Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring White Gold which contrasts very nicely with

which contrasts very nicely with the dark gunmetal setting

" A unique and attractive piece

The Blackamoor fob shows some signs of normal surface wear

A beautiful piece

The fob with an intaglio or signet seal would have been used to seal the wax of a letter or note

Victorian English 18kt Enamel & Woven Hair Mourning Ring White Gold which contrasts very nicely withThis rare English mourning ring from the Victorian (ca1879) era 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. Black and white enameled accents decorate the shoulders of the ring and the shield shaped seal at the center. Multiple cut out "windows" along the shank expose a band of finely woven hair below, the keepsake of a lost loved one. Completing the