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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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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Other, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
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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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
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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
Category
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
Category
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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