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Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian, Long Onyx Starburst Memorial Locket Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

This pendant is an original Victorian mourning piece that has been lovingly converted from a brooch into a more wearable and fashionable pendant.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant
Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant

Victorian 18k Gold 2.15ct Diamond Star Enamel Locket Pendant

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Absolutely stunning Victorian Enamel Diamond Star mourning locket in 18K yellow gold, and heavy Victorian 14K gold chain.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Silver Cuff Bracelet Black Diamond Truth Victorian Style J Dauphin
Silver Cuff Bracelet Black Diamond Truth Victorian Style J Dauphin

Silver Cuff Bracelet Black Diamond Truth Victorian Style J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing from the 19th-century tradition of sentimental motto jewelry and the high-contrast palette of Victorian mourning aesthetics, this cuff is utilized as a physical anchor for in...

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2010s Indian Victorian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

Vintage Medal Necklace Virgin Mary French J Dauphin
Vintage Medal Necklace Virgin Mary French J Dauphin

Vintage Medal Necklace Virgin Mary French J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The design draws inspiration from Victorian mourning jewelry and Memento Mori traditions, where sacred symbols served as reminders of faith, devotion, and the eternal nature of the s...

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2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This poignant antique mourning brooch pin is a touching relic of Victorian-era remembrance.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k 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

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

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

A lovely pair of Mourning Bracelets from the Victorian era, made of yellow gold, onyx, and seed pearls.

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Antique 1890s Victorian More Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold

Victorian Black Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Victorian Black Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring

Victorian Black Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

A very fine Victorian black enamel mourning ring. The ring holds a lock of hair within a glazed panel.

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Antique 1860s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Serpent Mourning Hair Bracelet
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Serpent Mourning Hair Bracelet

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Serpent Mourning Hair Bracelet

Located in Wallkill, NY

1860's Victorian Gold Serpent mourning Hair bracelet. Serpent Head and tail is made of 14k Gold. the rest of bracelet is made of Hair.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring
Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring

Mid Victorian Buckle Form Gold Mourning Memorial Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1850s Yellow Gold Buckle Form Mourning, Memorial Ring, measuring 3/16 inch wide with the center set with woven hair. Finger size 10, amazing, excellent condition considering ...

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Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Agate, & Diamond Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Agate, & Diamond Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Agate, & Diamond Mourning Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique mourning brooch. In the form of a black agate circle with 5 diamonds flush set in an 'X' matrix or cross pattern. With a 14k yellow gold mount. Engraved to the rev...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold

Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Heart Gold Plated Silver Black Enamel
Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Heart Gold Plated Silver Black Enamel

Moonstone Necklace Black Diamond Heart Gold Plated Silver Black Enamel

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 Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 1...

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 9 Carat Gold Shield Motif Mourning Band
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Shield Motif Mourning Band

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Shield Motif Mourning Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The shield at the front of this band has fancy initials finely engraved into it reading 'P.H.E'. The band itself is made up of panels with more gorgeous engraving all the way around ...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Gold

Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace
Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace

Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace

Located in Arnhem, NL

A Victorian antique 14 karat oval onyx pendant with a floral decoration assembled of pearls, emerald, and engraved gold leaves with petals.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Mourning Brooch and Pendant
Victorian 9 Carat Gold Mourning Brooch and Pendant

Victorian 9 Carat Gold Mourning Brooch and Pendant

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This pendant/brooch holds a lock of plaited hair and has a beautiful 9 carat gold ornate frame. Brooch Dimensions: 25x32mm Weight: 10.7g

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

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 London, GB

This exquisite mourning ring is a poignant example of Victorian sentimentality, beautifully crafted in gold with a hand-engraved and black enamel face.

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Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Mourning Hair Band Ring
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Mourning Hair Band Ring

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Mourning Hair Band Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Mourning Hair Band Ring.

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Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

19th Century Oil - Victorian Lady in Mourning
19th Century Oil - Victorian Lady in Mourning

19th Century Oil - Victorian Lady in Mourning

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming portrait study of a Victorian lady wearing a black mourning shawl. A white dress with a lace collar is shown beneath the shawl with a decorative brooch holding the piece t...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian 1850s 'In Memory Of' Enamel Mourning Band Ring
Victorian 1850s 'In Memory Of' Enamel Mourning Band Ring

Victorian 1850s 'In Memory Of' Enamel Mourning Band Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold mourning ring from the early Victorian era. The ring has been set with a central cabochon black cats eye tourmaline and the band of the ring feat...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 0.27ct Diamond and Pearl Mourning Bangle, c.1860s
Victorian 0.27ct Diamond and Pearl Mourning Bangle, c.1860s

Victorian 0.27ct Diamond and Pearl Mourning Bangle, c.1860s

Located in London, GB

A true piece of history dating back to the 1860s, this mourning bangle is crafted with exquisite detail. At it's centre, a marquise shaped black enamel piece has been surrounded by w...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18k gold mourning ring, Black enamel, Agate, Victorian
Antique 18k gold mourning ring, Black enamel, Agate, Victorian

Antique 18k gold mourning ring, Black enamel, Agate, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

Such a wonderfully beautiful and unique antique mourning ring. Being a lover of mourning jewels this ring does not disappoint, everything about it is a work of art.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch
Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Jesus in Mourning Battle of Babylon Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This Victorian brooch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, blending intricate artistry with deep religious and historical symbolism.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

French Victorian Vintage Mourning Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
French Victorian Vintage Mourning Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold

French Victorian Vintage Mourning Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Victorian style French made Vintage gold mourning brooch pin 18k yellow gold 28.30 grams Cobalt Blue Enamel, Pearls and Picture/hair space. circa late 1800 - early 1920 size: 50 x 4...

