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What is a mourning necklace?

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What is a mourning necklace?
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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Antique 14K Gold Multi-Strand Mourning Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique 19th century mourning necklace, created with a beautiful and large 14 karat gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Jadeite carved donut pendant necklace with vintage jet, agate, brass and glas
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
mourning necklace and the large brown agates have unusual faceting. The Tibetan brass patterned beads have
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Jade, Brass

Victorian 18k Onyx Gold Ball Festoon Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning mourning necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era. Crafted in vibrant 18k
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
it belonged to the mourning jewelry. In the past, the pendant was also used a brooch, but the pin to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket
Located in London, GB
Rare Beautiful Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket which has a missing top half of side hinge cover
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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