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
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A Sentimental Brooch For a Mother and Daughter, c.1860
Dedication: To D.H.R from her affectionate mother. Often a piece comes along that you feel in your heart is special and was kept untouched and loved for a reason. This brooch is one of those, not only for its pristine condition, but for the glorious sentiment between a mother and daughter. This piece specifically states… Continue reading A Sentimental Brooch For a Mother and Daughter, c.1860