the antique 1789 georgian diamond, pearl and enamel mourning ring

This outstanding ring features an oval face set with three dazzling old-cut diamonds on a blue guilloche enamel background. A border of white enamel with ornate gold detailing is surrounded by 22 dreamy pearls. There is a total of 0.40ct of diamonds.
The reverse of this 18th-century ring is inscribed with the words 'Martha Vanderwall Williams ob. March 19 1789 at. 18'. The shank of this ring appears to have been attached at a later date, though the style of the join suggests this work was done a very long time ago. This ring may have had a different shank in the past that required replacing, or it may have been a brooch which was converted to a ring in the early 19th century.
This ring is in very good condition for its age with just light marks commensurate with its over 230-year history.
This mourning ring is a testament to the sentimental nature of the Georgian period, as rings such as this were worn as a symbol of remembrance for a lost loved one.
Size L½ UK/AU, 5? US/CA, 52 FR/RU, 16¼ DE
Ring weight: 12.35g
Head width: Approximately 30.9mm x 17.3mm
Assessed diamond colour: G-H
Assessed diamond clarity: SI
This item is excluded from our Complimentary Resizing service.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 42N2Y568E

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