{"product_id":"victorian-hairwork-mourning-pendant-1","title":"Victorian Hairwork Mourning Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 14k gold oval locket pendant is made up of two glass panels that reveal the contents from both sides. One side displays a hairwork depicting an urn on a plinth under a wheeping willow, all three widely used symbols of mourning. The other side displays a hairwork of a monogram crowned by a laurel wreath, which I believe reads 'AJS'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn the 19th century, before the invention of photography and telephones, carrying around a literal piece of a loved one had a very significant meaning. Therefore, jewels that contained a piece of hair, especially from a deceased loved one, became very popular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lot of jewelers specialized in creating designs from hair, and popular ladies' magazines even gave descriptions on how these works of art could be created at home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pendant is currently being offered without a necklace: feel free to reach out if you would like to include one with your purchase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 38 x 21 x 6 mm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eWeight: 5.20 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eAge: 19th Century, circa 1860s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eMaterial: Hallmarked with a Dutch hallmark for 18k gold, used between 1853 and 1905.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: In antique condition with some dents and wear, consistent with its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the antique box is for display purposes. This shop is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import taxes. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21stfinds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58521293652312,"sku":null,"price":1140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0312\/5339\/7635\/files\/CutOurCircle-2026-09-11T215310.125.png?v=1789156398","url":"https:\/\/www.21stfinds.com\/products\/victorian-hairwork-mourning-pendant-1","provider":"21stfinds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}