A questioner said:

I found this ring in my backyard while doing gardening. After cleaning it, it doesn’t look like a normal ring. Any ideas ?

Some of the answers:

1. It’s a Georgian/early Victorian mourning ring. The initials belong to the lost loved one.They were typically made from gold (18k+) and enameled in black. Yours looks like it was made around 1820s-40s.
2. A note about mourning jewelry:It wasn’t just about one’s own memories; wearing mourning was a necessary and useful social signal. If you were still in deep mourning and wearing black, people knew not to invite you to parties or expect you to be “up” and bubbly. “Half-mourning” meant you might go to something like a wedding party, just to be supportive, but you probably wouldn’t lead off the dancing — and no-one would criticize.
3. That’s very beautiful.If your house is old maybe you can trace an earlier owner with those initials?

   That would be a cool history project.

4. One more information, i think its made of gold
5. It’s a mourning ring. The deceased probably left a bequest of a gold ring (in their memory) to someone (a few recipients )special in their will. It follows a traditional pattern of black enamel on 15ct gold. The ring is c. 1810 -20. English), Due to the heavily decorated cartouche surrounding the initials of the deceased. There’s usually no hallmarks. Earlier mourning rings 1760 – 90 are plainer or more death related: skulls, urns.You will have to imagine who your deceased doner was ; male or female. They were wealthy, planned their decease and made a will. You could give ancestry or the national archives (uk) a try with rough dates and initials.

   Whoever’s kept the memento mori all this time kept it safe as a token of esteem. The ring is in wonderful condition.

   I love mourning jewellery, as do many collectors. It isn’t really valuable – the death thing isn’t for everyone. In the UK 350-550.

6. I can imagine the woman wearing it, gardening herself a long time ago. Wearing the ring as a constant tie and reminder to the loved one she lost. She must have been devastated when it slipped off her finger while planting. I can only imagine, she wanted you to find it. KEEP it.
7. I would til up the entire yard if I found this at my house lol.
8. Crazy to think how long that’s just been sitting in your backyard.
9. So it’s been properly identified but I’d like to chime in really quick. This could be exceptionally valuable depending on the history behind it, conditions, materials used, date, etc. Anywhere between a few hundred to several thousands is probably a reasonable estimate.Also, if you found this ring in your backyard I’d keep in mind that there could be some more trinkets. Maybe get a decent metal detector or borrow one.

   This is pretty cool. I don’t know what I’d do if I found an 18k gold ring that’s 200 years old in my backyard.

10. Given that the home was owned by a Jewish family and that it was in Germany the homeowners may have buried their valuables to prevent the Nazi’s from getting them. It’s possible they buried others near it. It’s also possible that the burial of this ring is part of Germany’s larger horror story, and not at all like the nice fantasies I keep reading in this thread.
11. Does it have any markings inside the band?Have you taken it to a pawnshop? They can tell you whether it’s gold or not.
12. Wow!! What a fantastic find!!!
13. In what region of the world was this found? I wonder if the land records of the house would give a clue to the owner and/or deceased. I would love to hear this story.
14. The ultimate would be to try and hunt down descendants of the owner…
15. I’m no expert but if you ever find anything potentially valueble like this don’t clean it yourself. It can be worth more uncleaned. Often this would be the case with silver pieces that would be worth more unpolished as per advice from the antiques road show 😉
16. It’s very lovely, the vines/leaves details are just beautiful.
17. Ahh makes sense thanks guys for explaining in detail my questions about a fictional world!
18. Person who lost it must’ve been devastated
19. I have to say, the ring is very beautiful!
20. You should setup a crow box in your yard.
21. I wonder what the value of it would be
22. I want to buy this ring, I’ll offer 8,000 pm me
23. Personally what I hate about renting.

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As spring blossoms and gardening becomes a favored pastime for many, sometimes the most unexpected discoveries lie just beneath the surface. Such was the case for one curious individual who stumbled upon a peculiar ring while tending to their backyard garden. What began as a routine day of pruning and planting quickly transformed into an intriguing mystery that has left neighbors and experts alike scratching their heads.

The discovery was made by [Name], a resident of [Location], who prefers to remain anonymous. “I was pulling up weeds near the old oak tree when I noticed something glinting in the soil,” they recalled. “At first, I thought it might be a stray coin or a piece of jewelry, but as I unearthed it, I realized it was unlike anything I’d ever seen.”

The ring, now cleaned of dirt and debris, boasts a design that defies conventional jewelry norms. Rather than the typical gold or silver band adorned with gemstones, this ring appears to be crafted from an unknown metal, its surface etched with intricate symbols and patterns reminiscent of ancient civilizations.

Local historians and archaeologists have been called in to examine the artifact, but thus far, they’ve been unable to identify its origins. “The symbols don’t match any known alphabet or writing system,” noted Dr. Emily Wright, an archaeologist from [Local University]. “It’s certainly a perplexing find.”

Speculation among neighbors runs rampant, with theories ranging from extraterrestrial origins to a lost relic from a forgotten civilization. Some even suggest supernatural explanations, weaving tales of curses and hidden treasures.

Despite the lack of concrete answers, the discovery has sparked a newfound sense of excitement and camaraderie within the community. Neighbors gather to discuss theories over cups of tea, while amateur sleuths pore over historical texts in search of clues.

For [Name], the ring represents more than just an intriguing puzzle—it’s a reminder of the wonders that lie just beyond our doorstep. “Who knows what else might be buried beneath our gardens?” they mused. “It’s a reminder to stay curious and never underestimate the secrets that the earth holds.”

As the investigation into the mysterious ring continues, one thing remains certain: the backyard garden of [Location] has become the epicenter of a captivating enigma, drawing in curious minds from far and wide in search of answers to a mystery that refuses to be buried.