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Antique 18ct Gold & Black Enamel Mourning Ring | 1892 | Size UK M.75 (fits like L)

Antique 18ct Gold & Black Enamel Mourning Ring | 1892 | Size UK M.75 (fits like L)

£1,500.00 GBP
£1,500.00 GBP
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Where to start with this perfect, incredible piece of history. Mourning jewellery honestly takes my breath away. Steeped in meaning and emotion, bequeathed by someone in their passing, it is a piece of history from the most intimate of times in a person's life.

Used for centuries to commemorate a deceased relative, friend or historical figure, these rings were bequeathed to loved ones and important figures at or after the funeral, as specified in the will of the person who had passed. Jewellers, and Mourning Warehouses that catered to every aspect of the rules and regulations of when and how one should mourn, would stock these rings ready for such requests, ready for them to be engraved accordingly before they were passed on to the recipients. Initially mourning rings were handed only to the innermost circle of the deceased, to their loved ones, but in time it soon became very popular to collect these rings, and therefore to bequeath them to wider groups of people. Important members of society were then often included in wills as recipients, such as judges, doctors, and reverends. In these instances, it was quite often the case that these rings were not often worn but displayed on desks or cabinets.

This particular ring dates to 1892, that’s over 130 years old, with a memorial inscription of ‘J.P. Parker, died 12th Jan 1893, aged 66’. It has been crafted in 18ct gold with black enamel and the words ‘In Memory Of’ to the outside of the ring. If you are a lover of antique jewellery, or mourning jewellery more specifically, then this would be a very special addition to your collection. A true collector piece, quite possibly the most perfect example I have come across.

Materials: 18ct Gold & Enamel

Size: UK M.75 (leading edge) however fits more like an L due to the width of the band. Cannot be resized.

Weight: 7.8g

Hallmarks: Makers mark present but worn. Purity: Crown 18 for 18ct Gold. Assay Office: Chester. Date Letter: I for 1892.

Inscription: J.P. Parker, died 12th Jan 1893, aged 66

Condition: This ring is in excellent antique condition. The enamel is near perfect with no visible damage. Please see all photos and videos and study them carefully before purchasing. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Condition

All our jewellery is pre-loved, vintage or antique, which, by definition, is second-hand. It is not new. It has been worn for years, decades and in some cases a century or more. Most items will show signs of wear in line with their age and history, such as scuffs, scratches or dents. This should be expected and is part of the charm of second-hand jewellery. When describing our pieces we will call out any noticeable imperfections in the description and photos, please be sure to study them carefully before making a purchase 🖤

Shipping

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Packaging

We try to align our small business with the sustainability of buying pre-loved, vintage and antique pieces.

As some of you may remember, for a long while we packaged pieces in small aluminium tins that you can keep and reuse. This was to avoid as much packaging waste as possible. For various reasons, we now send items in branded cardboard jewellery boxes, carefully packaged in tissue paper and shipping boxes. These are recyclable, so we kindly ask you, where possible, to recycle or re-use as much of our packaging as possible ♽

If you would prefer to receive your piece in an aluminium tin then please do feel free to leave a note when you check out and we will do our best to accommodate.

We do sometimes have new and second-hand jewellery boxes available if you prefer. These will always be in an excellent second-hand condition. Please see our other products page for availability.

Please note: any boxes featured in product photos are props only and are not included in the listing for sale unless otherwise stated.

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Before purchasing, please be sure to read descriptions throughly, paying particular attention to dimensions and sizes. Please double check using a tape measure or ring sizer where applicable. Look carefully at all pictures and videos, and do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions 🖤

Resizing & Alterations

For pieces that can be resized, whilst we can offer a resizing and alternations service, we do recommend that you carry this out with your local jeweller as this will always ensure you are happy with the alteration and size.

If you would still like us to assist, please feel free to contact us before purchasing so that we can provide an accurate quote.

Please note we cannot offer refunds for pieces that have been altered or resized.

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