Early Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver dramatic effect

dramatic effect

Measurements: The paste pin measures 1 1/8" at the widest point

A very unusual and fantastic piece

cameos portrayed the faces or images of Romanesque women

The gold clasp fastens securely and is in good working condition

Early Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver dramatic effectThis rare English mourning ring from the Victorian era (ca1852) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt gold, the ring is richly detailed, and serves as a fine example of the mourning jewelry tradition. At the center of the ring is a glass covered window, which exposes a band of finely woven hair below, the keepsake of a lost loved one. Surrounding the glass window is a scalloped black enameled border, completing the centerpiece. Black enamel also