Victorian 'In Memory of My Mother' Diamond Ring

A lovely example of a memorial ring from the Victorian period. The ring likely dates to around 1860 and is made from solid 15ct gold. It is a band ring with a little disc set on top of it. The band of the ring has the words ‘In Memory of My Mother’ picked out in gold block lettering and highlighted by the lovely black enamel all the way around. The wording ends perfectly at the centre where a little gold disc has been added. This looks to be original as the enamel sits around the disc. Perhaps the disc had been a little brooch or stick pin that the mother had worn? At the centre of the gold disc is a pretty rose cut diamond in a star setting. The diamond has a slightly lilac shade and is perhaps foil backed.

NB: Box not included. Wear with care.

Details:

Materials - 15ct Gold (tested), Enamel, Diamond

Age - Mid Victorian

Size - The central disc measures approx 9mm in diameter. The diamond measures approx 3.5mm in diameter. The band is around 4.5mm wide.

Ring Size - UK N US 6 3/4 This ring cannot be resized

Condition - Good. A little wear to the enamel with some very minor chipping to the surface. No obvious gold is showing through from behind and these minor defects are only visible through a loupe.

Weight - 4.9g