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Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s
Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s

Victorian 2.70ct Amethyst Cabochon & Rose Cut Diamond Ring, 1840s

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Amethyst was used in antique mourning jewellery as it was believed to make a clear connection between the earth plane and other planes and worlds.

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Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring
Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring

Antique c.1860–1880 Victorian Gold Enamel Mourning Ring

Located in New York, NY

The square bezel is framed with intricate gold foliate engraving, enriched with black enamel scrollwork that extends across the decorative shoulders, embodying the artistry and symbo...

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Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Brooch, 9k Gold, Black and White Enamel, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

Black enamel was commonly used on mourning jewellery and is said to represent death.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 9K Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel, Turquoise & Pearls
Antique 9K Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel, Turquoise & Pearls

Antique 9K Gold Mourning Brooch with Enamel, Turquoise & Pearls

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This beautifully preserved antique mourning brooch is a poignant example of early Victorian sentimental jewelry, dated 1837.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold

Victorian 12K Gold Onyx and Pearl Mourning Bracelets
Victorian 12K Gold Onyx and Pearl Mourning Bracelets

Victorian 12K Gold Onyx and Pearl Mourning Bracelets

Located in Venice, CA

The two bracelets weighs weighs 41.50 grams combined. Mourning Jewelry such as this pair of mourning bracelets were created to commemorate the deceased and often carried deep emotio...

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Antique 1890s Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant
Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant

Antique 18k Gold Mourning Locket, Black Enamel Cross Pendant

Located in NEWARK, GB

This locket is no exception and is a must have for any collector of antique jewellery whether you are an avid collector of Mourning jewellery or just finding your first pieces at the...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Mourning Pendant Necklace, Garnet, Diamond Fly, 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in NEWARK, GB

A truly beautiful and scarce piece of Victorian mourning jewellery, lots of detailing packed into this impeccable piece.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Located in NEWARK, GB

A true beauty, this would be a fantastic gift for the collector of mourning jewellery or as a gift to yourself. Dated 18th century Georgian pieces are always in high demand and are ...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1776 Georgian Era White Enamel Mourning Ring of 20k Gold
1776 Georgian Era White Enamel Mourning Ring of 20k Gold

1776 Georgian Era White Enamel Mourning Ring of 20k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The ring measures 3mm in width and weighs 5.41 grams, offering a refined and understated presence consistent with Georgian mourning jewelry. It is presented in great antique conditio...

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Antique 1770s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly one of a kind. Set to the centre is a pale, lustrous seed pearl, in a square field of black enamel.

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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 18k-22k Gold Black Enamel Mourning Hand Brooch
Antique Victorian 18k-22k Gold Black Enamel Mourning Hand Brooch

Antique Victorian 18k-22k Gold Black Enamel Mourning Hand Brooch

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A genuine piece of living history preserved in gold for nearly two centuries, and still carrying those visceral feelings of love and heartbreak. Mourning jewelry was a Victorian obs...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 12k Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls, Circa 1835
Victorian 12k Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls, Circa 1835

Victorian 12k Gold Mourning Brooch with Seed Pearls, Circa 1835

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive enamel and seed pearl, 12 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.

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Antique 1830s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

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Antique 1840s English Cocktail Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Gold Envelope Shaped Mourning Locket. Brooch with Arrow
14K Gold Envelope Shaped Mourning Locket. Brooch with Arrow

14K Gold Envelope Shaped Mourning Locket. Brooch with Arrow

Located in Venice, CA

The forget-me-not, a sentimental image often seen in mourning jewelry, consists of a chrysoberyl cat’s eye surrounded by six old cut diamonds bead set into its petals.

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Onyx & Floral Motif Oval Brooch – Warm Rose Gold Filled (c. 1880s)
Victorian Onyx & Floral Motif Oval Brooch – Warm Rose Gold Filled (c. 1880s)

Victorian Onyx & Floral Motif Oval Brooch – Warm Rose Gold Filled (c. 1880s)

Located in Honolulu, HI

Preserved in excellent antique condition, it offers a rare blend of Victorian mourning jewelry aesthetics and timeless floral romanticism.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant, 1.00 Carat
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant, 1.00 Carat

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Cross Pendant, 1.00 Carat

Located in Towson, MD

Each row of diamonds is framed by black enamel detailing, a design element commonly associated with Victorian mourning jewelry. The enamel is bordered by decorative yellow gold scall...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Onyx Cross Pendant with Seed Pearl and Gold Leaves
Antique Victorian Onyx Cross Pendant with Seed Pearl and Gold Leaves

