Antique Silver & Ebony Monogrammed Hair Locket/Pendant purple topaz or bar pin has a

or bar pin has a wonderful motif of a swan gliding on a silver lake

Ancient Romans of the upper classes wore signet rings

Throughout the Victorian era

The darling shell cameo is of a little bird resting on a leafy branch

we have named her after a documented Bacchante

Antique Silver & Ebony Monogrammed Hair Locket/Pendant purple topaz or bar pin has aMourning jewelry has existed for centuries, but it wasn't until Queen Victoria's beloved consort, Prince Albert died at the young age of 42 in 1861 that the custom became a wildly popular fashion statement. Generally, Victorians remained in mourning for at least one year, and longer. The women were required to wear black clothing and jewelry to show their respect and love for the deceased. It became common for the family to commission mourning pieces