Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst • Size 7 1/8 and

• Size 7 1/8 and cannot be resized

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

a beautifully hand engraved and perfectly legible inscription

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

) to see video of this ring in action - the sparkle is truly second to none

Poignant Victorian "Mother" Mourning Ring starburst • Size 7 1/8 andThe 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