Although Mourning Jewelry has a long & fascinating history, 
going back to as far as Middle Ages, 
its popularity reached its peak during the reign of Queen Victoria
(1837 - 1901).
 
This extraordinary piece is a Victorian Mourning (Memorial) Brooch,
it is gilded, its frame is designed as interlocking ropes, 
inlaid with black enamel & adorned with intricate fleur-de-lis motif, 
signifying perfection, light and life...
 
The brooch features a central panel containing plaited hair of blonde colour
 
Beautifully detailed throughout, it has a provision to be worn as pendant
 
Measuring 48mm x 38mm, 
the brooch secures to the reverse 
with pin & safety clasp 
 
Indeed, mourning pieces deserve museum display, 
as they are the hardest type of jewellery to find, 
hence unrivalled in value & highly collectable today
 
This truly unique piece comes in a vintage box
 
In beautiful condition