Thursday, April 19, 2007

Mourning A Loss

Mourning jewelry (page from J'antiques & Collectibles) is such a sentimental and sweet tradition of remembering loved ones gone. I think we allowed more time to mourn in the past, feel our grief and have quiet time to be sorrowful. With the events of the past couple of days, mourning seems to be on my mind.

Braided hair mourning necklace

Photo Jewerly Book

Center for jewerly studies

"Sentimental" jewelry from Candice Hern collections.

Civil War era Beautiful locket

Woven Bracelet from the Virtual Exhibit of Historic Northhampton

Edwardian diamond ring, just had to throw this one in. ;)

"Eternal love", Mourning brooches with hair work and more Morning pins at Things Gone By

Hair picture, dated 1863, "Souvenir of our family, a dedication in hair...." and this wonderful detail. From Mourning Art Museum. There are amazing works of art here, including this Hair Dome, and detail.

In memory of Sarah brooch at Morning Glory Antiques.

The Mourning Sampler and Ivory Garden of Love with locket.

Modern take on an old custom, Joke Dubbeldam' mourning necklace

Mourning Picture Locket at Soul Heirs.

Hair Artist Sandra Johnson, revives the tradition of Victorian hair jewelry in her pieces. Hair for sale, who knew?

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