Victorian 9CT Gold Enamel Forget Me Not Memorial Ring

This rich solid nine-carat gold and enamel ring features a black hardstone, likely sardonyx, carved into a traditional forget-me-not design - in the Victorian language of flowers the forget-me-not stands for remembrance, true love and loyalty, a powerful reminder of a love lost.

The outside of the shank is inscribed by hand in a lovely sloping cursive: "Thomas Clarke born March 23 1799 died Feb 18 1881" - a very good age for a Victorian gentleman, when the average lifespan was around 45 for men.

Fully hallmarked for Birmingham nine-carat gold with the date letter W (1871) and makers mark FW.

The ring is in very good antique condition with normal surface wear and a little enamel loss. 

Size: T (UK), approximately 9.5 (US). The face of the ring measures approx 1.1 x 1cm.

Weight: 1.9g.