Tag: 1787

A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child

French Mourning Miniature and mother on February 22nd, 1787, age 11 years, 4 months and 22 days.”

One of the most difficult concepts to gasp when identifying and appreciating mourning jewels is trying to separate the emotional context from the facts of the piece. In most cases, a simple evaluation can extrapolate what the jewel is, when it was created and who it was created for. These jewels are monuments, fashionable tombstones… Continue reading A French Mourning Pendant in 1787 For A Child

“Dead to the world” French Mourning Ring, December 18, 1787

Historical sentimentality, regardless of era, culture or status still relies on the very nature of love and loss. A relationship is a set of mutually shared experiences and these experiences imprint the moments of love and sadness that are imprinted on a person. When a ring such as today’s French mourning ring appear, the sentiment… Continue reading “Dead to the world” French Mourning Ring, December 18, 1787