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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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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Gold

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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Antique 1850s English Georgian Fashion Rings

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Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
extraordinary piece is a Mourning (Memorial) Ring, dating back to Victorian period - circa 1884 yet it's in
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Signet Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Gold

Antique Georgian Memorial Ring, American, c. 1780
Located in Aspen, CO
Georgian memorial ring. This is an historically important American 18K gold enameled and miniature
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Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian Fashion Rings

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Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Buckle Form Mourning Memento Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 - 1870 14k Yellow Gold Buckle Form Mourning Ring, measuring 1/4 inch wide and is a 6 3/4
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Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Hair Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This exceptional memorial urn ring from the Georgian era (ca1779) is quite an unusual piece
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Antique 1770s Georgian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1850s 'In Memory Of' Enamel Mourning Band Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold mourning ring from the early Victorian era. The ring has been
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

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Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

George III 22ct Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring, 1795
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 22ct yellow gold black and white enamel memorial mourning ring. The ring bears the
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Antique 1790s British George III More Rings

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Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

William IV 18ct Gold and Enamel Mourning Ring, 1837
Located in Glasgow, GB
A William IV 18ct yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring. The band reads 'IN MEMORY
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Antique 1830s British William IV More Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

George III 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, Circa 1783
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 18ct yellow gold and white enamel memorial mourning band ring. The ring bears the
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Antique 1780s British George III More Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Mourning ring, 18k gold and hairwork, Buckle design
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian era mourning ring. A rich 18ct yellow gold band with cut out panel
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

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18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Onyx, Garnet & Enamel Mourning Ring 1824
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Memorial Ring 15ct Gold Beautifully Made Georgian Mourning Ring. The Centre is Set with
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings

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Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian / Victorian Hair Mourning Ring with Gold Filled Band & Drop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian or Georgian mourning ring. Made primarily of woven hair with an engraved
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

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Gold-filled

Georgian 1.30 Ct. Antique Cut Diamond 18 KT Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian Remembrance This simply exquisite antique Georgian ring is 1790/1810 ca. – English origin
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian 22K Enamel Memorial Ring for Lord St. John, 1805, Important Maker
By Benjamin Smith
Located in Danvers, MA
fascinating, this is a wonderful find - an 1805 high karat gold mourning or memorial ring for Henry Beauchamp
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

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Enamel

Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel
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Antique 1770s British Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Gold, Enamel, and Seed Pearl Braided Hair Mourning Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Georgian gold, seed pearl, hair, and enamel mourning brooch. With braided or
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

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Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings

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Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
This incredibly ornate piece was made in Siam during the late Ayutthaya or early Rattanakosin Kingdom period. It dates to the late 18th and is a very rare example of a ceremonial ‘mo...
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Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and gold lettering reading "IN MEMORY OF". Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. The inside ...
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian Enamel Glazed Locket Front Mourning 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Beautiful mourning ring with highly decorative shoulders. This particular ring holds a lovely enamel face with the words 'In Memory Of' which surround a glazed panel. The inside of t...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings

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Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Georgian Rectangular Miniature Ring "L'Amitié”
Located in Firenze, IT
Rectangular MINIATURE depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription L’amitie’ The inscription "d'amitié" underlines the sentimental value of such gifts. Top s...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Engagement Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 19th Century Gold Filled Mourning Pendant with Braided Woven Hair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine late Georgian or early Victorian memorial gold-filled pendant with woven hair. With a coil of braided hair set behind glass in a filigree-worked gold-filled pendant setting. ...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

Momento Mori 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Full Skeleton Band Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning example of a Georgian style Momento Mori mourning ring. Solid 18 carat gold and black coloured enamel example. Incredibly well made. Hand made enamelling in a kiln as the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings

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Gold, Enamel

Georgian Diamond & Green Foiled Rock Crystal Ring
Located in Danvers, MA
Crafted of gold testing around 18K, with silver collets holding the diamonds, the ring features a rectangular table cut rock crystal backed by green foil to the center, flanked by su...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Rare Early Victorian 18Ct Gold and Mourning Signet Ring with Locket Panel Front
Located in St Helens, GB
A highly unusual and rare early Victorian period ring. SIZE ; Q UK, 8 US Signet mourning ring design with braided hair locket section to the front. 11mm x 13.5mm approx. Fine patter...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

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Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian 10k Rose Gold Signet Style Braided Hair Art Mourning Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique Georgian 10 karat gold mourning ring. With braided locks of hair set under a curved crystal bezel. The gold's color leans toward rose gold in the color spectrum. Inscr...
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Band Rings

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Rose Gold

Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring with rampant lion
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt. yellow gold signet ring, featuring a design of a rampant lion on its face. Notably, the enamel portion of the lion motif is missing. Made in England, London, 1960's Ma...
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Vintage 1960s British Signet Rings

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Yellow Gold

Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought after natural topaz Considered to be the colour of the setting sun, imperial topaz...
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Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold

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
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Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings

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Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian English Mourning Ring with Enameling and Woven Hair
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare English mourning ring from the Victorian era (ca1852) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt gold, the ring is richly detailed, and serves as a fine example of the mour...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian More Rings

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18k Gold

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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
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Antique 1770s Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Mourning Memorial Yellow Gold and Enamel Hidden Compartment Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Mourning Memorial Ring, measuring 1/4 inch wide and having hand engraved
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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian More Rings

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

William IV 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Memorial Mourning Band Ring, 1832
Located in Glasgow, GB
Description: - A superb antique William IV 18k yellow gold black enamel memorial mourning ring
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Antique 1830s British William IV More Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold

