Antique Hairwork Pansy Ring of 18k Gold Gold Fix brooch featuring delicately detailed diamond-studded leaves

featuring delicately detailed diamond-studded leaves above dramatic dendritic agate drops

4 inches wide and is offered on the 18-inch sterling silver chain shown in the photographs

The serpents have demantoid garnet accents on their heads and a dog tooth pearl dangles beneath

The pendant was originally an antique 14k stick pin transformed by welding on a gold bail

Antique Hairwork Pansy Ring of 18k Gold Gold Fix brooch featuring delicately detailed diamond-studded leavesA rare and sentimental Victorian ring from 18601870, featuring exquisitely crafted hairwork pansies preserved beneath a domed glass panel. The delicate floral motifsymbolizing remembrance and thinking of youis beautifully rendered in woven hair, a cherished art form of high Victorian memorial and sentimental jewelry. The 18k gold band is adorned with an intricate woven plait and engraved with the initials ILR, adding personal history and emotional