Early Victorian English Mourning Ring with Enameling and Woven Hair

This rare English mourning ring from the Victorian (ca1879) era 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. Black and white enameled accents decorate the shoulders of the ring and the shield-shaped seal at the center. Multiple cut out "windows" along the shank expose a band of finely woven hair...

This exceptional memorial urn ring from the Georgian era (ca1779) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the ring is richly detailed, and s...

This rare mourning locket from the Victorian (ca1875) era is quite a stunning piece! Crafted in vibrant 18k gold, the decorative locket serves as an incredible example of the mourning jewelry tradition. A delicate white pearl is pin-set in a gold 8-pointed star; a classic Victorian motif. The pearl and star rest in the center of a bezel-set piece of banded agate, surrounded by a gold twisted rope-like border around the bezel. The agate and pearl are encompassed by a broad gold boarder heavily adorned with black enamel. The enamel script reads "In memory of" on the four points of the cross. In between the points of the cross, gorgeously enameled flower-like shapes fill in the negative space. The outer edges of the locket also feature spoked gold-shot detail. The locket also boasts an over-sized bail that features the same floral enamel styling that can be seen throughout. The backside of this piece features a single large compartment with a removable glass face with gold frame that likely once held a photo or memento of the deceased. Engraved above the top of the compartment reads "George May, Died 6...

An exceptional mourning pin from the early Victorian (1850-1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold, this beautiful piece depicts the image of a woman rest...

A gorgeous ring from the Early Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 15kt rose gold, this ring displays a lovely hardstone cameo. The cameo is carved from a single piece of agate and depicts a figure carrying a jug and a staff. Though it is a single stone, the brown agate figure...

Swiss Enameled pieces were commonly produced to be sold as souvenirs for Victorian travelers. A very fine type of enameling, this technique used very intricate detail and often portr...

This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the Victorian era. The ring has been set with a central rectangular window that features a small locket of hair with a border ...

This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The ring has been set with a central rectangular window that features a small locket of hair with a bor...

Beautiful mourning ring with highly decorative shoulders. This particular ring holds a lovely enamel face with the words 'In Memory Of' which surround a glazed panel...

Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Mourning, Memorial Band Ring, measuring 1/4 inch wide with delicate Milgrain edges, the center is very finely Woven Hair, a cent...

A very fine Victorian black enamel mourning ring. The ring holds a lock of hair within a glazed panel. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1866. Ring Size: M 1/2...

An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewe...