Victorian Mourning Ring Hair

The band measures 4mm wide at the back.

Victorian mourning ring hair.

New york as the georgian era faded into victorian times mourning jewelry became less macabre. Antique victorian 14k yellow gold mourning hair ring jewelry size 8. Antique victorian mourning hair brooch pin 14k gold. Thayne tuason cc by sa 4 0 from wikimedia commons there were rules of what men and women should wear in each.

Vintage victorian black glass mourning ring faceted oval black stone in ornate brass setting 1800s large goldtone statement ring. Victorian mourning jewelry containing a lock of hair from the deceased source. Tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. Victorian mourning ring with hair enclosed in 18ct gold a mourning ring is a finger ring worn in memory of someone who has died.

This beautiful collection of mourning jewellery and mourning rings dates back to the 18th century with pieces spanning through to the victorian era. The ring has a large finger size of 8 25. Enamel memorial ring seed pearl 15k gold mourning ring hair jewelry antique ring vintageparis. Due to the unique design of the band the ring can not be resized.

The centerpiece measures approximately 1 2 wide and tall. Mourning ring in victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910 victorian mourning hair. 5 out of 5 stars 1 035 1 035 reviews 324 00 free shipping favorite. Victorian 10k mourning hair ring size 10 bejeweledemporium.

Depictions of grave digging tools and skulls gave way to softer symbolism clouds and angels as mourning jewelry became entirely about remembering individuals who were lost and was incorporated into the strict mourning dress code imposed upon women in victorian times. Make offer antique victorian 14k yellow gold mourning hair ring jewelry size 8. Sale price 247 50 247 50 275 00 original price 275 00 10 off. Mourning jewellery was designed to celebrate the lives of loved ones who had passed away and each piece has it s own deeply personal history.

Although hair jewelry existed prior to the victorian era it was this period that saw it flourish as a trade and private craft in mourning jewelry the victorian period saw a rise in mourning practices due to its popularity through queen victoria and wearing hair jewelry was seen as a form of carrying one s sentiments for the deceased. 1 it often bears the name and date of death of the person and possibly an image of them or a motto. Antique edwardian 14k gold black onyx seed pearl mourning starburst pin.