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Early Victorian 18ct Memorial Ring
J. McCarthy Ltd
for sale €761     $826
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Early Victorian 18ct Memorial Ring

19th century
For Sale by J. McCarthy Ltd
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An early Victorian 18ct gold, garnet memorial ring. Centred with a collet set garnet, the shank of scrolling form, incorporating the words in Gothic script: ‘IN MEMORY OF’, full hallmark for London 1837, maker’s mark indistinct. Current ring size N. Garnet approximately 1.75ct.

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J. McCarthy Ltd has dated this Victorian Amethyst Memorial Ring to the Victorian era.

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An early Victorian 18ct gold, garnet memorial ring.
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Centred with a collet set garnet, the shank of scrolling form, incorporating the words in Gothic script: ‘IN MEMORY OF’, full hallmark for London 1837, maker’s mark indistinct.
J. McCarthy Ltd

Current ring size N. Garnet approximately 1.75ct.

Date of Manufacture

J. McCarthy Ltd has dated this Victorian Amethyst Memorial Ring to the Victorian era.

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J. McCarthy Ltd
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An early Victorian 18ct gold memorial ring featuring a centrally set oval facet-cut purple amethyst framed by relief carved shoulders.
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J. McCarthy Ltd
Telephone 07833 785857
Location
49 Maddox Street
Mayfair
London
W1S 2PQ
United Kingdom

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Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jmccarthy
Verified Since Jan 2025
Items For Sale 26
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J. McCarthy Ltd
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Location: 49 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2PQ, United Kingdom, , Opening times, Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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An early Victorian 18ct gold memorial ring featuring a centrally set oval facet-cut purple amethyst framed by relief carved shoulders.
Early Victorian 18ct Memorial Ring
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An early Victorian 18ct gold memorial ring featuring a centrally set oval facet-cut purple amethyst framed by relief carved shoulders.
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Memorial rings were crafted during the 19th century to commemorate deceased loved ones, often incorporating symbolic gemstones, black enamel detailing, and engraved sentimentality.

Victorian mourning jewellery typically featured high-carat gold, such as 18ct gold, set with dark or symbolic gemstones including amethyst, jet, garnet, or seed pearls, alongside black champleve enamel.

Authentic pieces feature period British hallmarks, hand-engraved Gothic lettering or scrollwork, hand-cut gemstones, and consistent wear patterns along the band and bezel settings.

A Victorian memorial ring can be worn as a singular statement piece or layered alongside delicate modern gold bands to contrast historical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Clean gently using warm water with mild soap and a soft brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or ultrasonic baths that could strip enamelling or loosen antique bezel settings.
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