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 late Victorian period - circa 1884
yet it's in beautiful condition

Of English provenance,
it's meticulously crafted in 18K Yellow Gold,
front is 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...

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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)

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This truly unique piece comes in a vintage box,
accompanied by valuation certificate
 

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…