This historic and rare ring dates from the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
The band of this ring has been created from lengths of woven hair. At the centre of the ring is a gold plated panel or slider and this has been engraved with scrolling designs and the initials 'KG'. The ring is a UK size 'Q'.
To view a clip of this piece, click here: Victorian Mourning Ring
A Short History...
The popularity of hair work jewellery was at its height during the Victorian period. The hair of a deceased loved one was taken and fashioned into a jewel or arranged into a picture to be placed within a locket or brooch. This was a way of memorialising a person and carrying them with you at all times. Hair work jewellery was so important to the Victorians that companies were established which created jewels from hair for a fee. The making of hair jewels wasn't just a cottage industry. However, people were often reluctant to send their locks of hair to the these companies because it could not be guaranteed that the hair would not be mixed with that of a stranger and the point of the memento would be lost.
Wear it With...
Stack this ring with other mourning jewels for an individual look or keep as part of a collection to treasure for years to come.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This striking and shimmering ring was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a French silver crab hallmark, this beautiful blue glass ring was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a classic floral design, this 9ct gold ring was inspired by the jewels of the Edwardian era and dates from 1965.
Condition Report:
Good - Some flaking to the surface of the seed pearls. However, this is only visible upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass. This does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This striking and shimmering ring is a lovely original example of 1950s cocktail jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring an elegant Art Deco design, this silver ring was most likely made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and shimmering ring was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a French silver hallmark, this beautiful blue glass ring was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and shimmering ring was created in the 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish and glamorous ring features an elegant design. It was created by Trifari in the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and shimmering ring was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant and shimmering ring was created in the 1930s by the English Ciro company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish and glamorous ring was created by Henkel and Grossé in Germany in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the plating on the band of the ring. This is where the ring has been adjusted in size over time and is not visible when the ring is worn.
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Featuring a French silver hallmark, this striking and shimmering ring was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This historic and rare ring dates from the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
For more information about this ring, read below...
