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Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones C.1860
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Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones C.1860

19th century
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Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones c.1860

This Victorian mourning ring is centred with twelve purple glass (paste) stones, set in pinch-style settings. The stones are arranged in a cushion-shaped design, framed by a rose-coloured border, with brown hair woven into the centre — a classic and poignant feature of mourning rings.

The head of the ring, dating from the mid-Victorian period (1850–1880), was likely originally designed as a brooch before being converted into a ring. It is mounted on a later 9ct yellow gold shank, featuring split shoulders and decorative wirework.

Key Features:

Date: Victorian c.1860

Material: Purple glass (paste) stones, rose-coloured border, brown hair

Setting: Later 9ct yellow gold shank with split shoulders and wirework

Weight: 5.21 grams

Ring Size: Q

Very good antique condition

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Mourning Hair Ring to the 19th Century.

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Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones c.1860
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This Victorian mourning ring is centred with twelve purple glass (paste) stones, set in pinch-style settings.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The stones are arranged in a cushion-shaped design, framed by a rose-coloured border, with brown hair woven into the centre — a classic and poignant feature of mourning rings.

fig 1. A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones.
fig 1. Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones C.1860

The head of the ring, dating from the mid-Victorian period (1850–1880), was likely originally designed as a brooch before being converted into a ring. It is mounted on a later 9ct yellow gold shank, featuring split shoulders and decorative wirework.

fig 2. A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones.
fig 2. Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones C.1860

Key Features:

Date: Victorian c.1860

Material: Purple glass (paste) stones, rose-coloured border, brown hair

Setting: Later 9ct yellow gold shank with split shoulders and wirework

Weight: 5.21 grams

Ring Size: Q

Very good antique condition

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Victorian Mourning Hair Ring to the 19th Century.

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SA1233339
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones.

Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones C.1860

Archive II A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones. View II
Archive III A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones. View III
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Archive V A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones. View V
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones.
Victorian Mourning Ring with Purple Glass Stones c.1860
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A Victorian yellow gold mourning ring featuring a central rectangular hair compartment surrounded by a halo of faceted purple glass stones.
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Victorian mourning rings were commissioned as keepsake items to commemorate deceased family members or friends. Popularised during the mid-to-late 19th century, particularly following the death of Prince Albert, these rings incorporated symbolic colours, dark gemstones, and woven hair to maintain a tangible connection to the departed.

These rings were commonly fashioned from yellow gold or pinchbeck, paired with dark or symbolically coloured stones such as jet, onyx, garnets, or faceted glass paste. Central glass or crystal bezels were constructed to house woven locks of human hair, fabric, or hand-painted miniature portraiture.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit closed-back settings, hand-engraved inscriptions on the inner band, and period-appropriate cuts on glass or gemstones. Hair compartments will typically show signs of intricate hand-weaving or flat panel hair work beneath a bevelled glass cover.

In modern collections, these historical pieces are frequently worn as statement stackers or accent rings alongside plain gold bands. Alternatively, collectors display them within glass-topped velvet jewellery trays or shadow frames as historical artefacts.

Items containing hair compartments must be kept completely free from moisture and chemical exposure to avoid clouding the glass or degrading the organic materials. Clean gold surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid jewellery cleaners and ultrasonic machines.
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