SOLD Antique Victorian 14K, Onyx & Pearl Mourning Locket Back Brooch hand painted porcelain and this little cherub is

and this little cherub is a wonderful example of the trend

The ring face has a beautiful woman with a headdress or wig of an Egyptian female

Perfect for perusing a piece of correspondence

kings and emperors came to be depicted with Horns of Ammon on the sides of their head in profile

Dimensions: Ring top is 13mm x 13mm

SOLD Antique Victorian 14K, Onyx & Pearl Mourning Locket Back Brooch hand painted porcelain and this little cherub isMourning 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