A mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who has died. It often bears the name and date of death of the person, and possibly an image of them, or a motto. They were usually paid for by the person commemorated, or their heirs, and often specified, along with the list of intended recipients, in wills.

How can you tell if jewelry is mourning?

What is mourning jewellery? Mourning jewellery represents a connection to a deceased love one. Mourning jewellery often features a tribute to the subject, commonly with an inscription, their initials, an eternal knot, lock of hair, a cameo or silhouette of the subject.

Which finger is a mourning ring worn on?

In the 16th century portraits of Edward and Gawen Goodman of Ruthin, which can be seen in the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff, the men are wearing large gold mourning rings on their index fingers, both featuring a grinning skull.