Code: 71MK
Dimensions:
Era: Circa 1820, Regency England
Gold Purity: tested at 18ct by acid method
Ring Size: K½, USA: 16¼
Band: 18 ct yellow gold, 4mm width
Primary: Hairwork under a polished clear crystal panel, approx 13mm x 6mm
Stones: Seed pearls and Garnets, closed back mounted
Setting: Split shank, openwork
Condition: Excellent
Delivery: Within UK FREE Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully insured
This antique mourning ring is a good eample of early 19thC (c 1820) Regency mourning jewellery. It features a central oblong panel of hairwork beneath its original polished crystal cover, surrounded by alternating garnets and pearls. The whole is mounted in high carat* gold. The garnets stand for enduring love and loyalty, and the seed pearls for the tears of remembrance and loss. The open work split shank of the gold band is absolutely typical of the period of Regency romanticism
Condition of this ring is very good: the central panel appears to be a good tight fit and it is also miraculously free of scratches. The seed pearls and garnets are complete and closed-back mounted, and each seems original and secure.
Care note for collectors: Please be warned that under no circumstances should this ring ever be cleaned with water or wetting agents: moisture will destroy the backings behind the stones and discolour them.
*True to the period, this exquisite piece bears no official hallmarks - as was standard practice for commissioned mourning jewellery of the late 18th century - but the gold has been acid-tested to confirm it as a rare and substantial 18-carat ring, unlike the more common 9ct or pinchbeck examples.
This rare and highly collectable ring is available to view and buy in the shop, or you can purchase immediately using the 'Add to basket' button above. It will be supplied in a ring box and for destinations in the UK despatched by fully insured and FREE Royal Mail Special Delivery(Next Day) in discreet packaging
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