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What is a mourning necklace?

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What is a mourning necklace?
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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Heart Ring Black Diamond Black Enamel Mourning Jewelry
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mourning Jewelry–Inspired Heart Ring in Black Enamel with Black Diamonds — J Dauphin This Heart
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2010s Indian Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Antique Victorian Locket Necklace Mourning Jewelry Black Enamel
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Antique Victorian Locket Pendant Necklace, with Mourning Jewelry Black Enamel Designer
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2010s French Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
mourning jewelry, made popular by Queen Victoria and her court, was used to memorialize loved ones who
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian 14K Gold and Silver Mourning Remembrance Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Victorian mourning brooch is a poignant and beautifully crafted piece of jewelry, rich
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Whitby Jet Crown of Thorns Wreath Brooch c. 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
mourning jewelry. Jet has transcended mourning jewelry because it can be created into beautiful shapes
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Brooches

Antique Victorian Mourning Locket with Woven Hair, 19th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
mourning jewelry, symbolizing remembrance and devotion to a deceased loved one. The gold-plated casing has
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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