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Does anyone make mourning jewelry?

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Does anyone make mourning jewelry?
Yes, some jewelers still make mourning jewelry. Mourning jewelry was very popular in the Georgian era and experienced a resurgence in the Victorian Era when Queen Victoria wore it in memory of Prince Albert after he passed. Today, there is more versatility in what is considered mourning jewelry and limitless options for customizing it. Find vintage and contemporary mourning jewelry from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
mourning jewelry, made popular by Queen Victoria and her court, was used to memorialize loved ones who
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Victorian Red Garnet Pearl Gold Mourning Jewelry Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. A unique glass back containing a lock of hair, a common element in Victorian mourning jewelry, adds
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Jewelry 3-Piece Suite
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Victorian Circa 1890 Set constructed completely of 14KT Yellow Gold **We do guarantee that all pieces are constructed of the metal stated, as they were tested using an elect...
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Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Hair Ring 18k Yellow Gold Sz 10 Band Vintage Mourning Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
. In the Victorian era, hair jewelry held immense sentimental value and served as a unique and poignant
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl hair brooch with locket back opening. Traditional mourning jewellery with locket of
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Antique 1770s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Georgian Padlock Mourning Brooch, 9k Rose Gold, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
are increasingly difficult to find and a highly popular choice in mourning jewellery. They embody the
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

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