

1840s Pearl and Yellow Gold Memorial Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive Victorian brooch has been

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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s
Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s

Mid-Victorian Pearl Memorial Brooch Circa 1850s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

A superb Victorian memorial brooch featuring a sealed locket of mother-of-pearl dressed with hand

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1850s Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring
Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Georgian miniature mourning ring, memorial ring

Located in PARIS, FR

concave to fit the finger perfectly. Sentimental jewelry, circa 1780, probably English. Ring size: 54 EU

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1790s European George II Antique Memorial Jewelry

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Memorial Ring

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Victorian Antique 18ct Gold Memorial Ring set with fresh water pearls to the front

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1880s British Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket
Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the silver pop. The locket also holds a cross on the front. The back of the locket is simply coated in the ...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a General
Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a General

Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a General

Located in Stamford, CT

Why do we offer this Georgian Memorial Ring? Because it honors a person who served to protect his

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1810s British George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.
Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.

Early portrait miniature memorial ring, circa 1793.

Located in London, GB

Early portrait miniature memorial ring. Vertically set with an oval portrait miniature of a lady in

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1790s Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch
Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch

Georgian Flat Cut Garnet and Pearl Memorial Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A wonderful Georgian mourning brooch. The outer edge is lined with magnificent red flat cut garnets, with an inner circuit of split seed pearls. The glazed locket centre contains the...

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19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring

Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring

Located in London, GB

Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver

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1780s Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring
Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring

Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely

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1780s English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Memorial Ring
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Memorial Ring

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Memorial Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards coat of arms with the inscription Waterloo, most likely done to commemorate the victory of Wellington against Napoleon. Weight: 5,1 gr Siz...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, English, 1879.
Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, English, 1879.

Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring, English, 1879.

Located in London, GB

Victorian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old mine diamond in

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1870s English Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Memorial Brooch, ca. 1870–1890
Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Memorial Brooch, ca. 1870–1890

Antique Victorian Gold and Turquoise Memorial Brooch, ca. 1870–1890

Located in Rotterdam, NL

highly fashionable in Victorian jewelry, particularly from the mid to late 19th century. Queen Victoria

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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring, circa 1759.
Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring, circa 1759.

Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring, circa 1759.

Located in London, GB

Georgian crystal and enamel memorial ring. Set with one central octagonal faceted rock crystal in a

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1750s Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgian Mourning Memorial Gold and Hair Navette Ring
Georgian Mourning Memorial Gold and Hair Navette Ring

Georgian Mourning Memorial Gold and Hair Navette Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850 14 - 15k Yellow Gold Mourning Memorial ring, in a Navette shape measuring 1 1/8 inch in

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1850s English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Pearl and black enamel memorial ring, English, 1854
Pearl and black enamel memorial ring, English, 1854

Pearl and black enamel memorial ring, English, 1854

Located in London, GB

Pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited

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1840s English Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring
Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring

Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Buckle Form Mourning, Memorial Ring, measuring 3/16 inch wide with the

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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.
Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.

Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1790.

Located in London, GB

Georgian diamond and enamel memorial ring. Centrally composed of an oval plaque of dark blue engine

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1790s Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This memorial band is a wonderful example of a Georgian piece of jewellery. The man detail in this

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1810s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Memorial Locket
Victorian Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Memorial Locket

Victorian Enamel and 15 Carat Gold Memorial Locket

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The enamel on this locket is black and wonderfully glossy, it really makes the gold pop. The locket also holds a cross on the front with the words 'in memoriam'. The back of the lock...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Gold-Filled Black Enamel Brooch w Plaited Hair
Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Gold-Filled Black Enamel Brooch w Plaited Hair

Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Gold-Filled Black Enamel Brooch w Plaited Hair

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages

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1850s Australian Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring, circa 1837.
Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring, circa 1837.

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring, circa 1837.

