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What is a Victorian mourning brooch?

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What is a Victorian mourning brooch?
As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Rare Victorian brooch - 18 K Yellow gold Queen Bee set with rose cut diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Bee brooch. This 18 ct yellow gold beauty is most likely crafted in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Victorian Inspired Brooch/Pendant Amethyst and Pearls
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Romantic Vintage brooch/pendant in 18 K yellow Gold inspired by the Victorian era featuring an oval
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Victorian snake brooch is just beautiful. It has pink and Blue stones detailed and chased
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Cameo Carving Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian 18k yellow gold cameo shell carving brooch featuring a portrait of a lady, early 1900
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Enameled Portrait Pin Brooch Locket
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 18K yellow gold pin with applied green gold accents featuring an enameled scene of a man
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18K Victorian Yellow Gold Turquoise Target Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful and fine quality Victorian c.1880 18 carat yellow gold and Turquoise "Target" brooch
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

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