DATE: Victorian, c.1870

A weird and wonderful antique memorial ring dating from the mid Victorian era. Behind a glass panel are three forget-me-not flowers, with turquoise centres and hair-work petals. It's crafted in 18 karat gold, with a ropework trim around the head and a simple gold band. It dates from the 1870s.

STONES 

Turquoise

MEASUREMENTS 

Head: 2.3 x 1.9cm

Width of band: 1.6mm

WEIGHT 

5.7g

MARKS 

No marks present, tests as 18k gold

CONDITION 

Good