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The Antique Victorian A.f Pearl Mourning Ring
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The Antique Victorian A.f Pearl Mourning Ring

18th century
Description

This fantastic mourning ring features 12 lustrous pearls centring around a black enamelled panel with the initials 'A. F' in gothic lettering. The shoulders feature a bifurcated design with intricate scroll detailing, which leads into a plain band.

This ring, circa the Late Georgian to the early Victorian, tests as 18ct. There is some slight nacre wear to the pearls. It is in good condition with light marks commensurate with age.

Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.

Size: O (US 7¼, EU 55.0)

The Details

Era: Late Georgian to early Victorian

Current size: O

Metal: Tests as 18ct Yellow Gold

Weight: 3.96g

Condition: Good

Head Size: Approximately 10.62mm x 15.64mm

Why We Love It:

The initials 'A. F' in gothic lettering

12 stunning lustrous pearls

Bifurcated design with intricate scroll detailing

Independent Expert Report

Declaration

Antique Jewellers Ltd has dated this Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring to the Georgian era.

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SA1071268
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AJ-1494
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Description
This fantastic mourning ring features 12 lustrous pearls centring around a black enamelled panel with the initials 'A. F' in gothic lettering.
The shoulders feature a bifurcated design with intricate scroll detailing, which leads into a plain band.
Antique Jewellers Ltd
fig 1. A Victorian gold ring featuring a central rectangular black enamel plaque with gold gothic initials surrounded by twelve seed pearls and chased shoulders.
fig 1. The Antique Victorian A.f Pearl Mourning Ring

This ring, circa the Late Georgian to the early Victorian, tests as 18ct. There is some slight nacre wear to the pearls. It is in good condition with light marks commensurate with age.

Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.

fig 2. A Victorian gold ring featuring a central rectangular black enamel plaque with gold gothic initials surrounded by twelve seed pearls and chased shoulders.
fig 2. The Antique Victorian A.f Pearl Mourning Ring

Size: O (US 7¼, EU 55.0)

The Details

Era: Late Georgian to early Victorian

Current size: O

Metal: Tests as 18ct Yellow Gold

Weight: 3.96g

Condition: Good

Head Size: Approximately 10.62mm x 15.64mm

Why We Love It:

The initials 'A. F' in gothic lettering

12 stunning lustrous pearls

Bifurcated design with intricate scroll detailing

Independent Expert Report

Date of Manufacture

Antique Jewellers Ltd has dated this Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071268
Dealers Internal Ref
AJ-1494
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A Victorian gold ring featuring a central rectangular black enamel plaque with gold gothic initials surrounded by twelve seed pearls and chased shoulders.
The Antique Victorian A.F Pearl Mourning Ring
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Victorian mourning rings were commemorative pieces worn to honour deceased loved ones, typically featuring black enamel, seed pearls symbolising tears, and personalised monograms or inscriptions.

These rings were commonly crafted from high-carat gold, black enamel, seed pearls, jet, and occasionally contained hairwork under glass panels.

Authentic examples feature period gold hallmarks or makers marks, hand-carved shoulder details, gothic lettering inlaid in enamel, and natural seed pearls set without modern adhesive.

An antique mourning ring can be worn alone as a focal statement piece or stacked alongside plain gold bands for a subtle blend of historical character and modern minimalism.

Clean gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, ensuring the ring avoids water submersion, chemical cleaners, and ultrasonic devices that can loosen pearls or damage enamel work.
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