Antique 15K, Seed Pearl & Enamel Ivy Leaf Mourning Ring agate Dimensions: 25mm ring top

Dimensions: 25mm ring top

This pretty amethyst ring has been converted from a brooch using an antique replica shank

but it wasn't until Queen Victoria's beloved consort

hardstone cameo

the image stands out dramatically from the glossy black background

Antique 15K, Seed Pearl & Enamel Ivy Leaf Mourning Ring agate Dimensions: 25mm ring topDuring the Victorian Era, the custom of mourning became very popular. When Queen Victoria's beloved Prince Albert died, she famously remained in mourning for the rest of her life. The social norms required women to wear black for months or even years, depending upon the relationship one shared with the deceased. Even jewels were to be black, and onyx, jet and black enamel were favorites. Men also participated in the mourning attire ritual, although