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For a collector of antique jewelry, some mourning hair jewels belong also to be present in the collection. These two examples, a ring of 1821 and a brooch of 1824. Both gold with a border of black stones probably Onyx and carrying some hair of a loved deceased.
These two jewels are tiny, but a very good memorial I think, don't you agree?
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Good Morning Ms.Agram.m,
I see you have posted more gorgeous gems for us to admire,I especially love the Mourning jewels
Good afternoon (my local time) Dottie, thanks for your kindly words. Mourning jewels have special attraction for me, I dont know why but I think because they have a special sign of love for the deceased.
Exceptional!! Very lovely mourning jewels!
Thanks tdvintagecompany! Of course I agree.
Thanks AmberRose and bratjdd for loving!
Thanks inky.
I love the period engraving that allows you to identify the deceased!
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scottvez, I agree, thanks for loving and your comment.
Thanks Kevin, AR8Jason, how are you?