Antique Victorian Mourning Hairworks Buckle Ring | O / 7.5 DESIGNER The ring is hallmarked '14k'

The ring is hallmarked '14k' and in excellent condition

set with facetted diamante stones in silver

The reverse is also decorated with a beautiful ornate wreath

1930 left Van Cleef & Arpels to join Trifari

The design on the front of the locket is reflected on the back of the piece

Antique Victorian Mourning Hairworks Buckle Ring | O / 7.5 DESIGNER The ring is hallmarked '14k'Antique Victorian mourning buckle ring featuring woven hair around the ring. The ring has the hallmark 'SOLID' stamped on the inside of the ring. The ring is set in gilt, a gold tone metal. Mourning jewellery dates back to the 16th century, it became popular in the Victorian era when Prince Albert passed away when Queen Victoria went into mourning. The most interesting pieces of mourning jewellery include hair work, which was not necessarily from the