Georgian Love Knot Locket Ring

An early 19th century Georgian ring, crafted in 16k yellow gold featuring a glass locket compartment holding a tenderly curled lock of brown hair, tied with a tiny golden wire. Delicate and exquisitely preserved; while few antique pieces are absolutely perfect, this is as if it was barely worn. There is only a slight amount of dust inside the locket and minimal abrasion to the surface of the glass. Possibly a mourning ring, it may also have been intended as a love token.  Details: Measures approximately 3/8" north to south at the center front, with a 1.65 mm width at the center back of the band. Not marked for gold content but XRF tests to 16k. Size: 9 3/4 full. Resizable about two full sizes. Please contact us before purchase if you are interested in the details of our sizing service. Condition: In excellent antique condition. Please be careful to remove before heavy manual labor or water activites like showering, swimming or washing dishes.