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Banded Agate Diamond Starburst Mourning Brooch
Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Banded Agate Diamond Starburst Mourning Brooch

Victorian 10k Yellow Gold Banded Agate Diamond Starburst Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A striking Victorian-era mourning brooch, crafted in gold and centered with a beautifully polished banded agate panel.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold Hairwork Mourning Buckle Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique hairwork and gold ring, comprising plaited brunette hairwork, set in a 9 karat yellow gold band. This unusual ring is crafted in the form of a buckle, or belt. The edge ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring

Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This 18 carat gold and black enamel ring has the words 'in memory of' across the front of it and is set with 9 pearls. The inside of the band is engraved with 'dear Emily Nov 27th 18...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls
Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls

Victorian Gold & Enamel Mourning Hair Locket Brooch Seed Pearls

Located in Wallkill, NY

Wonderful VICTORIAN 14K GOLD Mourning Pin Locket. This has a glass back that would have housed a lock of hair or a picture of your loved one that had passed on.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl
Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl

Victorian Large Mourning Belt Locket 18 KT Natural Split Pearl

Located in Napoli, IT

The dark beauty of Mourning jewellery, so wearable and desirable in modern life style, dramatic an eye-catching yet meaningful and collectible along the time This large rectangular s...

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Antique 1890s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket
1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket

Located in London, GB

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition.

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Late 19th Century British Mantle Coats

Diamond Heart Necklace Pearl Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin
Diamond Heart Necklace Pearl Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin

Diamond Heart Necklace Pearl Black Enamel Gold Plated J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The black enamel follows the Victorian mourning tradition, the dark surface worn as a mark of remembrance and continuity.

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2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Ste...

Antique Victorian Barnby & Rust 20K Yellow Gold Garnet Mourning Brooch
Antique Victorian Barnby & Rust 20K Yellow Gold Garnet Mourning Brooch

Antique Victorian Barnby & Rust 20K Yellow Gold Garnet Mourning Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This Victorian brooch is crafted from 20K yellow gold, featuring cabochon-cut garnets with a rich red hue. The intricate design showcases interlocking loops adorned with garnets, com...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant
Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant

Antique Victorian Padlock Heart Turquoise Yellow Gold Mourning Locket Pendant

Located in London, GB

An Antique Victorian 15 karat (15K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant mourning locket set with five turquoise cabochons in a flower design centring on a gold bead.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Mourning Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This antique 18k yellow gold brooch pendant is a superb example of mid-19th century mourning jewelry, expertly crafted with intricate detailing and symbolic design. The central raise...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket
Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket

Large Victorian 15K Gold Diamond & Onyx Monogrammed Double Mourning Locket

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

My favourite thing about this Victorian Gold Diamond and Onyx Locket is the striking diamond monogram.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN 10k GOLD HAIR ART MOURNING BROOCH WITH SEED PEARLS

Located in New York, NY

I have a long-held fascination with Victorian hair art and mourning jewelry, and this piece is full of amazing details.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Hairwork Floral Chased Mourning Ring

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique hairwork and gold ring, comprising brunette hairwork, set in a 15 karat yellow gold band. This unusual ring is adorned with beautiful floral and foliate chasing around t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Spiritual Jewelry
Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Spiritual Jewelry

Blue Enamel Band Ring Heavens Spiritual Jewelry

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unisex statement piece draws from the aesthetic of 19th century sentimental jewelry, reimagining the substantial proportions of Victorian mourning and commemorative bands for a ...

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2010s Indian Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Vintage Victorian Revival Hand Etched Detailed Black Enamel Mourning Pin Brooch w/ Hook To Be Used As a Pendant --Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Seed Pearl - Round Bead Shape - Bezel Set -...

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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Textured Foliage Mourning Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Textured Foliage Mourning Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Enamel Textured Foliage Mourning Bar Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 12k Yellow Gold w/ Metal Pin & Black Enamel Work Weight: 6.5 Grams Backing: Pin Backing w/ Rotating Closure Width: 52.4mm (2") (when pin is running horizontally) Hei...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Pearl Locket with Jet Bead Mourning Necklace
Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Pearl Locket with Jet Bead Mourning Necklace

Antique Victorian Silver and Enamel Pearl Locket with Jet Bead Mourning Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This Victorian-era mourning necklace features a long strand of black jet beads, culminating in an oval silver locket with a finely detailed front.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Enamel

10K Yellow Gold Victorian Braided Mourning Quartz Hair Ring
10K Yellow Gold Victorian Braided Mourning Quartz Hair Ring

10K Yellow Gold Victorian Braided Mourning Quartz Hair Ring

Located in New York, NY

10k Yellow Gold Victorian Braided Mourning Hair Ring Metal Type: 10k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.9 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 18.0 mm X Width: 12.6 mm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Black Onyx & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx- Oval Shape - Bezel Set - Black Color w/ Golden Floral work - 15x11.8mm (approx.) (2) Natural Seed Pearls - Round Shape - White Color - ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Cabochon Lapis & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch Pendant
Antique Victorian Gold Cabochon Lapis & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch Pendant

Antique Victorian Gold Cabochon Lapis & Seed Pearl Mourning Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Lapis - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Blue Color - 31x17.8mm (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Col...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian Mourning For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate victorian mourning for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a victorian mourning from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A victorian mourning from Karen Sugarman Designs — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A victorian mourning of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 71, is particularly popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also uncut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a victorian mourning, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Victorian Mourning?

On average, a victorian mourning at 1stDibs sells for $1,024, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $17,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

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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