Provenance

This ring is refined example of a Georgian mourning ring. Made in England between c.1800-1830, the forget-me-not motif became widely associated with remembering lost loved ones and features heavily in sentimental mourning jewellery from the Georgian period onwards.

Set to centre with an agate cameo that has been carved to depict a forget-me-not flower. 18ct yellow gold rub-over setting, encircled by fourteen rose-cut diamonds in silver cut-down settings which have oxidised beautifully over the centuries. The oval shaped head of the ring is daintily proportioned and from it flow split-open shoulders, decoratively carved into acanthus leaf motifs which are so ornate they almost resemble the plumage of a tropical bird.

The open shoulders taper to meet and flow into the 18ct yellow gold band; further adorned with scrolling volute details which have an architectural flourish to them.

The Natural Stones

• Agate: Natural quartz agate, brown and white.
• Total diamond weight: 0.10ct; Fourteen rose-cut diamonds.

The Band

• Metal Composition: 18ct yellow gold & silver.
• Hallmarks: marked with indistinct hallmarks that indicate 18ct yellow gold.  Further marked with 'CG' a maker's mark which we were unable to trace. Further marked with indistinct inscriptions.

The Ring Overall

• Front Head Dimensions: Length 10.6mm; Width 20.9mm (including shoulders)
• Height of Setting: 3.8mm
  

General Wear & Condition

• Excellent: minor wear commensurate with age. All stones are secure and well set, with no damage to the mount. Professionally polished and carefully inspected by our workshop, ready to wear and enjoy.

Unless stated otherwise, gem weights and specifications are estimated (assessed in mount).