Victorian Mourning Ring Eye
The era is usually divided into several subsections.
Victorian mourning ring eye. Mourning jewelry became widely associated with the victorian era even though it had been around long before queen victoria. Free shipping on many items. Antique georgian english 9k gold pearl shuttle eye shaped mourning ring c1815. 4 minutes last updated.
The romantic period from 1837 to 1861 the grand period from 1861 to 1880 and the aesthetic period from 1880 to 1901. Georgian style ring obtained from an old mourning brooch converted in a ring. Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca. View discussions in 3 other communities.
Mourning rings were the most popular form of mourning jewelry worn. 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. Tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. See more ideas about eye jewelry lovers eyes mourning jewelry.
Mourning jewelry became commercialized rather than invented during the victorian era. The victorian era spanned queen victoria s rule of england from 1837 until 1901. In part due to the period s affinity for unusual objects victorian antiques are often considered odd or even creepy by modern definition. During this time a middle class began to emerge sparking a demand for jewelry in the mass market.
Rare 15ct georgian lover s eye miniature memento mori mourning ring. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Mar 8 2020 explore eve fields s board mourning rings on pinterest. Victorian agate braided hair 9ct gold mourning signet ring d0174.
See more ideas about mourning ring mourning jewelry antique jewelry. Mar 7 2020 explore megan levacy s board victorian eye jewelry followed by 481 people on pinterest. Mourning ring in victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910 victorian mourning hair. Antique victorian to georgian 14k gold mourning ring snake seed pearl hair.
Free shipping on many items. Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca. Lover s eye victorian mourning buckle motif ring sold for 1 159 via toomey co. The miniature is surrounded by pinkish paste in imitation of garnets or rubies.
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