Victorian Mourning Ring Eye
Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca.
Victorian mourning ring eye. Rare 15ct georgian lover s eye miniature memento mori mourning ring. Mourning jewelry became commercialized rather than invented during the victorian era. Lover s eye victorian mourning buckle motif ring sold for 1 159 via toomey co. Free shipping on many items.
The era is usually divided into several subsections. View discussions in 3 other communities. Antique georgian english 9k gold pearl shuttle eye shaped mourning ring c1815. The victorian era spanned queen victoria s rule of england from 1837 until 1901.
During this time a middle class began to emerge sparking a demand for jewelry in the mass market. Mar 7 2020 explore megan levacy s board victorian eye jewelry followed by 481 people on pinterest. In the central glass panel i inserted a miniature hand painted by me with tiny touches of brush it measuring just 1 x 0 6 cm depicting an eye inspired by the antique lover s eyes. In literature and.
Mourning jewelry became widely associated with the victorian era even though it had been around long before queen victoria. The miniature is surrounded by pinkish paste in imitation of garnets or rubies. See more ideas about eye jewelry lovers eyes mourning jewelry. See more ideas about mourning ring mourning jewelry antique jewelry.
They were usually paid for by the family of the deceased. Get the best deals on victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910. Mourning ring in victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910 victorian mourning hair. Free shipping on many items.
Mourning rings were the most popular form of mourning jewelry worn. Posted by 18 days ago. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Tell us what you think opens in new window or tab.
In part due to the period s affinity for unusual objects victorian antiques are often considered odd or even creepy by modern definition. 4 minutes last updated. Antique victorian to georgian 14k gold mourning ring snake seed pearl hair. Victorian agate braided hair 9ct gold mourning signet ring d0174.
The romantic period from 1837 to 1861 the grand period from 1861 to 1880 and the aesthetic period from 1880 to 1901.