Article on the evolution of mourning jewelry

From Collector’s Weekly,  art director and historian Hayden Peters charts the evolution of mourning jewelry from the 16th century through its most prolific period during the reign of Queen Victoria. Peters also discusses how mourning jewelry differs from sentimental jewelry, and he highlights such genres as hairwork, miniature portraiture, and symbolism.

To read this superb article click on this link to Collector’s Weekly.