14k Gold Victorian Mourning Ring damascene beetle Length 30in Multicolor Polyester

Length 30in Multicolor Polyester

Easily an everyday piece that will work with any style of wardrobe

The sleeveless style and versatile neckline which can be worn on or off the shoulders completes the classic

Bronze with Red Cabachons in the center

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14k Gold Victorian Mourning Ring damascene beetle Length 30in Multicolor PolyesterThis lovely piece of Victorian mourning jewelry features a 14k gold band inset with plaited hair. The shield would have typically been engraved with the mourned loved one's name, but this one has been left blank. The inside of the band would also usually have an engraving of some kind, perhaps a birth and death date. As the popularity of mourning jewelry rose in the 1860s, manufacturers started producing pieces like this to keep up with demand. Some