Antique Georgian Jet Curved Braided Hair 10k Rose Gold Brooch Pin

Description: About this Piece Length: Just over 1 1/8” Width: 1/2"Material: Tests for 10k gold, glass, human hair Weight: 4.4 gramsMark: No mark Era: Late Georgian Why You’ll Love It Georgian women would wear mourning jewelry as a way to keep their departed loved ones close to their hearts. This antique mourning brooch, with intricately braided hair delicately preserved under glass, is an uncommon and unique piece that captures the essence of that sentiment. Its slightly curved 10k gold setting and intricate halo of faceted jet make it a striking and eye-catching piece that is both delicate and bold to be cherished and worn with reverence to its history. Condition and Quality● Bright patina with minimal surface wear to the setting. No dents. ● Fresh sheen, light surface wear, and no chipping on the glass. Minor surface wear and tiny chips to the jet noticeable on close inspection.● Secure, original clasp. Collector NoteOn Mourning Jewelry. Mourning jewelry from the Georgian and Victorian eras were special, custom pieces designed in the memory of a deceased loved one. While many mourning pieces used dark materials like natural onyx or jet to convey grief, they were often surprisingly hopeful, as the majority of the western world believed they would one day be reunited with their loved one in the afterlife. Pieces incorporated symbols that represented this hope or the characteristics of their loved one, as well as locks of hair or small portraits. Today, collecting and wearing antique mourning jewelry is to honor the memory of a real person and appreciate the sentimentality of a bygone era. On Georgian. Georgian jewelry, produced during the reigns of the four King Georges of England (1714-1830), is renowned for its elegance and sophistication. The jewelry of this period is characterized by the use of precious metals such as gold and silver, as well as the incorporation of gemstones, particularly diamonds, into intricate designs. Georgian jewelry also often features sentimental motifs such as lover's knots, acorns, and anchors, and reflects the societal and cultural values of the time. Paste jewelry, which imitates the sparkle of diamonds with the use of glass or crystal, was also popular during this period, particularly as a more affordable alternative to the real thing. Georgian jewelry remains highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts today for its refined craftsmanship and historical significance. _gsrx_vers_1608 (GS 9.5 (1608))

Price: 235 USD

Location: Altadena, California

End Time: 2024-08-28T05:01:15.000Z

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