Antique Victorian Onyx Cross Pendant with Seed Pearl and Gold Leaves

Located in Rotterdam, NL

During part of the the Victorian era from about 1860 to 1880, mourning jewelry was the height of fashion and black was a stylish color.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Black Enamel Oval Belt Buckle
Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Black Enamel Oval Belt Buckle

Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Black Enamel Oval Belt Buckle

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

To the ancient Greeks the Greek Key symbolised infinity and the ‘eternal motion of things’, and as a result was often used in mourning jewellery. The buckle is complete with two sets...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Kt Locket Pendant
Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Kt Locket Pendant

Victorian Black Onyx Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Kt Locket Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Memories Keeper Superb Victorian period 1880 ca, large carved Onyx locket pendant with scroll open work at the top side further embellished with centre – not nucleated Natural Sea Pe...

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Late 20th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Pendant Heart Black Enamel Chain
Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Pendant Heart Black Enamel Chain

Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Pendant Heart Black Enamel Chain

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The setting, crafted in 14k gold-plated silver, recalls the grace of Victorian mourning jewelry and Memento Mori talismans—objects of remembrance and renewal.

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2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel,...

Antique French 18k Solid Gold Onyx Mourning Locket Pendant with pearl star
Antique French 18k Solid Gold Onyx Mourning Locket Pendant with pearl star

Antique French 18k Solid Gold Onyx Mourning Locket Pendant with pearl star

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period, since widows were expected to wear full mourning for two ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Black Enamel Orb Figaro Chain
Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Black Enamel Orb Figaro Chain

Ruby Heart Pendant Necklace 14k Gold Black Enamel Orb Figaro Chain

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rubies set across the heart are associated with vitality and passion, and the black enamel follows the nineteenth-century craft tied to memory and mourning jewelry. J Dauphin wa...

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2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Silver

Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Star Bracelet circa 1880s
Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Star Bracelet circa 1880s

Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Star Bracelet circa 1880s

Located in Venice, CA

Mourning jewelry was in style in Victorian England after Prince Albert died.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bangle Bracelet Circa 1870s–1880s
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bangle Bracelet Circa 1870s–1880s

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bangle Bracelet Circa 1870s–1880s

Located in New York, NY

The buckle motif specifically carried strong sentimental meaning in the Victorian era — it appeared frequently in mourning jewelry, betrothal gifts, and friendship pieces, representi...

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Antique 1870s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miraculous Medal Necklace Silver Virgin Mary Saint Joseph Black Diamond
Miraculous Medal Necklace Silver Virgin Mary Saint Joseph Black Diamond

Miraculous Medal Necklace Silver Virgin Mary Saint Joseph Black Diamond

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Virgin Mary is carried for protection and grace, Saint Joseph for guardianship, and the three black diamonds at the base, drawn from Victorian mourning jewelry, for grounding str...

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2010s Indian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin
Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin

Choker Charm Star Necklace Black Onyx Gold Chain J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Historically used in mourning jewelry to encourage resilience, the gemstone functions here as a focal point within a modern architectural composition.

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2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated
Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated

Heart Necklace Diamond Pearl Blue Enamel Gold Plated

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The deep blue enamel ground refers to archival mourning jewelry, functioning as a celestial map of the night sky and the passage of time.

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2010s Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, B...

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring
Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Antique 9ct Gold, Early Victorian Seed Pearl & Carnelian Spinner Memorial Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

On one side, it features beautifully woven hair encased behind glass, framed by a rectangular border of natural seed pearls—a typical hallmark of Victorian mourning jewellery. This p...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

Rare 18k Antique photo locket : French Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this era Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Double Strand 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with a Pearl Clasp Circa 1830
Antique Double Strand 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with a Pearl Clasp Circa 1830

Antique Double Strand 18k Yellow Gold Necklace with a Pearl Clasp Circa 1830

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique double strand 18 karat yellow gold necklace with a 15 karat yellow gold pearl clasp; part of our collection of mourning jewelry. This magn...

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Antique 1830s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18K Gold Topaz Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings by Gustaf Dahlgren 1900.
Antique 18K Gold Topaz Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings by Gustaf Dahlgren 1900.

Antique 18K Gold Topaz Ruby Diamond Drop Earrings by Gustaf Dahlgren 1900.

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Out from the veil of Victorian mourning jewelry come something new – color and sinuous design that would forever alter our understanding of pleasing design and moving beauty.

