VICTORIAN Mourning Pin Seed Pearls Jet Black deals Glass

Expressing sorrow through jewelry was a standard during the Victorian era. A visually beautiful way to pay honor and respect for those that were loved and missed.

Mourning jewelry is a thing of the past that translates into today through the craftsmanship and history.

This lovely mourning brooch is a wonderful example.

Three small stars are set on onyx glass. In the middle of each star rests a tiny seed pearl. An intricate saw-tooth setting holds each piece of glass, and is deals accents by a mushroom shape flourish.

The design of the pin is reminiscent of sweetheart jewelry that represents sons in the service.

This is an unsigned beauty.

Condition is good. As shown in the photos, all three pieces of glass that have cracks, yet are stable in their settings.

Measurements - 1 7/8 inches by 1/4 inch.

The clasp is a c-clasp.