Antique Georgian Turquoise Mourning Ring Dated 1795 Pearl

Antique Georgian Turquoise Mourning Ring Dated 1795 PearlAn exquisite antique Georgian mourning ring from the late 18th Century featuring a glass window locket in the centre preserving plaited brown hair that belonged to a loved one from long ago. It was likely made after their death as a loving tribute and is deliberately framed in a border of blue turquoise cabochons which were often associated with forget me nots and symbolised love and remembrance. The piece is crafted entirely in 18ct gold with a close

symbolising everlasting love

hand carved from a bullmouth shell

gilded in 18ct yellow gold

It’s a lovely long chain measuring 20

Initials (P

MARKS: Pro Reg Number – Nov 8

Maker’s mark (Hercules)

SIZE: M ½ (UK)

(Dated 1888)

It dates to the early 19th Century and has remained in pristine condition

a skull and crossbones

with a dazzling collection of natural diamonds on display