This ring is composed of a gold band embellished on the exterior with black enamel and gold lettering. The center is set with a plait of brunette human hair under glass and surrounded by alternating faceted jet beads and seed pearls. It is enclosed in its original case (1927.217.2AB)
Date:
1822-1823
Maker:
unknown
Material:
eighteen-carat gold, enamel (fused coating), human hair, glass (material), pearl (animal material)
GUSN:
101230
Accession Number:
1927.217.1