Antique Georgian Victorian Mourning 10k Rose Gold Garnet Hair Locket Brooch Pin

Description: About this Piece Length: 5/8” Width: 1/2"Material: Tests for 10k gold, garnets, glass, human hair Weight: 1.5 gramsMark: No mark Era: Late Georgian - Early Victorian Why You’ll Love It This miniature Victorian brooch is a poignant and heartfelt reminder of a loved one. Woven hair delicately preserved under glass allows for a deeper connection to the person and keeping their memory alive. Its tiny glass panel is framed by shimmering garnets with a flat cut, making it an eye-catching brooch and conversation starter that offers a unique look into the history of the grieving process. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. ● Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the garnets. The foiling at the back has little wear.● Secure, original clasp. Collector NoteOn Victorian Hair Jewelry. Victorian mourning hair jewelry holds a poignant and sentimental place in history. During the Victorian era, it was customary to commemorate departed loved ones by incorporating their hair into jewelry pieces. These intricate and meticulously crafted designs served as personal and tangible connections to those who had passed away. Mourning hair jewelry often featured delicate weavings, braids, or intricate arrangements of human hair combined with materials such as gold, silver, or jet. These sentimental pieces were cherished as symbols of remembrance and served as a way to keep the memory of loved ones close. Today, Victorian mourning hair jewelry continues to captivate collectors and those who appreciate these unique pieces' rich historical significance and sentimental value. _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))

Price: 235 USD

Location: Altadena, California

End Time: 2024-08-03T03:43:37.000Z

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