Georgian Enamel & Pearl Mourning Ring

Available from Isadora's Antique Jewlery when we last checked. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Dating to circa 1830, this Georgian mourning ring is crafted in 18KT gold and richly decorated with black enamel. At its center is an oval cabochon garnet surrounded by twelve natural seed pearls, with additional pearls set into the shoulders. Fine gold borders trace the black enamel along the gallery and shank, emphasizing the ring's dramatic sculptural form. Inside the broad shank is an elegantly engraved monogram, a private detail that reinforces the jewel's personal nature. Black enamel was