{"product_id":"georgian-era-hairwork-monogram-memorial-ring","title":"Georgian era Hairwork Monogram Memorial Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 9k gold memorial ring was likely worn to remember a loved one. Behind a glass panel lies a tiny oval panel with a monogram, which I believe reads 'WSJW', which is encircled by a ribbon made from blonde hair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of jewelers specialized in creating designs from hair, and popular ladies' magazines even gave descriptions of how these works of art could be created at home. Based on its design, it is very likely that this ring was not worn as a mourning piece, but as a loving tribute to a friend, family member, or lover. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: US 8.5, UK R, circumference 59 mm. \u003cbr\u003eThe oval panel measures 33 x 18 mm. \u003cbr\u003eThis ring cannot be sized. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.90 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAge: Late 18th Century, circa 1780s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Acid-tested as being at least 9k gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: In antique condition with some wear, consistent with its age. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe adhesive used to glue the fragments together has turned green over the ages, which can be seen in the pictures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes. 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 taxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58427746189656,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOurCircle-2026-09-11T214340.097.png?v=1789155866","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/georgian-era-hairwork-monogram-memorial-ring","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}