Victorian Mourning Ring Eye

Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca.

Victorian mourning ring eye.

Mar 8 2020 explore eve fields s board mourning rings on pinterest. Tell us what you think opens in new window or tab. The miniature is surrounded by pinkish paste in imitation of garnets or rubies. Georgian style ring obtained from an old mourning brooch converted in a ring.

See more ideas about eye jewelry lovers eyes mourning jewelry. Antique georgian english 9k gold pearl shuttle eye shaped mourning ring c1815. Lover s eye victorian mourning buckle motif ring sold for 1 159 via toomey co. Mourning jewelry became widely associated with the victorian era even though it had been around long before queen victoria.

Antique victorian to georgian 14k gold mourning ring snake seed pearl hair. In the central glass panel i inserted a miniature hand painted by me with tiny touches of brush it measuring just 1 x 0 6 cm depicting an eye inspired by the antique lover s eyes. Free shipping on many items. View discussions in 3 other communities.

Posted by 18 days ago. The victorian era spanned queen victoria s rule of england from 1837 until 1901. 4 minutes last updated. Free shipping on many items.

They were usually paid for by the family of the deceased. Rare 15ct georgian lover s eye miniature memento mori mourning ring. In literature and. See more ideas about mourning ring mourning jewelry antique jewelry.

Victorian mourning ring with glass eye of the deceased ca. During this time a middle class began to emerge sparking a demand for jewelry in the mass market. Mourning jewelry became commercialized rather than invented during the victorian era. In part due to the period s affinity for unusual objects victorian antiques are often considered odd or even creepy by modern definition.

Victorian agate braided hair 9ct gold mourning signet ring d0174. Get the best deals on victorian edwardian mourning fine jewelry 1837 1910. The romantic period from 1837 to 1861 the grand period from 1861 to 1880 and the aesthetic period from 1880 to 1901. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up.

The era is usually divided into several subsections.