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Beautiful 18ct Gold Georgian Black Enamel Hair Memorial Vintage Antique Ring C.1804 Size S
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Beautiful 18ct Gold Georgian Black Enamel Hair Memorial Vintage Antique Ring C.1804 Size S

19th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · BJantiquejewellery Ltd
This “Beautiful 18ct Gold Georgian Black Enamel Hair Memorial Vintage Antique Ring C.1804 Size S” found a buyer.

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Description

Date made: 1804

Metal: 18ct gold

Condition: Excellent commensurate to it's age

Finger length: 11mm

Ring Size: UK S US/CAN 91/8 can resized

This beautiful antique ring is hallmarked London c.1804. Drawing the viewers eye is interecately woven hair behind glass with black enamel wonderfully accentuating it.

Gorgeous 18ct gold scroll work flows around the shank with black enamel. Some of the enamel has worn but that is to be expected with a ring that is over 200 years old. There is an inscription to the back of the ring reading "In memory of Thos. Moore Ob. 15 Dec 1826 at 31"

The ring is solid 18ct gold fully hallmarked and the ring is in very good condition commensurate to its age.

A fantastic one off georgian ring with so much nostalgia so make sure you don't miss out.

Date of Manufacture

BJantiquejewellery Ltd has dated this Georgian Hair Memorial Ring to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA689049
Description
Date made: 1804

Metal: 18ct gold

Condition: Excellent commensurate to it's age

Finger length: 11mm

Ring Size: UK S US/CAN 91/8 can resized

This beautiful antique ring is hallmarked London c.1804.

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Drawing the viewers eye is interecately woven hair behind glass with black enamel wonderfully accentuating it.
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fig 1. An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls.
fig 1. Beautiful 18ct Gold Georgian Black Enamel Hair Memorial Vintage Antique Ring C.1804 Size S

Gorgeous 18ct gold scroll work flows around the shank with black enamel. Some of the enamel has worn but that is to be expected with a ring that is over 200 years old. There is an inscription to the back of the ring reading "In memory of Thos. Moore Ob. 15 Dec 1826 at 31"

The ring is solid 18ct gold fully hallmarked and the ring is in very good condition commensurate to its age.

A fantastic one off georgian ring with so much nostalgia so make sure you don't miss out.

Date of Manufacture

BJantiquejewellery Ltd has dated this Georgian Hair Memorial Ring to the 1800s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA689049
BJantiquejewellery Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018
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Archive I An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful 18ct Gold Georgian Black Enamel Hair Memorial Vintage Antique Ring C.1804 Size S

Archive II An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls. View II
Archive III An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls. View III
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Archive V An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls. View V
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Archive IX An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls. View IX
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An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls.
Beautiful 18ct gold georgian black enamel hair memorial vintage antique ring c.1804 Size S
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An 18ct gold Georgian memorial ring featuring a central compartment with woven hair under glass, surrounded by black enamel and ornate carved gold scrolls.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGold, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsWoven hairwork, Black enamel border, Scroll shoulder detailing, Bevelled crystal glass
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Georgian memorial rings were created to remember deceased loved ones, often featuring hairwork encased beneath crystal and bordered with black enamel to signify mourning.

These rings typically utilized high-carat gold, black vitreous enamel, rock crystal or glass lenses, and human hair meticulously braided or arranged inside the bezel.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved gold work, genuine human hair arrangement under closed-back or glass bezels, period-appropriate shank designs, and signs of hand-craftsmanship without modern casting seams.

Collectors often wear these historic rings alongside contemporary bands or display them in specialized cases as wearable history and fine art objects.

These fragile items must be kept away from moisture, harsh chemicals, and ultrasonic cleaners to protect the delicate enamel work and internal hair preservation.
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