{"product_id":"antique-victorian-sardonyx-monogram-gsignet-ring-in-15-carat-gold-circa-1883-copy","title":"Antique Victorian Mourning 'Mary' Portrait Ring; Circa 1860","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b96c1d06-4a5d-49a9-9961-105813663937\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-289\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6932bec6-10c8-832e-9647-ac4d21b3112f-36\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-290\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"db626cef-6e77-4306-93ce-a8068acdd6c4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"101\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eA deeply sentimental Victorian mourning ring, preserving an intimate memory from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"103\"\u003eThe ring is designed with a prominent oval glazed panel, beneath which rests a black and white photograph of formally dressed woman. A touching and highly personal tribute to a life remembered. Photographic mourning jewellery became especially meaningful in the later Victorian era, allowing families to keep the likeness of a loved one close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eTo the reverse, the gold mount is simply engraved with the name “Mary,” transforming the piece from ornament into a tangible memorial. Such restrained inscriptions often carry the greatest emotional weight, speaking to private remembrance rather than public display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"988\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eCreated in warm 9 carat gold, the setting frames the portrait beautifully while giving the ring a comforting, wearable presence. Pieces like this were worn as tokens of love and enduring connection. Jewellery not merely decorative, but profoundly human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"990\"\u003eA darling and evocative Victorian jewel, filled with tenderness, history, and the enduring power of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"848\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eERA: Victorian \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS: Finger size R (UK\/AU) 8.5 (US)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 3.2 grams approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait  surface: 20mm x 13mm approximately \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHALLMARKING: Unhallmarked 9 carat gold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: the ring is in lovely antique condition with a fine patina to the glazed panel and gold. There is a historical repair at the back of the band and one tiny nibble to the glazed bottom left\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\u003e-All customs information is declared and we are not responsible for any import duties or delays incurred.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt; 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":56053087207750,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/2966\/7910\/files\/DF63D905-9457-4509-91AE-ED5C361CF771.jpg?v=1771965358","url":"https:\/\/heartandserpent.com\/products\/antique-victorian-sardonyx-monogram-gsignet-ring-in-15-carat-gold-circa-1883-copy","provider":"Heart \u0026 Serpent","version":"1.0","type":"link"}