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Early Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Mourning 18ct Gold Ring
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Early Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Mourning 18ct Gold Ring

19th century
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Beautiful 18ct gold enamel diamond and pearl mourning late Georgian or Early Victorian ring with JS inscribed on the reverse and hallmarked for 18ct gold, set with an old cut diamond of 0.15ct size N Uk and 8.8gms.

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Mitaine has dated this Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring to the Regency era.

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Beautiful 18ct gold enamel diamond and pearl mourning late Georgian or Early Victorian ring with JS inscribed on the reverse and hallmarked for 18ct gold, set with an old cut diamond of 0.15ct size N Uk and 8.8gms.
fig 1. An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo.
fig 1. Early Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Mourning 18ct Gold Ring

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All orders will be posted with a full tracking and signed for service.

FREE DELIVERY on all orders worldwide.

Express Delivery is FREE on all orders over £500 GBP.

Orders placed by 12pm GMT will be dispatched within 25 hours.

If your order is under £500 but you require express shipping please let us know and we will add this to the order.
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Please contact us within 14 days of receipt of the item and a full refund will be given on its return.

Date of Manufacture

Mitaine has dated this Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring to the Regency era.

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An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo.
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Archive I An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo.

Early Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Mourning 18ct Gold Ring

Archive II An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo. View II
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An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo.
Early Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel Mourning 18ct Gold Ring
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An early Victorian 18ct yellow gold navette-shaped mourning ring featuring a central star-set diamond surrounded by black enamel foliage and a split pearl halo.
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A Victorian mourning ring is a commemorative piece of fine jewellery commissioned following the death of a loved one. Popularised during the nineteenth century, particularly during the reign of Queen Victoria, these rings incorporated symbolic motifs, black enamel, and precious gemstones to signify loss and remembrance.

Victorian mourning rings were predominantly crafted from high-carat yellow gold, such as 15ct or 18ct, alongside black enamel, which symbolised grief. They often incorporated split pearls to represent tears, diamonds to symbolise eternity, and occasionally woven human hair set beneath glass or crystal.

Authentic pieces can be identified through hallmark analysis, historic construction techniques, and specific design details like star settings or hand-engraved black enamelling. The presence of period cut gemstones, such as old mine diamonds or seed pearls set in closed-back or raised gold mounts, also indicates nineteenth-century origin.

Antique mourning rings are commonly worn as statement heirloom pieces or stacked with contemporary gold bands for a layered look. Their historic proportions and dark enamel accents provide a striking contrast when paired with modern, minimalist tailoring.

To preserve antique rings featuring pearls and enamel, avoid exposing the piece to water, steam, perfumes, or harsh chemicals that can degrade organic materials or loosen enamel. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and store the item separately in a soft lined box.
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