Mourning jewelry was one of the most remarkable, exciting, and macabre elements of Victorian mourning fashion. Made from black and gold metals, it was often decorated with engraved inscriptions ...

Turns out, the secret was waiting in an antique jewelry box. Eventually, British monarch Queen Victoria gave rise to the mourning brooch a more subdued but meaningful design in which a piece of the ...

Visitors to Grey Roots will see how funeral customs have changed since the Victorians. The centrepiece of the museum’s new ...

Please consider making a donation to support our programme. Get your hands on history with this eclectic collection of museum items and handle artwork by contemporary artist Christine Borland, an ear ...

Smiths Auctions in Newent have just uploaded the catalogue for their forthcoming sale on February 13-14. The sale includes a ...

There’s a hidden gem in Brunswick, Maine that’s about to make your antiquing dreams come true. Nestled in the heart of this charming coastal town, Cabot Mill Antiques is a veritable wonderland of ...

I mean, I don’t faint often, but what if I start?” For those with a penchant for the slightly macabre, there’s even a selection of Victorian mourning jewelry. Pull up a chair—or six! These sunny ...

From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social ...

"Our most popular ring by a pretty good stretch is called the Til Death ring, and it's a play on Victorian mourning jewelry." The piece is sold in various sizes and three enamel colors: black ...

The Victorian era inspires diverse manga, from supernatural mysteries to dark comedies. Manga titles draw inspiration from iconic literary characters and popular literature. Stories often ...

14.81 x 14.75 in. (37.6 x 37.5 cm.) ...