{"product_id":"georgian-gold-seed-pearl-and-citrine-memorial-ring-england-circa-1815","title":"Georgian Era Gold Memorial Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA fine early 19th-century memorial ring, crafted in England around the year 1815, in 9K gold. The cluster head is set with a halo of grey seed pearls surrounding a step-cut foiled citrine, its rich amber tones framed by the luminous, softly aged pearls. The shoulders are ornamented with an unusual corkscrew motif, adding a decorative flourish typical of the late Georgian era.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse of the ring conceals a poignant memorial inscription, finely engraved in cursive: \u003cem\u003e[Name indistinct] Esq. ob. 2 Jan 1814, Aged 67\u003c\/em\u003e. The use of “Esquire” reflects the status of the deceased as a gentleman of the landed gentry, a rank just below knight. Memorial rings such as this were deeply personal objects, commissioned by the family of the deceased both as a remembrance and as a tangible expression of social standing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUK ring size I, US size 4.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDespite over two centuries of history, the ring remains in good condition. The seed pearls show minor age-related wear and discolouration, and the band bears signs of an historic resizing. The citrine retains its sparkle, securely set within its foiled mount. A particularly characterful example of Georgian memorial jewellery, carrying both beauty and personal history.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48909172965684,"sku":"1017810148","price":561.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5922.jpg?v=1759267320","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/fr-ch\/products\/georgian-gold-seed-pearl-and-citrine-memorial-ring-england-circa-1815","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}