In the year 1837, Queen Victoria ascended the throne, marking the beginning of an era defined by sentiment, remembrance, and the deep emotional language of jewellery. Created just one year earlier in 1836, this striking Georgian mourning ring reflects that moment of transition. A style rooted in late Georgian taste yet foreshadowing the deeply symbolic jewellery that would characterise the Victorian age.

Created from rich 18 carat gold, the ring features a bold black agate shield panel to the front. Around the band, black enamel panels are framed by beautifully carved gold edges; a design frequently engraved with initials or mottoes, making its blank and untouched face particularly unusual and visually powerful.

Inside, the ring reveals the original woven hair locket, preserved beneath glass, a tangible keepsake of a life remembered. The band is engraved:

“Wm Butlin Obt 23rd JanY 1837 Aged 63.” - Wm being short for William 

Thoughtful and evocative, this ring is not only a piece of mourning jewellery but a historic artefact: a memorial made to honour a life lived across another. A moving and beautifully made treasure for collectors of early 19th century jewellery and those drawn to pieces that bridge the personal and the historical.

DETAILS:

ERA: 1836

HALLMARKS: Hallmarked for 18 carat gold 

FINGER SIZE: J (UK/AU) 4.75 (US)

WEIGHT: 4.7 grams approximately. 

CONDITION: This is in lovely antique condition with a fine overall patina to the gold and agate and enamel 

Please note the antique box is for display only 

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