Antique Georgian hairwork mourning ring, 12ct gold, black enamel Victorian aesthetic jewelry It has a shield shaped

It has a shield shaped face with an engraved monogram of initials

small chip to one garnet

The chain has a replacement dog clip fastener which is brass

25" height / length0

Antique Georgian hairwork mourning ring, 12ct gold, black enamel Victorian aesthetic jewelry It has a shield shapedA beautiful antique Georgian era mourning ringThe gorgeous ring has a central panel with a glazed hairwork compartment, enclosing a fine braid of light brown hair. Surrounding the hair is a fine bezel frame of yellow gold and then a halo of rich black enamel, the two colours contrasting beautifully, the outer rim is made from engraved and embossed gold with a typical Georgian style to it. One of the things I love the most about this ring is the