Victorian mourning ring, 15ct gold, pearl, black enamel and hairwork Diamond paste the band is made up

the band is made up from the bar of the brooch giving a sleek design with the spider taking centre stage

Fully hallmarked for Birmingham assay office

The pendant has been added to a later Art Deco era sterling silver trace chain which has a push hook clasp

The ring has full hallmarks for 9ct gold but they are mostly worn away

There are two small leather loops which house a pencil and keep the aide memoire closed

Victorian mourning ring, 15ct gold, pearl, black enamel and hairwork Diamond paste the band is made upA beautiful antique late Victorian mourning ring. This ring has everything going for it and there is so much Victorian symbolism found in this one ring. It has a rich warm 15ct yellow gold band which is carved and engraved, there is a finely plaited band of brown hair running through the band. To the front there is a geometric panel set with creamy seed pearl and a single diamond, the front is decorated in black enamel. Symbolically black enamel