Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring Dated 1801 Silver Brooch It is set in 9

It is set in 9 karat gold with a face the shape of a pretty flower

it has a ring on the reverse that could be used for a safety chain or to hang it from a chain

The contrasting blue enamel draws the eye

This fantastic brooch was probably made by a local craftsman using native granite which has been carved into beautiful shapes

The oval faceted amethyst measures approximately 5

Georgian Pearl Hair Memorial Ring Dated 1801 Silver Brooch It is set in 9I held my coffee mug, cupped between my hands, staring at an array of rings in a stall on Portobello Road. My eyes grazed over each one, exploring the silvers and the golds, analyzing the diamonds and the emeralds. Id seen them all before, there was nothing that tempted me. The seller had a peculiar look in her eyes, so I stared her down, and raised a brow. She gave me a wink and went into the back. A minute later she returned with a display of only