Napoleon – Art of Mourning

ABC Interview with Art of Mourning

Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.

Discover Mourning Jewellery

Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.

French 18th/19th Century Love, Sentimental and Mourning Jewels Lecture

Learn about French society and see the jewels that were made for memory, from cameo carving to painted enamel.

Louis XVI Mourning Ring

A tortoiseshell and rose gold mourning ring. Reeded tortoiseshell set with central gold band engraved with memorial inscription. In memory of Louis XVI. Royal Collection Trust UK.

Memorial jewels, particularly those created for national pride, are created during moments of widespread grief and intended to send a message. The message of these jewels is to convey the personal sentiment of hope for a national movement, a country or an event in time that cements the country, or ideology, of where that person… Continue reading Louis XVI Mourning Ring