George IV 18 Karat Gold and Enamel Memorial Mourning Ring, London, 1829
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George IV 18k yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring, with original ring box. The
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Antique 1820s British George IV More Rings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

George III 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Memorial Mourning Ring, London, 1809
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 18k yellow gold and black enamel memorial mourning ring. The band reads
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Antique Early 1800s British George III More Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1795 Mourning Memento Gold and Woven Hair Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1795 Yellow Gold Mourning Memento Ring, the top measures 7/8 X 5/8 inch, woven Hair concealed
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Antique 1790s British George II More Rings

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14k Gold

Georgian Enameled Diamond Urn Mourning Ring with Hidden Compartment
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare memorial urn ring from the Georgian era (ca1750) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in
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Antique 1750s Georgian More Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold Sardonyx Intaglio and Enamel Memorial Ring, 1873
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold Sardonyx Intaglio and black enamel memorial mourning ring. To the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

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Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

George III Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This memorial ring is rather interesting, it has three names on it to be remembered. Around the
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

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Citrine, 9k Gold

Georgian Amethyst and Enamel 18 Karat Gold Navette Sepia Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A truly wonderful Georgian memorial ring. The navette shaped face is elegantly outlined by 24
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Antique 1780s English Georgian More Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold

Antique Stuart Rock Crystal Ring Gold Wire Cipher circa 1700 Georgian English
Located in London, GB
monarchy was reinstated, and they were the precursor to mourning or memorial rings which became the rage in
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Antique Early 18th Century English Stuart Signet Rings

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Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Victorian Agate and Enamel Memorial Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique mourning pendant has been crafted in 15k yellow gold
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Antique 1880s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold and Enamel Mourning Memorial Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1883 Yellow Gold Mourning, Memorial Ring, having Black Enamel accents, the top of the ring
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

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Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian Gold Diamond and Enamel Mourning Memorial Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Mourning Ring, the top of the ring measures 5/8 X 7/16 inch and is finished
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Antique 1850s Unknown Early Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

1778 Dated George III 9 Karat Gold Portrait Miniature Memorial Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
Antique George III yellow gold portrait miniature ring. The ring is set to the front with a
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Antique 1770s British George III More Rings

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9k Gold

George III 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, Circa 1768
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 18ct yellow gold and white enamel memorial mourning band ring. The ring bears the
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Antique 1760s British George III More Rings

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

George III 18ct Gold and Enamel Memorial Ring, Circa 1780
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 18ct yellow gold and white enamel memorial mourning band ring. The ring bears the
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Antique 1780s British George III More Rings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Black Enamel and 18 Karat Gold Mourning Ring , Scottish Circa 1820s
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
An 18 karat yellow gold Georgian mourning ring with a grey rectangular memorial panel centre
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings

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18k Gold

Antique Victorian Ring 10 Karat Rose Gold Mourning Jewelry Diamond Flower Pearls
Located in Torrance, CA
diamond set flower. The style of ring was worn during the Victorian era to memorialize a loved one. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
This rare memorial urn pendant from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted
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Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Black Enamel Memorial Locket Ring
Located in New York, NY
C.1831. Black enamel memorial ring with a center locket. This 18k gold mourning ring has a
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Antique 1830s British More Rings

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18k Gold, Enamel

18th Century Georgian Navette Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An incredible antique navette memorial ring with a finely painted oval panel set within a halo of
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian More Rings

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Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Victorian Blue Enamel Pearl Diamond Memorial Ring
Located in Middleton, WI
This lovely example of a mourning ring is set with six creamy white pearls, each 3 mm in diameter
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Sentimental Sepia Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A sweet 18th Century Sepia miniature Mourning ring modelled in 15ct gold, the subject depicted
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian More Rings

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Early Victorian Buckle Heart Hair Mourning Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
particularly intimate and personal piece, almost certainly commissioned as a memorial ring. Crafted in 15 karat
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian More Rings

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Turquoise, 15k Gold

Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring “General Loftus Anthony Tottenham”
Located in Sale, Cheshire
Superb Georgian mourning ring dedicated to General Loftus Anthony Tottenham (1723-1811) of
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

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18k Gold

Antique Late Victorian in Memory of Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A superb antique memorial ring dating from the late 19th Century. It’s finished in intricate black
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Rings

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18k Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Portrait Miniature Ring Framed in Diamonds
Located in San Marcos, CA
A charming mourning ring, with dedication on backside along with the date of 1793. The crown of
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English More Rings

Georgian Memorial Mourning Ring; Seed Pearls, Black Enamel, 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Georgian memorial mourning 14 karat yellow Gold ring features black enameling around the
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20th Century More Rings

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Pearl, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Georgian Thou God Seeth Me Mourning Band
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This amazing Georgian mourning band is modeled in 18k yellow gold and black enamel. Memorial rings
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Band Rings

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18k Gold

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Mourning Memorial Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mourning memorial ring you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and enamel, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a mourning memorial ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 19th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any mourning memorial ring from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our mourning memorial ring for sale are for women, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mourning Memorial Ring?

On average, a mourning memorial ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,930, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $9,595 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mourning Memorial Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A memorial ring is a ring worn on the finger in honor of a loved one who has passed away. It usually has the name and date of death of the person, an image of the deceased, or a motto. Find a vast assortment of antique and vintage memorial rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    During the 18th and 19th centuries, mourning rings were worn on the pinky finger. When the jewelry came back into fashion in the 1930s and 40s, the tradition of displaying a mourning ring on the fifth finger continued. Today, people may opt to wear the rings on any finger. You'll find a variety of mourning rings on 1stDibs.