Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst Good antique condition with noticeable

Good antique condition with noticeable wear in line with age and use

• 10k yellow and white gold

Good antique condition with moderate wear in line with age and use

The loveliest turn of the century signet ring

and this trend worked its way into artistic expression and thus jewelry as well

Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst Good antique condition with noticeableThe Victorians were a sentimental bunch, and learned a great deal about preserving the memories of loved ones from the Georgians before them. Before photography was widely available, the Georgians used physical items such as jewelry as tokens of love and friendship while living and as touchstones for the departed. While mourning customs, including dress and jewelry, were already recognized at the time of Prince Albert's death in 1861, Queen Victoria's