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 Jet Mourning Brooch With Hair/Engraved Silver Back is a beautiful example of a bygone era of formal mourning.
Giving this as a gift? It comes with this lovely wooden box.
1.25"x1"
