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What is a mourning necklace?
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A mourning necklace is a piece of jewelry worn as a remembrance of death and loved ones, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a sign of mourning, so the necklace features motifs of skulls, crossbones, or angels that are representative of death and mortality. On 1stDibs you can find antique and vintage mourning jewelry today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Mourning Jewelry Heart Style Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mourning Jewelry Heart Style Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel
Designer: J Dauphin
Heart Ring with
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
$332 Sale Price
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Mourning Jewelry Style White Diamond Bangle Midnight Blue Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mourning Jewelry Style White Diamond Bangle Midnight Blue Enamel
Star Sphere Bangle White Diamond
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Victorian antique carved bog oak anchor brooch, Mourning jewellery, nautical
Located in Kings Langley, GB
the bog water. Bog oak is often used to make jewelry, especially mourning jewelry.
A bit of history
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Mourning Jewelry Style Heart White Diamond Necklace Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mourning Jewelry Style Heart White Diamond Necklace Black Enamel
Designer: J Dauphin
Chain: 14k
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique Victorian Flower Pendant Diamond 14k Gold Black Enamel Mourning Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian black enamel diamond pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s).
One estimated 0.25 carat old mine cut diamond is set into th...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