Located in London, GB

Antique turquoise and pearl locket memorial ring. The circular bezel is set with one central

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1830s English Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Antique Banded Agate and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Banded Agate and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Banded Agate and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The gorgeous banded agate stone in this memorial ring is jet black and has a stylish white line

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1850s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Turquoise Lovers Knot Memorial Locket Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

turquoise cabochon. The back of the pendant is a glass covered locket, making this a memorial pendant. The

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Memorial Memento Yellow Gold and Woven Hair Ring
Victorian Memorial Memento Yellow Gold and Woven Hair Ring

Victorian Memorial Memento Yellow Gold and Woven Hair Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1908 Victorian Memorial Memento 15K Yellow Gold Ring, the top of the ring measures 13 X 10

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

15k Gold

Georgian Gold and Enamel Memorial Skeleton Ring, circa 1731
Georgian Gold and Enamel Memorial Skeleton Ring, circa 1731

Georgian Gold and Enamel Memorial Skeleton Ring, circa 1731

Located in London, GB

Georgian gold and enamel memorial skeleton ring. A solid D-shape gold band featuring an elongated

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1730s Unknown Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket With Goat Portrait
Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket With Goat Portrait

Edwardian Enamel and Silver Memorial Locket With Goat Portrait

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The enamel work on this locket is beautiful. The locket is modelled in silver. Locket Dimensions inc loop: 35x22mm Weight: 9.6g

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me
Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me

Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me

Located in Stamford, CT

An 18th century ring of spectacular design in an elongated oval form displays a bow of white hair tied with gold thread placed under its crystal. The crystal frame is gold framed by ...

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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel

Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring

Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring

Located in London, GB

Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering

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1820s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Art Deco White Gold Diamond Onyx Memorial Locket Pendant Necklace
Art Deco White Gold Diamond Onyx Memorial Locket Pendant Necklace

Art Deco White Gold Diamond Onyx Memorial Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Rare Art Deco 14K white gold engraving onyx memorial Locket with 1 old European cut diamond on 14K

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Woven Hair and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Bangle
Victorian Woven Hair and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Bangle

Victorian Woven Hair and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Bangle

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This special piece is crafted from woven hair and would have been made in memory of a certain someone. The clasp is beautifully ornate and modelled in 9ct gold. Length: 18cm Width: ...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring, English, circa 1775.
Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring, English, circa 1775.

Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring, English, circa 1775.

Located in London, GB

Georgian crystal, garnet and enamel memorial ring. Set with a circular border of sixteen cushion

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1770s Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, Garnet, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid Victorian Gold and Woven Hair Mourning Memorial Band Ring
Mid Victorian Gold and Woven Hair Mourning Memorial Band Ring

Mid Victorian Gold and Woven Hair Mourning Memorial Band Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Mourning, Memorial Band Ring, measuring 1/4 inch wide with delicate

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1850s Unknown Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring
Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring

Victorian Memorial Memento Gold Enamel Hair and Gem Set Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Victorian Memorial, Memento 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring, Measuring 4 M.M. wide

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1880s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian 7g 18K Yellow Gold WW1 Memorial Buckle Ring
Antique Edwardian 7g 18K Yellow Gold WW1 Memorial Buckle Ring

Antique Edwardian 7g 18K Yellow Gold WW1 Memorial Buckle Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Edwardian yellow gold buckle ring, comprising a yellow gold band in the form of a belt or a buckle, in 18 karat yellow gold. This beautiful Edwardian ring is formed in the shape ...

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1910s Edwardian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Braided Hair Buckle Memorial Band
Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Braided Hair Buckle Memorial Band

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Braided Hair Buckle Memorial Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The buckle detail on this band is so fine and intricate with gorgeous engraving. The band holds a fine plait of hair which wraps all the way around the band. Ring Size: P 1/2 or 8 ...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

hallmark of Victorian mourning jewellery. This poignant detail serves as a touching tribute, celebrating

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian 1800s Memorial Black and White Enamel Mourning Ring Size L (51.5)
Georgian 1800s Memorial Black and White Enamel Mourning Ring Size L (51.5)

Georgian 1800s Memorial Black and White Enamel Mourning Ring Size L (51.5)

