Victorian Mourning Ring Eye

The miniature is surrounded by pinkish paste in imitation of garnets or rubies.

Victorian mourning ring eye.

See more ideas about mourning ring mourning jewelry antique jewelry. See more ideas about eye jewelry lovers eyes mourning jewelry. Mourning rings were the most popular form of mourning jewelry worn. Rare 15ct georgian lover s eye miniature memento mori mourning ring.

The era is usually divided into several subsections. They were usually paid for by the family of the deceased. Victorian agate braided hair 9ct gold mourning signet ring d0174. Posted by 18 days ago.

In part due to the period s affinity for unusual objects victorian antiques are often considered odd or even creepy by modern definition. View discussions in 3 other communities. Georgian style ring obtained from an old mourning brooch converted in a ring. Mar 7 2020 explore megan levacy s board victorian eye jewelry followed by 481 people on pinterest.

Mourning jewelry became widely associated with the victorian era even though it had been around long before queen victoria. Antique victorian to georgian 14k gold mourning ring snake seed pearl hair. Mourning ring in victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910 victorian mourning hair. Mourning jewelry became commercialized rather than invented during the victorian era.

In literature and. Lover s eye victorian mourning buckle motif ring sold for 1 159 via toomey co. 4 minutes last updated. Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca.

The romantic period from 1837 to 1861 the grand period from 1861 to 1880 and the aesthetic period from 1880 to 1901. Get the best deals on victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910. Free shipping on many items. Tell us what you think opens in new window or tab.

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. Mar 8 2020 explore eve fields s board mourning rings on pinterest. During this time a middle class began to emerge sparking a demand for jewelry in the mass market. Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca.

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