I purchased these beautiful Memento Mori, Mourning Earrings years ago, and have never worn them.  When I purchased them, I was told that the raised center, which is able to be removed by a jeweler, would contained a lock of a loved one's hair.  I have never investigated this.  They are gold with a seed pearl in the center.  There's a draped ribbon of silver below.  A gold bead hangs from the bottom. The background and trim is black enameled.    I don't feel comfortable wearing dangling earrings, so I reluctantly decided to sell them.  I hope they go to someone who will appreciate the design and the workmanship. Victorian Style Hallmarked Earrings For Formal Occasions, Formal Victorian Hallmarked Earrings, Antique Earrings With 17 Jewels For Ceremonial Occasions, Victorian Hallmarked Earrings For Ceremonial Occasions, Antique Yellow Gold Earrings For Formal Events, Antique Yellow Gold Earrings For Formal Occasions, Victorian Filigree Oval Earrings, Antique Pierced Earrings For Anniversary, Victorian Oval Filigree Earrings
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Antique Victorian Mourning Memento Mori Earrings - Gold and Enamel with Seed Pearls

I purchased these beautiful Memento Mori, Mourning Earrings years ago, and have never worn them. When I purchased them, I was told that the raised center, which is able to be removed by a jeweler, would contained a lock of a loved one's hair. I have never investigated this. They are gold with a seed pearl in the center. There's a draped ribbon of silver below. A gold bead hangs from the bottom. The background and trim is black enameled. I don't feel comfortable wearing dangling…
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