As for the making of jewelry mountings black enamel was the hallmark of most mourning jewelry designs since it was very affordable and because there were not many other black materials to choose from for gem settings.
Black enamel mourning ring.
Antique victorian black enamel 10k rose gold mourning locket.
A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who has died.
Georgian garnet black enamel mourning ring 18k gold dated 1832.
Rare georgian blue enamel and pearl mourning ring.
Stones mounted on the rings were usually black and where it could be.
Antique victorian era diamond and black enamel mourning ring in 18k gold davinjewelry.
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Antique victorian woven hair mourney blood ring stunning 9ct gold.
Make offer antique georgian mourning memorial ring 18k gold black enamel 1829 6858 georgian 14k gold enamel men s cigar band mourning ring hair locket size 10 1796.
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They were usually paid for by the person commemorated or their heirs and often specified along with the list of intended recipients in wills.
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Mourning ring 9ct gold black enamel pearls.
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Victorian pearl and black enamel mourning ring circa 1888.
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Mourning ring 9ct gold black enamel pearls.
Antique victorian hair art mourning brooch large and 10k gold black enamel.
It often bears the name and date of death of the person and possibly an image of them or a motto.
Here is a superb antique memento mori miniature watercolour skull portrait set with beautiful old cut diamonds for the portrait eyes.
A stunning georgian memento mori urn mourning ring circa 1790 s.
Black enamel and hairwork mourning ring early victorian.
Victorian pearl and black enamel mourning ring circa 1888.