Antique '1828' Georgian 18ct Gold Jet Hair Mourning Ring

This breathtaking antique mourning ring features many faceted cut black jet stones that halo a hair locket centre, beautifully textured shoulders, and is modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold.

The back of the ring is fully engraved inside, reading "MARY SHARP, Ob: 30 DEC 1826 ae. 63. WILL SHARP OB: 22 JULY 1829 ae. 65"

Ob is the Latin abbreviation for obitus (death), and ae is short for aetatis or aetas (years or time of life).

This beautiful quality and highly collectable ring would make a great addition to any collection.

STONES
Black Glass / Jet

METAL
18ct Yellow Gold

MEASUREMENTS
Ring Face measures 1.4cm x 1.3cm
Locket centre measures 4.97mm x 3.56mm

RING SIZE
US - 7.75 / UK - P

WEIGHT
3.58 grams

HALLMARKS
WD.WL, Crown, 18, London, N (1828), Kings Head

CONDITION
This antique Georgian-era ring is in excellent condition for its age. The band shows no damage, and the black stones are in perfect condition. Truly, this ring is in remarkable condition for its age, almost 200 years.

Item Number - SD734

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