Antique French "don d'amitié" Friendship Mourning Hair Ring c. 1860 french_1800s_locket They remain in good condition

They remain in good condition

The leaves are worked in green gold

as you can see from the open cutlets

This message is reinforced by the heart frame and forget-me-not flowers which decorate the interior

The links have been hammered into a repeating textured cable chain pattern

Antique French "don d'amitié" Friendship Mourning Hair Ring c. 1860 french_1800s_locket They remain in good conditionIn the early 1800s sentimental jewelry began to become popular in France. Often this sentimental jewelry was crafted from the expertly braided hair of a loved one. This could be after the death, in which case the piece was used as mourning jewelry, or it could also be from an important living person as a means to feel closer to them. For example, a daughter might wear a bracelet with the hair of her mother after she moves away through marriage. Shops