SOLD Antique Victorian 14K, Onyx & Enamel Mourning Pendant TLJ 8k gold 5 (Can be resized

5 (Can be resized

all surrounded by 15 karat gold

This wonderful late Victorian ring features a bright red garnet at its center

“There is a dove also

This early Victorian brooch is made of 10 karat yellow gold

SOLD Antique Victorian 14K, Onyx & Enamel Mourning Pendant TLJ 8k gold 5 (Can be resizedThe custom of wearing mourning clothing and jewels was very important during the Victorian Era. Queen Victoria made the trend popular by going into mourning for her beloved Prince Albert, and remaining in black until her death. Most ladies wore black for at least one year after the death of a family member. They were permitted after a time to wear jewelry, but the pieces were required to have black incorporated into them somehow, either with onyx, jet