{"product_id":"antique-mourning-ring-of-14k-gold","title":"Antique Mourning Ring of 14k Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eEvocative of love, memory, and mourning in the early Victorian era, this rare and poetic ring features a dendritic agate at its center—an agate later replaced but chosen to honor the piece’s original intent. Revered for its fern-like inclusions, dendritic agate was often used in 19th-century mourning jewelry to symbolize endurance, growth, and eternal connection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reverse of the ring bears a deeply personal hand-engraved inscription: \u003cstrong\u003e“Harriet Wilkes Died 19th June 1838” -- between\u003c\/strong\u003eA touching tribute to a lost loved one, the engraving grounds the piece in a moment of personal history and imbues it with sentiment beyond ornament.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe face of the ring measures approximately 0.3 inches from top to bottom. It is currently a size 6 and may be resized for an additional charge. While the agate is a later replacement, the ring retains its original gold mounting, craftsmanship, and historical soul. It remains in good antique condition, with wear consistent with its age and storied past.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a profoundly meaningful jewel—an early Victorian mourning ring that speaks to the enduring bond between memory and adornment. Ideal for the collector drawn to antique sentiment, storytelling, and 19th-century memorial art.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42311321681985,"sku":"K460-AR","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/antique-mourning-ring-of-14k-gold-8877391.jpg?v=1761324797","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/antique-mourning-ring-of-14k-gold","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}