Rings 22.02.2012
J Scotts, 1699 Mourning Ring
By the end of the 18th century, there began a standardisation of styles in memorial jewellery that drew itself from…
Rings 20.02.2012
Louis XIV Memento Mori Intaglio Ring
This ring is a fine example of French memento mori jewellery and is a wonderful contrast to the English style…
Rings 18.02.2012
Mourning Rings, Ancient to Early Modern
Unlike any other form of memorial jewellery, rings show the greatest evolution over time. This is due to the nature…
Rings 17.02.2012
c.1680 Memento Mori Skeleton Ring
Formerly a ribbon slide, this Stuart crystal converted ring is still a perfect version of its form. The skeleton with…
Rings 15.02.2012
20th Century Mourning Rings
This is one of the last pieces in the traditional mourning style for its time. The bold ‘in memory of’…
Rings 14.02.2012
1900 Chester Hairwork Band
As we look to the end of the 19th century in rings, particularly hairwork bands, it’s noticeable to see the…
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