Antique Mourning Ring of 14k Gold animal pin Dragons and flowers ornament the

Dragons and flowers ornament the sides of the asymmetrical band in yellow and rose gold

4 inches in diameter with the entire pin length measures 2

The enamel pansies date to the early 20th century

symbolizing affection and remembrance

Antique Mourning Ring of 14k Gold animal pin Dragons and flowers ornament theEvocative of love, memory, and mourning in the early Victorian era, this rare and poetic ring features a dendritic agate at its centeran agate later replaced but chosen to honor the pieces original intent. Revered for its fern like inclusions, dendritic agate was often used in 19th century mourning jewelry to symbolize endurance, growth, and eternal connection. The reverse of the ring bears a deeply personal hand engraved inscription: Harriet Wilkes