Located in London, GB

this historical piece would be an amazing addition to any antique jewellery collection. Condition

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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Onyx Pendant 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 This striking Victorian pendant is truly a one-of-a-kind piece. The pendant is crafted with a stunning long oval-shaped onyx that...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel

Antique 18ct Gold Victorian cabachon Garnet Memorial Ring with Black Enamel

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Mourning Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked London 1844 Makers Mark S R Beautiful Victorian Mourning Ring. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a Cabochon Foil Backed Gemstone- Poss...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel
Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel

Antique 1831 English 18K Gold Memorial Ring with Pearls and Black Enamel

By William Eaton

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An exquisite relic of the past, this antique 18K gold memorial ring from 1831 with pearls and black

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Antique Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring
Antique Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring

Antique Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A gorgeous Georgian memorial ring dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1820. It features a

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Pearl, 15k Gold

Wide Georgian Blue Enamel Memorial Ring
Wide Georgian Blue Enamel Memorial Ring

Wide Georgian Blue Enamel Memorial Ring

Located in New York, NY

C.1821. A wide Georgian blue enamel memorial ring. The gothic script reads 'In Memory Of' through

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1820s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Garnet Black Enamel Gold Memorial Ring
Georgian Garnet Black Enamel Gold Memorial Ring

Georgian Garnet Black Enamel Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Middleton, WI

This beautiful antique Georgian memorial garnet and gold ring is fully hallmarked for having been

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1820s English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Garnet, 18k Gold

Georgian in Memory of Locket Memorial Ring
Georgian in Memory of Locket Memorial Ring

Georgian in Memory of Locket Memorial Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A superb Georgian memorial ring dedicated to "Mrs Janet Patrick, died 20th July 1825". The band is

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Child's Memorial Brooch White Enamel, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Child's Memorial Brooch White Enamel, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Child's Memorial Brooch White Enamel, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

memorial mourning brooch is Circa 1880. Set in 9ct Gold and white Enamel. Mourning jewellery mirrored the

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1880s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring
Victorian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring

Victorian Black Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring

Located in Oxford, GB

This lovely example of a mourning ring is set with 12 creamy white natural seed pearls, each 2 mm in diameter and one old European cut diamond at the centre 2.5mm. The ring is hand c...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1874
Victorian 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1874

Victorian 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1874

Located in Glasgow, GB

Victorian 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, inscribed with 'IN MEMORY OF

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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

William IV 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1833
William IV 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1833

William IV 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1833

Located in Glasgow, GB

William IV 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, inscribed with 'IN MEMORY OF

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1830s British William IV Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Queen Victoria Portrait Black Enamel Diamond Gold Memorial Pendant
Queen Victoria Portrait Black Enamel Diamond Gold Memorial Pendant

Queen Victoria Portrait Black Enamel Diamond Gold Memorial Pendant

Located in Middleton, WI

This rare antique Queen Victoria pendant was handcrafted in England in 1901, to memorialize the

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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1896
Victorian 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1896

Victorian 22 Carat Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1896

Located in Glasgow, GB

A Victorian 22 carat yellow gold and black enamel memorial ring. The ring is hallmarked with

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1890s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 22k Gold

One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690
One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690

One '1' Gold/Silver Memorial Ornament/Brooch "Stuart Cristal", England, 1690

Located in Heerlen, NL

One (1) 15K. Yellow Gold and Silver "Stuart Cristal" Set with 12 natural Pearls and 1 Rock Cristal and Enamel ( Front and Back) Describing: the Factory of making Arrows for Cupid Ve...

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17th Century English Baroque Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Georgian Emerald Diamond Memorial 18 Karat Ring Dated 1770
Georgian Emerald Diamond Memorial 18 Karat Ring Dated 1770

Georgian Emerald Diamond Memorial 18 Karat Ring Dated 1770

Located in Napoli, IT

Georgian Mourning ring Sweet petit mourning ring from the Georgian period – dated 1770 Crafted of solid 18 KT gold - acid tested Lovely close back crown set with a little step cut ...

