Did you know that in addition to wearing black clothing, mourners more than a hundred years ago also wore jewelry to express their grief? Some of these pieces, including those woven from hair like the one shown here, seem quite macabre to us today. Learn more about mourning jewelry with Contributing Writer Troy Segal's latest feature. Read more ...
Related Articles
- Antique Mourning Jewelry - Love for Macabre Baubles Known as Antique Mourni...
- Theme Idea 3: The Maternity Girl's Guide to Urban Artistas - Baby Showe...
- Fashion and Jewelry in the 1890s - Beauty History
- Victorian Jet Jewelry- What Is Whitby Jet Used in Victorian Mourning Jewelr...
- Bog Oak Jewelry - What Is Antique Irish or Mourning Bog Oak Jewelry?
Explore Antiques
Must Reads
- Find Values for Your Antiques
- Depression Glass Pattern Guide
- Pottery & Porcelain Marks Guides
- Ways to Add Value to Antiques
- Know Your Antique Chair Styles
Most Popular
By Category
- Valuing & Pricing Antiques
- Marks, Reproductions & More
- Furniture
- Pottery and Porcelain
- Glassware
- Jewelry - Antique & Vintage
- Silver and Silverplate
- Vintage Fashion
- More Antiques Topics
- Beginners - Getting Started
- Care and Repair
- Decorating with Antiques
- Fun Things for Collectors
- Selling - eBay and More
- Buying Advice and Resources
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.
Comments