This Victorian mourning ring is crafted in 9kt gold and features an intricately preserved hairwork design under a protective crystal panel. The central motif depicts a sheaf of wheat, symbolising the harvest of life and eternal rest — a popular sentiment in 19th-century memorial jewellery. Surrounding the hairwork is a fine blue enamel border, framed by a delicate gold beaded edge.
The shoulders are hand-engraved with ornate foliate detail, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship typical of the Victorian period. Rings of this type were often commissioned as sentimental or memorial pieces, preserving a lock of hair from a loved one.
A rare and highly collectible example of period mourning jewellery, blending symbolism, sentiment, and artistry.
Era: Victorian (19th century)
Material: 9kt gold
Design: Hairwork sheaf of wheat motif under crystal, blue enamel border
Ring Size: UK R (approx. EU 59 / US 8.75)
Weight: 5.7 grams
Head Dimensions: 2.5cm x 2.2cm
Shoulders: Hand-engraved foliate design
Great condition for age, with original hairwork intact and enamel border well preserved. Minor surface wear consistent with age and use.
This Victorian mourning ring is crafted in 9kt gold and features an intricately preserved hairwork design under a protective crystal panel. The central motif depicts a sheaf of wheat, symbolising the harvest of life and eternal rest — a popular sentiment in 19th-century memorial jewellery. Surrounding the hairwork is a fine blue enamel border, framed by a delicate gold beaded edge.
The shoulders are hand-engraved with ornate foliate detail, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship typical of the Victorian period. Rings of this type were often commissioned as sentimental or memorial pieces, preserving a lock of hair from a loved one.
A rare and highly collectible example of period mourning jewellery, blending symbolism, sentiment, and artistry.
Era: Victorian (19th century)
Material: 9kt gold
Design: Hairwork sheaf of wheat motif under crystal, blue enamel border
Ring Size: UK R (approx. EU 59 / US 8.75)
Weight: 5.7 grams
Head Dimensions: 2.5cm x 2.2cm
Shoulders: Hand-engraved foliate design
Great condition for age, with original hairwork intact and enamel border well preserved. Minor surface wear consistent with age and use.
