Enamel Brooch And Earring Mourning Set
Product Description
Death was a regular occurrence in Victorian times, thanks to diseases like cholera and scarlet fever. The loss of a loved one was a part of everyday life. Jewelry that represented death was symbolic. Jet, onyx, pearls, tortoiseshell, and black enamel were common materials. Widows were expected to mourn for 2 years. Men mourned for 6 months or less and were encouraged to remarry quickly. This Mourning Enamel Brooch And Earring Set is a beautiful example of a bygone era of formal mourning.
Giving this as a gift? It comes with this lovely wooden box.
Brooch: 1.5"x1.25"
Earrings: 1"x.75"
