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Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
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A Georgian diamond and blue glass ring, the oval shaped plaque with a diamond encrusted urn applied on blue glass background and surrounded by a rose-cut diamond-set frame, all set in silver and gold, in gold closed back mount with floral engraving decorations and gold scrolled design shank, circa 1780.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, jewelry was a central part of ritualized mourning. Mostly pieces commemorated a loved one. But as with everything there were exceptions some jewelry was also worn without a specific occasion, as memento mori or vanitas piece, with the purpose of reminding the wearer and possibly the onlooker, of the fragile and transience state of existence and to remind us to be grateful and present.
Center stone estimated to be approx. 0.8ct, 8x5,7mm
Top measures: approx 28x16mm
Ring size: Ø17, us 6,5, 52 3/4, M 1/2
Weight: 12,3gram
- Ring Size:6.5 US, Resizable
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- Weight:0.8 ct
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- Period:1780-1789
- Date of Manufacture:1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Visible wear on the backside to high karat gilding. Three tiny diamonds on top of the urn missing.
- Seller Location:Malmö, SE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3148224069912
Resizing is available.
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