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Mourning and remembrance jewelry was very popular in the 19th century - locks of hair from the person being mourned, or remembered, would be placed in lockets or behind the glass panels of these specially made items. Often the hair would be minutely plaited into an intricate pattern. Later, as photography was developed, a photo might take the place of the hair. To see further images of each item, simply click on the thumbnail photo. When the item page opens up, scroll down the page to see further photos.

1837-1901: Victorian Era

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Click for more detail... 1754	Victorian 18ct Gold Turquoise Ring. A dainty little 19th century 18ct gold ring, set with a cross of tiny turquoises. This could have been a remembrance ring, as the proportions of the cross are not even (as they would be is it was a lover’s knot or cross) - it is more like a cross has been laid sideways across the face of the ring. Surrounding the turquoises are engraved flowers and leaf scrolls. Turquoise is a highly absorbent stone which turns green with exposure to pollutants and 20th century innovations such as detergent in washing-up water. Seven of the turquoises have this colour, four of the turquoises are true turquoise (and therefore could be replacements). It is just a matter of time before the colours mellow. Ring has been sized at some time - visible inside only. Ring fitting is English size L (USA size 5.1/2). Face of ring measures approx. 12.5mm across (7/16 inch) by 7mm deep (1/ 4 inch). Overall very good condition. There is a tiny little recess at the rear of the ring face - could have been for a lock of hair. Circa: 1837-1901: Victorian. Condition: Used, but very good condition	1	Your Price: $166.00
Click for more detail... 3962	Victorian Mourning Brooch or Locket. A very decorative mourning brooch, dating from the late 1800s. Made in pinchbeck, it has a large central amethyst-coloured glass stone, faceted at the edges, and concave in the centre. There is a small hole in the centre, and this once probably was where a single pearl or even a jet bead would have been secured. This could be replaced easily. The brooch has an unusual hinged front panel, which springs open at the press of a small button to reveal a locket compartment beneath the stone which would have carried a keepsake of the "loved one" - usually hair, or a photo, or something small. This one still has a scrap of a photograph in it , but dating from the 20th century, so not the original. The brooch is in very good condition, except at the rear, a new pin has been fitted, and this is in silver metal, not brass. Brooch measures 41 mm diameter (1.5/8 inches). Circa: Late 19th Century - 1880s-1900 Condition: Very Good - see description Country of Origin: GB	1	Your Price: $116.00
Click for more detail... C7389	Victorian Jet Expanding Bracelet. A small dainty Victorian period jet bracelet. It is expanding, being strung on two sets of hat elastic. Measures approx. 5.5cm internal diameter (just over two inches) when not expanded. 3 cm high (1.1/8 inches). Excellent condition. Circa: Late 19th Century: late 1800s Condition: Excellent Country of Origin: GB	1	Your Price: $156.00
Click for more detail... C7997	Victorian Gold & Black Enamel Mourning Brooch A large mourning brooch with hair panel and locket back. Oval, with black enamel and gold. front has a locket in the panel, and the rear has a glass photo locket, with a faded photo in it. Brooch measures 5.4 cm by 4.5 cm (2.1/8 inch by 1.3/4 inches). Condition: The face of the brooch is in very good condition. The edges at the rear show some signs of old solder, the back has a few dents - but considering its age, the condition is overall very good. Circa: Victorian, circa 1880 Condition: Very Good - see description Country of Origin: GB	1	Your Price: $270.00
Click for more detail... 3384	Pressed Horn Mourning Brooch, Victorian. A mourning brooch from the late 19th century Victorian period. It is made from pressed horn, and has an intricate design of cut work border and domed centre. Measures 3.2cm diameter (1.1/4 inches). Excellent condition, but the rear catch is a replacement. Circa: Circa 1880-1900 Condition: See description Country of Origin: GB	1	Your Price: $44.00
Click for more detail... C7990	Victorian Pearl and Enamel Mourning Brooch. Beautiful early Victorian mourning brooch. Pretty shaped edges, with black enamel panel on which is mounted a floral motif set with seed pearls and a small diamond. The metal is pinchbeck. Rear of brooch has glass fronted locket panel. Brooch measures 5 cm by 4 cm (2 inches by 1.5/8 inches). Apart from one small dent in the back, and a tiny absent pearl, it is in excellent condition. Circa: Early Victorian, circa 1840s Condition: Very Good - see description	1	Your Price: $251.00
Click for more detail... C8204	Victorian Jet Expanding Bracelet. Plain and stylish Victorian period jet bracelet. Bevelled, domed strips of jet, threaded together with two rounds of black hat elastic. Brooch measures 3.1 cm high (1.1/4 inches). Excellent condition. These were often worn as mourning jewellery. Circa: Late 19th Century Condition: Excellent Country of Origin: GB	1	Your Price: $148.00

1901-1910: Edwardian Era

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Click for more detail... 7115	14kt Locket Brooch Set Rubies & Diamond. A really beautiful Edwardian period (1901-1910) 14ct gold locket brooch of oval shape, with beaded rope border, set with two small rubies and a diamond in a floral spray design. The face of the brooch is decorated with an intricate rope design, with the stones set on a raised plateau. The reverse side has a photo or hair panel with glass. Length 3.2cm (1.1/4 inches) wide and 2.5cm (1 inch) high. In very good condition. Possibly of European manufacture. Circa: Edwardian period, circa 1901-191 Condition: Excellent	1	Your Price: $250.00