Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet and foil backed

and foil backed

in about 1890

12 mm across and sits 2

Walking through Budapest on a cold winters day

you've finally found it

Victorian Black Enamel Gold Locket Pearl Trumpet Lyre signet and foil backedMourning 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.