Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst Good antique condition with noticeable

Good antique condition with noticeable wear in line with age and use

and this trend worked its way into artistic expression and thus jewelry as well

• Size 7 1/8 and cannot be resized

as well as between the matte inlaid stone and soft patina of the metal are perfectly enhanced by this ring’s construction with clean lines and crisp edges

The loveliest turn of the century signet ring

Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst Good antique condition with noticeableThe Victorians were a sentimental bunch, and learned a great deal about preserving the memories of loved ones from the Georgians before them. Before photography was widely available, the Georgians used physical items such as jewelry as tokens of love and friendship while living and as touchstones for the departed. While mourning customs, including dress and jewelry, were already recognized at the time of Prince Albert's death in 1861, Queen Victoria's