18k Memorial Ring Commemorating Thomas Atkinson, obt 1813 antique chain watercolor

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I love this rare locket and adore feeling it move between my fingers as I open and close it

In comparison to the purple sapphire-topped fang pendant

and patterned collet settings on the pear and oval amethysts

The jewelry of this era was innovative and distinctive

18k Memorial Ring Commemorating Thomas Atkinson, obt 1813 antique chain watercolorOne of the most charismatic memorial rings I've had the pleasure of handling, this early 19th century example features a very rare gothic font declaring "Remembrance" around the exterior rim. The N letter is here morphed into the Greek Omega character, a finalizing symbol, and the last letter of the Greek alphabet, indicating the end of Mr. Atkinson's life. Two black bands of enamel form eternal rims around the word. Materials and Features: 18k gold,