Georgian Mourning Ring in Original Box intaglio pin natural ruby

natural ruby

2 grams and are in excellent condition

ideal for collectors drawn to symbolic design and distinctive figural forms

giving it presence while maintaining refined proportions

with only minimal loss visible upon close inspection

Georgian Mourning Ring in Original Box intaglio pin natural rubyA rare and evocative Georgian mourning ring (circa 17601780), featuring a finely rendered figural scene of a woman leaning on a pedestala classical allegory of grief and remembranceset against a rich blue enamel ground and preserved beneath a protective glass pane. Such pictorial mourning jewels were commissioned to commemorate the deceased and reflect the 18th century fascination with classical symbolism, sentiment, and allegory. The ring is crafted