Antique Victorian to Georgian 14k Gold Mourning Ring, Snake, Seed Pearl, Hair coral this one has been removed

this one has been removed from a frame

Made in 18k yellow gold that holds a perfectly polished roundel of jet upon which is a beautiful 18k mounted pearl

The collapsed measurement is 11 3/4" x 9" x 1 7/8 when flat

something to add accent to the panel

Antique Victorian to Georgian 14k Gold Mourning Ring, Snake, Seed Pearl, Hair coral this one has been removedRARE antique Georgian era mourning ring, a gentleman's ring back then at size 8. 5 9, and in the rare form with snake shank (see both sides. Seed pearls surround the oval locket within which is a small lock of hair. Pearls are 2 2. 5mm, quite even in size and lovely pearlescent shimmer, even after all these centuries. I'd put it c. 1810 40. The snake is most sought after in these old ones, too. Black kiln fired enamel outlines the oval of pearls on