Victorian Gold Filled Hand Engraved Antique Mourning Brooch with Cross and Forget Me Not Design

Description

This Victorian mourning brooch is a stunning piece of sentimental jewelry, crafted to honor and remember a loved one. Featuring a hand-engraved Forget-Me-Not floral motif arranged in a cross shape, this brooch carries deep symbolism of eternal love, faith, and remembrance, making it a rare and meaningful piece of Victorian-era mourning jewelry. During the Victorian period, Forget-Me-Nots symbolized faithful love and cherished memories, often incorporated into mourning jewelry as a way to keep a lost loved one close to the heart. The cross-shaped floral engraving adds an extra layer of spiritual and emotional significance, representing both faith and devotion. Mourning jewelry was especially popular in the mid-to-late 1800s, inspired by Queen Victoria’s prolonged mourning of Prince Albert. This brooch’s delicate floral engravings, scalloped border, and gold-filled finish reflect the fine craftsmanship of the era, making it a highly collectible and historically significant piece. The brooch has developed a beautiful antique patina, enhancing its authenticity and vintage charm. It features a secure pin-back closure, ensuring it remains both wearable and well-preserved for modern-day collectors and enthusiasts of Victorian sentimental jewelry. Why You Will Be Obsessed With It A genuine Victorian mourning brooch with deep sentimental and historical value Features a hand-engraved Forget-Me-Not floral cross, symbolizing love, faith, and remembrance Rich, warm gold-filled finish with a beautifully aged patina A timeless heirloom-quality piece, perfect for antique jewelry collectors A rare example of Victorian-era mourning jewelry, deeply cherished in its time Please follow our store with over 2,000 vintage and antique pieces, just like this, with new treasures added daily!