Antique Mourning Ring 15k Gold Top with 20k Band kissing charm The locket opens and closes

The locket opens and closes securely and has a fold out photo frame

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verifying purity and ensuring the integrity of this heirloom-quality jewel

there is some loss to the iridescent enamel near the periphery of the top left petal (visible onlly under magnification)

Antique Mourning Ring 15k Gold Top with 20k Band kissing charm The locket opens and closesA rare and poignant work of sentimental art, this antique mourning ring (circa 1800 1830) features an exquisitely detailed hair work scene of two men standing outside a gazebo beneath a weeping willow tree a powerful Victorian symbol of grief, remembrance, and eternal love. The hand painted miniature is beautifully preserved beneath crystal, capturing the emotional depth and craftsmanship characteristic of 19th century mourning jewelry. The face of