ELEGANT VICTORIAN BLACK JET 14K GOLD MOURNING CROSS BROOCH

This beautiful antique mourning cross features a substantial carved black jet centerpiece framed by ornate 14k gold corner mounts with decorative engraved patterns and scalloped edges. The cross exemplifies Victorian mourning jewelry traditions, which became especially popular during Queen Victoria's extended period of mourning after Prince Albert's death in 1861, when jet jewelry was widely worn as a symbol of remembrance and grief. MATERIALS: Carved black jet (fossilized wood), 14k yellow gold corner mounts with engraved detailing, brass pin mechanism ERA: Victorian Mourning Period (1860s-1890s) MAKER/MARKS: No visible maker's marks (typical of period mourning jewelry) MEASUREMENTS: 2 inches x 1.375 inches (5.1 cm x 3.5 cm), 8 grams weight CONDITION: Very good condition with natural age-appropriate surface wear to jet, gold mounts are missing some pieces but retain excellent detail and warm patina

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