Vintage chrysoprase diamond ring

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  Georgian mourning hair ring

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  Georgian mourning hair ring in 9k pink gold. An antique locket ring keeping a braid of hair enclosed behind glass crystal. It is framed by a halo of 16 seed pearls and the settings is formed by two separated strands adorned with an openwork pattern. Jewel from the beginning of the 19th century, circa 1810-1830.

  Trefoil hallmark (French State hallmark for 9-karat gold)

  Finger size: 53 EU or 6.5 US (adjustment possible)

  Ring Head Size: 11 x 11mm

  Condition: old trace of size adjustment, wears on the glass, indentations behind the head of the ring.

  Weight: 2.11 gr

  Hair jewellery was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Jewellery with compartments made it possible to keep a lock of hair of a lover or a missing person (later it will be the photograph). It can be a medallion or a ring for example.  There are also jewels made from hair, such as necklaces, chains, bracelets and rings. These hair jewels are worked like textiles: they are woven, embroidered, twisted. A whole craft industry developed around this new fashion, which lasted until the end of the 19th century.

  Read our article “how to recognize a real pearl?”

  *The antique box is not sold with the jewel*

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  Victorian niello souvenir brooch

  Victorian niello souvenir brooch in gilded silver and silver. This brooch of circular form can receive in its center a photo protected under a glass. The contour is decorated with an openwork frieze in waves. The frieze is encircled by a silver structure altered with silver plated loops. Antique jewel […]

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  Victorian coral wedding comb

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  Victorian coral wedding comb in golden metal with 8 teeth. The comb’s teeth are made of blond corn. The upper part moves. It is decorated with two golden and matte wheat ears, with sixteen orange to red coral beads. 19th century tiara comb, Victorian period, French Napoleon III period.

  Height : 7,4 cm
  Width: 11 cm

  Condition : traces of oxidation
  Weight : 28,59 gr

  Authentic head jewel, this 19th century hairstyle accessory will adorn and sublimate your hair and give it a romantic final touch.

  Gemological point: it is a gem of organic origin. Only the branched calcareous trunks of certain corals are used in jewellery. Its colour is due to organic pigments close to carotene: varying from blood red to white, passing by the pink “angel skin”.

  Fashion point: in the 19th century, women wore their hair in twists on the top of their heads and in curls, hanging from each side of the face. They added a comb, flowers, leaves or jewelled ribbons to their hairstyle.

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  Victorian French locket pendant 

  270,00€

  Victorian French locket pendant in silver plated. An enamelled ceramic plate adorns the center of the pendant. It represents a woman in traditional regional costume, with her head bowed and her hands crossed, in front of the village church. Her traditional costume let us think that the woman is from Alsace, East of France, because of the large black bow which was worn here at this period.

  Red glass stones surround the figure in a set of filigree. At the back, the locket opens to hide a lock of hair or a photograph of the loved one.

  Height: 4.3 cm

  Width: 3.1 cm

  Condition: slight lack of the enamel on the left side of the ceramic.

  *The antique gold chain is not sold with the jewel*

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