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1770s Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique American 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Memorial Ring
Antique American 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Memorial Ring

Antique American 18 Karat Gold and Bloodstone Intaglio Memorial Ring

Located in London, GB

ground. I am sure this is a most unusual Memorial Ring and like nothing I have ever seen before

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1870s American Antique Memorial Jewelry

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Agate, 18k Gold

18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold
18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold

18th Century Memorial Ring of Blue Enamel, Rose Cut Diamonds and Gold

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

An 18th Century Memorial ring in the form of a blue enamel urn set at the front and shoulders with

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18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Gold

1812 Georgian Memorial Hair Brooch
1812 Georgian Memorial Hair Brooch

1812 Georgian Memorial Hair Brooch

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite, even by memorial jewelry standards. This beautiful Georgian pin is inscribed "1812

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Memorial Hair and Locket Brooch/Pendant in 15ct Gold, Circa 1830
Georgian Memorial Hair and Locket Brooch/Pendant in 15ct Gold, Circa 1830

Georgian Memorial Hair and Locket Brooch/Pendant in 15ct Gold, Circa 1830

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

with a natural pearl. This piece is ideal for a Georgain or Memorial jewellery collector. Era: Circa

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1830s Unknown Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

Georgian Aquamarine Set Brooch Circa 1830's
Georgian Aquamarine Set Brooch Circa 1830's

Georgian Aquamarine Set Brooch Circa 1830's

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

, animals, neoclassical women and artefacts. We also see a lot of memorial jewellery from the Georgian

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1830s Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Victorian Mourning Pendant of 14k Gold
Victorian Mourning Pendant of 14k Gold

Victorian Mourning Pendant of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

, circa 1840–1860) is a compelling example of Victorian-era memorial jewelry, thoughtfully reimagined for

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold

Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740
Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740

Early Georgian Skull and Crossbones Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring c.1740

Located in London, GB

early Georgian period Stuart crystal memorial jewellery. This high-karat gold ring dates from circa

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold

Antique Memorial Ring
Antique Memorial Ring

Antique Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian 18K gold memorial ring set with a curl of hair and adorned with four rose diamonds. The

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid 19th Century Memorial Brooch
Mid 19th Century Memorial Brooch

Mid 19th Century Memorial Brooch

Located in Dallas, TX

Ornate, yellow gold frame surrounding a central medallion of braided hair. A beautiful keepsake while your loved one was away from home or as a remembrance if passed. A treasure o...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian Memorial Brooch Circa 1840
Early Victorian Memorial Brooch Circa 1840

Early Victorian Memorial Brooch Circa 1840

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Early Victorian memorial brooch with the word memory and symbols in gold lettering on black enamel

Category

1840s Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Victorian Enamel Agate Gold Memorial Brooch
Victorian Enamel Agate Gold Memorial Brooch

Victorian Enamel Agate Gold Memorial Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s 14K Yellow Gold, Enamel and Banded Agate Memorial Brooch, Glass Enclosed back with

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Early Georgian Memorial Brooch Circa 1800
Early Georgian Memorial Brooch Circa 1800

Early Georgian Memorial Brooch Circa 1800

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Georgian memorial brooch, with natural half pearl surround and gold thread pattern. At its heart

Category

Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Enamel Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Enamel Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Enamel Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Early Victorian memorial band in 18K gold and decorated in an azure or cerulean blue enamel, an

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Royal Navy Memorial Ring
Antique Royal Navy Memorial Ring

Antique Royal Navy Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare Georgian memorial ring decorated with a rope and anchor, the symbol of the British Royal Navy

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian 1850s Memorial Gold Ring Band
Victorian 1850s Memorial Gold Ring Band

Victorian 1850s Memorial Gold Ring Band

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Victorian 1850s memorial gold ring band. The hand made design is lavishly decorated with continuous

Category

1850s Early Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Turquoise Pearl Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Turquoise Pearl Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Turquoise Pearl Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Georgian memorial ring in 18K gold with pearls and turquoise in an ornate chased setting. The lock

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgian Enamel and Hair Memorial Ring
Georgian Enamel and Hair Memorial Ring

Georgian Enamel and Hair Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Elegant black enamel and woven hair memorial ring set in 18K gold. It is engraved "Rev R Heber 10

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Enamel Pearl Gold Memorial Ring
Antique Enamel Pearl Gold Memorial Ring

Antique Enamel Pearl Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Lovely ornate Georgian memorial ring, the shaft is enameled to show "In Memory Of" in gold letters

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.
Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.

