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Victorian“ED” Bloodstone and CarnelianSwivel Locket Ring
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This dynamic Victorian ring is modeled in the shape of a signet ring with a swivel head and beautifully detailed shoulders. One side is set with a bloodstone slab with intaglio initials “ED,” the other side is set with carnelian. The head of the ring also happens to be a locket and opens to reveal plaited hairwork under glass.

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  • Materials

    14k gold (tests), bloodstone, carnelian, plaited hair under glass

  • Age

    c. 1870

  • Condition

    Excellent

  • Size

    10, can be resized for an additional fee of $90; 1.3 x 1cm head, 2.9mm hoop

Victorian

Aboutthe

VictorianEra

18371901

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Hair Jewelry:Worn in Remembrance

Jewelry made from hair allowed the bereaved to keep their loved one with them always.

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Lockets:Magical, Medicinal, Memorial.

It’s hard to pinpoint when modern-day lockets were invented, but it’s believed that they evolved from ancient amulets.