Antique French 18K Solid Gold Locket Ring Dated 1849 vintage_french_ring This absolutely stunning long guard

This absolutely stunning long guard chain features textured links which add a whole new level of beauty and craftsmanship to the piece

The ring has been re-sized at least once in it's life and there as a light solder mark on the inside band but not visible when worn

This could be removed to insert something more personal or kept as a testament to the history of the piece

The clip is hallmarked for 18k gold and measures 19 mm end to end

the pendant measures approximately 1

Antique French 18K Solid Gold Locket Ring Dated 1849 vintage_french_ring This absolutely stunning long guardThis beautiful sentimental ring was crafted in the very early Victorian period and is engraved on the interior band with the date 15 Avril 1839. The ring contains a glass panel which guards a lock of braded hair. On the larger side, it likely belonged to a man, and considering the fine, blond locks, it could have been a mourning locket for a child gone before. Hair jewelry was a common form of mourning jewelry or sentimental jewelry used to honor a