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Georgian 9ct Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
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Georgian 9ct Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

18th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

This antique gold ring keeps safe the hair of a loved one beneath a tiny glass plaque framed with a halo of tiny seed pearls (each 1-1.5mm in diameter).

The shoulders of the piece are decorated with beautiful scrollwork engraving which is very well preserved and extends halfway around the band.

There are no [remaining] hallmarks but we guarantee the gold to be minimum nine-carat fineness.

In good antique condition. All the pearls still have a lovely nacre; one is darker than the others with a small centre of pearly white. The surface of the glass/rock crystal has some well-worn pits but no chips or cracks.

Size: Q and a half (UK), 8.5 (US). The oval face of the ring measures 8 x 10mm and sits quite flat, around 2mm above the finger. The band is 1.5mm at the back - it's a very light and easy ring to wear.

Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Georgian Gold Mourning Ring to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 05850083
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Halo of seed pearls around a hair compartment: mourning style popular after 1800.
Hand-engraved foliate scrollwork on the shoulders: engraving done before machine-stamped ring settings became standard.
Closed smooth back behind the setting: typical goldsmithing before open-back gem settings became common.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
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SA692869
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Description
This antique gold ring keeps safe the hair of a loved one beneath a tiny glass plaque framed with a halo of tiny seed pearls (each 1-1.5mm in diameter).
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The shoulders of the piece are decorated with beautiful scrollwork engraving which is very well preserved and extends halfway around the band.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders.
fig 1. Georgian 9ct Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

There are no [remaining] hallmarks but we guarantee the gold to be minimum nine-carat fineness.

In good antique condition. All the pearls still have a lovely nacre; one is darker than the others with a small centre of pearly white. The surface of the glass/rock crystal has some well-worn pits but no chips or cracks.

fig 2. A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders.
fig 2. Georgian 9ct Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

Size: Q and a half (UK), 8.5 (US). The oval face of the ring measures 8 x 10mm and sits quite flat, around 2mm above the finger. The band is 1.5mm at the back - it's a very light and easy ring to wear.

Weight: 1.9g.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Georgian Gold Mourning Ring to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 05850083
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-230 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Halo of seed pearls around a hair compartment: mourning style popular after 1800.
Hand-engraved foliate scrollwork on the shoulders: engraving done before machine-stamped ring settings became standard.
Closed smooth back behind the setting: typical goldsmithing before open-back gem settings became common.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA692869
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Archive I A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders.

Georgian 9ct Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring

Archive II A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders. View II
Archive III A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders. View III
Archive IV A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders. View IV
Archive V A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders. View V
Archive VI A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders. View VI
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A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders.
Georgian 9CT Gold Hair and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
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A Georgian 9ct gold mourning ring featuring a central oval glass compartment containing hair surrounded by a halo of seed pearls and scroll-engraved shoulders.
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  • ObjectRings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material9ct Gold, Seed Pearl, Hair, Glass
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsSeed pearl halo, Glass hair compartment, Scroll engraved shoulders, Closed-back setting

This Georgian mourning ring consists of a yellow gold band with scroll-engraved shoulders and a closed-back setting. The face features a central oval glass compartment containing hair, surrounded by a halo of seed pearls in white and darker tones. The well-preserved scrollwork extends halfway around the band, and the glass surface shows well-worn pits. Practical for everyday wear on a dressing table or in a personal jewellery collection, the ring is sized Q and a half in the UK and 8.5 in the US. The oval face measures 8 mm by 10 mm and sits 2 mm above the finger, with a band width of 1.5 mm at the back and a weight of 1.9 g.

FAQs

A Georgian mourning ring is a commemorative piece of jewellery crafted during the 18th or early 19th century, traditionally commissioned to honour the memory of a deceased individual.

These rings were commonly constructed using high-carat or 9ct gold, often incorporating seed pearls, woven hairwork, black or white enamel, and protective glass panels.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit hand-engraved scrollwork, closed-back gemstone settings, period hallmarking, and intricate hairwork preserved beneath glass compartments.

A Georgian mourning ring can be worn as a singular focal piece on the index or ring finger, or layered alongside slender minimalist gold bands.

Keep the ring dry and avoid exposure to liquids or chemicals, as moisture can damage organic elements like hair compartments and seed pearls. Clean gently using a dry, soft cloth.
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