Victorian 14 karat mourning ebonized Love Knot 0.1ct diamond pendant pin JR8735

A turn of century Love Knot mourning jewelry, crafted in 14K rose gold, it features with emonized knot and adorns with basket setting 0.1ct rose cut diamond. This piece can be worn as brooch or pendant (hidden bale). Size is 1 1/8" x 1 1/8", weight 6.1gram, no hallmark, tested for 14K

Declared the ornament to mourn the death of Edward IV, jet’s popularity grew as rules surrounding mourning and women’s dresses simultaneously increased in rigidity and volume. By the time Queen Victoria plunged herself and society into decades of mourning women wore voluminous crinoline dresses and large and imposing jewellery was needed to set off the outfit. Jet, being light in weight but dark in colour, was perfect for the years of deep mourning the average Victorian woman was required to fulfil.