A beautiful piece of early Victorian sentimental jewellery, this mourning ring dates to 1837, the very year Queen Victoria ascended the throne.

This exquisite jewel is created in a striking palette of blue enamel with a fine white enamel border. At its heart lies an oval locket compartment containing a lock of blonde hair. A tender and personal memento of the loved one it was created to honour. The locket would once have been covered by a delicate door, now lost to time. Just is hinges remain as a trace of its once existence. Flanking the locket are two old cut diamonds, their gentle sparkle contrasting against the smooth enamel.

Inside the band, a beautifully hand engraved inscription reads:
“Harriet Benchaft died 25 Oct 1837 aged 76.” A lovely dedication to the listed loved one.

Every detail of this ring, from the enamelling to the engraving, tells a story of love, loss, and memory. A deeply sentimental piece of history, it serves as a tangible connection to the intimate expressions of grief and affection that defined the early Victorian age.

DETAILS:

ERA: 1837

HALLMARKS: unhallmarked minimum 15 carat gold

MEASUREMENTS  Q (UK/AU) 8 (US) 

WEIGHT: 5.3 grams approximately. 

WIDTH: 12mm at the front graduating to 5mm at the back 

CONDITION: This is in lovely antique condition with wear to the enamel as expected - as well as the missing door on the front. 

Please note the antique box is for display only

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