An English Mourning Ring

A cabochon emerald surrounded by eight cushion shaped old-mine cut diamonds in a cluster to carved shoulders. Mounted in yellow gold. Each diamond is approx. 0.20 carats. The cabocho...

An unusual and gorgeous 18th century Italian cluster ring, probably c. 1720-60, the enormous paisley heart shaped ring face set with round turquoise in a triple layered cluster forma...

An antique 1.65ct Colombian, untreated emerald and diamond cluster ring, the central pear shaped emerald with an old mine cut diamond surround, mounted in silver and gold Size 7 We...

Mourning ring, 19th century, probably Matthew Govett, created rings of this style in gold for a range of people in society., circumferential black inscription band with date 1810, 4....

This rare English mourning ring from the Victorian (ca1879) era is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt gold, the ring is richly detailed, and serves as a fine example of the mourning jewelry tradition. Black and white enameled accents decorate the shoulders of the ring and the shield-shaped seal at the center. Multiple cut out "windows" along the shank expose a band of finely woven hair...

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 mourning jewelry tradition. At the center of the ring is a glass covered window, which exposes a band of finely woven hair...

George Nassau was an English country gentleman, and the brother of Henry, 5th Earl of Rochford. He was a historian and bibliophile and amassed an extensive library including many manuscripts on his home county Suffolk, with illustrations commissioned by him from leading artists of the time such as Thomas Gainsborough. His will notes that on his death, the following people were to receive mourning rings, valued at six guineas each: Reverend H.I. Berners, Sir William Rowley, John Wright Esq., Reverend William Gibson, Sir William Parker Bt., Sir Francis Hilman, Captain Hopkins, Reverend William Garratt, William Berners Esq., Reverend Dr Kilderlee, Colonel Dupuis, John Phillips Esq., Sir Robert Spencer Kilderlee Esq., James Saicer Esq., James Wenn Esq., Earl Ludlow, George Farrant Esq., John Butler...

Phillips Brothers & Son diamond and enamel memorial ring, circa 1872. Set with twenty cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings wit...