9K Gold Georgian Mourning Pin with Garnets and Pearls

9K Gold Georgian Mourning Pin with Garnets and PearlsCirca 1820, this 9k gold pin would have been worn in the Georgian era as a way to memorialize someone. In its center, hair is delicately braided in a glass panel. It is framed in a layered setting of intricate wirework, collet set pearls, and collet set garnets. The garnets are foiled backed, which makes them appear lively and lit from within. The 9k gold has a rosy hue to it, with a beautiful patina that highlights the intricacies of the piece.

Circa 1820, this 9k gold pin would have been worn in the Georgian era as a way to memorialize someone. In its center, hair is delicately braided in a glass panel. It is framed in a layered setting of intricate wirework, collet set pearls, and collet set garnets. The garnets are foiled backed, which makes them appear lively and lit from within. The 9k gold has a rosy hue to it, with a beautiful patina that highlights the intricacies of the piece. 

Originally a pin, we’ve converted this piece into a pendant by adding a 14k rose gold bail. The pendant is 3/4” x 7/8” not including the bail, which is 5 x 6.7 mm. A very old piece, the pendant is unmarked, but tests as 9k gold. There are 22 single cut garnets that measure approximately 3 mm, and 22 pearls that measure 2.25 mm. It weighs 5.65 grams. The bale is 14k rose gold. 

This piece of mourning jewelry makes a lovely pendant and is a beautiful symbol of connection to the past.