This exquisite Georgian mourning ring features nine old mine and rose-cut diamonds in a square head surrounded by a border of twelve elaborate pearls. A black band of enamel runs around the entirety of the shank, stamped with old English-style lettering that reads ‘IN MEMORY OF’. Inside the band, there is an engraved inscription that reads ‘Sarah Cochin Obt 8 Feb 1823 At 68’.
Mourning jewellery was a trend which grew popular in the Georgian times where the rich families commissioned jewellers to make personal and symbolic pieces in order to help with their grief process, offering the wearer remembrance, comfort and consolation.
This ring, circa 1823, tests as 18ct and has a total of 0.17ct of diamonds. One of the pearls has slight nacre damage, but all stones remain well held. 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: M½ (US 6½, EU 53.1)
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The Details
Era: Georgian
Size: M½
Metal: Tests as 18ct Yellow Gold
Weight: 4.02g
Condition: Good, one pearl with slight nacre damage
Head Size: 15.94mm x 13.98mm
The Gemstones:
Estimated diamond weight: 0.17ct total
Estimated diamond colour: G-I
Estimated diamond clarity: SI-I1
Why We Love It:
Stunning, sparkling diamond cluster
Stunning personal engraving to the back of the head
Beautiful enamel work spanning the entirety of the band
Independent Expert Report
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Internal Reference: AJ-870
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA894487
Dateline of this antique is 1800
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