Georgian memorial skull ring, circa 1777.

Located in London, GB

Georgian memorial skull ring. A gold D-shape shank, engraved to the exterior with a stylised skull

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1770s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Antique Gold and Hair Memorial Ring
Antique Gold and Hair Memorial Ring

Antique Gold and Hair Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

A striking George 3rd memorial ring embellished with 18K gold and hair work. The central design

Category

1780s English George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Gold Memorial Ring "Affection Weeps"
Georgian Gold Memorial Ring "Affection Weeps"

Georgian Gold Memorial Ring "Affection Weeps"

Located in Stamford, CT

This is one the first Georgian memorial rings I added to my heart because the affection and

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1790s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Memorial Pearl Hair Gold Ring
Antique Memorial Pearl Hair Gold Ring

Antique Memorial Pearl Hair Gold Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

example of sentimental jewelry. The ring is a size 10 and can be resized. It dates c. 1820.

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

Antique Enameled Gold Hair Memorial Bracelet
Antique Enameled Gold Hair Memorial Bracelet

Antique Enameled Gold Hair Memorial Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

. This item was recently acquired from a major collection of hair jewelry.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

15k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold, Enamel and Pearl Memorial Ring

Antique Gold, Enamel and Pearl Memorial Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Elegant 18K gold memorial ring with an elaborate enameled band and woven hair surrounded by pearls

Category

1830s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Victorian Memento Memorial Gold and Enamel Ring
Victorian Memento Memorial Gold and Enamel Ring

Victorian Memento Memorial Gold and Enamel Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1864 Rose Gold Memento memorial Ring, 3/8 inch wide band and measuring 3/4 X 1/2 inch across

Category

1860s British Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Rose Gold

Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Gemstone Memorial Earrings
Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Gemstone Memorial Earrings

Georgian Gold Silver Diamond Gemstone Memorial Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850 Silver Top and Gold backed Memorial Earrings, measuring 1 X 7/8 inch, centrally set with

Category

1840s British George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Memorial Ring with Painted Sepia Urn

Georgian Memorial Ring with Painted Sepia Urn

Located in Houston, TX

A Georgian memorial ring set in 14K yellow gold, featuring a miniature painted in sepia, depicting

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Pair of Victorian Memorial Earrings, circa 1860
Pair of Victorian Memorial Earrings, circa 1860

Pair of Victorian Memorial Earrings, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautiful pair of Victorian memorial earrings c.1860, finely crafted in yellow gold

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Seed Pearls Gold Memorial Ring

Blue Enamel Seed Pearls Gold Memorial Ring

Located in London, GB

An antique memorial ring or love token ring, with the design picked out in natural half seed pearls

Category

1790s French Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Agate and Enamel Memorial Pendant
Antique Victorian Agate and Enamel Memorial Pendant

Antique Victorian Agate and Enamel Memorial Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

mourning jewellery has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and

Category

1880s Unknown Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Buckle Memorial Ring 18 Karat Gold
Victorian Buckle Memorial Ring 18 Karat Gold

Victorian Buckle Memorial Ring 18 Karat Gold

Located in Stamford, CT

A pristine 18 Kt buckle ring with graphic gold letters that say "In Memoriam" inscribed in 1865 yet honors a Georgian Woman. It is sincerely touching to hold a ring that honors a. wo...

