Name: 18k Yellow Gold And Silver Pearl Diamond and Enamel Mourning Pendant
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18k Yellow Gold And Silver Pearl Diamond and Enamel Mourning Pendant

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About the Item

Here is a beautiful antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold And Silver Pearl, Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond and Enamel Mourning Pendant. This pendant features a round formation in the middle with raised white gold enamel and recessed purple clear enamel with a textured background. The back containing braided hair with a glass cover that is cracked with a removable bezel frame. Featuring 7 x half drilled tear drop saltwater cultured pearls measuring approx. 3.00mm with a cream body colour, greenish overtones, thin nacre thickness, low lustre and minimal surface blemishing. Surrounded by 33 x 0.008ct to 0.02ct natural old mine rose cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.36cts. Diamonds are SI to I-1 clarity, I-J colour with poor polish, symmetry and proportions (typical for this style of cut). $4,500.00 CAD appraised by local Vancouver appraiser Estela Pelegrin. Pendant is in good pre-owned ready to wear condition. Please note the crack in the rear glass and seen in the pictures. Purchase includes original appraisal and gift box. Here are some more details on the pendant. For a FULL detailed description, please refer to the appraisal picture in this listing. Pendant weight: 7.36 grams Size approx. 22.00mm in diameter Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold/Silver Fair Retail Value: $4,500.00 CAD About Mourning Pendants: Antique mourning pendants are pieces of jewelry traditionally worn to commemorate and honor a deceased loved one. These pendants became particularly popular during the Victorian era (1837–1901), especially after the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria entered a long period of mourning and influenced the culture and fashion of mourning throughout England and beyond. Key Characteristics of Antique Mourning Pendants: Material: Jet: A black fossilized wood, popular in Victorian mourning jewelry, particularly from the Whitby region in England. Onyx, Ebony, and Vulcanite: Other dark materials that symbolized mourning and loss. Gold (often blackened or engraved): Mourning pendants were sometimes made from gold, but often it was subdued, incorporating black enamel or other embellishments to reflect the somber occasion. Design: Hairwork: One of the most distinctive features of mourning jewelry, including pendants, is the incorporation of the deceased’s hair, braided or woven into intricate designs or enclosed within a locket. Symbolic Imagery: Common symbols include weeping willows (symbolizing sorrow), urns, angels, or even skulls to represent death and remembrance. Miniature Portraits: Some pendants featured miniature paintings or engravings of the deceased. Lockets: Many mourning pendants were designed as lockets, meant to hold a small memento of the deceased, such as a lock of hair, a photograph, or a small note. Customization: Mourning pendants were often highly personalized. Families would engrave names, initials, dates of birth and death, or personal messages on the back or inside the piece. Colors: Black was the dominant color associated with mourning, though as mourning periods progressed, subtle colors like gray, lavender, or mauve might be introduced in mourning jewelry. Historical Context: In the 19th century, mourning jewelry was an important part of the culture of grief, especially during periods of extended mourning, which could last for years. Etiquette: The rules of mourning were strict, especially in Victorian society. The type of jewelry and the length of time it could be worn varied depending on the relationship to the deceased and the stage of mourning. Mourning pendants were not just accessories but were a way for people to keep their loved ones close, both emotionally and symbolically, during times of grief. Today, these pieces are valued as historical artifacts, prized by collectors for their craftsmanship, emotional significance, and aesthetic appeal.

Metal:
Yellow Gold,Silver,Enamel
Stone:
Diamond,Pearl
Stone Cut:
Rose Cut
Weight:
7.36 g
Dimensions:
Width: 0.87 in (22 mm)
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
1860
Condition:
Minor losses.
Seller Location:
Victoria, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2583224133922

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