Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver and 1/2" long when opened

and 1/2" long when opened

there is no apparent damage to the gold setting or to the hinged clasp

It hangs from a nice sized oval-shaped bail

is crafted in 18kt yellow gold and has a fantastic equine-inspired design

The infinity-shaped links have a double wrapped wire design

Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver and 1/2" long when openedThis rare English mourning ring from the Victorian era (ca1866) 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. A signet style plaque rests at the center, which forms a seal with the raised image of overlapping letters. Covering the surface of the shank is an exposed band of finely woven hair, the keepsake of a lost loved one. Framing the woven hair are bands