Antique French 18K Solid Gold Locket Ring Dated 1849 vintage_french_ring and stand as a testaments

and stand as a testaments to the age and well loved nature of the piece

" perfectly encapsulates the sentiment behind this design – two distinct elements coming together in perfect harmony

The ring has been re-sized at least once in it's life and there as a light solder mark on the inside band but not visible when worn

5" diameter or 3 cm long x 1

Antique French 18K Solid Gold Locket Ring Dated 1849 vintage_french_ring and stand as a testamentsThis beautiful sentimental ring was crafted in the very early Victorian period and is engraved on the interior band with the date 15 Avril 1839. The ring contains a glass panel which guards a lock of braded hair. On the larger side, it likely belonged to a man, and considering the fine, blond locks, it could have been a mourning locket for a child gone before. Hair jewelry was a common form of mourning jewelry or sentimental jewelry used to honor a