Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet her jaw would drop and

her jaw would drop and her eyes would hardly blink because she just couldn’t get enough

Walking through Budapest on a cold winters day

than it can be yours

in about 1890

or highly detailed pendants with seed pearls

Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet her jaw would drop andMourning jewelry has existed for centuries, it saw a rise in popularity during the 1800s, especially after Prince Albert, Queen Victorias beloved husband, passed in 1861. Mass production of these customized pieces took hold and even the working class had an opportunity to purchase a memorial token. Mourning jewelry emerged long before photography existed, as a way to commemorate a loved one. To the Victorians, trumpets signified the day of judgement.