Antique Pearl Mourning Ring of 18k Gold antique lion The opal measures 7

The opal measures 7

6 inches from top to bottom by

The pendant is in very good condition with a small chip to the culet on the back of one garnet (visible under very close inspection on the reverse of the piece) and another small chip to the pavilion of another garnet (visible under magnification)

Strong and symbolic

A marvelously rendered 14k gold bow brooch transformed into a beautiful ring

Antique Pearl Mourning Ring of 18k Gold antique lion The opal measures 7A beautiful mourning ring incorporating a pearl and red glass "forget me not" flower motif and black enamel that reads "In Memory Of." The inside of the band bears British hallmarks indicating that it is 18k gold dates to 1864. This ring is in good condition; however there is a slight bit of loss to the black enamel on the shoulders of the band and one of the pearls is a later replacement (added by carving a small hole on the underside of the ring).