Victorian 'Forget-Me-Not' Sardonyx Ring

A pretty and emotive ring from the Victorian period, c1890s. The ring is made from 9ct gold, marked on the inside of the shank with a makers mark of H&S for Henry Hyde & Sons. It is a lovely memorial ring with a central carved banded onyx. The onyx has been carved into a forget-me-not flower and this is surrounded by a halo of seed pearls. The central design is complete with a ring of black enamel. The ring has pretty, decorative shoulders with two black enamel arrows criss-crossing down the sides. A lovely example of the time and effort that is put into these classically Victorian pieces.

Details:

Materials - 9ct Gold (marked), Onyx, Seed Pearls, Enamel

Age - C1890s

Size - The head of the ring measures approx 10mm in diameter, the onyx is around 3.5mm in diameter.

Ring Size - UK P 1/2 US 8

Condition - Good. Some loss to the enamel and a tiny knick in one of the petals of the flower. One pearl appears mildly more grey than the others and there is evidence of a previous re-sizing. This is the reason there is no date stamp. The price has been adjusted accordingly and all details are noted for accuracy only.

Weight - 1.9g