Regency Pearl Memorial Ring c.1820
A fabulous Georgian Regency memorial ring
This beautiful ring is in wonderful condition, it has a closed back typical of the Georgian period and 14 natural seed pearls in a cut-down setting surrounding a small locket containing a lock of plaited hair to the centre.
The ring has fabulous floral shoulders with stylised acanthus leaves (referring to eternal life) and a reeded tapered shank. It is a larger size and was probably originally worn over a glove to show one's wealth and status.
Era: Georgian, 1714 - 1837
Measurements: The head of the ring is 11.7 mm in width, the ring weighs 4.7 grams.
Ring Size: Q (UK) 8 1/4 (US) 58 (EUR) This ring can be resized by our goldsmith at no extra cost but with limitations due to the design
Hallmarks: Unmarked - tests as 15ct gold