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

18k Antique squared photo locket - Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant
18k Antique squared photo locket - Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

18k Antique squared photo locket - Victorian 18 Karat solid gold pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket
18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket

18K Victorian Photo Locket - 18 karat solid gold pendant - Floral round locket

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom
18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom

18k Floral round photo locket - solid 18 karat gold Ruby Family heirloom

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond
Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Victorian Engagement Ring 14k Gold Silver Old Mine Cut Diamond

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Besides Victorian diamond jewelry, mourning jewelry massively gained its popularity, reflecting the Queen grieving state after Albert’s passing.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

18k Antique squared photo locket - antique pendant - 18 Karat solid gold medal
18k Antique squared photo locket - antique pendant - 18 Karat solid gold medal

18k Antique squared photo locket - antique pendant - 18 Karat solid gold medal

Located in Antwerp, BE

In this period Queen Victoria lost her beloved King Albert, therefore mourning jewellery became more popular in this period.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989
Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989

Bulgari Hematite 18k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet, Italy Circa 1989

By Bulgari

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

It was especially preferred for Victorian mourning jewelry. It is a mysterious gemstone because although it looks almost like a piece of silver when polished, a mirror-like metallic...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique
Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique

Victorian Diamond Drop Earrings 14k Gold Silver Old European Cut, Antique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Besides Victorian diamond jewelry, mourning jewelry massively gained its popularity, reflecting the Queen grieving state after Albert’s passing.

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Style Mourning Brooch
Victorian Style Mourning Brooch

Victorian Style Mourning Brooch

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Victorian Style Mourning Brooch. It depicts an undulated wide onyx bar decorated with a very thin gold plate metal with a tiny flower with a seed pearl in the middle of it....

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold Plate

Antique Mourning Ring
Antique Mourning Ring

Antique Mourning Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Mourning Ring A yellow gold mourning ring with 20 pearls. Circa: 19th century Ring Size: 5.25 Complimentary resizing Metal Type: 14 karat gold

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring
Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring

Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful 15ct rose gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The piece has been set with a centralised round window that features a small locket of hair and a border ...

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Antique 1790s Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket
Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket

Victorian Mourning Vulcanite Locket

Located in London, GB

Rare Beautiful Victorian Vulcanite Mourning Locket which has a missing top half of side hinge cover missing - and therefore comes apart as two sections But saying this the two piece...

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Mourning Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Mourning Brooch 14k Yellow Gold

Mourning Brooch 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Seed pearls Gemstones Shape: sphere and round Diameter: 1.45" long, 0.80" wide Total Weight: 6.9 grams Condition: Preowne...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian gold heart mourning locket
Victorian gold heart mourning locket

Victorian gold heart mourning locket

Located in New York, NY

An Antique gold locket in the form of a heart inset with three memorial dioramas depicting mother-of pearl headstones with forget-me-knots, and weeping willows, in 18k. Sweden. 2 1/...

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Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821
Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821

Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821

Located in London, GB

This mourning ring is an unusual and rare piece of history from the Georgian period. Hallmarked 1821, the words ‘In memory of DF’ is found across the centre of the ring within the t...

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Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Onyx and Sea Pearl Mourning Brooch
Antique Onyx and Sea Pearl Mourning Brooch

Antique Onyx and Sea Pearl Mourning Brooch

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Antique mourning bar pin brooch featuring intricately braided and woven hair, surrounded by sea pearls and onyx. Crafted in gold and inscribed on the back “C.W. Jan 3d 1857”.

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Antique 1850s Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mourning Black Enamel Gold Brooch 14k
Mourning Black Enamel Gold Brooch 14k

Mourning Black Enamel Gold Brooch 14k

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications:​ Metal: 14k yellow gold Gemstone: Seed pearls Gemstones Shape: sphere and round Diameter: 2.2" long, 0.60" wide Total Weight: 4.1 grams Condition: Preown...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace
Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Antique Banded Agate Mourning Locket Necklace A yellow gold chain necklace suspending an oval agate locket pendant. The hinged locket opens to reveal a woven hair interior. Circa ...

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Antique 1850s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914
Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914

Antique Chalcedony Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1914

Located in London, GB

With hallmarks dating to 1914, this mourning ring features a unique chalcedony central stone. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, the band features a checkerboard motif created with bla...

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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Graduated Beaded Jet Mourning Necklace
Antique Graduated Beaded Jet Mourning Necklace

Antique Graduated Beaded Jet Mourning Necklace

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique mourning necklace. Comprising 53 graduated jet beads. Secured with a filled Victorian barrel clasp. Restrung on a later chain. Simply a wonderful necklace! Date:...

