Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet 12 mm across and sits

12 mm across and sits 2

or highly detailed pendants with seed pearls

her jaw would drop and her eyes would hardly blink because she just couldn’t get enough

in about 1890

Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet 12 mm across and sitsMourning jewelry has existed for centuries, it saw a rise in popularity during the 1800s, especially after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias beloved husband, passed in 1861. Mass production of these customized pieces took hold and even the working class had an opportunity to purchase a memorial token. Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. To the Victorians, trumpets signified the day of judgement.