Victorian Mourning Ring with Engraved Initials and Hair

Mourning jewellery has been around since 1600s, but became more popular during the 1800s when Queen Victoria mourned the death of Prince Albert. During the Victorian era, mourning jewellery would be decorated with symbols that included initials, angels, and so much more! Loose hair is also common in mourning jewellery, like this item here. Mourning jewellery is worn in memory of a lost loved one, capturing their spirit in the jewellery which could be a ring, pendant or bracelet. 

This special ring dates back to 1893 and holds great sentimental value! This particular ring has been hand engraved with soft script lettering, with what appears to be, 'JW' or 'WJ'- depending on the way you look at it. Dark hair has been expertly pleated and set into the open section of the shank, which has been decorated with individual panels. These have been individually engraved with initials that spell 'David'. 

This ring is super eye-catching and a great collectable for anyone interested in antique or mourning jewellery. 

Details:

UK Ring Size - N 1/2

This ring can be sized up or down in our onsite workshop, contact us at eloisejewellery@hotmail.co.uk to discuss.

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Hallmark - AC (Maker's Mark) 375 (9ct Gold) Castle (Edinburgh) M (1893)

Weight - 2.7 grams 

Jewellery labelled ‘vintage’ or 'antique' is pre-owned; however, it has been fully sterilised, refurbished, and polished in our on-site workshop, restoring the piece to like-new condition. 

Your jewellery will arrive in a branded Eloise Jewellery box.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch, we have an onsite jewellery workshop with experienced jewellers on-hand to cater to your needs, the possibilities are endless!

All jewellery is sterilised after photographing.