Georgian 'In Memory Of' Mourning Ring with Diamond & Natural Pearls in 18k Gold

Six natural half pearls bloom around a single rose-cut diamond on the face of this Georgian mourning ring, a round cluster set against a field of black enamel. The shoulders carry the message in gold letters on black — IN MEMORY OF — read as the ring turns on the hand.

Every element was chosen with intent. Black enamel marked grief, pearls stood for tears, and the diamond, the hardest material the Georgians knew, spoke to a love meant to outlast loss. Rings like this were commissioned after a death and given to those closest to the departed, then worn every day as a private remembrance.

The cluster measures 10.6 mm across, and the 18k yellow gold band tapers to a slender 2 mm at the back, so it wears beautifully on its own or stacked with other antique bands. A full run of British hallmarks sits inside the shank. The enamel shows honest wear from two centuries on the hand — original, unrestored, and exactly what collectors look for in a true mourning ring.

Era: Georgian, hallmarked circa 1820
Materials: 18k yellow gold, black enamel, natural half pearls, rose-cut diamond
Stones: 6 natural half pearls, approx. 3.0 mm; 1 rose-cut diamond, approx. 1.8 mm
Markings: “IN MEMORY OF” in enamel on the shoulders; British hallmarks inside the shank
Dimensions: 10.6 mm at the face, tapering to 2 mm
Weight: 2.8 grams
Ring Size: US 7 (Enameled bands should only be resized by a specialist — please ask us before purchase)
Condition: Original with noticeable wear to the enamel consistent with age

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