A beautiful late Georgian sentimental ring in 9ct gold, centred with a glazed compartment containing an intricately plaited hairwork panel, framed by a border of sparkling rose-cut stones. The open gallery and elegant triple-wire shoulders are characteristic of the period.
Hairwork jewellery was one of the most personal forms of adornment in the Georgian era, preserving a lock of hair beneath glass as a lasting token of affection or remembrance. The finely woven blonde plait remains beautifully preserved.
A lovely example of late eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century sentimental jewellery.
Details
Late Georgian, circa 1790–1820
9ct gold shank with silver-topped setting
Central glazed compartment with plaited hairwork beneath glass
Rose-cut stone surround
Original triple-wire shank
Weight: 2.1g
Setting measures 11mm x 13mm
Ring size N UK / 6.5 US
Condition
Good antique condition with light age-related wear. Please examine the pictures as they form part of the description.
A beautiful late Georgian sentimental ring in 9ct gold, centred with a glazed compartment containing an intricately plaited hairwork panel, framed by a border of sparkling rose-cut stones. The open gallery and elegant triple-wire shoulders are characteristic of the period.
Hairwork jewellery was one of the most personal forms of adornment in the Georgian era, preserving a lock of hair beneath glass as a lasting token of affection or remembrance. The finely woven blonde plait remains beautifully preserved.
A lovely example of late eighteenth- or early nineteenth-century sentimental jewellery.
Details
Late Georgian, circa 1790–1820
9ct gold shank with silver-topped setting
Central glazed compartment with plaited hairwork beneath glass
Rose-cut stone surround
Original triple-wire shank
Weight: 2.1g
Setting measures 11mm x 13mm
Ring size N UK / 6.5 US
Condition
Good antique condition with light age-related wear. Please examine the pictures as they form part of the description.
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