Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre obelisk how would we remember a

how would we remember a loved one who had died

(And I should note that while I like it as an X and O motif

the English mark for sterling silver

representative of the most prestigious order in England

as celebration

Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre obelisk how would we remember aMourning 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.