Antique Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mourning Ring, London 1913

In Memory of - Jim

Antique Gold, Enamel & Diamond Mourning Ring, London 1913

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

In past centuries, death was still omnipresent. Life expectancy was low and the confrontation with death was as inevitable as it was present. In this context, jewellery had a deep symbolic meaning. Its special role in the area of death, mourning and commemoration can be traced back to the earliest times. A multitude of rules and behavioral norms were intended to alleviate the grief of the bereaved and satisfy society's ideas of decency. Depending on the degree of kinship, the times of mourning were meticulously defined, during which special clothing had to be worn. The mourning attire also included specially made jewellery, the forms and symbolic content of which changed over the centuries. Jewelry made especially for mourning or in memory of deceased loved ones is one of the most touching treasures from the past. This ring is just such a piece. It is made from solid yellow gold and presents itself as a simple, wide band that widens slightly towards the top. Five glittering diamonds are set here. The inscription "In Memory Of" is set against a black enamel background. An engraving on the inside reveals who is being commemorated here - a person named Jim. The ring was probably commissioned by a loved one who wanted to keep his memory alive. Thanks to the complete hallmark in the ring, we know that the ring was made in London in 1913.

Size & Details

Material:	Three Old European Cut diamonds and two brilliant-cut diamonds, total approx. 0.45 ct, white (Wesselton, H) - slightly tinted white+ (Top Crystal, I), pi Gold 750/000, equivalent to 18 carat Black enamel
Hallmarks:	Inside the rail a complete hallmark of the London Assay Office for 750/000 gold, date letter "S" for 1913, maker's mark "W.W" for William Wilkinson, London and an incised workshop mark
Size:	Ring max. 6.4 mm wide
Ring size:	53,5 (inside circumference in mm), corresponds to UK N¼, US 6¾ Unfortunately, this ring cannot be changed in diameter by our goldsmith due to its processing. You do not know your ring size? We have prepared a simple guide to measure your ring size, compare here! More information about the different ring sizes can be found here. If you have any questions, please call us or send us an email.
Weight:	5.5 g
Condition:	Good, the two brilliant-cut diamonds are recent additions, the enamel has been restored in places
Certificate:	Delivery with certificate
Product Safety:	The company responsible within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety is: Hofer Antikschmuck, Hofer & Dröge oHG, Schlesische Str. 31, 10997 Berlin, Germany. You can reach us by telephone at +49 30 44030641 and by e-mail at mail@hofer-antikschmuck.de.
Item ID:	25-0662

In Memory of - Jim

€ 1,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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