Victorian Mourning Ring Hair
Due to the unique design of the band the ring can not be resized.
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1 it often bears the name and date of death of the person and possibly an image of them or a motto. Victorian mourning ring with hair enclosed in 18ct gold a mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who has died. 5 out of 5 stars 1 035 1 035 reviews 324 00 free shipping favorite. Mourning ring in victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910 victorian mourning hair.
An exceptional antique mourning ring it is rich in history and would be perfect for the serious victorian collector. New york as the georgian era faded into victorian times mourning jewelry became less macabre. The centerpiece measures approximately 1 2 wide and tall. Make offer antique victorian 14k yellow gold mourning hair ring jewelry size 8.
Sale price 247 50 247 50 275 00 original price 275 00 10 off. Mourning jewellery was designed to celebrate the lives of loved ones who had passed away and each piece has it s own deeply personal history. This beautiful collection of mourning jewellery and mourning rings dates back to the 18th century with pieces spanning through to the victorian era. Make offer rare mother antique victorian mourning hair jewelry pocket watch fob bracelet.
Although hair jewelry existed prior to the victorian era it was this period that saw it flourish as a trade and private craft in mourning jewelry the victorian period saw a rise in mourning practices due to its popularity through queen victoria and wearing hair jewelry was seen as a form of carrying one s sentiments for the deceased. Antique victorian 14k yellow gold mourning hair ring jewelry size 8. 5 out of 5 stars 2 882 2 882 reviews. Vintage victorian black glass mourning ring faceted oval black stone in ornate brass setting 1800s large goldtone statement ring.
Depictions of grave digging tools and skulls gave way to softer symbolism clouds and angels as mourning jewelry became entirely about remembering individuals who were lost and was incorporated into the strict mourning dress code imposed upon women in victorian times. Victorian mourning jewelry containing a lock of hair from the deceased source. The ring has a large finger size of 8 25.