Victorian Black Enamel Mourning Ring engagement rings and fertility

and fertility

is designed to be worn alongside a solitaire (or cluster ring) as part of a wedding set

it was made during the first half of the 19th century

Era: Art Deco circa 1920Length: 8 inchesClasp: 9

Victorian Black Enamel Mourning Ring engagement rings and fertilityStriking antique mourning ring dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. Set with four lustrous white pearls and five diamonds, the rich 18 carat gold is finished with fine seams of black enamel to the head and shoulders. Although its creator clearly designed it as a memorial mourning piece, the inscription inside the band suggests its realised purpose was likely something different the engraved words: From Jan to Filo(?) indicate with was