{"title":"Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into history with our Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery, a collection of exquisite pieces steeped in symbolism and craftsmanship. These rare jewellery items were created to commemorate loved ones, often featuring intricate black enamel, jet, or hairwork details, and delicate inscriptions that reflect the traditions of the Georgian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes rings, brooches, lockets, and pendants, each designed with a thoughtful combination of artistry and meaning. Whether set in yellow, rose, or white gold, these pieces often feature elaborate engraving, mourning motifs such as weeping willows or urns, and carefully curated gemstones. Each item tells a story, preserving both memory and history for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our collection of Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADMORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExquisite Craftsmanship and Features of Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery collection demonstrates meticulous craftsmanship. Skilled artisans of the era focused on fine detailing, from delicate filigree and engraved bands to hairwork insets and jet embellishments. Many pieces incorporate symbolic designs - such as hearts, urns, or initials - to honour loved ones, creating jewellery that is both beautiful and deeply meaningful. These distinctive items showcase timeless Georgian design and offer collectors and history enthusiasts the chance to own a piece of heritage jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIconic Georgian Mourning Jewellery Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a range of styles within our collection, including mourning rings, brooches, and pendants, each uniquely decorated to convey remembrance and sentiment. Whether it’s a black enamel mourning ring with intricate detailing or a hairwork locket encased in gold, these pieces reflect the elegance and poignancy of the Georgian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurate Your Georgian Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full collection of Antique Georgian Mourning Jewellery to find a rare, historic piece that speaks to you. Each item has been carefully preserved to ensure authenticity and timeless appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterest-Free Layaway and Flexible Finance options are available. Free Worldwide Shipping is provided for all pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREADLESS\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-georgian-mourning-brooch-18ct-gold-circa-1780","title":"Antique Georgian Memento Mori Mourning Brooch 18ct Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautifully preserved antique Georgian Memento Mori brooch from the early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century built around a remarkable centrepiece depicting an urn atop a memorial pedestal with the words: “In memory of” written at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe palette-work image is intricately detailed and put together by a true master of the art. It’s set on a plain white base and created from a variety of materials including gold wire, seed pearls and hair that has been worked beautifully into the shape of a weeping willow tree above the memorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMemento Mori jewellery was often worn as a commemorative souvenir to remember a loved one. The pieces were commonly decorated with skulls, crossbones, and coffins but the morbid themes were not a celebration of death, but rather a reminder to live your life well and cherish each waking day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe image has been preserved behind a glass window and set in an ornate 18ct gold frame with exquisite scrolling metalwork around the outside. It’s complete with a secret glass window locket at the back which would have traditionally held a lock of hair belonging to the deceased loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is an incredibly rare Georgian find and was clearly a much-beloved piece that has been kept in excellent condition across the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 42.7 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASURES:\u003c\/b\u003e Width 70mm x Height 63mm x Depth 12mm – Locket\/ Centrepiece 46mm x 37mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMETAL:\u003c\/b\u003e 18ct Gold (Tested)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAGE:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgian. (Circa 1800 – 1830)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eITEM NUMBER:\u003c\/b\u003e 6820 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32711383744558,"sku":"6820","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Georgian-Memento-Mori-Mourning-Brooch-18ct-Gold-cover_334909df-1365-441c-90b4-0a2b6c268b4f.jpg?v=1771501923"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-turquoise-mourning-ring-dated-1795","title":"Antique Georgian Turquoise Mourning Ring Dated 1795","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCrafted in 18ct yellow gold during the late 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century, this exquisite antique Georgian turquoise mourning ring carries a deeply moving story of love and remembrance. The hallmarks within the band reveal it was made in Birmingham in 1795 by the esteemed jewellers Alton \u0026amp; Shipton to commemorate a beloved individual named H. Wilock, whose passing at the age of 47 is tenderly recorded in the softly faded, but still legible memorial inscription within the band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAt its centre lies an intimate and personal keepsake of the departed, a rectangular glass panel enclosing the preserved plaited brown hair belonging to Wilcock, who was perhaps a cherished husband or wife. Surrounding this poignant memorial is a border of vivid sky-blue turquoise stones, symbolising the Forget-Me-Not flower, a traditional emblem of remembrance and enduring love. Two additional turquoise stones adorn the finely engraved shoulders of the band, completing the design with delicate elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eRemarkably well preserved, this exceptionally rare and sentimental ring represents a magnificent find for collectors of Georgian jewellery, mourning pieces, or anyone captivated by jewellery with a story. If worn, it would make a striking statement ring, its vibrant turquoise halo and centuries-old tale of love and remembrance sure to inspire admiration and conversation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: 5.6 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: R (UK), 8 ¾ (US) - Can be sized, we offer this service for free, it takes approx. 1-2 weeks to complete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Height 20mm x Width 15mm x Depth 4mm – Window Width 8mm x Height 14mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMETAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Yellow Gold (Stamped 18ct)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSTONES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Turquoise (2mm, approx. 0.96ct total)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Georgian. (Dated 1795)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMARKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Birmingham Anchor\/ Date hallmarks, 18ct stamp, Maker’s mark (A\u0026amp;S)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: 23-995\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40467356909614,"sku":"23-995","price":1275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Georgian-Turquoise-Mourning-Ring-Dated-1795-cover_32029019-7fd7-4257-a128-8a187be18d64.jpg?v=1772801758"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/collections\/ArtDecoStyleDiamondBangle18ctGold9.58ctTotalSOCIAL_5f4b46c3-1803-4b86-95d5-8ac77b9c5cc6.jpg?v=1770026824","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-georgian-mourning-jewellery\/1000-2000.oembed","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}