Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver and bridle straps

and bridle straps

there is no apparent damage to the plated setting or to the Mother of Pearl

The infinity-shaped links have a double wrapped wire design

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

Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring Silver and bridle strapsThis 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