Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Wheat Branch and Bow Mourning Brooch
$1,695.00
$1,695.00
This antique Victorian mourning brooch is a striking example of sentimental jewelry from the 19th century. Framed by a halo of old-cut diamonds set in silver, the brooch features a delicate inlay of golden wheat sheaves encircling a sweet bow adorned with rose cut diamonds, all set against a dark background.
Mourning jewelry became especially popular during the Victorian era, when Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning for Prince Albert set a trend for commemorative adornments. These pieces were designed to honor and remember lost loved ones, often incorporating meaningful symbols.
The presence of wheat in mourning jewelry is particularly poignant. Wheat symbolizes the cycle of life, resurrection, and the promise of renewal. It reflects a belief in the afterlife, reinforcing the idea that while death marks an ending, it is also part of a divine plan of rebirth and eternal peace.
With its intricate craftsmanship and deeply symbolic imagery, this brooch is a wonderful testament to Victorian sentimentality, blending beauty with the era’s profound expressions of love, loss, and remembrance.
Weight: 8.2 grams
Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Measurements: 30 x 20.6 x 6.2mm
Metal: 10k
BR-1513-020625-10
