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Antique Victorian 18k Gold, Black Enamel & Old Cut Diamond Mourning Ring, C 1884

$1,495
£1,143.01
€1,316.51
CA$2,094.95
A$2,338.82
CHF 1,225.51
MX$28,629.43
NOK 15,563.93
SEK 14,674.81
DKK 9,825.27
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About the Item

Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901). ~ This extraordinary piece is a Mourning (Memorial) Ring, dating back to Victorian period - circa 1884 yet it's in beautiful condition Of English provenance, it's meticulously crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, decorated in black enamel & adorned with a 0.20ct old-European cut diamond, of cushion shape & good colour & clarity set within the starburst gold frame, surrounded by the most intricate fleur-de-lis pattern, signifying perfection, light and life... ~ The piece is bearing hallmarks: Maker’s mark - T.E. Crown (for gold) 18 (fineness) Leopard’s head (London Assay Office) Letter date - t (c1884) Bearing letters: In Memory Of (on outside of shank) & inscription (on inside): T.R. Dec 3rd 1884 Total item’s weight: 4.5gr. Ring’s size: M (6 US) ~~~ This truely unique piece comes in a vintage box, accompanied by valuation certificate Indeed mourning pieces deserve museum display, as they are the hardest type of jewellery to find, hence unrivalled in value & highly collectable today This one-of-a-kind piece is ready for the next 100 (at least!) years of its fascinating life, so ORDER IT NOW or CONTACT US today if you have any queries.

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