Description
An absolutely beautiful and incredibly well preserved antique mourning ring crafted in 18ct gold. This mourning ring is an exceptional example, the black enamel is in perfect condition throughout and the floral (forget me not) motif is beautifully designed with seed pearls and a central diamond. Complete with an internal glazed locket compartment.
Full UK hallmarks for 18ct gold, assayed in Chester and with the date letter for 1903/4 which places this ring in the early Edwardian era.
Size:
UK M/M.5, US 6.25/6.5
4.3 grams
Information about the Chester assay office
Items have been manufactured, assayed and sold in Chester since the 15th Century and the mark for Chester is a shield bearing the town’s arms, a sword and three sheaves of wheat. Chester was granted an official Assay Office by an Act of Parliament in 1700. Its marks were similar to those of London and the sequence of date letters followed in alphabetical order. The Chester assay office closed down in 1962. Please visit this website for further information about UK assay offices, past and present.
Information about mourning jewellery
Mourning jewellery has been common place in the UK for 100s of years and was made incredibly popular during Queen Victoria’s reign following the death of her husband, Albert. Mourning jewellery is worn to represent a connection to a deceased love one. It often features a tribute or momento for example; an inscription, their initials, a knot or a lock of hair.
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