Victorian mourning ring, 15ct gold, pearl, black enamel and hairwork Diamond paste The bracelet fastens to the

The bracelet fastens to the front with a shield shaped silver padlock fastener

The ring has full hallmarks for 9ct gold but they are mostly worn away

It has a 9ct gold jump ring attached

There are two small leather loops which house a pencil and keep the aide memoire closed

the border of the pendant is a zig zag shape

Victorian mourning ring, 15ct gold, pearl, black enamel and hairwork Diamond paste The bracelet fastens to theA beautiful antique late Victorian mourning ring. This ring has everything going for it and there is so much Victorian symbolism found in this one ring. It has a rich warm 15ct yellow gold band which is carved and engraved, there is a finely plaited band of brown hair running through the band. To the front there is a geometric panel set with creamy seed pearl and a single diamond, the front is decorated in black enamel. Symbolically black enamel