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. Antique 14k Gold Hallmarked Earrings, Gold Oval Hallmarked Diamond Earrings, Gold Oval Diamond Earrings, Hallmarked, Victorian Oval Pierced Earrings, Victorian Filigree Oval Earrings, Antique Earrings With 17 Jewels For Ceremonial Occasions, Victorian Oval Filigree Earrings, Victorian Dangle Earrings For Formal Occasions, Victorian Style Hallmarked Earrings For Formal Occasions
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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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