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Antique jewelry> mourning jewelry

Memorial ring with "secret" compartment

Reference #: 8301

Status: sold

Dimensions: US finger size 7; top is approx. 1 cm square

Condition: good, with a little bit of wear to the enamel on the sides (as expected on a ring of this period)

Year: 1850-70

Price: sold

Description:  The top of this ring lifts up to reveal a "secret" compartment containing braided hair.  A tiny piece of glass covers the hair.  The ring is 9kt. rose gold.  To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3