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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
1911 Mourning Ring, Australian

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 25.01.2012
1880 Locket Ring

Anna Schrarn, 1881 Locket Ring

As seen in the ‘Discovering a 19th Century Swivel Ring’ piece, this ring shares remarkably the same style in terms…

Rings 23.01.2012
Swivel Ring, Victorian, Hairwork

Discovering a 19th Century Swivel Ring

Originally, this ring had a bloodstone intaglio, which has since been replaced, but this swivel ring is a refined piece…

Rings 11.01.2012

Mourning Cameo Onyx Ring, Late Victorian

Mourning cameos have been set in jewellery from the mid 18th Century as popular items. Different materials have been used,…

Rings 09.01.2012
Blue Enamel Late Victorian Family Mourning Ring

Blue Enamel and Diamond Family Mourning Ring, Late 19thC

It is quite an unusual and remarkable thing when a mourning or sentimental jewel takes on the properties of an…

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  • User AvatarArt of Mourning
    Thank you, Janet, that is incredibly kind!
  • User Avatarjanet ray
    i love your website.....it is so informative and beautiful.
  • User AvatarArt of Mourning
    Certainly, Graham - I'll be sure to create a new...