{"product_id":"antique-victorian-18ct-gold-mourning-brooch-locket-with-hair-photograph","title":"Antique Victorian 18ct Gold Mourning Brooch Locket with Hair \u0026 Photograph","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Victorian 18ct Gold Mourning Brooch Locket with Hair \u0026amp; Photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eE24596\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eValuation: $6,550 | Buy It Now for Much Less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA remarkable piece of Victorian history, this beautiful\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-loved antique mourning brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis crafted in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand embodies the sentiment, artistry and symbolism of the Victorian era. Traditionally known as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMemento Mori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor mourning brooch, these treasured keepsakes were lovingly created to preserve the memory of a cherished family member or loved one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe brooch features an ornate circular design adorned with beautifully\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epressed leaves and flowers\u003c\/span\u003e, symbols of remembrance, eternal life and enduring love. At its centre is a glazed oval compartment displaying an original period photograph, together with a carefully preserved plait of hair beneath the glass—an intimate and highly collectible feature of authentic Victorian mourning jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eExpertly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epressed and assembled\u003c\/span\u003e, the brooch measures approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42.3mm × 40.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e, tests as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18ct yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e, and weighs a substantial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e, giving it an impressive presence while reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eVictorian mourning jewellery has become increasingly sought after by collectors, historians and lovers of antique jewellery alike, with original examples containing both photographs and hair becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis exceptional brooch has been independently valued by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccredited jewellery valuers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einsurance replacement purposes at $6,550\u003c\/span\u003e. It is offered for substantially less than the valuation amount, providing an opportunity to own an authentic piece of Victorian history for significantly less than the cost of sourcing a comparable example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e♻️ As with all of our jewellery, this is a genuine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-loved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eantique, preserving an important piece of history while giving it the opportunity to be appreciated for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntique Victorian Mourning Brooch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eE24596\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTests as 18ct Yellow Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e11.7 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOriginal glazed photograph compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOriginal plaited hair memorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePressed floral and leaf decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCircular Memento Mori mourning design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePressed and assembled construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eVictorian period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eApprox.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42.3mm × 40.1mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis item is in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith very little age-related wear, consistent with its antique age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease look carefully at the photographs as they form an important part of the description, size and condition of the item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eValuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis brooch has been independently valued by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaccredited jewellery valuers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einsurance replacement purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$6,550\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePlease note this valuation is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot our selling price\u003c\/span\u003e. Our beautiful pre-loved jewellery is offered for substantially less than the valuation amount and significantly below the cost of purchasing a comparable piece through a traditional retail jewellery store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Valuation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis included with this brooch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eYour item will be securely packaged and sent with tracked shipping. Express postage is available at an additional cost, and we are happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes or VAT that may apply in their country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAbout Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Unique Jewellery Company specialises in beautiful pre-loved antique, vintage and modern jewellery. Every item is independently valued by accredited jewellery valuers for insurance replacement purposes and offered well below the valuation amount. We believe in sustainability by giving exceptional jewellery and historical treasures a wonderful new life while helping our customers acquire unique pieces at outstanding value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Jewellery Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171685712045,"sku":"E24596","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/2273\/8093\/files\/E24596_6.jpg?v=1785904617","url":"https:\/\/theujc.com\/products\/antique-victorian-18ct-gold-mourning-brooch-locket-with-hair-photograph","provider":"The Unique Jewellery Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}