Immensely collectible, gem-set enamel mourning bands are one of the more scarce and elusive specimens of Georgian mourning jewelry.
Dated to 1767, this particular example is gorgeously, sanguinely sparkly with a raven glossy, high shine finish. Punctuating the smoothness of the hoop, and serving as the focal point of the band, is a bejeweled bezel composed of a trio of gemstones: with an oval-shaped, collet-set, bloody-berry hued foiled garnet placed between two rose cut diamonds in silver rub-over settings.
The shank itself is wonderfully solid and rounded, crafted fully in high karat 18k gold, being of a convex design to the interior for comfort and ease of wear. To its exterior, the shank has been finely decorated with midnight black enamel and spindly golden letters spelling out the details of the deceased; a minutely scored border above and below the text circumscribes the finger ring's round form.
Mourning jewelry, especially rings, were often offered as sort of funerary "souvenir" of sorts, with many high caliber jewels given out as mementos, gifts and tokens after their expense and creation had been expressly written into, and designated by, the will of the dearly departed. With more knowledge about their creation and intent, both collectors and connoisseurs, along with more recent jewelry explorers and appreciators, are urged consider this special, sentimental class of jewels as celebrations of life, love and remembrance instead of objects of superstition to be feared. Somber and sensuous, it is fine jewelry with character, history and undeniable psyche.
In excellent antique condition. The diamonds appear to be later additions as evidenced by the several letters that have been obscured or disappeared by them--the first name of the deceased was most likely "Joshua," though now all that remains are the three letters "hua." Otherwise immaculate.
It is a 7.5 in size and weighs 4.8 grams. The band measures 3.4mm in width. The garnet's face measures 7.4mm by 5.75mm, while each individual diamond measures 3.4mm by, approximately, 4mm.
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Returns and exchanges are accepted within 3 days of delivery date. Item must be shipped within one week of my written confirmation of the return or exchange and its subsequent details. Return shipping must be insured and will be the buyer's responsibility. Items must be received in the same condition as sold/shipped. Any customs/tariffs/import fees/taxes incurred in the purchase are similarly the buyer's responsibility.
Should the buyer fail to pick up the package or provide a correct address for its shipment and it is then subsequently returned to me, there will be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund. If reshipment is desired, it is available at the buyer's cost.
Items on sale are eligible for returns following the policies outlined above. There will also be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund.
Products sold as is. The majority of my items are antiques which means they are at least 100 years old and have lived many lives. The rest of my pieces are vintage, pre-worn and pre-loved, unless otherwise noted. Please examine pictures closely as they are part of the description.
Thank you for your taking a look at my lovingly curated selection, and for your ongoing trust and support.
Kindly examine the photographs carefully as they are part of the description. Please feel free to request another angle or view if needed.
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Returns and exchanges are accepted within 3 days of delivery date. Item must be shipped within one week of my written confirmation of the return or exchange and its subsequent details. Return shipping must be insured and will be the buyer's responsibility. Items must be received in the same condition as sold/shipped. Any customs/tariffs/import fees/taxes incurred in the purchase are similarly the buyer's responsibility.
Should the buyer fail to pick up the package or provide a correct address for its shipment and it is then subsequently returned to me, there will be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund. If reshipment is desired, it is available at the buyer's cost.
Items on sale are eligible for returns following the policies outlined above. There will also be a restocking fee of up to 10% to be deducted from the refund.
Products sold as is. The majority of my items are antiques which means they are at least 100 years old and have lived many lives. The rest of my pieces are vintage, pre-worn and pre-loved, unless otherwise noted. Please examine pictures closely as they are part of the description.
Thank you for your taking a look at my lovingly curated selection, and for your ongoing trust and support.
