1813 Georgian Memorial Ring "Sophia Hadley"

1813 Georgian Memorial Ring "Sophia Hadley"RESERVED An outstanding Georgian Regency mourning ring dedicated to the memory of Sophia Hadley who died on the 18th of April, 1813, aged 19. The head is set with lustrous white pearls around a vivid purplish red garnet cabochon centre. It's built in 18 carat gold with the dedication around the back of the band, remnants of black and white enamel still present around the letters. The use of pearls and white enamel represented purity, often employed

and it's told by the hallmarks (London 1942)

Crafted in 18ct gold with English hallmarks from the year 1896

Per Fairbairn's Book of Crests

French assay marks for 18ct gold

devoured raw flesh

Strictly for those with a taste for the finer things

and the year it was made: 1919

the head intricate goldwork characterised by scrolls

It's substantial enough to wear on the index finger

Part of a wedding set with matching example here

A marvel of mid-century design

7mm (not including jump ring)