Georgian Enamel Urn & Weeping Willow Hair Mourning Ring tea set 86ct total

86ct total

Survived in great condition with excellent antique patina - the face remains uncarved

The stone inlay work is so finely crafted

flanked by two chunky old mine cut diamonds and accented with six rose diamond points

Georgian Enamel Urn & Weeping Willow Hair Mourning Ring tea set 86ct totalDATE: Georgian, c. 1809 Mourning jewellery has a rich and varied history that spans centuries, with each era introducing new styles and materials that changed attitudes towards death and grief. This beautiful ring is dedicated to I. F Withington, who tragically died on October 21st aged 22 in 1809. It features a white and gold enamelled face with a weeping willow, symbolic of mourning, sorrow and grief. Its long, graceful branches "weep" over a black