{"title":"Victorian Mourning Jewellery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eDiscover the beauty and symbolism of Victorian Mourning Jewellery, a deeply sentimental tradition rooted in remembrance, craftsmanship, and emotion. These exquisite antique pieces were designed to honour loved ones, featuring distinctive motifs and materials that reflect the customs and artistry of the Victorian era. Our curated selection showcases authentic mourning rings, brooches, lockets, and pendants, each offering a meaningful connection to the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eOur collection of Victorian mourning pieces includes fine examples crafted in yellow, rose, and white gold, adorned with materials such as jet, onyx, enamel, seed pearls, woven hair, and inscribed panels. These striking designs capture the era’s iconic aesthetic - elegant, expressive, and rich in historical significance. Whether you’re a collector, a lover of antique jewellery, or simply searching for a piece with depth and character, these items embody a unique blend of sentiment and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eView our collection of Victorian Mourning Jewellery below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eREADMORE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eExquisite Craftsmanship and Historic Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eEach item in our Victorian Mourning Jewellery collection showcases meticulous detailing, from intricate engraving to symbolic motifs such as urns, flowers, knots, and acanthus patterns. Many pieces feature personalised elements like monograms, memorial inscriptions, or delicately preserved hairwork, emphasising their emotional and historical value. Crafted by skilled Victorian artisans, these pieces were made to last, highlighting deep black tones, polished gold settings, and contrasting textures that remain visually striking today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eMeaningful Victorian Mourning Jewellery Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eExplore beautifully preserved rings, brooches, and lockets that reflect the sentimental traditions of the 19th century. From jet mourning brooches with carved embellishments to hair lockets and memorial rings bearing heartfelt inscriptions, each piece tells a powerful story. These items offer a rare opportunity to connect with heritage and own a genuine part of Victorian culture. Whether understated or ornate, every piece captures the symbolic beauty that defines this category of antique jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eFind a Historically Significant Treasure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eBrowse our complete collection of Victorian Mourning Jewellery and discover timeless keepsakes that encapsulate remembrance, artistry, and authentic antique charm. Each piece is unique, offering not just decorative appeal but a lasting connection to history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eShop with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eWe offer Interest-Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options on request. Enjoy Free Worldwide Shipping on all items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3214\"\u003eREADLESS\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-victorian-etruscan-turquoise-diamond-mourning-brooch-18ct-gold","title":"Antique Victorian Etruscan Turquoise Diamond Mourning Brooch 18ct Gold","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA remarkable antique Victorian Etruscan revival brooch fashioned in 18ct gold with a large turquoise encrusted dome in the centre, topped with a twinkling old mine cut diamond. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEtruscan revival pieces were crafted in the late 1800s after ancient Etruscan jewellery was unearthed in tombs outside of Rome, beginning a fascination with the style and giving birth to these beautiful pieces which were crafted in the same grand and elaborate fashion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ornate gallery has a beautiful Etruscan inspired design and a concealed locket on the reverse, with a lock of blonde hair preserved behind. There are also flourishes of white enamel at each side of the dome, often symbolising purity and innocence, which indicate the piece may have been made to mourn the passing of a beloved child. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt’s a rare and exquisite antique find and was clearly very dear to its original owner. It has been kept in pristine condition over the centuries and deserves to be treasured once more.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWEIGHT: 16.5 grams \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMEASURES: Height 36mm x Width 44mm x Depth 17mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMETAL: 18ct Gold (Tested)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSTONES: Turquoise, Diamond \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAGE: Victorian. (Circa 1860 – 1880) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ680 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe provide Free Worldwide Shipping for this item. Interest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options are also available. Please enquire for more details. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39912302247982,"sku":"AJ680","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/products\/Antique-Victorian-Etruscan-Turquoise-Diamond-Mourning-Brooch-18ct-Gold-cover.jpg?v=1771584943"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-mourning-pearl-diamond-star-locket-15ct-gold","title":"Antique Victorian Mourning Pearl Diamond Star Locket 15ct Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eDating to the late 19th Century, this large antique Victorian mourning star locket is fashioned in a warm 15ct yellow gold that has developed a lovely smoothness and patina over time. At the front, an eight-pointed star decorated with gleaming white seed pearls and a twinkling old mine cut diamond in the centre, with an elaborate “S.H.” monogram engraved on the reverse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe locket is complete with its original rims and windows inside and appears to have been made as a loving tribute to a deceased husband or father as it features an old photograph of a sophisticated gentleman with a suave beard and moustache inside, along with a lock of his blonde hair. The initials on the back likely belong to the man as well and though we can’t be sure who he was, it’s clear he was very dear to his family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThough it may seem morbid today, mourning jewellery was extremely popular in the 19th Century and worn as a symbol of undying love and remembrance. Pearls and diamonds were often used to represent eternal love and devotion and the star perhaps symbolises the eternal spirit of the deceased, who may be gone but whose light is forever shining, like a star in the night sky. