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Georgian 18ct Gold, Carved Sardonyx of a Butterfly & Natural Split Pearls Mourning Ring

576G
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Written by Olly Gerrish

This is strictly speaking a ring that was made in the reign of William IV who was the third son of George III. It is engraved underneath “Joseph Aldridge, Esq. Ob (died) 11th march 1837. At (aged) 81”. The butterfly represents the soul in a classical and an organic way. From the organic perspective, its meaning is derived from the three stages of the life of the butterfly: the caterpillar, the chrysalis and the butterfly. Naturally this is the development of the soul through the age of human growth and death, flying off to the heavens. It is flanked by two natural split pearls, which represented tears in mourning jewellery.

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Ollys Pick

Rare and wonderful!

Essentials

Item Number:
576G
Materials:
Measurements:
Across top section ¾ in / 1.9 cm
Width ⅜ in / 0.9 cm
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
9 years ago

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Unmarked, 18ct gold
Many pieces of antique jewellery were unmarked because hallmark regulations were not obligatory until 1972.

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