{"product_id":"19th-century-hairwork-ring","title":"19th Century Hairwork Forget Me Not Flower Ring","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis 14k gold ring is fitted with an oval glass panel, behind which we can see a hairwork depiction of three forget-me-not flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 19th century, before the invention of photography and telephones, carrying around a literal piece of a loved one would have had a very significant meaning. Therefore, jewels that contained a piece of hair were very popular. A lot of jewelers specialized in creating designs from hair, and popular ladies' magazines even gave descriptions on how these works of art could be created at home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: UK 8, US Q, circumference 57 mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe oval setting measures 10x8 mm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis ring can be resized if desired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.32 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAge: 19th Century, circa 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Hallmarked with a Dutch oak leaf hallmark for 14k gold, used between 1853 and 1905. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: In good antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with age. Originally, the flowers had three tiny seed pearls set at their hearts, but these have come loose and are visible inside the setting. \u003cbr\u003eThe shank is currently slightly misshapen: I will have this fixed upon its sale, also depending on if you would like to have it resized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes only. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57385984688472,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOurCircle-2026-05-30T155429.269.png?v=1780149353","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/19th-century-hairwork-ring","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}