Antique Austrian Hunting Motif Bracelet Silver

This ring was made in memory of a lady named Mary, born in 1734 at the beginning of the Georgian era. It was likely worn by family after her passing to remember her always with a ring, a circle of eternity. It’s a charm for the hand filled with a lingering joie de vivre. Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. It’s jewelry that is filled with elegance and love.

This antique Georgian garnet memorial ring was handcrafted in 1800. It features a large oval en cabochon cut garnet that measures 13.4 x 10 mm, set in 9 karat gold. The ring face measures 15 x 17.5 x 6 mm off the finger. The back of the ring face is inscribed, “Mary Matson Obt 11 Jan. 1800 at 66”. It has been acid tested. This ring is a size 6.75 and weighs 5.1 grams. The garnet in this ring is original to it and is over 200 years old, it has a few nicks and dings in memory of it’s long life, but it’s still beautiful.

Perfect for the collector's jewelry box and finger, a reminder to enjoy each and every day of life.

We offer a 3 or 4 payment layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.

Please note that our photographs are part of our description, please look carefully, we do not digitally alter our items. We always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase, and If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let us know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations! 

You should wear this ring at night. In a dress of white under the full moon, your diamonds and moonstones, your dress and your eyes, all reflecting the large and blue glowing summer moon in a dark sky punctured by only the brightest stars. In daylight, indoors, even under the awful glare of fluorescent office lights, the ephemeral blue and silver dances within this highly domed stone, a little bit of the moon to take along through your duller days. The diamonds fill in extremely nicely for the glittering of stars in a night sky. Just looking at it reminds you of moonlit nights, and this reminder changes the way you move; which makes this ring exceedingly lovely, and excessively flattering to your lovely form. 

This hand crafted ring is unmarked but has a decidedly English feel. I purchased it at a fair in the North of England. The moonstone is a beautiful luminescent silver blue and measures 11 mm north to south and 6.3 mm across, it is 6.1 mm deep and weighs approximately 3.1 carats. The three diamonds to either side are gorgeous and chunky old European cushion cuts, they are very bright and clean and weigh approximately .2-.25 carats each for a total weight of 1.2-1.5 carats. The face of this ring measures 11.8 mm north to south and 18.7 mm across and it sits 9 mm off the finger, it narrows to 1.9 mm at the back of the band. The ring is a size 7.5 US and could be carefully re-sized somewhat, but it might be tricky to go more than a size or so in either direction. Please let me know if you’re interested in re-sizing and I’ll check with my jeweler to see if it will work for your size. This ring weighs 7.1 grams. 

The height of this smooth cabochon moonstone gives it an incredible array of refractive colors and light and the old cut diamonds are the perfect supporting cast, it’s simply stunning. This luxurious ring was made in England around 1905 at the beginning of the Edwardian era, it has the architecture of a late Victorian ring and the moonstone and diamond combination and lightness of look that would come to characterize the Edwardian era. 

I offer layaway on most items purchased for full retail price. In general my layaway terms are 1/3 down and 1/3 in 30 days and the last 1/3 in 60 days. I am flexible so if you are interested please ask me and we can work out a payment plan that suits you. Items ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only. 

I always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations!