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In 1822 Alex Brymeres passed on, leaving behind this remarkable piece of living history. The mourning ring presents the ideal design system for its time, with the embellished rose and acanthus desi...
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Princess Amelia’s death in 1810 led to many mourning jewels being produced for her death, most notably those from the firm of Rundell & Bridge, the Principal Royal Goldsmiths & Jewelers sin...
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Antique Jewelry: Mourning Jewelry of the Victorian Era
The tradition of wearing mourning jewelry goes back to at least the Middle Ages, when motifs like skulls and crossbones served as a tangible reminder of death. The exhortation memento mori, which ...
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