Jewelry for mourning, love, and fancy, 1770-1830.

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: April 1, 1999| Author: Deutsch, Davida Tenenbaum | Copyright information

Jewelry with motifs expressing fancy, love or mourning became very popular in America from 1770 to 1830. Rings, brooches, lockets and bracelets adorned with motifs were the preferred pieces. Ivories or painted likenesses also were very popular with women during this period.

Rings, bracelets, lockets, and brooches set with ivories painted with motifs expressing mourning, love, or fancy became very fashionable in America in the 1770s.(1) Often embellished with hair and ciphers, thi...

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