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).

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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...

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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 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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Further reading: 
https://www.stpetersburggallery.com/single-post/2019/08/09/memento-mori-remember-that-you-must-die