Victorian era jewelry ?

[keossvin]

Hello Tnet,
Found this small beauty on a field with some really old history (medieval buttons and coins from the 18th century)

It appears to be brass with a black stone in it.
It has 8 holes in total on the sides of the jewelry.
The back is completely blank. The holes are bit randomly placed an not in a straight line which makes me think it is a little bit handmade and not modern.


Anybody an idea ?

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[DCMatt]

I would say yes - Victorian era Vulcanite or Jet (less likely). Possibly from a lady's choker style necklace.

 

[keossvin]

thanks matt you're amazing !

 

[sutphin]

VICTORIAN WITH POLISHED STONE INSET .

 

[Breezie]

You've found a Victorian 'mourning' brooch, and as Matt said, it probably was on a choker. During the Victorian times, death was celebrated more than anytime in history. Women mourning their husbands was generally 2 years, and children mourning their parents was generally 1 year. Other mourning times less if the 'kin connection' was less. Women wore black/dark clothing as well as black jewelry. Some mourning jewelry was made from the deceased hair.

Neat find
Breezie



Victorian mourning etiquette