{"product_id":"georgian-pearl-locket-mourning-ring","title":"Georgian Pearl Locket Mourning Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous Georgian memorial ring set with a cluster of lustrous natural pearls around a cushion-shaped locket compartment. The fluted band splits at the shoulders where further pearls and purple amethyst paste gemstones compete the design. It's crafted in 15 carat gold and features a dedication behind the head: \u003cem\u003eW'm Chatteris Esq'r Ob. 26th July 1819 AET 81\u003c\/em\u003e, which, in the parlance of 19th century memorial inscriptions, translates as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Chatteris, Esquire (a man with no title, essentially used how we use 'Mr'. It comes from the Old French word \u003c\/em\u003eescuyer\u003cem\u003e meaning shield-bearer.) who died on the 26th of July, 1819, aged 81.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's beautifully made, crafted in 15 carat gold throughout, and the locket compartment is home to a woven lock of William's hair protected by bevelled glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Georgian, 1819\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/gemstones\/pearl\"\u003eNatural Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/gemstones\/paste-gemstones-junk-or-jewels\"\u003ePaste Gemstones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: O 1\/2 or 7.5 US. Not resizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 14.6mm by 13.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarks: None, tested as 15ct gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Care: Great wearable, antique condition - light wear consistent with age and use. Stones all appear original and secure in their settings. One of the paste stones has a chip - see images. On account of the locket and the closed back settings, don't submerge in water and remove for washing hands and showering. If it gets splashed just dry it with a soft cloth ASAP. Remove for manual work like gardening or washing dishes etc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Heirloom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52824005542200,"sku":"PA338","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/Website-4892_9a1e68a9-beb3-46dd-a82f-09beeabb4a59.jpg?v=1787302937","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/georgian-pearl-locket-mourning-ring","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}