Ornate Sorrow
Have you ever missed someone so much that if you didn’t have something to remind you of them you would fall apart? You would do anything to show that person you still respect and honor them. That’s what Mourning jewelry was in the late 18th century. This occurred during the time of the Victorian era. Throughout this period, it was a vital purpose, decorate beauty, and prized possession for many.
Mourning jewelry was a piece of jewelry that one would wear when they lost a loved one. However, it wasn’t simple a necklace or ring of admiration, but usually consisted of an actual piece of the loved one’s body. For example, let’s say you have a ring, instead of having a boring looking emerald (pearl) that means absolutely nothing