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20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch
Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch

Antique Enamel and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive Victorian seed pearl and enamel, 15 karat yellow gold mourning brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.

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Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Enamelled Mourning Pendant c.1784
Georgian Enamelled Mourning Pendant c.1784

Georgian Enamelled Mourning Pendant c.1784

Located in London, GB

An incredibly rare piece of history is seen in this Georgian Mourning pendant dates back 240 years. Created to memorialise the death of British Politician and Barrister John Bond the...

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Antique 1780s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Victorian Hair Mourning Brooch
14 Karat Gold Victorian Hair Mourning Brooch

14 Karat Gold Victorian Hair Mourning Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Intricately woven Victorian hair Brooch circa 1860's set in 14K gold. Measuring 1.36 inches x 1.16 inches. The Matching earrings are listed as well. This is out of a massive collecti...

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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 1850s Georgian Mourning Braided Hair Ring
Antique 1850s Georgian Mourning Braided Hair Ring

Antique 1850s Georgian Mourning Braided Hair Ring

Located in Santa Monica, CA

An antique Georgian mourning ring, circa 1850, from the antique fine jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California.

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Antique 1850s Georgian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket

Antique Onyx, Diamond & Opal Mourning Locket

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian Mourning locket with a hand cut Central Opal Heart (13mm x 10mm) surrounded by eight mine cut natural diamonds (approx 1.5-1.75mm each) Crafted from Black onyx ston...

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Antique 1880s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch
Antique Victorian Whitby Jet and Cameo Mourning brooch

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 a soldier Pin is secure edging is in very good condition ( no damage ) Size 5cm x 4...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Antique Georgian mourning urn pendant, Garnet locket
Antique Georgian mourning urn pendant, Garnet locket

Antique Georgian mourning urn pendant, Garnet locket

Located in NEWARK, GB

A wonderful and very special antique Georgian mourning urn pendant. It is designed as a memorial urn, a piece created for a loved one that needed to be remembered, it is decorated w...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Late Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring, c.1902
Late Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring, c.1902

Late Victorian Pearl Mourning Ring, c.1902

Located in London, GB

A rare piece of history, this Mourning ring dated back to c.1902. A trio of pearls adorn the face of the piece, the central on being 3mm whilst the flanking pair are 2.25mm a piece. ...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Taille D'épargne Enamel Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Taille D'épargne Enamel Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Taille D'épargne Enamel Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A distinctive brooch featuring an intricate woven hair design encased in a circular frame. The piece is adorned with a bold geometric pattern in black and gold, meticulously crafted ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin
Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin

Victorian Whitby Jet Muckross House Mourning Brooch Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

Intricately carved picturesque Brooch with a Early C closure pin pin back. Hallmarked on the back, it has had a repair. Measuring 2.18 in. w x 1.84 in. top to bottom. Check our stor...

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Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches

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Antique Mourning Jewelry for Your Jewelry Box

When it comes to Victorian jewelry, the era’s Grand Period (ca. 1860–80) is most often associated with antique mourning jewelry. While it first came into fashion during the Georgian period, mourning jewelry had a resurgence during this time.

Scholars note that Romantic period jewelry was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. But everything changed with the premature death of Prince Albert in 1861. This traumatic event changed the way the Queen’s public perceived her and in the way she presented herself. The heartbroken Queen donned black clothing and went into mourning. Her taste for jewelry reflected her deep sorrow as well. 

Unlike Georgian mourning jewelry, which was more focused on the macabre, Victorian mourning jewelry still tends to be romantic, a way to honor the memory of the departed. During the Georgian era, portrait miniatures, hair jewelry, cameos, enamels and micromosaics were fashionable.

Most materials used in antique mourning jewelry were also black, the universal signifier of grief. Naturally jet, onyx and gutta percha were the most popular. Dark red garnets and black enamel were often used in combination with these materials (enameling is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration). Hair jewelry became incredibly intricate, and some pieces were made with strands from various family members woven into a complex floral pattern.

“Unlike most other pieces of antique jewelry, mourning jewelry has an easily accessible history,” Lindsay Salmon, part of the duo behind jewelry line Erica Weiner. 

“These pieces are often inscribed with a name, a date of death and the age of the deceased. For many people, myself included, having this information about the person a piece of jewelry was made to commemorate is both fascinating and romantic; it grounds the piece in a historical and personal context.”

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Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

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