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Victorian Mourning Cameo Ring

$1,750

Two classic 19th century symbols of mourning - an urn and a weeping willow - are carved into an onyx cameo. The hallmarks tell us the ring was made in the bustling jewelry factory town of Birmingham in 1875.

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  • Materials

    15k gold (marked), onyx

  • Age

    Birmingham hallmarks for 1875

  • Condition

    Very good

  • Size

    8, can be resized; 1/2" head, 1/8" shank

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please note:Terms of Sale

Antiques can be returned unworn and in original condition within 10 days of delivery for an exchange or refund minus the cost of shipping. Once a piece has been altered, including ring re-sizing, it is FINAL SALE.

RelatedHistory Lesson

cameos:Wearable Miniature Sculptures

An ancient technique of carving into a stone, gem or shell to creates a three-dimensional sculpture.