Victorian Black Onyx Seedpearl Mourning Pin

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Description: Fabulous NEAR MINT condition Victorian black onyx, 14k rose gold and seed pearl mourning brooch pin. Features tiny lilly of the valley details. In Victorian symbolism the lily of the valley signifies the return of happiness, purity, and humility. Measures 2-5/8" x 1/2" x 1/4". Hallmarked "14K" on the pin stem. In remarkable near mint condition, circa 1890. $7.95 US ship/insure. *About Mourning Jewelry: "Mourning jewelry is a type of jewelry worn when one is mourning the loss of a loved one. It is often black, subdued jewelry (often made of jet or black glass and metal with a Japanned finish) or jewelry that commemorates the dead (like hair jewelry or cameos). After England's Queen Victoria's beloved husband (and cousin) Albert died (in 1861), she went into an extended period of mourning. During these years, she wore black clothing and mourning jewelry. English fashion was greatly influenced by this, and mourning jewelry, especially jet, became quite fashionable." *All About Jewels: Illustrated Dictionary of Jewelry

Status: For Sale	Reference#: j155bga
Condition: excellent	Year: Victorian

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