Description: Antique Unisex George III mourning ring. 15ct gold, rose cut diamonds and enamel. Made in England late 18th century (circa 1780's). Unisex - can be worn by a man or a woman. Measurements: US size 8.25. Bezel is 17mm long. Weight is 7.3 grams. Description : The amphora or urn was a symbol of mourning since Classic Greek times. On the occasion of the death of a loved one, rings with this symbol were worn. A plain, wide gold band leads to raised wirework twisting and looping snake-like on the shoulders. The bezel is a gold oval border with funerary urn in the center. The finial, bowl and base of the urn are all picked out and set in rose cut diamonds set in silver colletts, typical of the Georgian era. The urn is placed against a background of blue enamel. The wearer must have been very wealthy to have afforded the rich diamond bezel. The shade of blue enamel hints at half mourning as opposed to deep mourning, which would demand a black or much darker ground. The back has space for a locket, currently not in use. It would most probably have contained a locket of hair of the loved departed enclosed in glass. Marks: No hallmarks, as is to be expected of Georgian rings. Gold was acid tested to ensure metal purity. There are some engraved marks on the back - very worn and quite illegible today. They may have provided the name and dates of the person who died. Condition: Good with minor wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer. . . . RETURNS: If, for any reason at all, you are not happy with the item, please get in touch with us within 2 days to discuss a return. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We have been selling high quality genuine antiques on the internet since 1998. Buy with confidence – we are reliable as our record shows, and we guarrantee everything we sell. See our policies below. 境外买家请注意： 所购买物品的价钱或者运输费用皆不包括进口关税，消费税和其它费用，所有这些费用买家自付。 在购买之前，请你到所在国的海关部门查询这些相关附加费用。 自从一九九八年以来，我们一直在互联网上卖高质量，货真价实的古玩。放心的买吧！就像我们的纪录显示那样--我们是信得过的，我们对我们所卖的一切负责。请看我们的规则如下： Check out my other eBay auctions! Add Me to Your Favorite Sellers Please read our TERMS & CONDITIONS below: Florida residents to pay State sales tax. RETURN POLICY: If for any reason at all you are not completely happy with your purchase, please return the item. Please ship within 2 days of receiving your item unless otherwise agreed with us. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return. Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly. 退货政策： -------------- 1）如果物品不像所描述的那样，请由一位这个领域里公认的权威人士书写陈述，并告知我们在收据日期七天之内。当我们收到退回的物品并且该物品的状况跟它寄出时的状况一样，我们将退回全部买进价。我们不负责运输费用。 2）如果买家因为改变主意想退货，我们将收取一定的再上架费用，并且该退回物品的状况要跟它寄出时的状况一样。我们不负责运输费。 PAYMENT & SHIPPING: -------------- Any questions, just ask. We usually use UPS or USPS for domestic service and USPS express for international shipping. Domestic shipping and handling will be free. Since we are obliged to use ‘signature required’ on all parcels over $200.00 it might be useful to use a business address. Please check that the address we receive from PayPal is the address you wish to use. Overseas insurance may be limited by foreign post office. For any other shipping arrangements, please ask us. Buyer is responsible for knowing shipping prohibitions and restrictions in his/her country we will look them up for you if you need help. 付费和运输 -------------- 任何疑问，尽管问。我们将使用UPS 国内服务和USPO 国际服务。我们将免费国内运输和包装，但买家负责买保险。 境外保险可能受境外邮政限制。对于其它任何运输要求请联系我们。买家有责任了解你们本国运输的禁令和限制。如果你需要帮助，我们将会帮你查询。 OVERSEAS: Note: -------------- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Thank you 境外：注意： -------------- 所购买物品的价钱或者运输费用皆不包括进口关税，消费税和其它费用，所有这些费用买家自付。 在购买之前，请你到所在国的海关部相关门查询这些附加费用。如果你的正面反馈少于十个，没有我们的确认请不要投标。 . . . RETURNS: if, for any reason at all, you are not happy with the item, please get in touch with us within 2 days to discuss a return.
Price: 3975 USD
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-21T18:03:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Ring
Antique: Yes
Jewelry Department: Fine
Metal Purity: 14k
Main Stone: Diamond
Metal: Yellow Gold
Brand: Mourning Ring
Ring Size: 8.25
Era: Georgian (Pre-1837)
