mourning rings

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Scope note
Finger rings made in memory of a deceased person, often distributed at funerals, generally gold with black or of blue or white enamel, bearing the name of the deceased and birth and death dates, sometimes incorporating a lock of hair, portraits, or sentimental scenes.
mourning rings
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024