Antique Victorian to Georgian 14k Gold Mourning Ring, Snake, Seed Pearl, Hair coral We know that Daum artisans

We know that Daum artisans worked in a manner of glass surface manipulation that they now call 'cameo' glass

was a gold medal recipient in the judging of 1834-39 and 1844-49

superb quality of construction

something to add accent to the panel

made in France between 1818-1838

Antique Victorian to Georgian 14k Gold Mourning Ring, Snake, Seed Pearl, Hair coral We know that Daum artisansRARE antique Georgian era mourning ring, a gentleman's ring back then at size 8. 5 9, and in the rare form with snake shank (see both sides. Seed pearls surround the oval locket within which is a small lock of hair. Pearls are 2 2. 5mm, quite even in size and lovely pearlescent shimmer, even after all these centuries. I'd put it c. 1810 40. The snake is most sought after in these old ones, too. Black kiln fired enamel outlines the oval of pearls on