{"product_id":"antique-forget-me-not-ring-in-9-carat-gold-circa-1873","title":"Antique Forget me Not Ring in 9 Carat gold; Circa 1873","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA sentimental Victorian mourning ring created in 1873. The jewel has been beautifully centred around the enduring symbolism of the forget me not flower. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe flower has been formed from old cut diamonds, their faceted surfaces catching the light beautifully against a rich black enamel background. The forget me not was a particularly poignant motif in mourning jewellery, symbolising remembrance and the enduring memory of someone dearly loved .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe ring is created in 9 carat gold and retains traces of an original dedication to someone with the surname Clarke, who passed away in 1873. Although the inscription has softened considerably with age, these remnants offer a small but rather touching glimpse into the person and story behind the ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOver 150 years old, the ring has acquired the gentle signs of a life lived and loved, adding to its sense of history. There is something especially moving about a piece of mourning jewellery where the original sentiment can still be glimpsed today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eERA\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1873 - Victorian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHALLMARKS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marked '9ct' - this is a later mark for what we believe to be a replacement band. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINGER SIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e X (UK\/AU) 11.5 (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.07 grams approximately.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is in lovely antique condition with a fine patina across the gold, diamond and enamel. As can be seen there is a fair amount of enamel loss as well as what we believe to be a band replamcent at the back to bring the size up to an X. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease note the antique box is for display only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any questions about this or any other piece please do not hesitate to ask \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Please feel free to take a look at all photographs and condition before committing to buy. We do not offer refunds so if in doubt drop us and email and wed be happy to help! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We ship worldwide on all orders \u0026amp; parcels are sent fully insured and well packed in our signature black boxes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-We accept most methods of payment, and orders will be shipped out within 1-3 business days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All of the jewels we work with are antique or vintage and as such they are sold ‘as seen. This means theyre not perfect. They carry the love and journey of generations who love them before. These jewels should be worn with extra and love and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57373891100998,"sku":null,"price":645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/BFC9D19F-A0C6-4288-B880-367C1D5BB517.jpg?v=1789554904","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/antique-forget-me-not-ring-in-9-carat-gold-circa-1873","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}