Mourning Jewellery has a long & fascinating history, 
going back to as far as Middle Ages, 
nowadays these pieces are exceptionally rare, 
unrivalled in value & highly collectable

This enchanting Georgian Memento Mori Ring is
dating back to an extraordinary year of 1768 – 
made during the reign of the king George III - 
yet it's in remarkably beautiful condition 
 
Of English provenance,
it's meticulously crafted in 22K Gold
The glazed top containing hair embroidered with initials 'WR',
featuring a delightful shell motif, 
accented by a halo of 20 old mine-cut diamonds,
totalling 1.00ct approx.
 
Intricate undulating band is performed in gold & 
etched with 'WM Rudd 13 April 1768, aged 64',
 
Ring’s size: N 
Total item’s weight: 2.4gr. 
Dimensions of the oval front: 13mm x 11.5mm 
 
Comes in a vintage box, 
accompanied by valuation certificate