Antique Victorian Mourning French Jet Gold Filled Blonde Hair Cross Brooch Pin

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Seller: Top-Rated Plus Seller oxfordjewel ✉️ (11,204) 100%, Location: Altadena, California, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 134968663449 Antique Victorian Mourning French Jet Gold Filled Blonde Hair Cross Brooch Pin.

About this Piece

Length:              1 1/4” 
Width:               1 1/4"
Material:               Tests for gold-filled, glass, human hair
Weight:             7.5 grams
Mark:              No mark
Era:               Victorian

Why You’ll Love It Dark, bold, and mysterious. This Victorian mourning brooch incorporates a loved one ’ s blonde hair within its glass triangles. Intricate and detailed, the artistry of the piece speaks to the proufound grief of a loved one ’ s loss. The Maltese cross shape is a symbol of protection and reminds the wearer that our loved ones are watching over us from afar. Intricate rose and yellow gold detailing contrasts with the faceted black glass to capture the light in the most entrancing way.  Condition and Quality
Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents.
Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass.
Secure, original clasp.
Collector Note On Crosses.  The cross holds a profound historical and religious significance, and its presence in antique jewelry is a testament to its enduring symbolism. Throughout the ages, various crosses have been incorporated into jewelry designs, each with its distinct name and style. Antique jewelry enthusiasts can discover a range of crosses, from the Latin cross to the Maltese cross, the Celtic cross, the Byzantine cross, and many more. These crosses, with their unique shapes and decorative elements, represent different cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. 

On Mourning Jewelry.  Mourning jewelry from the Georgian and Victorian eras were special, custom pieces designed in the memory of a deceased loved one. While many mourning pieces used dark materials like natural onyx or jet to convey grief, they were often surprisingly hopeful, as the majority of the western world believed they would one day be reunited with their loved one in the afterlife. Pieces incorporated symbols that represented this hope or the characteristics of their loved one, as well as locks of hair or small portraits. Today, collecting and wearing antique mourning jewelry is to honor the memory of a real person and appreciate the sentimentality of a bygone era.
 _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))
  • Condition: Pre-owned
  • Condition: Excellent Condition
  • Brand: Antique
  • Type: Brooch
  • Material: Glass
  • Metal: Multi-Tone Gold Filled
  • Department: Women
  • Jewelry Department: Fine
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Antique: Yes
  • Era: Victorian (1837-1901)

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