Victorian Black Enamel Mourning Ring engagement rings is designed to be worn

is designed to be worn alongside a solitaire (or cluster ring) as part of a wedding set

Medusa carved from a single piece of pale pink conch shell - the most subtle of hues

and floral motifs regularly feature in jewellery and the decorative arts of the day

Sweet little signet ring with heart-shaped face

and fertility

Victorian Black Enamel Mourning Ring engagement rings is designed to be wornStriking antique mourning ring dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. Set with four lustrous white pearls and five diamonds, the rich 18 carat gold is finished with fine seams of black enamel to the head and shoulders. Although its creator clearly designed it as a memorial mourning piece, the inscription inside the band suggests its realised purpose was likely something different the engraved words: From Jan to Filo(?) indicate with was