This amazing Victorian ring features a band of fine plaited hair which travels around the entirety of the band. To the head of the ring, there is a plain shield motif and two ornate crosses.
The Victorians wore mourning rings to remember their loved ones when they passed away. They collected pieces of hair and fashioned them into rings or other pieces of jewellery, to commemorate their loved ones' life.
This ring is fully hallmarked by the Assay Office of Birmingham for 9ct gold in 1870. It is in good condition with light marks commensurate with age.
Please find the Expert Report, (see the end image in the gallery) for more detailed information.
Size: L½ (US 6, EU 51.9)
Please note that due to this ring's design, it is not included in our Complimentary Resizing service.
The Details
Era: Victorian
Size: L½
Hallmark: Birmingham, 1870
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Weight: 1.01g
Condition: Good
Band Width: Approximately 3.2mm
Why We Love It:
A dainty and petite mourning ring
Intricate hairwork band
Fully hallmarked
Independent Expert Report
measurements
Width:
3.2 mm
Weight:
1.12 g
Size L UK/Au, 5½ Us/Ca, 51¾ Fr/Ru, 16 De
Ring width: Approximately 3.2mm
Ring weight: 1.01g
measurements
declaration
antiquejewellers.com has clarified that the The Antique Victorian Plaited Hair Mourning Ring (LA432779) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1870