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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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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
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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
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Mourning Remembrance Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning brooch is a poignant and beautifully crafted piece of jewelry, rich
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Mourning Locket with Woven Hair, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
mourning jewelry, symbolizing remembrance and devotion to a deceased loved one. The gold-plated casing has
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Jet Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in London, GB
, a metal often used in mourning jewellery due to its gentle glow against the dark jet.
The locket
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Brass