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis exquisite Victorian mourning locket is a great collector’s piece, perfect for those who adore Victorian history and sentiment. Preserved in excellent condition through the ages, it stands as a timeless symbol of enduring love, showing anything really can withstand the test of time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,950. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT: 23 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMEASURES: Height 43mm (56mm inc. loop) x Width 34mm x Depth 9.5mm – Window Height 39mm x Width 29mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMETAL: 15ct Gold (Tested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSTONES: Diamond (approx. 0.07ct), Seed Pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMARKS: Monogram (S.H.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER: CAT0652\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Pearl Lockets in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-pendants\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntique Lockets collection.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fMwjeBJrj4k?si=EbIxZyyB1PXmLotA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56110215037312,"sku":"CAT0652","price":2255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Mourning-Pearl-Diamond-Star-Locket-cover.jpg?v=1771586744"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-mourning-paste-locket-pendant-bertram-abel-smith-1","title":"Antique Victorian Mourning Paste Locket Pendant Bertram Abel Smith","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis museum-quality Late Victorian mourning pendant features smooth, double-sided glass windows, set with original rims within a silver and 18ct gold frame, haloed by glittering old hand-cut paste stones. Though the contents are no longer present, a loving inscription on the back reveals this piece likely belonged to the Smith family, one of Britain’s most prominent 19th-century banking dynasties. It serves as a poignant time capsule, specifically commemorating Bertram Abel Smith, who tragically passed away at the tender age of three.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe Smiths were considered “banking royalty,” in the late 19th Century and resided at the grand Goldings estate in Hertfordshire. This pendant was likely commissioned from a leading London jeweller and worn close to the heart by Bertram’s grieving mother. It would originally have contained a miniature portrait or a lock of hair, serving as a deeply personal sanctuary of remembrance. The diamond-like stones have been thoughtfully chosen to symbolise purity and innocence, while the surrounding halo represents the eternal loving embrace of his mother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eRemarkably well preserved, this rare antique continues to convey the poignancy of a life dearly loved. Whether treasured as a collector’s item or worn once more as a meaningful heirloom, it is a spectacular piece of Victorian history, carrying a rich legacy that has endured for more than a century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWe recommend you insure for £2,000. We can provide a written Valuation on completion of the sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: 30 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMEASURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Height 54mm (68mm inc. loop) x Width 46mm x Depth 7mm – Window Height 44mm x Width 36mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMETAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Silver\/ 18ct Gold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e           \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eSTONES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Paste Stones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Victorian. (Circa 1882)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eMARKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: No marks, typical for items made before hallmarking legislation was introduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: Excellent, commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e: 26-047\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eYou can find more Victorian Mourning Lockets in our Antique Lockets collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe provide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/shipping-and-returns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFree Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for this item. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/pages\/payment-options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eInterest Free Layaway and Finance Payment Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are also available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57519015690624,"sku":"26-047","price":1340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/files\/Antique-Victorian-Mourning-Paste-Locket-Pendant-cover.jpg?v=1772628651"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0137\/0033\/3614\/collections\/SAM0901-Antique-Victorian-Mourning-Bishop-Ring-Garnet-Diamond-SOCIAL2_8351bc2b-6416-4577-a1de-8d62a2f121eb.jpg?v=1770026795","url":"https:\/\/laurelleantiquejewellery.com\/collections\/victorian-mourning-jewellery\/metal_silver.oembed","provider":"Laurelle Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}