Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Jade A Zircon and old mine

A Zircon and old mine cut diamond cluster ring set in 18ct gold and platinum circa 1910

still featuring the original images inside

A charming Victorian wing brooch set in 18ct gold with Burmese rubies on the tips of the wings

Ring size N The diameter of the head of the ring is 2cm

* Reserved * A large and statement Victorian ring with a cabochon cut moonstone

Seventeenth Century Skull Ring Jade A Zircon and old mineA rare seventeenth century gold mourning ring, the plain 18ct gold band engraved to the exterior with a memento mori skull, a potent symbol of mortality and the transience of earthly life. Such rings were commissioned to commemorate the deceased and were commonly distributed to family members and mourners at funerals during the seventeenth century. The interior bears the engraved inscription "G Nodes obt aet Feb 1683 4" Ring Size: J Weight: 3. 5 grams