This amazing piece of history hails from Sweden and dates to 1820 with the Swedish date mark. It is simply a sumptuous 18k yellow gold band ornamented with the sentimental Forget-Me-Not flower. Slightly off-round and with evidence of a solder mark on the inside, this ring is otherwise amazingly unscathed for its 200 years. What all has this beauty seen through the years? Who was originally gifted this romantic piece? What Georgian woman originally wore this?

DETAILS:
2.5 Grams
Size 6

History of forget-me-nots from www.theartofmourning.com:

"Forget-me-nots entered into the public mind during the 15th century through fable. “Forget-me-not, O Lord!” is what a German knight shouted as he fell into a river. He and his lady were picking flowers by the side of the river at the time, no doubt enjoying the beautiful day around them, and yet as fate would have it, the knight’s armour dragged him down to the bottom as he fell in. Upon his cries to the Lord, he threw the blue posy of flowers to his loved one and promptly drowned. This little tale reportedly dates to around the 15th century, but no doubt had different permeations along the way, as romantic stories often do. Hence, the concept of remembrance, eternal love and faithfulness grow from this."

The symbol became ubiquitous and important as a bold statement declaring love and connection.