Victorian Black Buckle Mourning Ring

Victorian Black Buckle Mourning RingExquisite Victorian buckle mourning ring dating from the mid 19th century, circa 1860. Finished in black enamel a striking contrast with the rich 15 carat gold it features repeated cross patte motifs, some with pearls at the centre, others engraved into the band which is hollowed out and home to a finely woven lock of hair. The cross patte is an enigma, rich in meanings and interpretations, which crosses the boundaries of time and culture to stimulate

and it's built in solid yellow gold

bright yellow

Stones: White opal

Built in 14 carat gold

Zeus took a leaf out of his own father

some old mine cuts suggesting the stones were likely re-purposed from an heirloom piece(s)

signs of wear consistent with age including some tarnish to the silver

Stones: Single cut diamonds

It was made at King's Cross Station of the Great Northern Railway

it had yet contained everything existing and potential in the limited space of the shell

with textured scales and a cute

opening to allow access to the thin cavity sandwiched between two panes of glass