Antique Georgian Rose Gold Almandine Garnet? & Natural Split Pearls Mourning Ring, Engraved, 1800s

Ring

~ Beautiful and very typical Georgian mourning ring

~ Engraving features a very touching tribute to a young woman, Esther Potts, lost at the age of 19 years in 18--

~ Elegant, bifurcated shoulders

~ Closed back

~ Rose gold colour, purity to be determined but likely a minimum of 9 carats

Gemstones

~ Classic Georgian pie crust setting or pinched collet set natural split pearls

~ Flat cut cabochon, possibly almandine garnet

~ 12 natural split pearls (1 missing) in a 'halo' arrangement around the central gemstone

~ Condition: please see photos. One seed pearl is missing and one slightly damaged. The main gemstone is scratched. The ring would benefit from a professional clean and restoration in order to bring it back to its original beauty.

If you are interested in this characterful Georgian piece do please feel free to contact me or make an offer.