“For a Friend” mourning ring

Sadly, impoverished Victorians could not afford outward signs of mourning.   Mourning jewelry was made almost exclusively for the upper classes.   It is rare to find a mourning ring not made of gold.

This yellow gold plated, enamel mourning ring commemorates the death of a friend.  One can only imagine how much the friend must have meant to the wearer.   Even though not gold, it would have been a very expensive item for a commoner.

Dimensions: US finger size 6 to 6.25;  width is 0.6 cm or approx. 1/3 inch

Condition:  excellent, some wear to enamel and gold plating

Year: 1850-70

Price: $395 SOLD

Reference number:  9543

US shipping and insurance:  $12