Victorian Turquoise and Pearl 15ct Gold Ring

• Item Code: AJM021
• Availability: In Stock

Description

An exquisite antique Turquoise and Pearl ring dating from the Victorian era. The gallery is fashioned in 15ct Gold and sits flat against the finger with a central horizontal row of five Turquoise and flanked by two rows of five Pearls.

The combination of blue and white on Gold is an eye catching one, very popular during the Victorian era.

Turquoise is considered a stone of good fortune and pearls a stone of purity and innocence. They were a popular combination in the Victorian era with the soft colours complementing each other perfectly, evoking the calm and serenity of the sky and ocean.

The shoulders display beautifully hand engraved floral detail leading to a plain band.

Finely handcrafted in 15ct Gold with a Chester Hallmark which add to the ring's authenticity, value and charm.

The shank is substantial, yet extremely comfortable to wear.

The ring sits low and gently curves over the finger.

The most amazing and practical low setting with a smooth surface that won't catch.

Victorian mourning jewellery serves as a tangible expression of grief and remembrance during the Victorian era (1837-1901).

Mourning jewellery was created to commemorate deceased loved ones.  

Mourning practices were influenced by Queen Victoria's own mourning for Prince Albert, which popularised elaborate mourning customs.
 
The jewellery served both personal and social functions, allowing wearers to publicly display their grief.

Mourning Rings such as this are extremely collectable and sought after worldwide.

Excellent; very light wear consistent with age and use. There are no major marks or scratches that we feel necessary to mention. All of our jewellery is professionally cleaned prior to us shipping it.

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We are happy to provide a detailed appraisal indicating a replacement value for insurance purposes on request for your item on completion of the sale.
 
It is a ring size:          N
Total ring weight:          3 grams
Overall design measures:    12 x 7mm

Most rings can be professionally sized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes more in our own highly experienced jewellery workshops.

Note: Stones have not been removed from their mounts to preserve the integrity of the setting. All Diamond and Gemstone weights have been approximated by measurement and formula and may vary from actual weights.

All pictures are completely unedited but are zoomed in to show all detail.

Please note that photographs are significantly bigger than the actual item and show any blemishes up more than in real life.