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What is a mourning pin?

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What is a mourning pin?
It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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14Y Natural Onyx Mourning Brooch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully carved natural Onyx mourning brooch. These pin were typically used to secure scarves
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Base Metal

Georgian Enamelled Mourning Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a charming antique mourning brooch from the Georgian era. The brooch showcases exceptional
Category

Antique 18th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Cameo Venus & Cupid Mourning Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian gold-plated cameo carving of Venus & cupid mourning brooch pendant. The center turn as
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Victorian Mourning Brooch 14k Gold and Agate Stone
Located in Montreal, QC
14k gold Victorian mourning brooch with Agate stone on the front and oval compartment on the back
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Victorian Mourning brooch made from Black Whitby Jet and Cameo Shell depicting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Antique Victorian Cairngorm Hair Rose Gold Mourning Brooch
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Victorian c.1840-1860s Mourning brooch. The stone in closed back rose gold setting
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

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