Vintage Blue Enamel Mourning Ring
Delicate 14kt gold and enamel mourning band. Engraved with initials, slightly worn but possibly reading "APA"
Size 5
Weighs 1.3 grams
Part of the Truss and Ore Curated vintage jewelry collection, this item is not designed or made by Truss and Ore but thoughtfully selected from one of a variety of pre-owned jewelry sources.
What is a mourning ring?
As the name implies, mourning rings are made in memory of a loved one who has passed. Mourning rings are most often gold with enamel and may have initials and/or a date of passing engraved on them. Early accounts of their use date to the Roman Empire and by the 15th-17th centuries, they were commonly worn by all the close loved ones of the deceased. The tradition became more extravagant over the ages, with more and more people in the community (like doctors and judges) receiving mourning rings when someone passed. To me, they’re a reminder of the fleeting beauty of life, imbued with our human desire to want to hold on to loved ones even after they are gone.
What is Fairmined Certified Gold?
Fairmined gold comes from artisanal and small-scale mining organizations certified against the Fairmined standard. This certification guarantees that the gold has been extracted in harmony with nature, human dignity, and sustainable development, contributing to the transformation of lives in these mining communities.
Mines must comply with technical, legal, and environmental requirements to obtain the Fairmined certification, which is renewed and audited every year.
Fairmined precious metals are for everyone who wants responsibly sourced gold and seeks to make a positive economic, social, and environmental impact in mining communities.
The Fairmined standard and seal were created by the Alliance for Responsible Mining, an international non-profit organization that has been working since 2004 for the development of artisanal and small-scale mining communities worldwide. To learn more, visit fairmined.org
