The Antique Georgian 1823 Exquisite Diamond & Pearl Mourning Ring

This exquisite Georgian mourning ring features nine old mine and rose-cut diamonds in a square head surrounded by a border of twelve elaborate pearls. A black band of enamel runs around the entirety of the shank, stamped with old English-style lettering that reads ‘IN MEMORY OF’. Inside the band, there is an engraved inscription that reads ‘Sarah Cochin Obt 8 Feb 1823 At 68’. Mourning jewellery was a trend which grew popular in the Georgian times where the rich families commissioned jewellers to make personal and symbolic pieces in order to help with their grief process, offering the wearer remembrance, comfort and consolation. This ring, circa 1823, tests as 18ct and has a total of 0.17ct of diamonds. One of the pearls has slight nacre damage, but all stones remain well held. It is in good condition, with light marks commensurate with age. Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information. Size: M½ (US 6½, EU 53.1) Please note that due to the enamel work on this band it is not included in our Complimentary Resizing service. The Details Era: Georgian Size: M½ Metal: Tests as 18ct Yellow Gold Weight: 4.02g Condition: Good, one pearl with slight nacre damage Head Size: 15.94mm x 13.98mm The Gemstones: Estimated diamond weight: 0.17ct total Estimated diamond colour: G-I Estimated diamond clarity: SI-I1 Why We Love It: Stunning, sparkling diamond cluster Stunning personal engraving to the back of the head Beautiful enamel work spanning the entirety of the band Independent Expert Report