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1860s English George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Memorial Band 18 Karat Hallmarked, 1864
Antique Victorian Memorial Band 18 Karat Hallmarked, 1864

Antique Victorian Memorial Band 18 Karat Hallmarked, 1864

Located in Baltimore, MD

Lovely 18K black enamel and gold memorial band with gothic lettering on the outside which reads “In

Category

1840s British Early Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Memorial Band Ring for a Dear Father
Victorian Memorial Band Ring for a Dear Father

Victorian Memorial Band Ring for a Dear Father

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian Memorial Ring in 18 Kt gold struck home to me as it is a ring honoring the passing of

Category

1840s English Regency Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold

Georgian Memorial Memento Gold and Gem Set Ring
Georgian Memorial Memento Gold and Gem Set Ring

Georgian Memorial Memento Gold and Gem Set Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1827 18K Yellow Gold Memorial, Memento Ring, measuring 5/8 X 1/2 inch across the top, set

Category

1820s British George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Britannia Large Gold and Painted Memorial Locket
Georgian Britannia Large Gold and Painted Memorial Locket

Georgian Britannia Large Gold and Painted Memorial Locket

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1800 Yellow Gold and Hand Painted Memorial Locket with a Depiction of Britannia, this piece

Category

Early 1800s British George II Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian Rosecut Diamond Enamel 1798 Memorial Ring
Antique Georgian Rosecut Diamond Enamel 1798 Memorial Ring

Antique Georgian Rosecut Diamond Enamel 1798 Memorial Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique rosecut diamond enamel memorial ring made in 14k yellow gold dated 1798. The ring is an

Category

Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Memorial Ring London 1870
Victorian Pearl and Enamel Memorial Ring London 1870

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Memorial Ring London 1870

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

Discover this enticing piece of history. A memorial ring from Victorian times. Intricately adorned

Category

1870s British Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Scarce Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a Child
Scarce Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a Child

Scarce Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a Child

Located in Stamford, CT

this ring. Memorial rings were intimate and rich with meaning. They were created to keep the memory of

Category

1780s British George III Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold

Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Victorian Enamel and 18 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Inscribed on the inner band of the ring is 'William Milligan, ob 4 April 4th 1873 at 54'. The band is modelled in 18ct gold and enamel. Made in London England. Ring Size: R or 8 1/...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This memorial band is a wonderful example of a Georgian piece of jewellery. The man detail in this

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1810s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Georgian Memorial Ring with Black Enamel and Plaited Hair

Georgian Memorial Ring with Black Enamel and Plaited Hair

Located in Houston, TX

A Georgian 14K gold memorial ring with high relief carving, decorated with a black enamel frame

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Late Georgian Locket Front 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Late Georgian Locket Front 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Late Georgian Locket Front 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A perfect example of a locket front memorial ring. The front panel of this ring holds a woven lock

Category

1820s British Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian Garnet 18 Karat Gold Enamel Memorial Ring
Antique Georgian Garnet 18 Karat Gold Enamel Memorial Ring

Antique Georgian Garnet 18 Karat Gold Enamel Memorial Ring

Located in New York, NY

friendship. This was likely a memorial to a date or loved one, rather than a ring meant for mourning. The

Category

1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

circa 1820, Georgian Yellow Gold and Garnet Memorial Ring
circa 1820, Georgian Yellow Gold and Garnet Memorial Ring

circa 1820, Georgian Yellow Gold and Garnet Memorial Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

A Georgian Era ring in 14k Yellow Gold, set with a Cabochon Garnet, the top of the ring measures 1/2 x 5/16 inch. chased design work on the sides, finger size 6 1/2, incredible condi...

Category

1820s American Georgian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond "1840-1890" Memorial Bangle Bracelet
Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond "1840-1890" Memorial Bangle Bracelet

Victorian Old Rose Cut Diamond "1840-1890" Memorial Bangle Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

A wonderful diamond memorial bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This gorgeous bangle is

Category

1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Memorial Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

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Antique Memorial Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of antique memorial jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of antique memorial jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of antique memorial jewelry can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 29 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. A cabochon version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of antique memorial jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Memorial Jewelry?

The price for a piece of antique memorial jewelry starts at $354 and tops out at $51,302 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,938.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.